{"product_id":"victorian-whitby-jet-mourning-necklace-graduated-beads-43-5cm","title":"Victorian Whitby Jet Mourning Necklace Graduated Beads 43.5cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking antique Victorian mourning necklace crafted from genuine Whitby jet, featuring an elaborate arrangement of polished and faceted jet beads.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitby 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and highly collectable piece of genuine Victorian Whitby jet jewellery with an unusual statement design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Genuine Whitby jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Mourning jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Deep black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated round and faceted beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger shaped jet sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished oval central drop - 3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-barrel fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 43.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition overall with general surface marks and signs of age\/use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55349251113302,"sku":"SHOP-DTRAY67","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/1_1f8677fe-0db2-4470-a4b9-24b0bfdab79e.png?v=1789328005","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/victorian-whitby-jet-mourning-necklace-graduated-beads-43-5cm","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}