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Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires
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Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

19th century
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Exceptional Antique pair of Victorian jet earrings, the earrings are hand-carved in Whitby Jet in the shape of acorns below a high polish Whitby jet ball, great attention to detail, only achieved by the most skilled carvers who worked in Whitby Jet, the earring both measure approx 45 mm with original 9ct rose gold wires, match perfectly, in excellent condition, no repairs, damage, chips or cracks, fabulous 3D carving, date 1880s, wire 9ct rose gold, come in a luxury box,

PAYMENT;

Is through STRIPE, its safe, fast and convenient for us both, Also we can accept PAYPAL, if you wish to purchase through PAYPAL please email me and I will forward an email invoice.

Our aim is to provide a great experience for you, beautiful unique wearable pieces to excite, treasure and at an unbeatable price, each item will come in a luxury presentation box. pouch or its original box if it is still with the individual jewel. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described, all questions will be answered within 1 - 24 hours.

I have been in the antique and jewellery trade for over 30 years and have many thousands of happy customers here in the U.K and around the world, 100% perfect track record over 8 years selling on-line, I have worked with award winning Contemporary British designers, collaborated with the buyers from the V&A, the prestige London (Victoria and Albert Museum) had my own very successful High Street jewellers in the historical City of Chester, as well as buying and selling at Antique and trade shows around the U.K.

It is with great pleasure to now open and sell with ''''''''''''''''Selling Antiques'''''''''''''''' it is now the perfect UK Antiques platform to showcase and sell our Vintage and Antique jewellery and hope you will be delighted with what we have to offer.

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Syren Antiques Vintage has dated these Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings to the 1880s.

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SA1213090
Description
Exceptional Antique pair of Victorian jet earrings, the earrings are hand-carved in Whitby Jet in the shape of acorns below a high polish Whitby jet ball, great attention to detail, only achieved by the most skilled carvers who worked in Whitby Jet, the earring both measure approx 45 mm with original 9ct rose gold wires, match perfectly, in excellent condition, no repairs, damage, chips or cracks, fabulous 3D carving, date 1880s, wire 9ct rose gold, come in a luxury box,
fig 1. Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

PAYMENT;

“
Is through STRIPE, its safe, fast and convenient for us both, Also we can accept PAYPAL, if you wish to purchase through PAYPAL please email me and I will forward an email invoice.
Syren Antiques Vintage

Our aim is to provide a great experience for you, beautiful unique wearable pieces to excite, treasure and at an unbeatable price, each item will come in a luxury presentation box. pouch or its original box if it is still with the individual jewel. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described, all questions will be answered within 1 - 24 hours.

fig 2. Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

I have been in the antique and jewellery trade for over 30 years and have many thousands of happy customers here in the U.K and around the world, 100% perfect track record over 8 years selling on-line, I have worked with award winning Contemporary British designers, collaborated with the buyers from the V&A, the prestige London (Victoria and Albert Museum) had my own very successful High Street jewellers in the historical City of Chester, as well as buying and selling at Antique and trade shows around the U.K.

fig 3. Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

It is with great pleasure to now open and sell with ''''''''''''''''Selling Antiques'''''''''''''''' it is now the perfect UK Antiques platform to showcase and sell our Vintage and Antique jewellery and hope you will be delighted with what we have to offer.

Date of Manufacture

Syren Antiques Vintage has dated these Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings to the 1880s.

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Archive I Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

Archive II Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires. View II
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Archive IV Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires. View IV
Archive V Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires. View V
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Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn Earrings on 9ct gold wires
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Pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring hand-carved black Whitby jet acorns beneath smooth round jet beads, fitted with 9ct gold ear wires.
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  • ObjectDrop Earrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWhitby Jet, 9ct Gold
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsCarved acorn caps, spherical beads, wire drops

These Victorian drop earrings date to 1880 and take the form of detailed carved acorns suspended beneath polished spherical beads. Formed from deep black Whitby jet with a dark glossy finish, each acorn features a textured crosshatched cap above a smooth rounded nut. The pair hangs from delicate 9ct rose gold hook wires secured by small brass-toned rings at the top of each bead. The earrings measure 45 mm in length. Items of this style suit daily wear or formal evening attire, pairing easily with period or modern gothic ensembles. They fit securely onto pierced ears and offer a subtle swing movement when worn. Collectors of antique mourning jewellery or Victorian personal ornaments will find this matching pair suitable for display in a dedicated jewellery cabinet or integration into an active vintage accessory collection.

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Whitby jet became prominent during the Victorian era, particularly following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria adopted it for mourning attire. Mined along the Yorkshire coastline, this fossilised wood was carved into ornate jewellery items reflecting nature motifs and sentiments of remembrance.

Whitby jet is fossilised Araucaria wood, polished to produce a deep black lustre. Victorian artisans hand-carved the material into detailed forms such as acorns or beads before attaching metallic fittings, frequently employing 9ct gold or silver ear wires.

Authentic Whitby jet feels light, warm to the touch, and leaves a brown streak when drawn across unglazed porcelain. Unlike glass or plastic imitations like French jet or Bakelite, genuine jet exhibits crisp hand-carved details and a subtle natural sheen.

These dark drop earrings offer a dramatic contrast against neutral contemporary tailoring, monochrome knitwear, or minimalist dresses. They bridge historic craftsmanship and modern fashion when paired with understated gold accessories.

Jet should be cleaned gently using a soft, damp microfibre cloth, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and chemical solvents. Storing jet jewellery in a soft cloth pouch away from direct heat prevents cracking and preserves its smooth surface finish.
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