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, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges. Length: 58.5cm La...
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 medium that was much loved by the Victorian people for it’s jet black colour, shiny l...
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 Whitby Jet.
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 impressive size and features intricate engravings across the front and edges, as well a...
Silver
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 Flowers which blossom out of the piece. Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the ...
Silver
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.
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 gorgeous bow when being worn. The beads graduate in size, starting large at the centre an...
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 the middle. 1870. The condition is good enough for occasional wear, but it’s a cl...
Antique Architectural Concentric Circle Whitby Jet Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Following these techniques, there existed a whole cottage industry of women to assemble the jewelry on wires for earrings or bands for bracelets and necklaces. Whitby jet employed ma...
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, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby ...
Enamel, Steel
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, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges. Length: 44.5cm La...
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 size, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges. Length: 70...
Antique Art Deco Whitby Jet bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique very early 1920s Whitby Jet bead necklace. It is made up from meticulously hand carved, faceted jet beads, polished to a very high shine which gives a wonderful ...
Victorian polished Whitby Jet Beaded Necklace 34”
Located in Baltimore, MD
This nineteenth century Whitby Jet strand of beads has 65 beads- yes, we counted, and is 34 inches long. It is lightweight around the neck (as jet, a form of fossilized coal, is know...
JACQUELINE CULLEN "Gem Noir" Black Diamond & Whitby Jet 18K "Feather" Necklace
By Jacqueline Cullen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: JACQUELINE CULLEN "Gem Noir" Black Diamond & Whitby Jet 18K "Feather" Necklace Estimated Retail: $2000 Brand / Manufacturer: Jacqueline Cullen Collection: Gem Noir D...
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 intricately carved front, the locket reads MAS from MRWS, Kilton, 1875.
Brass
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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 Black Frame, c.1880s A hauntingly beautiful example of Victorian mourning jewelry, t...
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 Jet with a silver plated jump ring and Jet bale. Well carved with a lovely chunky...
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 Jet, domed at the front with the engraved letters AEI which stand for Amity Eterni...
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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 Flower motif. The locket is Black Whitby Jet. It has a Jet bale. The reverse has a...
Enamel
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 fabulous all round workmanship Three large hand carved floral droppers are cascading...
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 mythological figure who had snakes in place of hair).
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 *Not available for sale or to ship in the state of California.
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 antique button closure. English c. 1860. *Not available for sale or to ship in th...
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 to touch.. It is hand carved and sculptural. Note the three curves at the cross en...
60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
Crystal
$230Sale Price|80% Off
Artistic Dramatic Black Onyx & Natural Rutilated Quartz 20" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The sparkling natural gem cut Black Onyx (approximately 12mm) enhance the fascinating colors, shapes, and designs of the natural Rutilated Quartz. The clasp is a silver plated easy ...
Onyx, Quartz
Black Jet Faceted Graduated Bead Necklace West Germany Vintage, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 17.5 in. / 45 cm plus 2 in. / 5 cm extension Largest center bead approx. 1 cm Marks / hallmarks: GERMANY Embrace the classic sophistication of our vintage faceted j...
Vintage gold black glass beaded designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
$343Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.94 in L 11.42 in
Victorian Revival Black Cameo Festoon Necklace Brass Filigree Drop
Located in Honolulu, HI
An enchanting Mid-Century Victorian Revival festoon necklace featuring a dramatic black cameo centerpiece portraying a classical lady in profile. Crafted with intricate antique bras...
Brass
$448Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 70 in
70" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long 70 in rope necklace which can be worn single...
Crystal
Vintage Late 70s - 1980s Black Onyx Beaded Necklace with Engraved Silver Spacers
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Single-strand graduated black onyx beaded necklace with engraved silver spacer beads throughout. - High-gloss black onyx round beads, graduating in size from smaller near the clasp ...
Onyx, Silver
1930s Woven Jet-Black Faceted Crystals Italian Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1930s Italian multi-strand necklace is a masterwork of Art Deco craftsmanship, featuring a dense weave of jet-black faceted crystals. The necklace is meticulously hand-croc...
Crystal
An Exceptional Victorian String of Black Banded Agate Beads - Long Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
An exceptional Victorian (Circa 1850) black banded Agate necklace. Consisting of x34 graduating Agate beads, ranging from 10mm to 16mm in diameter. The beads are elegantly intersper...
Agate
Victorian Banded Agate Beads
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Striped Agate Beads with lovely crisp striations throughout. These lovely period beads graduate from 14 to 18 mm and are hand knotted. 1870's UK. 22" length, Excellent con...
Agate
Natural Black Tourmaline Necklace with Bakelite Cameo Pendant, 20 inches
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a black tourmaline necklace with cameo pendant. Nouveau Boutique created this necklace with natural black tourmaline crystals and polished onyx beads. It is attached to a 193...
Tourmaline, Onyx
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 cut jet stones. Incredibly modern in design. France 1870's, Excellent condition.
Base Metal
Large Metallic Gold with Black Oval Glass with Silver Hardware Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful necklace with combinations of multi-size glass and semi-precious stones as well as the large metallic gold with black glass bead necklace measures 46" in total le...
1950s Robert Levy 'Originals by Robert' Hand-Blown Glass & Black Spinel Necklace
By Original by Robert
Located in Maywood, NJ
Hand-blown glass cobalt beads and black spinel beads are hand strung in this statement piece from the Early 1950s. The history of the brand “Original by Robert” dates back to 1942. ...
Spinel, Black Spinel
1920's Czech Crystal & Black Glass Art Deco Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique Czech crystal and black glass Art Deco Sautoir necklace dating to the 1920's. Length is 54" end to end. Deep garnet accent beads. Silver clasp with black cabochon stone. Very ...
Crystal
Vintage black glas beaded necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VI...
Victorian French Jet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet rectangular brooch from the late 19th Century. Round and Pear shaped jet "stones" are mounted on fine wire work mount. 1880's France. Excellent Condition. Leng...
Base Metal
Vintage 14K Gold and Jadeite Jade Single-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined vintage single-strand necklace composed of 100 round jadeite jade beads, each displaying a beautiful, even green hue. The beads are individually knotted on silk to provide ...
Jade, 14k 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 Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Victorian Mourning brooch made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell depicting a soldier Pin is secure edging is in very good condition ( no damage ) Size 5cm x 4...
Long Amber Baltic Butterscotch Necklace, 104g, 30mm Bead Sac Freres
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial and rare quality late 19th century Baltic Amber graduated bead opera necklace of impressive scale and presence, composed of finely hand-finished oval amber beads and we...
Amber, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Amber Bead Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun and colorful Tiffany design by Paloma Picasso features faceted amber beads measuring approximately 20.00 - 32.00 mm with round amber spacer beads measuring 6.00 mm in diamet...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricately carved picturesque Brooch with a Early C closure pin pin back. Hallmarked on the back, it has had a repair. Measuring 2.18 in. w x 1.84 in. top to bottom. Check our stor...
Pair of Early Whitby Jet Coiled Wrap Matching Bracelets MCNY
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning pair of matching faceted Whitby Jet Jet Bracelets, Acquired from the Museum of the City of New York. In Excellent condition. Beads measure 12mm down to 7mm. They wrap around...
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.