Victorian Whitby Jet Bangle

Description

Key Features

• MATERIALS: Whitby Jet
• DIMENSIONS: Approx: 7 inches around the inner circumference, 40mm wide at the front and 23mm wide at the back.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Victorian era.
• WEIGHT: 34.86g
• CONDITION: Great condition, has slightly elasticated links so may fit a slightly bigger wrist that 7 inches.

This antique Whitby jet bangle is a beautifully preserved piece of Victorian mourning jewellery, featuring deeply carved jet in a bold, architectural design that wraps the wrist in glossy black elegance. Hand-carved from genuine Whitby jet, a rare fossilised wood found only on the Yorkshire coast, this bracelet is a striking example of 19th-century sentimentality, craftsmanship, and fashion. The large domed centre, ringed by concentric carvings and geometric details, anchors the piece with sculptural presence. Smooth, highly polished panels articulate gently around the wrist, giving this bangle an imposing yet fluid form.

Why we love this bangle

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about this Whitby Jet bangle. It whispers of love and memory, of lives once lived and the enduring power of sentiment. The dark lustre of Whitby jet, once worn in solemn tribute, now gleams with quiet confidence. Its bold central motif feels architectural, almost neoclassical, like something that could have adorned a Victorian woman’s wrist at a time of great personal loss or deep devotion. This isn’t just a bracelet; it’s a relic of feeling, a tactile echo of an age that honoured love and remembrance with depth and design.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings