Victorian Jet Heart on Slinky Snake Chain

This necklace showcases a Victorian heart pendant carved from jet. The heart hangs on a fat and sinuous gold filled snake chain. The rich yellow of the chain accentuates the glossy black heart beautifully. The heart dates to the 1900s, the chain is circa 1960.

Jet was made popular in the mid Victorian period. Queen Victoria was in mourning for her husband for decades; as a result mourning attire became fashionable in society. The naturally black color of jet made it a logical material for use in the mourning jewelry worn at that time. Jet (petrified lignite coal) was mined in Whitby England and the majority of Jet jewelry from the 19th c. was made in England.

Details.....This chain is 26" long, The heart pendant measures 1.21" by 1.37". The chain is 4mm wide.

Each item from this line of Jewelry is unique and incorporates re-purposed Vintage and Antique pieces, small imperfections are to be expected and considered part of their charm.