Jet Mourning

When her beloved Albert died, Queen Victoria bought and wore large amounts of jet jewelry. As a result, the jet trade received much publicity and entered a "boom period" moving far b...

These lovely long Whitby Jet hand carved earrings are Circa 1860. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victorian who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning...

It was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire. The earrings are very unique with a fancy coiling design around t...

It is in excellent condition all round although the bale has a slight hairline crack, which is understandable of an item of this age. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the ...

A grand antique Victorian necklace made up of fancy links and a large pendant all modelled in Whitby Jet. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who u...

Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire.

These gorgeous Antique Victorian long drop earrings have been crafted out of stunning black Whitby Jet and fitted with lovely 9ct wire hooks. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention...

These fabulous Victorian hand carved Whitby Jet earrings are circa 1860. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used Whitby Jet as part of her mo...

A beautiful antique Georgian era Jet and hairwork mourning ring in 12 karat gold.

An absolutely beautiful Victorian mourning Cape with French jet beaded embellishments, and a silk swirl design trimmed in black lace.

A fine and impressive antique Georgian 0.57 carat jet, black enamel and 9 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique mourning jewellery collections.

We are in awe of this beautiful, fine and rare antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 15kt yellow gold with a rich aged patina and inky black Whitby jet.

Antique Victorian cut black onyx large elongated hexagonal center stone bordered with small cut onyx shapes and 9K gold drop earrings with delicate seed pearl accents and a matching ...

It was additionally popular because jet could be worn as mourning jewelry, but by no means was it solely used as mourning jewelry.

He or she showed love of the art in creating this jewel rather than making a simple flat cross. Jet is fossilized wood. The material is 180 million years old from the bark of the A...

Key Characteristics of Antique Mourning Pendants: Material: Jet: A black fossilized wood, popular in Victorian mourning jewelry, particularly from the Whitby region in England.

Jet was especially popular during Victorian times because it was acceptable as a form of mourning jewelry.

Jet—traditionally associated with mourning due to its somber sheen and symbolic gravity—was widely used in formal bereavement garments of this era.

Early Victorian Jet Mourning Brooch with a stunning Floral motif.

A beautiful antique, late Victorian Jet mourning bracelet. The bracelet is made up of pretty unusual tulip shaped carved jet beads, the back is made from rectangular beads with a li...

A very interesting and unique Victorian era mourning locket. It is made from Whitby Jet with an intricately carved front, the locket reads MAS from MRWS, Kilton, 1875.

A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning locket. It is finely hand carved from inky black Whitby Jet, domed at the front with the engraved letters AEI which stand for Amity Eterni...

This is a beautiful pair of Victorian dangle earrings from 1880 in 14k rose gold with deep black jet dangles! The dramatic combination of rose gold and black is a signature Victorian...

A remarkable Victorian mourning necklace. Graduated jet beads, varying in size from 4x3mm to 10x8mm, hang on a black string, separated with small jet circlets. 51 cm in length, with ...

It has a mandarin style collar and beautiful French jet beading, the waist fastens at the lowest point on a diagonal fastening with French jet buttons.

These antique 19th century stick pins are made of black jet and adorned with 14 karat gold cannetille work.

Antique Victorian large faux jet moulded pendant, hung on black ribbon with a pinchbeck dog clip.

Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant on Velvet Ribbon Necklace — Hand-Carved Shell Cameo, Whitby Jet Black Frame, c.1880s A hauntingly beautiful example of Victorian mourning jewelry, t...

You will be enamored by this stunning antique, Victorian era mourning locket pendant. Smooth highly polished rich and inky black Whitby Jet with a beautiful central gold star motif ...

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period, since widows were expected to wear full mourning for two ...

Vulcanite was a popular material for use in mourning jewellery due to the dark aesthetic that it produced and was a common alternative to jet.

Queen Victoria wore jet jewelry during her long mourning period, after her husband prins Albert has died.

It became popular in Europe and collected in America when Queen Victoria wore jet as mourning jewelry. Jet has transcended mourning jewelry because it can be created into beautiful s...

Exceptional Napoleon III Neoclassical French jet (black glass) mourning brooch - the shell symbolizing eternal life - elegant design - matte finish - early original hand made 'c' cat...

During part of the Victorian period from about 1860 to 1890, this jewelry was the height of fashion and black was a stylish color, not just an ornament of mourning. Made of jet, vulc...

An Antique Victorian c.1860-1880s French Jet (glass) Mourning pendant. The pendant in shape of Maltese cross with chased yellow gold-filled glazed locket in the middle.

This Georgian mourning ring features a hair locket at the face with a border and shoulders graphically studded with faceted Whitby jet cabochons.

A Georgian 9 Carat Gold, Turquoise and French Jet mourning ring. Ring signed at the back and dated January 1823.

Each carving is very well executed with a high relief workmanship, a smoothness has developed with age too. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria  w...

These fabulous Victorian hand carved Whitby Jet earrings are circa 1860. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used Whitby Jet as part of her mo...

Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victorian who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire.

Set with Gold Shepard hook wires. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victorian who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire.

It was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire. Serpent jewellery became popular in the Victorian era and symboli...

Victorian mourning pendant set with a central cabochon opal surrounded by rose cut diamonds in a star motif.

Various forms of black agate were integral to mourning jewelry, as was French jet, and this delicate and unusual suite beautifully expresses that singular societal impulse that was s...

It is known for its deep black color and is often used in jewelry, particularly during the Victorian era. Whitby Jet was a popular material for mourning jewelry, and it is still used...

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet. Jet bead trim on collar and front opening.

To read more please click continue reading below- These fabulous antique Victorian earrings are hand carved from Whitby Jet, Circa 1900. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of...

Antique 19th Century Victorian Onyx, Semi Precious Stone & 12K Gold Mourning Locket Necklace Pendant. This unique and dramatic carved jet onyx hair mourning pendant features white an...

To read more please click continue reading below- These beautiful antique Victorian Whitby Jet drop earrings are Circa 1860. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world b...

Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used it as part of her mourning attire.

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

Product Details: HKJSL Certificate Number: SJ 239222 Outer 8.57cm Inner 6.42cm Thickness 10.80mm Weight 70.36g Transparency: Translucent Color: Green and white Infrared Spectrum: No...

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...

1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with lace insertion and tiny tucks everywhere. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any br...

Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

Eve Stillman Couture vintage lace night gown in silk. I would guess this to be from the 1970's. It would work just beautifully for a wedding or summers evening The ivory version phot...

Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT

A fine antique Georgian gold, seed pearl, hair, and enamel mourning brooch. With braided or plaited hair behind glass in a worked gold setting set with seed pearls and surrounded by...