These are Superb Quality Hand-Carved Whitby Jet Earrings c. 1880. They are made in several sections so that they dangle alluringly with head movement. The main section is a beautifully carved Acanthus leaf. This has been carved with great style and craftsmanship. The Acanthus leaf design was very popular in Victorian (and ancient) times; it represented Quality, Longevity and Creativity- an artistic symbol. There is a perfectly spherical pendant ball beneath this section. Above, there are the fixtures and the long Gold Ear wires, for extra security. The Earrings hang 2 ½ inches from the top of the Earwire. These Elegant and Sophisticated Earrings are in Excellent Condition.Old Code 4536.