French Jet Navette Drop Earrings

This French Jet navette drop earrings have the delicacy of Edwardian design and was made in the former Czechoslovakia. They are set (soldered and fused) with small hand cut triangle stones which are set in traditional mounts in designs from the late 1800s -1930s. French jet jewellery was made from shiny black glass, which was cut and backed, with black-coated steel early last century when Whitby jet (an organic rock from coal) was banned.
This is a superb example of French Jet jewellery with the fine faceting and delicate work of the design. A true piece of history perfect for today’s time! Every piece is remarkable, individual and is a one off.

HISTORY

The fashion for jet jewellery started in the 1800’s as mourning jewellery, when Queen Victoria wore a necklace to a banquet after the death of her cousin and Prince Albert in 1861 which accidentally caused a fashion sensation. Before long, jet (high-grade fossilised pine) was considered the only suitable material for mourning. By the end of the 19th century imitations of jet were being made in costume jewellery in Bohemia for French designers. (hence the name "French jet")

These earrings come in a gift box and is for the dreamers, the go-getters, and the style makers –

DETAILS

Length: 5cm
French Jet
Black