Victorian Black Onyx and Pearl Mourning Die Pendant

The Story We love an intriguing piece of Victorian mourning jewelry and this pendant certainly delivers. Circa 1890, this pendant is masterfully carved from Black Onyx into a die-shaped cube. Each side features a delicate seed pearl , blooming from within an 18 karat gold flower setting. After the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria entered a 40 year long mourning period, during which onyx became a favored stone used in mourning jewelry. The die shape is particularly unique, perhaps a nod to dice used in divination as means of contacting lost loved ones, popular in the Victorian Spiritualism movement. This pendant is just as captivating today and would be a dynamic addition to your favorite necklace or pendant stack. The Details  18 karat yellow gold + silver bail Black Onyx Seed Pearls 6.71 grams 1.02 inches length (including bail) x 0.71 inches width x 0.58 inches depth Circa 1890. No hallmarks. Shipping  Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the Uni