Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Silver Fern Pendant Ruby MARKS: Continental mark

MARKS: Continental mark

The piece is modelled in silver and claw set with three radiant citrines across the centre

A magnificent antique Edwardian paste lavaliere necklace consisting of ornate silver links leading to a spectacular open-work dropper pendant featuring pretty bow and floral motifs

Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat

many were left longing to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world after the vast urbanisation of Great Britain

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Silver Fern Pendant Ruby MARKS: Continental markAn exquisite antique Victorian Whitby jet pendant beautifully preserved from the mid 19th Century. The large black base is carved with deep grooves at the sides and features an engraved silver centre piece on top with an ornate border and a central fern motif. Whitby Jet became increasingly popular in the mid 1800s when black jewellery was brought into fashion by Queen Victoria who wore the pieces as part of her mourning attire. Ferns were also a