Embalming started to gain popularity during the Civil War and became the standard by the 1880s
Traditionally a symbol of love and marriage (or tying the knot)
lockets became an important fashion accessory of the era
There are concealed horn button closures and two small exterior pockets
Cleaning and Care Gently wipe with a dry
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Crescent Moon and Star Pendant Brooch Embalming started to gain popularityThe night sky has been a source of wonder, mystery, magic and intrigue since the dawn of humankind. For centuries, celestial bodies especially the moon and the stars have been studied, worshiped, lyricized, romanticized, personified and even immortalized in jewelry. So it should come as no surprise that those sentimental, hidden message loving Victorians couldn't get enough of celestial motifs! In the 19th century, crescent moons in jewelry often