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These earrings hold a hidden history. Two fragments of the past, transformed into a wearable keepsake. They began as antique buttons—tiny works of art with an eye-catching interplay of celestial and botanical forms. The square button’s curling leaves and star-like geometry have been captured through the ancient art of lost-wax casting, preserving every beautifully timeworn detail.
This design is accented with genuine antique mourning drop buttons: faceted black antique artifacts that catch the light with a deep, subtle sparkle. Victorian mourning dress transformed grief into an intricate visual language, with black clothing, jewelry and carefully chosen accessories expressing both remembrance and social custom. After Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Queen Victoria remained in mourning for the rest of her life, helping to make these somber yet beautiful objects enduring symbols of the era.
Vintage. Bold. Timeless.
- gold filled ear hooks
- buttons are hand cast in solid bronze
- just over 1 3/4" tall