9k Rose Gold Victorian Mourning Hair BroochVictorian's were serious about their mourning. Queen Victoria began her long period of mourning after the death of Prince Albert on the 14th December 1861, and began a strong tradition of mourning during that era. Mourning jewelry became extremely popular, and this piece is an excellent example of this. This piece is in wonderful condition for its age. There is some very minor wear to the paint and two small places in the gold frame where the gold is