Georigan Memorial Black Enamel Locket 'In Memory of My Dear Parents' white gold Whether worn as a brooch

Whether worn as a brooch or pendant it evokes a sense of pride and reverence for the traditions and values that define Scottish identity

adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition

The pendant is closed backed and has the French boars head mark on the reverse

like the mauve streaked piece

75 ring weighs 8

Georigan Memorial Black Enamel Locket 'In Memory of My Dear Parents' white gold Whether worn as a broochSometimes one might wonder why there was so much memorial jewelry made in the Georgian and Victorian era. Theres many reasons but certainly the meaning of the phrase thats often connected to these jewels is a good start; they are called Memento Mori, which translates as Remember that you are Mortal. Disease, accidents, child birth, hunger, so many things killed easily in those times, and people lived closer to death, but they constantly reminded