Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Heart Pendant Edwardian (1901-1914) MARKS: “Silver Gilt – 900”

MARKS: “Silver Gilt – 900” mark

Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century as people began to look up at the stars and heavens once more with renewed fascination

MEASURES: Height 70mm x Width 72mm x Depth 5mm

A gorgeous antique Victorian riviere necklace from the late 19th Century decorated with twenty-three deep purple paste stones that simulate the beauty of large 5ct amethysts

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Heart Pendant Edwardian (1901-1914) MARKS: “Silver Gilt – 900”An exquisite antique Victorian whitby jet heart pendant from the mid 19th Century, featuring two fabulous flowers blossoming out of the front. It has been expertly cut and displays intricate high relief workmanship with an area set back in the centre to give the flowers a wonderful three dimensional effect. Whitby Jet is a type of brown coal, a fossilised wood from ancient trees. It was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria who used