Queen Victoria’s Love of Jewels Went With Her to the Grave

Queen Victoria took her jewelry obsession to the grave. On her deathbed, she selected stacks of bracelets, layers of necklaces, and rings (one for every finger) for her burial, and the pieces she chose included the British monarch’s precious mourning jewels, the mementos she commissioned to remember lost loved ones, and romantic pieces from her husband. That’s the power of jewelry. It’s often weighed down with much more than gold and stones; it embodies love and loss and is a tangible memory of something precious. Now, there is renewed interest in commemorative jewels—and even a comeback of locks of hair… Read Full Article