VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings beautifully hand carved, 7/8″ at the long, 3/4″ wide and made for pierced ears. Notice the hand carved open loops all around the edges of each earring, and each also has a tiny etched flower in the center. They are all carved by hand, a really masterful thing to do with the … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings beautifully hand carved c 1870”
VICTORIAN Whitby jet beads pendant with a hand painted porcelain green Tyrolean or gypsy boy portrait, 2-1/2″ by 1-1/4″ pendant on a graduated strand of beautifully hand carved jet beads in alternating twist and geometrically carved designs, an 18″ necklace. It is amazing to look at these beads and realize they were made by hand one … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet beads pendant with Tyrolean boy”
VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet carved brooch with an ammonite insert, 2″ wide and circa 1880s. An ammonite is a fossilized mollusc which is extinct. They are found, among other places, around the city of Whitby in England, just as jet is. See a similar brooch on page 50 of Helen Muller’s original book, “Jet”. Back in October … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet carved brooch with an ammonite”
VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet “grandma” bar pin, 1-3/4″. What a great gift for your own Grandmother, and it is over 120 years old! View #V28070 $68.00
VICTORIAN “IMO” (IN Memory Of) jet locket circa 1870. With room for two photos inside, but fittings for both but glass for only one, it measures 1-7/8″ by 1-1/2″, and leather thong that it came on is 21″ long. These were often worn on a plain black ribbon, too. There are tiny flea bites on the edges of … Continue reading “VICTORIAN “IMO” (IN Memory Of) jet locket circa 1870″
VICTORIAN Whitby jet antique acorn hand carved earrings with silver filigree tops, total length 1-5/8", acorns alone 3/4", circa 1870. The Acorn was the symbol of strength and immortality as well as fertility. These are in excellent condition, amazing for their age. #V38944 $220.00
VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings, hand carved teardrops suspended in larger faceted open teardrops, catches the light beautifully, jet length 1-1/3″ and total length 1-3/4″. These are rare, complete with original Victorian fittings just as they were made circa 1880. #V33930 $545.00
VICTORIAN Whitby jet hand carved long earrings set in 9 karat yellow gold findings, total length of earrings is 3-5/8″, jet portion only is 2-1/4″. The carving is both beautiful and detailed with scallops and cross hatching. These are in excellent condition. Earrings almost identical to these can be seen in the book, “Georgian Jewellery” on page … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet hand carved long earrings”
VICTORIAN French jet (black glass on a japanned metal backing ) long earrings for pierced ears, entire length 3-1/4" and 1" wide at the bottom. These are long, unusual and quite dramatic when worn but they are also delicate so use them with care. View #V37485 $398.00
VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings, hand carved teardrops with faceted ovals, carved florets, jet portion 1-1/3″ and total length 1-3/4″. These are genuine and rare, complete with original Victorian fittings just as they were made circa 1880. We bought them while visiting Whitby with the authors of the two books about jet jewelry, and were … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings, hand carved teardrops”