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JET JEWELRY - 3

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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VICTORIAN HAND-CARVED WHITBY JET PIN/BROOCH
(Ref: 676)

This Beautiful Brooch, or Pin, is Hand-carved in Whitby Jet and dates c. 1870.
Both ends of the Brooch are carved in the manner of cut glass crystal, and the centre is two oblique half circles smoothly polished.
With original ‘c’ clasp and pin, this Brooch is in Immaculate Condition.
It could also be worn as a tie or cravat pin.
It measures 42 mm. long.

IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE JET STRETCH CUFF BRACELET
(Ref:4478)

		An Eye-catching and Dramatic Jet Bracelet. There are six chunky sections; each section is faceted to reflect light. They are on a double elastic stretch, which means that it would be suitable for most wrist sizes. Each section measures 2 ¼ inches by nearly 1 ½ inches, by ½ inch thick at the widest, so not for the faint hearted! This striking and flamboyant Bracelet is in Excellent Condition. It comes in a Beautiful Quality, Gift Box, too.

VICTORIAN INLAID GOLD/PEARL BROOCH
(Ref: 3384)

	This is a very Attractive Marquise shape Victorian Brooch. It is inlaid with seed Pearls in a star shape. The Black Enamel is framed with a Rose Gold coloured edging with a lovely braiding. With original ‘c’ clasp and pin, it is in Very Good Condition.

VICTORIAN FRENCH JET BAR BROOCH/PIN
(Ref: 3385)

This is a very pretty and discrete Victorian French Jet Bar Brooch or Pin.
It is a Unique and original display of 5 half-spheres, which have been carefully carved and grooved with tiny millepoint cuts.
Between these are 8 small faceted points of Jet.
It could be worn either way, and on a lapel, or as a tiepin. With original ‘c’clasp and pin, it is in Excellent Condition and measures 1½ inches by ¼ inch.

VICTORIAN WHITBY JET BROOCH
(Ref: 3386)

A Perfect, hand-carved, Victorian Whitby ‘Target’ Brooch!
This Antique Brooch is circular, with attractive abstract shapes like leaves, hand-carved into it.
The ‘c’ clasp and pin are original and in Excellent Condition.
This is a very good example of Antique Whitby Jet, and is an excellent Investment.
It measures just over 1 inch (29mm) across).
It comes in a beautiful gift presentation box, too.

HAND-CARVED VICTORIAN WHITBY JET BROOCH
(Ref: 885)

	A very unusual and Attractive Victorian Whitby Jet Brooch! The centre is a grooved double swirl on an undulating base. Around this the edges are serrated, which gives emphasis to the Brooch. On a locking pin, the Brooch is in very good condition, and measures just under 1 ¼ inches by 1 inch. It comes in a beautiful gift presentation box, too.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE JET CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref: 3387)

		An Impressive Antique Cameo in Hand-carved Jet! The theme is a young woman, Greek or Roman. The detail is excellent. All the curls in her hair are clearly carved. She has a hair ornament, and a head scarf, which are beautifully engraved, too. She has very fine features, and is clearly an important woman –Goddess? The frame is perfectly bevelled, and the pin and catch at the rear are original, and Excellent Condition – as is the whole Brooch. It measures nearly 2 inches by 1 ¾ inches, and it comes in a beautiful gold-tooled leather presentation box, too.

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