Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Silver Fern Pendant Ruby Ruby is the birthstone of

Ruby is the birthstone of July and has long been associated with the heart due to its fiery pink/ red colouring which is symbolic of passion

The piece is modelled in silver and claw set with three radiant citrines across the centre

A magnificent antique Edwardian paste lavaliere necklace consisting of ornate silver links leading to a spectacular open-work dropper pendant featuring pretty bow and floral motifs

indicating it was once gilded in gold but has since been removed

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Silver Fern Pendant Ruby Ruby is the birthstone ofAn exquisite antique Victorian Whitby jet pendant beautifully preserved from the mid 19th Century. The large black base is carved with deep grooves at the sides and features an engraved silver centre piece on top with an ornate border and a central fern motif. Whitby Jet became increasingly popular in the mid 1800s when black jewellery was brought into fashion by Queen Victoria who wore the pieces as part of her mourning attire. Ferns were also a