Victorian French Jet Crepe Earrings wool houndstooth The small base has indented

The small base has indented sides much like a cushion hat

inside circumference | 20 1/2 inches

Tropical floral leaves print on red fabric

Measured Waist (flat lay): 14 in

Victorian French Jet Crepe Earrings wool houndstooth The small base has indentedLovely French Jet (black glass) "crepe" earrings, possibly worn for mourning, circa 1889. Crepe (also called crape) refers to a type of rough textured fabric often used in mourning clothing and veils during the Victorian era. The texture of these earrings is meant to mimic that look. Gold filled backs and ear wires. Check the last photo for an image of "crape stone" jewelry from an 1886 B. Altman catalog (available on archive. org). +++ Measurements