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Unusual Folk Art Whitby Jet Sweetheart Ring c.1860
The chunky hoop formed from North Yorkshire Whitby jet with punch work detailing in the form of overlapping hearts and lozenge motifs, gadrooned edging and applied metalwork circular beads survives from the third quarter of the nineteenth century.
In fine condition, the ring has a beautiful aged patina, the jet stone tactile, smoother commensurate with age. When worn, you can feel the metalwork on the inner band though not uncomfortable. There are no nicks or areas of loss and the ring remains uncleaned.
Sweetheart antique jewellery from the Victorian era serves as a nostalgic reminder of an age when people were often parted from their loved ones often for many years at a time, and a simple jewellery memento such as this had a huge significance in helping them feel closer together. Essentially a fossilized and polished wood, Whitby Jet comes from rocks dating from the lower jurassic period, around 180 million years ago and has a rich history of usage in Britain since the Bronze Age. Through Medieval times and then into the nineteenth century jet was used mainly for ecclesiastical ornament such as crosses and rings, but this changed with the Victorian preoccupation with mourning and the death of Prince Albert in 1861 when Queen Victoria led the whole country in mourning.
Whether this ring was a sweetheart ring for a living partner or a mourning ring for one that was lost, one can imagine the person who crafted this ring pouring their creativity, love, and skill into it, and the result is a truly charming and exceptional piece of romantically charged folk art antique jewellery.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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In fine condition, the ring has a beautiful aged patina, the jet stone tactile, smoother commensurate with age. When worn, you can feel the metalwork on the inner band though not uncomfortable. There are no nicks or areas of loss and the ring remains uncleaned.
Sweetheart antique jewellery from the Victorian era serves as a nostalgic reminder of an age when people were often parted from their loved ones often for many years at a time, and a simple jewellery memento such as this had a huge significance in helping them feel closer together. Essentially a fossilized and polished wood, Whitby Jet comes from rocks dating from the lower jurassic period, around 180 million years ago and has a rich history of usage in Britain since the Bronze Age. Through Medieval times and then into the nineteenth century jet was used mainly for ecclesiastical ornament such as crosses and rings, but this changed with the Victorian preoccupation with mourning and the death of Prince Albert in 1861 when Queen Victoria led the whole country in mourning.
Whether this ring was a sweetheart ring for a living partner or a mourning ring for one that was lost, one can imagine the person who crafted this ring pouring their creativity, love, and skill into it, and the result is a truly charming and exceptional piece of romantically charged folk art antique jewellery.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsApproximate UK Ring Size O or US size 7 ΒΌ
Category Antique and Vintage Jewellery
Date c.1860
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Whitby Jet
Origin English
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a597
Status Sold
£290.00 
$385.09 
€344.23 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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