Jet

The attractiveness of this necklace is not only determined by its appealing shape but also by the levity of the extraordinary material this necklace is crafted in, Whitby Jet. This results in a great wearing comfort. Whitby Jet became popular in Europe during the 19th century after Queen Victoria had made it part of her widow’s attire and had the whole court wear this mourning jewellery. This fashion soon made its way to the continent being worn at most of the courts all over Europe.

Purchasing this piece of jewellery, you will become the owner of an original from the 19th century consisting of navette shaped elements displaying a lovely opaque brilliance. The single links of this necklace become smaller towards the clasp. An appealing and prettily decorated quadrangle clasp completes this extraordinary piece of jewellery. The necklace has been arranged in a crescent-shape, it perfectly adapts to the shape of the neck.

Like all pieces of jewellery on offer, this antique necklace has been carefully restored by our skilled and experienced goldsmith. Would you like to purchase this piece of jewellery and witness the beauty of this necklace with your own eyes? – We will be happy to make an appointment with you in Düsseldorf.

For this piece of jewellery you will be provided with a certificate.

length: 38 cm

width: 29 - 34 mm

origin: England

age: 1860 - 1880

shop price: 1,350.-- €

Internet price: 850.-- €

Productno.: 8526

This especially attractive pendant made of borkwood represents the Victorian era of 19th century England. Like Jet jewellery, borkwood was worn as mourning jewellery which does not only reflect the sentimentality of this epoch but also Queen Victoria’s mourning for her beloved husband Prince Albert. It was the Queen herself who with her widow’s attire created a fashion trend and even today this black, opaque material has not lost its unusual attraction.

The drop shaped pendant is adorned by a mounted grape and leaves.

The handcrafted and blackened silver ring is attached to a long, lacklustre polished onyx necklace with a silver latch. – An extremely decorative piece of jewellery of outstandingly fine beauty.

size pendant: 45 x 30 mm

length necklace: 70 cm; width of the pearls: 1.2 mm

origin: England

age: 1860-80

shop price: 465,-- €

internet price: 345,-- €

product no.: 8452

The material of this bracelet represents the Victorian Age of 19th century England like no other. Jet jewellery became popular after Queen Victoria had lost her beloved husband Prince Albert in 1861. From this point onwards she went into life long mourning wearing this black jewellery with her black robes. She determined that the whole court had to wear nothing but mourning jewellery.

Like this, Jet jewellery became fashionable at other European courts, too, and remained popular until the turn of the century. During this period, this type of jewellery was often copied. Yet, not only the contemporaries did so, it was a common practise in the aftermath as well.

The French used black glass to create this type of jewellery which became known as French Jet.

Purchasing this decorative bracelet you will receive a very well preserved original, consisting of 13 concavely cut links which are each adjourned by two small Jet beads. The original bracelet has been newly threaded on elastic strap. Due to the light weight of the material, this bracelet is especially well wearable being at the same time highly decorative due to the exceptional brilliance of this opaque substance.

A true collector’s item.

size: width of the links: 46 x 9 mm

origin: England

age: 1860 - 1880

shop price: 975,-- €

internet price: 495,-- €

This rare and well preserved collector’s piece originates from Victorian England reflecting the radiance of the British Empire in its opaque brilliance. Considering its age – about 150 years – it is well preserved. The light weighed and polished material is well preserved, without a blemish and is especially comfortable to wear. The 15 domed cut links are conical at the top and at the bottom and have been newly threaded. They surround an oval and concave centre piece with a floral appearance.

We will provide a certificate for this item.

size: centre piece 4 x 2.5 cm, links: 3.7 x 0.8 and 0.6 cm

origin: England

age: approx. 1860

shop price: 1450,-- €

internet price: 650,-- €

product no.: 8454

origin: France

age: approx. 1880

Former Price EUR 650,- NOW EUR 375,-

size: 65 x 56 mm

This very decorative brooch is made of French Jet – the French equivalent to English Whitby Jet jewellery which became popular when Queen Victoria made her court wear this mourning jewellery after the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert. At other European courts this jewellery became popular as well, while the French version was crafted in black glass rather than fossil wood.

The fascination of this piece of jewellery is determined by the opaque brilliance of the black glass. The elaborate blossoms are set on two levels. Due to this arrangement, there is a reflection of light in between the immersed furrows causing a mysterious brilliance.

Like this, this more than 130-year-old original from France reflects the glamour of past centuries.

Like all other pieces of jewellery offered, this antique brooch has been professionally restored and is in very good condition.

Would you like to try on this special piece of jewellery and get a better impression of its outstanding design? – Call us and we can make an appointment in Düsseldorf.

For this piece of jewellery you will be provided with a certificate.

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