A striking Victorian mourning pendant, carved from polished Whitby jet into a bold teardrop form.
The front carries a high-relief rose with leaves and textured ground, a symbol of love, devotion, and memory. The reverse is smooth and domed, showing gentle age wear. Pendants like this were worn close to the heart during mourning, their dark gloss serving as both ornament and memorial.
Details:
Era: Victorian, c. 1870s–1880s
Material: Whitby jet
Design: Teardrop pendant with relief-carved rose motif
Size: Medium sized statement piece
Condition: Good antique condition with surface wear to the back
A jewel of remembrance, elegant and bold, carrying the enduring language of flowers.
A striking Victorian mourning pendant, carved from polished Whitby jet into a bold teardrop form.
The front carries a high-relief rose with leaves and textured ground, a symbol of love, devotion, and memory. The reverse is smooth and domed, showing gentle age wear. Pendants like this were worn close to the heart during mourning, their dark gloss serving as both ornament and memorial.
Details:
Era: Victorian, c. 1870s–1880s
Material: Whitby jet
Design: Teardrop pendant with relief-carved rose motif
Size: Medium sized statement piece
Condition: Good antique condition with surface wear to the back
A jewel of remembrance, elegant and bold, carrying the enduring language of flowers.
