14k Yellow Gold Onyx Victorian Mourning Cross Pendant Necklace With Seed Pearls

Thank you for considering this 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Mourning Cross Pendant Necklace Onyx With Seed Pearls. This exquisite Victorian-era mourning necklace features a finely crafted 14k yellow gold cross pendant set with deep black onyx and delicate seed pearls. Created during a period when jewelry carried profound emotional meaning, the cross reflects both religious devotion and remembrance of lost loved ones. Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria’s lifelong mourning popularized black jewelry, making onyx a powerful symbol of grief, dignity, and eternal memory. The contrast between the somber onyx and luminous seed pearls adds refinement and balance, with pearls traditionally representing purity and everlasting love. Such pieces were often worn as memento mori—elegant reminders of mortality and devotion—blending symbolism with high craftsmanship. Rich in history and sentiment, this necklace is a striking example of Victorian mourning jewelry, prized for its beauty, meaning, and timeless elegance.

Size: 12" Long including the cross, cross is 2" wide. 

Weight: 65.59 grams