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Find Out MoreA great pair of jet earrings which have been carved with classical ladies heads on them. They are large and impressive and were made circa 1880 in Whitby near where jet, which is fossilised wood, was sourced. The black mineraloid jet, the compressed remains of ancestors of the monkey-puzzle tree, is found in the cliffs and on the moors and has been used since the Bronze Age to make beads. The Romans are known to have mined it in the area. In VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More times jet was brought to Whitby by pack pony to be made into decorative items. It was at the peak of its popularity in the mid-19th century when it was favoured for mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. More jewellery by Queen Victoria after the death of Prince Albert.
As worn by Kate Moss in AnOther Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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