{"product_id":"c-1870s-1880s-carved-whitby-jet-earrings","title":"c. 1870s-1880s Carved Whitby Jet Earrings","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful carved Whitby jet earrings circa 1870s-1880s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ear wires are base metal (brass, I believe), which may have been gold plated at some point but have worn down some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox is for display purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout jet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase \"as black as jet\" was coined by William Shakespeare and is still used today to describe the deepest, darkest black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut did you know that the phrase comes from the semi-precious gemstone of the same name?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJet is essentially fossilized wood, formed when prehistoric trees, similar to today's Monkey Puzzle trees, sank to the bottom of the sea or a river and became pressurized, resulting in a hardened, organic gemstone after millions of years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJet can be found all over the world, and carved pieces have been discovered at bronze-age mound burial sites, but it came to the height of its \"modern\" popularity during the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen Victoria began wearing jet jewelry when Prince Albert died in 1861, making it a highly desirable material for mourning pieces, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 2\" in length without the ear wires, which add an additional 1\/4\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition with minor age-related wear. No significant flaws to note, however there is a slight size difference between the two earrings, as they were hand carved and are therefore not totally identical (though they are definitely a pair!). \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973558935802,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20220211_235545970.jpg?v=1785698119","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/c-1870s-1880s-carved-whitby-jet-earrings","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}