VICTORIAN WHITBY JET ACORN EARRINGS

A super cool pair of Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn earrings.

The plump acorns have circular carvings at the top to represent the cup and smooth jet for the nut.

Circa 1860-1880.

Fitted with 9ct gold Shepherds hooks

The acorn was a popular symbol during the Victorian era.

They symbolised; Fertility, growth and strength.

‘From the tiny acorn, a mighty oak tree can grow.’

MEASUREMENTS

Acorn size approx: 1.8cm x 1.2cm

Total drop approx: 3cm

WEIGHT

Total weight approx: 3.2g

MATERIALS

Whitby Jet & 9ct gold

CONDITION

Excellent