Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace with Hand-Painted Portrait Pendant, Late 19th Century A charming Victorian Whitby Jet necklace dating to the second half of the 19th century, composed of faceted jet beads individually linked by metal connectors, creating an elegant and fluid design characteristic of the period. Suspended at the center is a teardrop-shaped carved and polished Whitby Jet pendant framing an oval hand-painted porcelain plaque with gilt detailing, depicting a finely executed portrait of a young noble figure in period attire. The necklace is fitted with its original matching period clasp and displays minor age-related wear, including light rubbing to the surface of the jet and slight wear to the gilt border surrounding the portrait plaque, consistent with its age and careful use. The rich black tone of the jet contrasts beautifully with the vibrant painted portrait, resulting in a distinctive and visually appealing composition. Weight: 46.2 grams Length: 87 cm Pendant dimensions: 5.5 × 4 cm