Victorian Whitby Jet Mourning Necklace Graduated Beads 43.5cm

A striking antique Victorian mourning necklace crafted from genuine Whitby jet, featuring an elaborate arrangement of polished and faceted jet beads.

The necklace combines graduated round beads with larger geometric and carved-form sections, leading to a substantial polished oval centrepiece. It is finished with a traditional screw-barrel fastening.

Whitby jet became particularly fashionable for mourning jewellery during the Victorian period, especially following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning helped drive demand for jet jewellery.

A beautiful and highly collectable piece of genuine Victorian Whitby jet jewellery with an unusual statement design.

Details

• Period: Victorian
• Material: Genuine Whitby jet
• Style: Mourning jewellery
• Colour: Deep black
• Graduated round and faceted beads
• Larger shaped jet sections
• Polished oval central drop - 3cm
• Screw-barrel fastening
• Length: approx. 43.5cm

Condition

Good antique condition overall with general surface marks and signs of age/use.

There are some small chips, edge nibbles, scratches and imperfections to individual jet components, as visible in the close-up photographs. The necklace nevertheless presents very well overall and retains an attractive deep polished finish.

Please study all photographs carefully for the exact condition.