Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Pearl Locket with Jet Bead Mourning Necklace

This Victorian-era mourning necklace features a long strand of black jet beads, culminating in an oval silver locket with a finely detailed front. The locket is decorated with a floral spray motif set with small seed pearls, arranged as a stylized bouquet tied with a bow against a dark enamel ground. The pendant opens on a side hinge to reveal two interior compartments designed to hold photographs, with images still present. A silver bail connects the locket to the bead strand, maintaining a cohesive, understated palette. The extended length of the necklace allows for draped or doubled wear, consistent with traditional mourning jewelry of the period.