Memento Mori: The Dark Allure of Mourning Jewellery

Who is the first person you think of when someone says mourning jewellery? It’s Queen Victoria, isn’t it? Known for starting as well as rocking mourning jewellery and attire for forty years after her husband’s passing, Queen Victoria has certainly brought the trend to the forefront. However, the fascination with death and acceptance of human mortality, […]
