Condition: Pristine / Museum Quality

For the serious collector: An extraordinary, authentic late-Victorian (circa 1885) beaded collar handcrafted from genuine Whitby Jet. This is NOT common French Jet (glass) or plastic; this is the rare, lightweight, fossilized "black gold" of the Yorkshire coast.

Intricate "cobweb" hand-beaded design with faceted Whitby Jet seed beads and larger focal accent beads.

Closure: Original black velvet ribbon ties are intact and strong.

Authenticity: Passes the "warmth" test and diagnostic streak test.

Condition Note: Remarkable state of preservation. No missing beads, no structural thread rot, and no chips to the faceted edges.

This piece is wearable but belongs in a collection or archive. Truly a find for those specializing in high-end Victorian mourning jewelry