Items Similar to Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
$1,000.38
£725
€852.17
CA$1,360.58
A$1,524.53
CHF 793.57
MX$18,650.25
NOK 10,072.96
SEK 9,513.79
DKK 6,361.63
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
This deeply evocative Victorian mourning pendant is crafted from carved Whitby Jet, renowned for its lightness and mirror-like polish. The oval form is smooth and domed, highly reflective, and rich in colour—an excellent example of genuine Jet’s natural beauty.
The reverse features an intricately arranged lock of hair, preserved beneath a glazed oval window and framed in a warm brass mount. Hairwork was a common and meaningful practice in the 19th century, used as a deeply personal token of memory and love. The combination of glossy black Jet and preserved hair makes this a powerful mourning piece, likely worn as a symbol of grief and remembrance.
Dating to the c.1860s, this pendant speaks to the rituals of high mourning popularised during Queen Victoria’s era. It would have originally been worn on a black ribbon or long chain and does not include a chain today.
Materials
Whitby Jet, hairwork, brass
Era
Victorian, c.1860s
Measurements
Height (excluding bail): 4.5 cm / 1.77”
Width: 3.9 cm / 1.54”
Weight: 14.38g
Condition
Very good antique condition. Surface shows light age-appropriate wear. Jet is highly polished with no cracks; hairwork remains intact under glass. Bail is secure.
SKU
6873
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3321226497752
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2023
36 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: London, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised material prized for its intense black sheen. Oval in form, the piece is set with wa...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Engraved Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautifully detailed antique Victorian oval locket is crafted in warm-toned gold—richer than yellow gold but not quite rose gold. Its balanced hue pairs effortlessly with a yell...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian pendant featuring large oval locket set in yellow rolled gold. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass window, with a beautiful ornate design. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain.
Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting a thick layer of gold that is fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian heart pendant is set with three larger clear paste stones surrounded by a halo of smaller pastes, all beautifully mounted in warm-toned brass. The stones are...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Brass
Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate engraved detailing and rich black enamel surrounding a central panel of woven hair...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
You May Also Like
Victorian Antique Gutta Percha Mourning Locket Lady Cameo
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian antique gutta percha mourning locket with lady's head carving. Measures 2 inches x 1 1/2 inches, circa 1860-70. In good condition, the i...
Category
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Mourning Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
In Victorian times, the pearls of a mourning piece were used to symbolize the tears of those left behind.
This antique 14k gold mourning piece features a carved black and white agat...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket with Woven Hair, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning locket, crafted in 14 karat gold, is a beautifully preserved example of 19th-century sentimental jewelry. Designed to hold a keepsake of a l...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Black Enamel 'In Memory Of' Mourning Locket
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket features an engraved front and back. The front is decorated with black enamel aroun...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Small locket with onyx, sentimental medallion photo hide, end of XIX cent.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old locket - sentimental medallion with onyx
A sentimental item, with a place for a photo of a loved one
Origin: probably Germany, late 19th century
Good condition, visible scratc...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx
Victorian gold Hair locket pendant - Black Jet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black jet Victorian 14k Gold locket with Gold detailing. Seed Pearl accents. Finely detailed Cameo. Measuring 2.00 in x 1.40 in. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Na...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
More Ways To Browse
Love Token
Victorian Mourning
Queen Victoria Jewelry
Victorian Mourning Jewelry
Mourning Hair
Mourning Hair Jewelry
Victorian Jet
Antique Love Tokens
Antique Jet Jewelry
Whitby Jet
Whitby Jet Antique
Antique Whitby Jet Jewellery
1860s Mourning Jewelry
Whitby Jet Necklace
Pearl Owl Pendant
Pointer Dog Jewelry
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Rosary Cross