Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Victorian antique buckle Whitby Jet bracelet, collectible, expandable circa 1880

$261.52
£190
€222.71
CA$357.02
A$397.17
CHF 208.20
MX$4,853.37
NOK 2,651.21
SEK 2,495.75
DKK 1,662.45
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Superb antique Whitby Jet bracelet, very popular during the Victorian era. Many workshops were dedicated to crafting this material, and the demand for it increased significantly. Today, Whitby Jet is considered rare and collectible. It is valued for its historical significance, aesthetic appeal, and the unique story behind its formation. A bit of history: Whitby Jet is a type of fossilized wood found in the North Yorkshire area of England. It's known for its deep black color and is often used in jewelry. Whitby Jet is considered a semi-precious gemstone and is relatively soft, so it needs to be treated with care. Whitby Jet is formed from the fossilized remains of trees that grew millions of years ago during the Jurassic period. The unique conditions of pressure and lack of oxygen caused the wood to transform into this dense, black material. It is often found along the coastline of North Yorkshire. Measurements: Length: approximately 20 centimetres Weight: 25.90 grams Note: Many of my items are vintage and are therefore likely to show some age-related wear. This can include things such as: scratches, discolouration etc. Please be sure to look through each photograph carefully and read the description fully, to get an idea of quality. The buckle is split in two places, please see photos for details. Import taxes are buyer’s responsibility!
  • Weight:
    25.9 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.97 in (50 mm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)Length: 7.88 in (200 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Kings Langley, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4382226496542

More From This Seller

View All
Whitby Jet snake bracelet, faceted beads, collectible Mourning Antique Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Whitby Jet snake bracelet, crafted around 1880 in England, in excellent condition. It features a snake design, with the body made of faceted and polished jet beads...
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Victorian antique carved bog oak anchor brooch, Mourning jewellery, nautical
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb antique carved bog oak anchor brooch features a detailed anchor design with a rope wrapped around it, in excellent condition. The brooch is made from bog oak, a type of wood that has been preserved in peat bogs for thousands of years. The dark color of the oak is due to the high iron content of the bog water. Bog oak is often used to make jewelry, especially mourning jewelry...
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Victorian 900 silver brooch, featuring a green and clear paste stone
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Exquisite Victorian 900 silver brooch, featuring a green paste stone surrounded by smaller, clear stones. Key features of the brooch include: Material: 900 silver, not hallmarked, b...
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Victorian antique banded carnelian set in 925 sterling silver, collectible stone
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Stunning unusual and unique stick pin with banded carnelian set in 925 sterling silver, dating around 1900’s. Measurements Length approximately 9 centimetre Weight: approximately 5 ...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian modernist studio necklace 925 sterling silver, flexible wire, star beads
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb Italian modernist studio necklace features a delicate, flexible wire construction with evenly spaced, star-shaped beads that can move freely along the wire. The necklace also ...
Category

1990s British Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian antique carved red Coral roses Ring set in 800 Silver, Adjustable band
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb antique Italian ring featuring carved red coral roses and 800 silver, in excellent condition. The ring has two coral roses and an adjustab...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

You May Also Like

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 ...
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Black Enamel Chakra Cuff Bracelet Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold plate
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold black enamel cuff bracelet by J Dauphin is handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass and set with seven natural gemstones, each aligned to a chakra and engraved with eight-point...
Category

2010s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Victorian 14k Onyx Hinged Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The bracelet is crafted in 14k rose gold, and has a simple, yet very stylish design. On the front of the bracelet is a sin...
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Carved Onyx Double Row Pyramidal Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking onyx link bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Set in 14kt rosy yellow gold, this gorgeous piece is comprised of twelve hand-carved onyx links that create a straight...
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Large Wrist Bangle and/or Upper Arm Bangle in Ebony & Diamonds, c 1895.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique upper arm bangle of ebony with diamonds bezel set. Describing a perfect circle and having an internal diameter of 2-5/16th inches, this very unu...
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine Chain Cuff Bracelet Victorian Style Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Chain Cuff Bracelet Victorian Style Black Enamel This Chain Cuff from J DAUPHIN Cuff in 14 k Gold plate and hand painted Black Enamel has Aquamarines on each link. Its a...
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel