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Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry
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Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry

19th century
Description

Genuine hand carved polished Whitby jet bead necklace, circa 1870.

Chunky graduated beads carved with stylized leaves and flowers.

Close inspection reveals typical insignificant age related wear, small chips to the edges of some beads, no splits / hairlines or other damage or repair.

In very good bright sound condition, ready to collect or for occasional use.

Recently re strung on thick silk cord.

This is jet black jet, any lightening of the photos is done to make the viewing of the carving more apparent.

Guaranteed genuine antique and original Jet, not one of the many Jet imitations (e.g.French jet / Vulcanite etc).

Working length of chain 24" or 610mm

Gross weight 70g, largest bead diameter 20.5mm or 0.8

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace to the 1870s.

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Description
Genuine hand carved polished Whitby jet bead necklace, circa 1870.

Chunky graduated beads carved with stylized leaves and flowers.

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Close inspection reveals typical insignificant age related wear, small chips to the edges of some beads, no splits / hairlines or other damage or repair.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
fig 1. A strand of graduated Victorian Whitby jet beads with hand-carved geometric patterns.
fig 1. Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry

In very good bright sound condition, ready to collect or for occasional use.

Recently re strung on thick silk cord.

This is jet black jet, any lightening of the photos is done to make the viewing of the carving more apparent.

fig 2. A strand of graduated Victorian Whitby jet beads with hand-carved geometric patterns.
fig 2. Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry

Guaranteed genuine antique and original Jet, not one of the many Jet imitations (e.g.French jet / Vulcanite etc).

Working length of chain 24" or 610mm

Gross weight 70g, largest bead diameter 20.5mm or 0.8

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA711285
Dealers Internal Ref
180629
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry

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A strand of graduated Victorian Whitby jet beads with hand-carved geometric patterns.
Victorian Whitby Jet Hand Carved Bead Necklace 70g 24" Mourning Jewelry
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A strand of graduated Victorian Whitby jet beads with hand-carved geometric patterns.
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Whitby jet mourning jewellery refers to items crafted from fossilised wood gathered along the coast of Yorkshire during the 19th century. Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria entered deep mourning, establishing black jet as the acceptable material for court etiquette and popular fashion.

Craftsmen hand-carved raw jet blocks using lapidary wheels and knives to create faceted, geometric, or floral patterns on individual beads. The finished beads were then polished with rouge powder before being hand-strung onto silk or cotton cords, often arranged in graduated sizes.

Authentic Whitby jet leaves a chocolate-brown streak when rubbed against unglazed porcelain, feels warm to the touch, and is exceptionally lightweight compared to glass or French jet. It also lacks the mold seams found in vulcanite, gutta-percha, or early plastics.

A black jet bead necklace provides contrast against modern minimalist clothing, such as tailored blazers, crisp white shirts, or dark silk tops. Its matte-to-subtle sheen offers texture without introducing bright colours.

Clean Whitby jet gently using a soft, damp lint-free cloth and avoid chemical cleaners or ultrasonic water baths. Store items individually in padded cloth pouches away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent surface fractures.
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