Georgian French Jet Mourning Locket, c.1820
This remarkable Victorian mourning locket is crafted from solid 9ct Gold and inlaid with inky French Jet, a form of polished black glass much prized in the 19th century. The bold circular form is edged with graduated beads, creating a striking silhouette that reflects the light beautifully.
Inscribed to the reverse with “Helena Countess of Kingston, 9 December 1847”, this locket has both historical and sentimental significance. A superb example of Victorian mourning jewellery, it carries a touching personal story and remains in exceptional condition today.
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Description
This remarkable Victorian mourning locket is crafted from solid 9ct Gold and inlaid with inky French Jet, a form of polished black glass much prized in the 19th century. The bold circular form is edged with graduated beads, creating a striking silhouette that reflects the light beautifully.
Inscribed to the reverse with “Helena Countess of Kingston, 9 December 1847”, this locket has both historical and sentimental significance. A superb example of Victorian mourning jewellery, it carries a touching personal story and remains in exceptional condition today.
SKU: C5439
Item Details
ERA: Victorian, c.1820.
MEASUREMENTS: Locket is 34mm long including bale x 25mm diameter.
Jet beads graduate from 1.5mm to 4mm in diameter.
WEIGHT: 6.2g.
MATERIALS: Tests as 9ct Gold, French Jet.
HALLMARKS: Since we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.
PACKAGING: Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.
Condition
EXCELLENT: The locket is beautifully preserved, with no chips or cracks to the French Jet. The polished Gold surface shows only slight patina consistent with age, and the inscription to the reverse remains clear. A wonderful antique mourning jewel with superb historical provenance.
Shipping
All orders are shipped using DHL express and are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. Alternate couriers are available by special request.
- NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK and EU
- Delivery to the USA in TWO WORKING DAYS
- Orders placed by 1pm (GMT) will be dispatched the same day
RETURNS:
You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by simply getting in touch to let us know within 14 days of receiving it.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER:
This item will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a Lillicoco presentation box, tied up with a pink ribbon. You’ll also receive a handwritten information booklet and free polishing cloth too!
Please message us or call +44(0)117 925 4798 if you have any questions!
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Ring Size Conversion Chart
| Ring Size | Diameter (Inside) | Circumference (Inside) | |||
| UK / Australia | USA / Canada | MM | Inches | MM | Inches |
| A | 1/2 | 11.95 | 0.47 | 37.54 | 1.49 |
| A 1/2 | 3/4 | 12.18 | 0.48 | 38.26 | 1.51 |
| B | 1 | 12.37 | 0.49 | 38.86 | 1.53 |
| B 1/2 | 1 1/4 | 12.6 | 0.50 | 39.58 | 1.56 |
| C | 1 1/2 | 12.78 | 0.50 | 40.15 | 1.58 |
| C 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 13 | 0.51 | 40.84 | 1.61 |
| D | 2 | 13.21 | 0.52 | 41.5 | 1.63 |
| D 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 13.41 | 0.53 | 42.13 | 1.66 |
| E | 2 1/2 | 13.61 | 0.54 | 42.76 | 1.68 |
| E 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 13.83 | 0.54 | 43.45 | 1.71 |
| F | 3 | 14.05 | 0.55 | 44.14 | 1.74 |
| F 1/2 | 3 1/8 | 14.15 | 0.56 | 44.45 | 1.75 |
| F 3/4 | 3 1/4 | 14.25 | 0.56 | 44.77 | 1.76 |
| G | 3 3/8 | 14.36 | 0.57 | 45.11 | 1.77 |
| G 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 14.45 | 0.57 | 45.4 | 1.79 |
| G 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 14.56 | 0.57 | 45.74 | 1.8 |
| H | 3 3/4 | 14.65 | 0.58 | 46.02 | 1.81 |
| H 1/2 | 4 | 14.86 | 0.59 | 46.68 | 1.84 |
| I | 4 1/4 | 15.04 | 0.59 | 47.25 | 1.86 |
| I 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 15.27 | 0.60 | 47.97 | 1.89 |
| J | 4 5/8 | 15.4 | 0.61 | 48.38 | 1.9 |
| J 1/4 | 4 3/4 | 15.53 | 0.61 | 48.79 | 1.92 |
| J 1/2 | 5 | 15.7 | 0.62 | 49.32 | 1.94 |
| K | 5 1/8 | 15.8 | 0.62 | 49.64 | 1.95 |
| K 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 15.9 | 0.63 | 49.95 | 1.97 |
| K 1/2 | 5 3/8 | 16 | 0.63 | 50.27 | 1.98 |
| L | 5 1/2 | 16.1 | 0.63 | 50.58 | 1.99 |
| L 1/4 | 5 3/4 | 16.3 | 0.64 | 51.21 | 2.02 |
| L 1/2 | 5 7/8 | 16.41 | 0.65 | 51.55 | 2.03 |
| M | 6 | 16.51 | 0.65 | 51.87 | 2.04 |
| M 1/2 | 6 1/4 | 16.71 | 0.66 | 52.5 | 2.07 |
| N | 6 1/2 | 16.92 | 0.67 | 53.16 | 2.09 |
| N 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 17.13 | 0.67 | 53.82 | 2.12 |
| O | 7 | 17.35 | 0.68 | 54.51 | 2.15 |
| O 1/2 | 7 1/4 | 17.45 | 0.69 | 54.82 | 2.16 |
| P | 7 1/2 | 17.75 | 0.70 | 55.76 | 2.2 |
| P 1/2 | 7 3/4 | 17.97 | 0.71 | 56.45 | 2.22 |
| Q | 8 | 18.19 | 0.72 | 57.15 | 2.25 |
| Q 1/2 | 8 1/4 | 18.35 | 0.72 | 57.65 | 2.27 |
| Q 3/4 | 8 1/2 | 18.53 | 0.73 | 58.21 | 2.29 |
| R | 8 5/8 | 18.61 | 0.73 | 58.47 | 2.3 |
| R 1/4 | 8 3/4 | 18.69 | 0.74 | 58.72 | 2.31 |
| R 1/2 | 8 7/8 | 18.8 | 0.74 | 59.06 | 2.32 |
| R 3/4 | 9 | 18.89 | 0.75 | 59.34 | 2.35 |
| S | 9 1/8 | 19.1 | 0.75 | 60 | 2.36 |
| S 1/4 | 9 1/4 | 19.22 | 0.76 | 60.38 | 2.38 |
| S 1/2 | 9 3/8 | 19.31 | 0.76 | 60.66 | 2.39 |
| S 3/4 | 9 1/2 | 19.41 | 0.76 | 60.98 | 2.4 |
| T | 9 5/8 | 19.51 | 0.77 | 61.29 | 2.41 |
| T 1/4 | 9 3/4 | 19.62 | 0.77 | 61.64 | 2.43 |
| T 1/2 | 10 | 19.84 | 0.78 | 62.33 | 2.45 |
| U | 10 1/4 | 20.02 | 0.79 | 62.89 | 2.48 |
| U 1/2 | 10 1/2 | 20.2 | 0.80 | 63.46 | 2.5 |
| V | 10 5/8 | 20.32 | 0.80 | 63.84 | 2.51 |
| V 1/4 | 10 3/4 | 20.44 | 0.81 | 64.21 | 2.53 |
| V 1/2 | 11 | 20.68 | 0.81 | 64.97 | 2.56 |
| W | 11 1/8 | 20.76 | 0.82 | 65.22 | 2.57 |
| W 1/4 | 11 1/4 | 20.85 | 0.82 | 65.5 | 2.58 |
| W 1/2 | 11 3/8 | 20.94 | 0.82 | 65.78 | 2.59 |
| W 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 21.08 | 0.83 | 66.22 | 2.61 |
| X | 11 5/8 | 21.18 | 0.83 | 66.54 | 2.62 |
| X 1/4 | 11 3/4 | 21.24 | 0.84 | 66.73 | 2.63 |
| X 1/2 | 11 7/8 | 21.3 | 0.84 | 66.92 | 2.64 |
| Y | 12 | 21.49 | 0.85 | 67.51 | 2.66 |
| Y 1/2 | 12 1/4 | 21.69 | 0.85 | 68.14 | 2.68 |
| Z | 12 1/2 | 21.89 | 0.86 | 68.77 | 2.71 |
Layaway
Spread the Cost
Layaway Installment Plans
A layaway is an interest-free payment plan that enables you to reserve an item with an initial deposit, and then pay the balance over 60 days.
Layaway is very popular with Lillicoco customers, particularly when making a more considered purchase.
How It Works
In total, you will make three payments over three months:
Day 1: 33.33%
Day 30: 33.33%
Day 60: 33.33%
Your layaway purchase is reserved for you as soon as the initial payment has been taken.
Your order is shipped once the full balance has been paid.
All of our usual terms and conditions apply with a layaway purchase, although 15% of the invoice total is nonrefundable in case of cancellation or return, acting as an administration fee.
A layaway is not a loan, nor is it a form of credit. A credit check is not required to put an item on layaway, and missing a payment will not affect your credit score.
If you do not complete your layaway on schedule your reservation may be cancelled and your payments may be refunded, minus the administration fee.