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Whitby Jet Necklace ‘Circa 1900’
This nineteenth-century necklace is crafted from Whitby jet, a highly regarded variety. It features gently graduating beads that alternate between hand-carved half circular forms and smooth round beads, finished with a large lobster clasp. Its precise craftsmanship and distinctive design exemplify the artistic achievements of the period.
Jet is fossilised Araucaria wood from the Jurassic period, about 150 to 180 million years ago. Valued for its deeply lustrous black hue and rarity, Jet captivates collectors and historians alike. Its extraordinary legacy soared in Victorian Britain, when black jewellery became fashionable beyond mourning, serving as mementoes of affection, loss, and remembrance alongside Jet, bog oak, vulcanite, and pressed horn.
Measuring approximately 57cm in length, this exquisite necklace forges a profound connection to the artistic sensibility and sentiment of its era. It powerfully embodies the distinctive style and richly layered symbolism of the nineteenth century, making it a compelling testament to its time.
Specifications
Description: Whitby Jet Necklace
Condition: Excellent
Closure Type: Tube clasp
Period: Victorian era (1837-1901), Circa 1900s
Length: end to end 57cm, length on 27cm, approximately
Bead Size: Half circle bead, largest 2.4cm x 1cm (44mm x 10mm)
Bead Size: Round, largest 1.9cm (19mm), smallest 1.1cm (11mm)
PLEASE NOTE Our antique and vintage collections are second-hand items. Customers are not purchasing ‘new’, ‘perfect’ or ‘unworn items’, and as such, should expect wear and imperfections. It is expected that these pieces will show normal wear and tear, given their age. Wear could include patina, scuffs, and light scratches or chips. Images are of actual items. Please review the photos carefully before purchasing and reach out if you have any questions.
$1,650.00
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