Whitby Jet (a rare form of fossilized coal from the town of Whitby on the north coast of England), Brass Fittings.
Date:
1870s (Recently Restrung)
Size:
Beads: 20 inches
Pendant: 1.25 inches long
Condition:
Excellent, Looks to have been recently restrung.
Description:
A spectacular and very rare Whitby jet necklace from the mid to late 1800s. Jet was prized in the Victorian era for it's rich black color and light weight-- particularly for mourning jewelry. The cameo pendant is beautifully carved with a classical profile of a woman. Wears beautifully.