{"product_id":"victorian-whitby-jet-pendant-necklace","title":"Victorian Whitby Jet Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Whitby Jet Hand-Painted Portrait Pendant \u0026amp; Jet Bead Necklace, c.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:1870-1890\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1870–1890\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully evocative \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Whitby jet pendant and bead necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870–1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe substantial oval pendant features a beautifully detailed \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-painted portrait of a young woman delicately holding a pink flower to her face\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Her softly painted features, curled hair, pink ribbons and blue bow are picked out in remarkably pretty colours against a rich brown ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe miniature portrait is set within a dramatic carved and shaped black jet surround, with a large integral jet bale above. The reverse is plain and displays the deep, lustrous black finish characteristic of antique jet jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pendant is accompanied by a long strand of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efaceted black Whitby jet beads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, each individually cut to catch the light. The subtle facets give the necklace a wonderful soft sparkle and provide a beautiful contrast to the smooth portrait miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhitby jet became one of the defining materials of Victorian jewellery. Formed from fossilised wood and found along the Yorkshire coast around Whitby, it could be carved and polished to a remarkable depth of black. Its popularity increased enormously during the Victorian period, particularly following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria’s prolonged mourning helped establish black jewellery as an important part of fashionable Victorian dress. Jet jewellery was not, however, confined solely to mourning and was also worn as fashionable day and evening jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e the necklace currently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erequires restringing before it can be safely worn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. It is therefore being offered in its present antique condition, allowing its new owner to have the beads professionally restrung while preserving this beautiful Victorian piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn unusual and highly decorative piece of Victorian jewellery, combining the unmistakable character of black jet with a wonderfully feminine hand-painted portrait. Beautiful displayed as part of a collection and, once restrung, a striking piece to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Victorian, circa 1870–1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Whitby jet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePendant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hand-painted portrait miniature in jet surround\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNecklace:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Faceted jet beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Antique condition with age-related wear. The bead necklace requires restringing before wear. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePendant measures: 6 x 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhitby jet bead measure: 62cm end to end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59593864610117,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2939.jpg?v=1791271752","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-whitby-jet-pendant-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}