Memento Mori Designs NYC - My Lover's Eye Pin

$75.00
Inspired by our research into historical jewelry... This type of brooch became popular in the 18th Century England when the Price of Wales fell madly in love with a woman he was forbidden to marry. He sent her a gold pin that contained his portrait... but only his eye. It quickly became the "fashion" and became popular. Brass with 18K gold plating a small seed pearls. A glass lid that opens like a locket for adding your own portrait or keepsake. Pin back. 1 1/4" long and 1" tall. Perfect for those who love antiques or historical pieces. Also great for Halloween. Our Eye pin ships without an image included... some want an eye, some don't. Our eye shown is cut from an art history book. Please message us if you want an eye image included prior to shipping.
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Inspired by our research into historical jewelry... This type of brooch became popular in the 18th Century England when the Price of Wales fell madly in love with a woman he was forbidden to marry. He sent her a gold pin that contained his portrait... but only his eye. It quickly became the "fashion" and became popular. Brass with 18K gold plating a small seed pearls. A glass lid that opens like a locket for adding your own portrait or keepsake. Pin back. 1 1/4" long and 1" tall. Perfect for those who love antiques or historical pieces. Also great for Halloween. Our Eye pin ships without an image included... some want an eye, some don't. Our eye shown is cut from an art history book. Please message us if you want an eye image included prior to shipping.