VICTORIAN Whitby jet AEI locket pendant c 1870
VICTORIAN Whitby jet well carved "AEI" pendant with locket back, pendant 2" by 1-3/4", loop 1". "AEI" stands for "Amity, Eternity, Infinity", speaking of love or friendship that lasts forever. Under magnification you can see one insignificant flea bite on a front edge and two minute fleabites at the edge of the ring that holds the photo in place, none that detract from this magnificent piece. The photo itself is later-added and from print media, not a vintage one. It can be carefully removed to insert your own picture if desired. Flea bites are typical of jet of this age and these are barely noticeable except under magnification and mentioned for accuracy only as they in no way detract from this lovely piece. Jet lockets like this were popular circa 1870.
This very special piece is from the personal jet collections of Katy and Helen
Muller, authors of the books on jet jewellery. I am so very privileged to
have it and other pieces from their private collections. It is guaranteed to be genuine and all original Victorian Whitby jet. Their books "Jet Jewellery &
Ornaments" and "Whitby Jet" are the best books written on the subject.