Late Victorian Hourglass Charm bulgari 25ct Old European Cut Diamonds

25ct Old European Cut Diamonds

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Late Victorian Hourglass Charm bulgari 25ct Old European Cut DiamondsDATE: Victorian, c. 1896 An hourglass (aka sand timer), has long been associated with death and was often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era. At the start of the Victorian era much of the population were not literate, although compulsory schooling was introduced in 1880, the majority of Victorians particularly the poor could not read. So the symbols found on graves made them more meaningful for someone who may not