(Apologies for my ugly little bitten-down nails. It's a horrible habit I hope to break... I've been trying for years. New Year's Resolution: keep nails painted, as it dissuades me from devouring them).
Remember back in October, when I went to Whitby and wandered around the shops wishing I could afford the wonderful jet jewelry?
What a surprise it was to receive this rose gold & jet ring from my love for Christmas (who had subtly and swiftly purchased it on the same day - after I had been trying on rings and had amused a shop assistant with how small my hands are).
I love jet; it has such an amazing depth to it, and pairs perfectly with rose gold. I always thought I preferred it with silver, but somehow rose gold brings out warm tones in it... And I also enjoy the way this ring looks like an eye.
Whitby jet is actually fossilised monkey-puzzle tree, found in the cliffs and on the moors around the town. It first became popular during the mid 19th century after being favoured by Queen Victoria as a material for mourning jewelry.
This example from here shows how incredibly intricate jet jewelry could be - the interlinked letters on this brooch (c.1850) are highlighted here to show how the pattern actually spells out Victoria.
Next time I visit Whitby, I absolutely want to go to the last remaining Victorian jet workshop in the town.
3 comments:
Wow, what a beautiful ring! It's do neat to see jet used in jewelry!
lovely ring <3
what a sweet and thoughtful love you have :) The ring is gorgeous <3
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