Vintage Victorian Mourning Revival Black Enamel Pendant Necklace

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A deep black oval rests at the heart of this pendant like a night sky, centered with a gold filigree diamond frame and a single clear rhinestone star. Made in the 1970s–1980s, it draws on Victorian mourning jewelry, when black enamel and gold were worn in remembrance, reimagined here as a romantic statement piece. A scalloped border of gold-tone motifs and beaded points radiates outward, crowned by a floral rose bail. Bold yet graceful, it falls beautifully over lace, velvet, or a simple neckline.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, enamel, rhinestone

Details

  • Era: 1970s–1980s
  • Style / design notes: Victorian mourning revival design with black enamel field, scalloped beaded border, floral rose crest, filigree lozenge center, wavy guilloché-textured back
  • Stone or material notes: Single clear round rhinestone
  • Function: Barrel clasp
  • Color: Black, gold
  • Condition: Good vintage condition, light surface scratches to the black center and gold-tone wear on the crest, tone loss throughout the chain.
  • Measurement: 24" chain, 2.5" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter