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Search Results for: jetVICTORIAN Whitby jet acorn earrings silver filigree topsVICTORIAN 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 teardropsVICTORIAN 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, 9ct gold findingsVICTORIAN 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, 9ct gold findings” VICTORIAN unusual French jet (black glass) long earringsVICTORIAN 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 $248.00 VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with faceted oval, 1870VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with faceted oval and links, circa 1870, 1-1/2″ jet length. Shown for reference only is a copy of a VICTORIAN carte de visite of a lady wearing faceted jet beads necklace and earrings. #V33041 $495.00 VICTORIAN jet cross hatch carved ring circa 1870VICTORIAN jet cross hatch carved ring circa 1870, a larger ring at size 9, possibly a man’s ring, and 1/4″ wide. Jet is brittle and very difficult to carve so a ring like this would have been very challenging to make. It’s no wonder many of them didn’t survive until now. View #V37674 $238.00 VICTORIAN Whitby jet long dotted earrings with faceted centersVICTORIAN Whitby jet long dotted earrings with faceted centers, these three part earrings move beautifully when worn and come with all original fittings, 2-1/8″ jet portion only, 2-1/3″ total length. There is a small chip along the back side of one earring. This is how genuine Victorian jet earrings should look, and the delicate … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet long dotted earrings with faceted centers” VICTORIAN Whitby jet carved 3 drop necklace, hand carved beads, original catchVICTORIAN Whitby jet carved 3 drop necklace with hand carved beads circa 1880, has it’s original catch, 23-1/4″ long and beads from from 3/4″ to 1/4″ wide. There are breaks in some beads so this is being sold as is., but it is to be noted that these are circa 1880, and have stayed together … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet carved 3 drop necklace, hand carved beads, original catch” VICTORIAN French jet insect pin with flowersVICTORIAN French jet (black glass) insect or bug pin with flowers and leaves, 1-7/8″. This whimsical combination of dragonfly and lily-of-the-valley flowers is really unusual. French jet is faceted black glass backed with black enameled metal. It is usually more shiny and the pieces much more delicate thanWhitby jet. View #V35883 $198.00 ELLA L GIA Native American Zuni birds and flowers inlay channel squash blossom necklaceELLA L GIA Native American Zuni birds and flowers inlay channel squash blossom necklace with jet, turquoise, mother-of-pearl, coral, and more, channel set and beautifully colorful. Each different variety of bird is fun to look at! It is signed in script on the back “Ella L Gia”. It is a 28″ wearable length with a … Continue reading “ELLA L GIA Native American Zuni birds and flowers inlay channel squash blossom necklace” |
