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A black Whitby jet marnier chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric over a rustic wooden surface.
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  • A black Whitby jet marnier chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric over a rustic wooden surface.
  • A black Whitby jet mariner chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric.
  • A close-up of a dark brown glossy chain necklace with interlocking links, resting on a light beige textured fabric background.
  • A black Whitby jet marnier chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric over a rustic wooden surface.
  • A close-up of a dark metal chain necklace with a leaf-shaped pendant featuring cutout details and small silver-toned accents, resting on a light textured surface.
  • A close-up of a person wearing a dark charcoal gray beaded chain necklace with a matching leaf-shaped pendant, paired with a red spaghetti-strap top.
  • A black Whitby jet marnier chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric over a rustic wooden surface.
  • A black Whitby jet mariner chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric.
  • A close-up of a dark brown glossy chain necklace with interlocking links, resting on a light beige textured fabric background.
  • A black Whitby jet marnier chain necklace with a carved fern leaf pendant, displayed on a light gray linen fabric over a rustic wooden surface.
  • A close-up of a dark metal chain necklace with a leaf-shaped pendant featuring cutout details and small silver-toned accents, resting on a light textured surface.
  • A close-up of a person wearing a dark charcoal gray beaded chain necklace with a matching leaf-shaped pendant, paired with a red spaghetti-strap top.
Victorian Mourning Whitby Jet Fern Choker Necklace

Victorian Mourning Whitby Jet Fern Choker Necklace

$1,200.00
$1,200.00

Riverine

Steeped in Victorian mourning tradition, this striking choker necklace is hand carved from genuine Whitby Jet, the prized fossilized wood mined from the cliffs of Whitby, England. Deeply lustrous jet mariner chain links frame the fern pendant, a symbol of sincerity and humility. Undeniably antique yet a strikingly modern look. This one is hard for me to let go.

 

OBJECT RECORD

Era

Victorian

Materials

Whitby Jet
Origin

England
Condition

Very good; light scratches and tarnish commensurate with age
Dimensions

16" length, 8mm × 12mm links, 2" × 1.1" drop
Hallmarks

None

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