Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Heart Pendant Edwardian (1901-1914) Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought

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

evoking the calm and serenity of the sky and ocean

It’s modelled in solid silver with detailed engraving etched around the stones

It’s remained in excellent condition and would make a fabulous addition to a buttonhole

MARKS: “Silver Gilt – 900” mark

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Floral Heart Pendant Edwardian (1901-1914) Celestial jewellery became increasingly soughtAn 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