Sentimental Jewelry

Sentimental jewelry is a special name for jewelry that was worn in the 19th century. It is jewelry that was worn in memory of a loved one or someone who had passed away. Often, these jewels have inscriptions or symbols, or even elements recalling the person for whom this jewel is intended. This could be hair or even sometimes teeth. In a “Memento Mori” context or mourning jewelry, the recurring symbols are the weeping willow, hair, and the urn. In the context of love, we find hidden messages, flaming hearts, but also locks of hair, names. And they often include words like “friendship” or illustrations of pansy flowers. They also sometimes have puns made with the colors of the stones.

These sentimental jewels can include all of these elements. They are sought-after and rare jewels, true collector's items. Here is the selection from Maison Mohs