Antique Victorian Mourning Memento Mori Earrings - Gold and Enamel with Seed Pea

Description

I purchased these beautiful Memento Mori, Mourning Earrings years ago, and have never worn them.  When I purchased them, I was told that the raised center, which is able to be removed by a jeweler, would typically contain a lock of a loved one's hair.  I have never investigated this.  They are gold with a seed pearl in the center.  There's a draped ribbon of silver below.  A gold bead hangs from the bottom. The background and trim is black enameled.
I don't feel comfortable wearing dangling earrings, so I reluctantly decided to sell them.  I hope they go to someone who will appreciate the design and the workmanship.