Victorian Pearl and Hairwork Memorial Brooch
This touching Victorian brooch features a glazed central compartment enclosing intricately arranged hair-work, delicately woven into flowing, interlaced patterns beneath a smooth crystal cover. The fine strands create a soft, almost ribbon-like movement across the dark ground, a hallmark of skilled 19th-century craftsmanship.
Surrounding the central panel is a border of luminous split pearls, each individually set in a scalloped gold mount.
A classic example of Victorian mourning or memorial jewellery, this brooch beautifully combines symbolism and refined detail, making it a meaningful and highly collectible antique piece.
