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Jet Earrings

Whitby Jet is an intense hard black substance, closely allied to coal, and very light in weight, and good for carving. 
It is the fossilised wood of an ancient tree, similar to our present-day Araucaria or Monkey-puzzle tree. 
These flourished in the Jurassic Period about 180 million years ago. 
When the trees died, they fell into rivers, and were swept down into the sea, where they lay on the Ocean floor for millions of years.

This occurred mainly on the East coast of England, and Whitby became the World centre for Jet.

The Romans called Jet ‘Black Amber’.

When Prince Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria entered a long period of mourning, during which time only Carved Jet Jewellery was allowed to be worn in Court. The people followed Court Fashion.

This did not mean that they wished to be dowdy. On the contrary, they were very elegant and wore a great deal of Jewellery, which is available to you for purchase, now!

 

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ELEGANT ANTIQUE WHITBY JET/GOLD HAND-CARVED PENDANT EARRINGS 
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A Simply Elegant and Chic pair of Antique, Victorian, Quality, Natural Whitby Jet Earrings, c. 1880.
They are partly Hand-carved with diamond shapes.
The upper section is perfectly smooth and polished, as is the rear.
They are on Gold shepherd’s crook ear wires, which are long for extra security when wearing.
They hang 2 inches from the top of the Gold earwire, by 12mm. across at the widest.
In Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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LOVEABLE ANTIQUE WHITBY JET/GOLD HAND-CARVED HEART EARRINGS 
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These delightfully Attractive Victorian, Quality, Unique Earrings are Love-Heart shapes of Hand-Carved natural Whitby Jet.
Half of the heart is carved with squares and crosses, while the other half is perfectly smooth and polished.
The back is also smoothly polished.
They are on Gold shepherd’s crook ear wires, which are long for extra security when wearing.
They hang 30mm. from the top of the Gold earwire, by 17mm. across at the widest.
In Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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INSPIRATIONAL HAND-CARVED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WHITBY JET & GOLD EARRINGS 
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These Stunning and Eye-catching Antique Earrings are Hand-Carved in Natural Whitby Jet, dating c. 1880.
They are a round pendeloque shape and have been carved with great skill in a criss-cross pattern, faceted to catch the light.
Perhaps they resemble acorns (from which great oaks grow!). They are carefully fluted to give a dynamic finish.
They hang 42mm. by 1 ¾ inch from the top of the ear wire by 15mm. at the widest.
In Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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CAPTIVATING CARVED ANTIQUE WHITBY JET & GOLD SHIELD EARRINGS 
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These Beautiful Earrings are in the shape of a heraldic shield and carved from Natural Whitby Jet.
Dating from c. 1880, they have been carved with craftsmanship and skill. 
The clever carving is made to appear like the folds in material, which gives a subtle texture and depth to the Earrings. Very Unusual.
They hang 1 ¼ inches from the top of the Gold ear wire by 17mm across at the widest.
In Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

 

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STUNNING VICTORIAN WHITBY JET FLORAL EARRINGS 
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These are beautifully Hand-Carved Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings, c. 1880.

The centre is a raised carving of Acanthus or Oak leaves. 
The intricate and detailed carvings show great craftsmanship and skill. 
This is framed by a rope edging and a smoothly carved 'wave' formation, around the outside.

In Excellent Condition, they hang nearly two inches from the top of the Silver ear wires, by 22mm. across.

They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

 

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HUGE VINTAGE RETRO FRENCH JET CLIPS
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A Huge and Beautiful pair of Vintage Clips, studded with sparkling French Jet!
They are very versatile and can be used as clip Earrings or clips on clothing.
The centre consists of faceted graduated French Jet stones set into unusual and attractive mounts.
Around these, there are embossed patterns of flowers and leaves.
The clips are firm and secure, without being too strong.

They come  in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.

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ENTICING VICTORIAN WHITBY JET & GOLD  CARVED EARRINGS 
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These are beautifully carved Quality, Unique, Victorian Whitby Jet Dangly Earrings.
They have been skilfully hand-carved with elongated leaves which circle the earrings.
The lower section is carved with leaf sprays. 
All the carvings have been done by a master craftsman, approx. mid-19th century.
They hang almost 2 ¼ inches from the top of the Gold ear wire.
They are in Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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CHRISTIAN DIOR RETRO JET EARRINGS
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A Classical pair of Retro Jet Clip Earrings by Christian Dior!
They feature a smooth cabochon rectangle of striking French Jet.
They are set in a Quality gilded frame. The clips are firm enough to be secure, but not too tight for discomfort.
They are signed ‘Christian Dior’ on the reverse.
In Excellent Condition, they measure 16mm by 12mm.

They come in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.

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ALLURING FRENCH JET CLIP EARRINGS 
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These are Delightful French Jet earrings, 1920-30.
Each is multifaceted to catch reflected light, and add to the allure, and sparkle.
Each measures 17mm across, and the clip is secure but not too tight.
They could also be clipped onto clothing as dress clips.

In Excellent Condition, they come in a Quality Gift box, too.

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STYLISH ANTIQUE WHITBY JET & GOLD CARVED EARRINGS 
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These are Beautiful and Elegant Carved Whitby Jet Earrings.
They are cut in a triangular section, which is chamfered and reducing to a point.
They are polished, smooth, and very stylish.
They are on Gold ear wires and hang two inches from the top of the ear wire.
In Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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STRIKING LONG ANTIQUE JET & GOLD CAMEO EARRINGS 
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These are Beautiful and Sophisticated Antique Jet Earrings, set with Cameos.
Each Cameo is a very fine carving of a young woman of Antiquity, Hand-Carved in Shell.
They are raised in a Jet mount which is attractively chamfered for comfort, and shaped.
There are two hollow diamond sections above each Cameo, which are also chamfered and hand-carved.
The Ear wire is a Gold shepherd’s crook, which is long for extra security when wearing.
They hang nearly 2 ¾ inches from the top of the ear wire, by one inch at the widest, and are in Excellent Condition.
They come in a Beautiful Quality, Gold-Tooled Leather Gift Box, too.

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