Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads
Antique 1890s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Steel
Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads
Enamel, Steel
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by large bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size
Victorian 14k Jet & Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
entered a boom period moving far beyond simple mourning. A fabulous jet pendant necklace from the
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised
Brass
Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This deeply evocative Victorian mourning pendant is crafted from carved Whitby Jet, renowned for
Victorian French Jet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet pendant necklace of oval jet links with a 3 dimensional pendant of hexagonal
Base Metal
Victorian Jet Dog Collar
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly modern Victorian jet dog collar from the mid 1800's. Squares of faceted jet stones are
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Festoon Hand Cut French Jet Bead Cameo Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian festoon faceted french jet bead necklace with a sterling silver clasp, featuring
Silver
Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff
Located in New York, NY
Super long Victorian mourning chain of french jet, which also was possibly used as a muff or
Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
Antique Victorian Large Faux Jet Queen Victoria Mourning Pendant and Ribbon
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian large faux jet moulded pendant, hung on black ribbon with a pinchbeck dog clip
Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gold, and topped in Silver, this gorgeous piece of Mourning jewelry features a beautiful Jet Cameo
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Jet Locket With Natural Seed Pearls, 14k and Enamel Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A Antique Victorian Locket made up of 17 carved jet links connected by yellow gold rings. The
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pomellato Victoria Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Extra Large Jet Pendant
By Pomallato
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Victorian era. This collection blends romantic curves with yellow gold, jet black elements, and delicate
18k Gold
$1,409
W 0.48 in L 2.13 in
Pair of Antique Dutch 14K Gold Faceted Black Jet Mourning Pendants, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare pair of antique mid-19th century black jet pendants mounted in 14 karat yellow gold
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$151Sale Price|31% Off
H 18 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Frosted Glass and Black Jet Beaded Lariat Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian beaded lariat necklace made with black jet faceted beads with unique clear frosted glass
Opaline Glass
Victorian French Jet Pendant Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Jet. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This French Jet (black glass) necklace features a
Gilt Metal
Unavailable
Victorian French Jet Maltese Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A beautiful and dramatic Victorian French jet Maltese cross necklace. The necklace is
Rare Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace C1860s with Jet Links Rose Carved Pendant
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This is a beautiful piece of Victorian History and a rare find. It is crafted from Whitby Jet, a
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Cameo Pendant Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Victorian necklace made up of fancy links and a large pendant all modelled in
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Locket Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique Victorian pendant locket has been modelled in black Whitby Jet. It is an
Silver
Victorian Carved Jet Floral High Relief Pendant
Located in Bedford, NY
Victorian carved jet floral high relief pendant suspended on a faceted triple strand of jet
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Heart Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A lovely antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant C. 1900, featuring two fabulous engraved
Silver
1880s French Jet Antique Necklace with Golden Metal Clasp
Located in roma, IT
French jet antique necklace from around 1880 with gilt metal clasp; in the mid-1800s many precious
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Choker Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian era Whitby Jet choker necklace. It is made up from high polished
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by a wide black ribbon which can be tied is a
Antique Jet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Graduated Antique carved Jet Necklace - double strung on thread with large rings for wearing with a
Victorian Jet, Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian necklace made up of sixteen carved jet links connected by yellow gold ring. Each jet
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Whitby Jet Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dramatic Whitby jet necklace with a large drop, ties with a ribbon so the length can be adjusted
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Cross c. 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Polished to a gloss, this Victorian Whitby Jet Cross is voluptuous in density and detail and smooth
Victorian Jet Whitby Choker Flower
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A perfect example of Victorian jewelry. Jet Whitby Choker elegant and strict with a small flower in
Victorian Carved Jet and Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian jet and yellow gold pendant locket carved with a floral design. The pendant measures
Yellow Gold
C.1880 French Jet Collar with Ribbon on Victorian Silk
Located in Baltimore, MD
flashier. Like Whitby Jet, it is truly antique, of the (Victorian) period, and no longer made, and
Victorian 1860 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jet Cross Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This commanding Victorian pendant in 14k yellow gold and jet is from the 1860s and comes with all
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.65 in W 0.55 in L 1 in
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry often featured
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in W 0.75 in L 15 in
Victorian Mourning Set Necklace and Drop Earrings in Jet with Seed Pearls
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Victorian cut black onyx large elongated hexagonal center stone bordered with small cut
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by giant bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is a complete loop and does not have a clasp. The beads graduate in
Antique Victorian Graduated Jet Beads Mourning Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A remarkable Victorian mourning necklace. Graduated jet beads, varying in size from 4x3mm to 10x8mm
Brass
Victorian polished Whitby Jet Beaded Necklace 34”
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian women in mourning wearing her Whitby jet beads. The beads are strung to go around completely and
Victorian Jet Collar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian jet collar from the late 19th Century. Beautifully faceted hexagonal links with teardrop
Victorian Jet Fringed Statement Lariat Necklace or Belt, 1890s
Located in Tucson, AZ
, as are the number of times you'll reach for it. Three individual strands of Victorian jet seed beads
Other
Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Victorian Whitby Jet floral pendant. Teadrop shaped high polished jet with a high
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet mourning locket, Mining
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very interesting and unique Victorian era mourning locket. It is made from Whitby Jet with an
Brass
Antique French Jet faceted bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique late Victorian era French Jet bead necklace. It is both dark and twinkly at the
Brass
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant, Puffy heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique puffy heart pendant. Victorian era it is carved from inky black Whitby
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet mourning locket, AEI, hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning locket. It is finely hand carved from inky black Whitby
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in L 18 in
Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant Whitby Jet on Velvet Ribbon Necklace c.1880s
Located in Milford, DE
Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant on Velvet Ribbon Necklace — Hand-Carved Shell Cameo, Whitby Jet
Antique Victorian Faceted French Jet and Silver Cross Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian faceted french jet cross pendant with a silver bail. The bail tests as silver
Silver
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in
Victorian Locket Pendant Whitby Jet Enamel Edelweiss Flower Pendant, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A rare and wonderful Victorian Locket pendant with gorgeous hand painted enamel of an Edelweiss
Enamel
Victorian I cling to thee locket, Whitby Jet and sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian Whitby Jet and sterling silver locket is truly unique and incredibly
Sterling Silver
Pansy Flower Pendant Charm Black Jet 10 Karat Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
A VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU CARVED BLACK JET AND 10 KARAT GOLD LAVALIERE PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in L 2.52 in
heavy 18K mourning pendant - solid gold Victorian Jet charm - Antique star 1870s
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful Victorian 18 K yellow gold Jet pendant. The front is decorated with many
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket, 15k Gold and Pearl Star, Whitby Jet, Cased
Located in NEWARK, GB
You will be enamored by this stunning antique, Victorian era mourning locket pendant. Smooth
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique French Jet Ornate Snowflake Droplet Collar with pin Victorian 1860s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
to their age. The main event, the necklace, is is missing just one piece of jet, at the back, near
Victorian French Jet Star Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This French Jet (black glass) necklace features a strand of multi
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace Three Jet Pendants, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Whitby Jet cameo necklace is Circa 1860 Hand carved beautifully to show
Victorian Whitby Jet and Shell Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique faceted Whitby jet necklace with hand-carved shell cameo of Medusa (classic Greek
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this exquisite Victorian (1837-1901) black jet beaded choker. Rows of black jet
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Located in New York, NY
SALE Originally $275 This Victorian necklace is a stunning piece. Multiple strands of delicate
Antique Victorian Jet AEI Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique AEI locket with silver lettering set on black jet. It dates from the mid Victorian
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian French Jet Mourning Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1860-1880s French Jet (glass) Mourning pendant. The pendant in shape of
Gold-filled, Brass
Victorian Jet Long Guard Chain 76 Inches
Located in Middleton, WI
This unique antique Victorian jet chain necklace was handcrafted in England around 1850-60. Each
Base Metal
Victorian Whitby Jet Pendant on Silk Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
"Modernist" Whitby jet pendent (made from antique brooches) on hand-made pleated silk ribbon and
Three Strand Whitby Jet Graduated Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Whitby Jet Three Strand Graduated Bead Necklace with Triangular Spacers from England, circa 1890
Victorian Extra Long Beaded Jet and Locket or Watch Chain Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One 1880's Extra Long And Extra Fabulous Beaded Black Jet Necklace Chain Measuring Approximately 72
15k Gold
Antique Victorian French Jet Locket Turquoise Flower Forget Me Not, circa 1850
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Victorian French Jet locket is adorned with a forget me not on the front which is
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Mourning Necklace & Earrings of French Jet & Banded Agate, 1890s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian mourning necklace & matching drop earrings from the 1890s. The necklace
English Jet Gold Salamander Locket
Located in New York, NY
This charming locket is made of Jet and 15K gold. The best Jet was found off the coast in England
15k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket do...
15k Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k Gold
Victorian Locket Silver & Gold Floral Aesthetic Period
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Locket ONLY. Does NOT include chain. Details: Victorian European Aesthetic movement locket, dating between 1860-1880's. Sweet, romantic Victorian floral themed sterling silver, yel...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant is a charming and sentimental piece of jewelry, designed to hold the memories of loved ones close. Crafted from 9 karat gold, the pendant...
Gold, 9k Gold
$1,762 / item
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring. Ruby cocktail ring. Red ruby ring/ Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Set with ruby, color -red Ov...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,745Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain Portrait Whitby Jet Pendant Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian Whitby jet pendant with a metal bow brooch and dog clip, and featuring a lovely painted porcelain portrait. The dog clip is attached to the pendant with b...
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartme...
Gold, Enamel
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed. Rich, smooth and glossy, inky black onyx contrasts wonderfully with the rich 18ct yellow gold. It has chunky on...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet on elastic from the late 19th Century. Bars of jet form the links which are centered on a hand carved, circular buckle form motif. 1880's UK. Exc...
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Guilloché Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite Victorian locket pendant, crafted in 14 karat gold, captures the sentiment and fine artistry of the 19th century. Designed to hold a treasured keepsake, it exemplifies...
14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Mourning Whitby Black Jet Gold Bar Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning Jet & gold Victorian Bar Pin Pin Back 10k Gold as well as details on the top. Measuring 2.37in. wide x .42in. top to bottom. Antique C style pin back. This is out...
10k Gold
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cross Mourning Locket
Located in New York, NY
This striking locket necklace is crafted in vermeil. The piece is adorned with numerous round-cut garnets, showcasing a deep red hue. The intricate design features a cluster arrangem...
Garnet, Vermeil
$1,810Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.