Antique Victorian Carved Whitby Jet Pansy Flower Earrings
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Charming and captivating, these genuine antique Victorian earrings from the 1860s feature hand-carved Whitby jet. Each earring flaunts a distinct pansy flower carving with a raised domed center. Made from real jet—not glass—they are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Though originally designed for mourning nearly 150 years ago, these pierced earrings make a delightful and stylish addition to any modern outfit.
Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victorian who used Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire.
Jet is a type of lignite, a precursor to coal, and is a gemstone. It has an organic origin, being derived from decaying wood under extreme pressure. Whitby Jet is the fossilized wood from species similar to the extant Chile pine or Monkey Puzzle tree Today Whitby Jet is highly collectable and sought after world wide.
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Materials: Whitby jet
Measurements: Each earring measures 1 3/4 inches long and just shy of 1 inch wide.
Weight: 4.9 grams together - very light on the ears
Date: Circa 1860s - Civil War era
Condition: Very good antique condition.
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