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JET JEWELRY - 1

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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FINE VICTORIAN JET CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref:3375)

		This brooch is very finely and intricately made. Jet became very popular when Queen Victoria lost her husband, Albert, whom she revered, in 1861. (see text above). She went into mourning for the rest of her life. During this time, the popularity of Jet grew and became very fashionable – not just for mourning. This is a perfect example of a clean, intricately carved Jet brooch. It is very collectible, and in excellent condition. It measures 47mm x 43mm. It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.

VICTORIAN HAND-CARVED WHITBY JET BROOCH
(Ref:4451)

		This Beautiful Brooch is made entirely of Mid-Victorian Hand-Carved Whitby Jet. The Brooch is deeply carved with leaves and flower blooms – in great detail. This is framed in an Octagonal Hand-carved millepoint frame. It is in excellent condition, with original ‘c’ clasp at the back, and measures 2 ¼ inches by 1 ¾ inches. In excellent condition. It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN FRENCH JET BROOCH
(Ref: 607)

A Very Attractive Victorian French Jet Brooch!
It consists of a perfectly smooth surface which is attractively cut and shaped.
The rounded silhouette is complimented by golden leaf ‘fingers’ which set the Jet in place.
On original Victorian ‘c’ clasp and pin, this Lovely, Unique Brooch is in Excellent Condition.
It measures just under two inches across by just over 1 ½ inches down.
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE JET CAMEO BROOCH
(Ref: 3377)

		An Impressive Antique cameo in Hand-carved Jet! The theme is a young woman, Greek or Roman. The detail is amazing. All the curls in her hair are clearly carved. She has a hair ornament, (which is engraved) and a head scarf. 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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