Antique Victorian Whitby Jet brooch

A gorgeous antique Victorian era Whitby Jet brooch.

It is a diamond shaped brooch with rounded corners and an engraved centre with a star shape carved into the middle.

It has four rounded beads to each corner.

A very attractive brooch.

Whitby Jet shot to popularity in the Victorian era as a material used in mourning jewellery due to its rich black colour, it is made from fossilised wood, formed in the Jurassic era so it truly is an ancient material!

It is highly prized today and genuine pieces of Whitby Jet jewellery are popular among collectors.

It is has an old c type clasp and pin fastener this is brass.

Unmarked, c1880s

Condition:
Good used condition overall, some age commensurate wear and signs of use, some light surface wear and marks.

Approx measurements:
1.6" width
1.10" height.

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