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JET JEWELRY - 2

Whitby Jet is an intense hard black substance, closely allied to coal, and very light in weight, and good for carving. It is the fossilised wood of an ancient tree, similar to our present-day Araucaria or Monkey-puzzle tree. These flourished in the Jurassic Period about 180 million years ago. When the trees died, they fell into rivers, and were swept down into the sea, where they lay on the Ocean floor for millions of years.
This occurred mainly on the East coast of England, and Whitby became the World centre for Jet.

The Romans called Jet ‘Black Amber’.
When Prince Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria entered a long period of mourning, during which time only Carved Jet Jewellery was allowed to be worn in Court. The people followed Court Fashion.
This did not mean that they wished to be dowdy. On the contrary, they were very elegant and wore a great deal of Jewellery, which is available to you for purchase, now!

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SPARKLING VICTORIAN JET CARVED BROOCH
(Ref: 128)

	A Carved Victorian Jet Brooch, set with sparkling French Jet. It is Octagonal in shape, hand-carved and the Jet is pierced through, with the centre inset with sparkling faceted French Jet pieces, arranged in a circular pattern. With the Original engraved pin at the back, it measures just less than two inches across, and is in Excellent Condition. It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation Box, too.

ALLURING VICTORIAN WHITBY JET SNAKE BANGLE.
(Ref: 4535)

		A Beautiful and Rare, Quality, Sensual Snake Bangle made entirely of Whitby Jet, c. 1880. There are three ‘twists’ to this snake, with the head having two small Silver rivets for eyes and a carved smile. The top of the head is faceted, like all the graduated sections of the body, which reflect light, adding to the intrigue. The tail is elongated, coming to a point. It can be worn as a Bracelet around the wrist (and would fit all sizes of wrist) or meandering up the forearm (or upper arm) as a ‘slave’ adornment, in the manner of Cleopatra. This Rare and Riveting snake is in Excellent Condition. It comes in a Beautiful Quality, Gift Box, too.

BEAUTIFUL, ANTIQUE, HAND-CARVED CAMEO JET SET
(Ref:129/133)

This Exquisite Jet Cameo Set consists of a stunning Brooch and Earrings, with a Hand-carved shell Cameo in each.
On gold wires, the superb Earrings feature a Cameo of a young woman set in a smooth Jet frame.
They drop 48mm.
The Beautiful matching Brooch also has a hand-carved Cameo of a young woman with hair ornamentation.
This is set in a pristine Jet frame which is carved and pierced through.
It measures 2 inches by 1 ¾ inches. All in Excellent Condition.

ENCHANTING VICTORIAN FRENCH JET STRETCH BRACELET
(Ref:4534)

		A Beautifully Stylish Victorian, Quality, stretch Bracelet in French Jet, c. 1880. Each section of the Bracelet is composed of a large piece of French Jet adjoining nine smaller pieces. Each piece is faceted so that it reflects light, giving an intriguing and mysterious luminosity. It is one inch wide and in Excellent Condition. As it is a stretch Bracelet, it will comfortably fit most sizes of wrist. It comes in a Beautiful Quality, Gift Box, too.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE JET CAMEO
(Ref: 3381)

	This Gorgeous Cameo Brooch has an Exquisite carving of a young woman with Earrings and an Elaborate ornamentation. Carved out of solid Jet, it has been perfectly done, showing great craftsmanship. The pin on the reverse has a locking catch for extra security, and is all original. In Excellent Condition, it measures over 2 inches by 1 ¾ inches.

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