Authentic Jet Bead and Filigree Earrings

Description

Authentic antique jet beads are the focal of these lovely vintage earrings.

These large (1cm), hand carved jet beads were originally part of an ornate beaded Victorian gown from the late 1800's - early 1900's. These beads were bought from a reputable Antiques dealer who guaranteed it is real authentic Jet.

Antique jet is fossilized bog wood. Jet was very popular in the late 1800's as it was used in Victorian mourning jewelry. Queen Victoria popularized this “black amber” after the death of her beloved Prince Albert.

Jet mining was a difficult and extremely hazardous operation as most mining endeavors are. Raw jet can be fragile. Beads were among the most difficult items to make out of jet as they cannot be easily gripped—holes were difficult to drill, but vintage pieces attest to the unsurpassed skill of the jet craftsmen. Each bead is a hand carved work of art.

I've paired these rare beads with with vintage. gold plated filigree drops from a 3rd generation-owned vintage warehouse.

Hung on high quality gold filled ear wires.

► 6cm (2.25") long including ear wires.

If you'd care to read more about antique jet, please check this link:
http://beadingresource.com/articles/?page_id=50

Added on Nov 05, 2009

Shipping

Item ships from: Canada

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