Antique Victorian Mourning Brass Coffee Bean Locket NecklaceAntique Victorian locket necklace featuring beaded detailing in the centre of the piece. The locket has two sections where a picture can be placed, on one side of the locket is woven hair. The locket hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain. Mourning jewellery dates back to the 16th century, it became popular in the Victorian era when Prince Albert passed away when Queen Victoria went into mourning. The most interesting pieces of mourning jewellery