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JET 307

Settings

Jet has been

used in the

making of

decorative

objects since

the Neolithic

period 10,000

years ago

Intricate carving

Silver

mounting

Deeply carved

details

Silver gilt

setting

Bi-conical beads

Articulated

wings

Approx 25mm (1in) bead

High polish

Turquoise head

Turquoise wing

detail

Native American eagle | Native American

jewellery makes wide use of jet, although not all

pieces are as spectacular as this silver-mounted

jet eagle with turquoise insets to the wings.

Necklace | This modern

necklace has highly polished,

hand-faceted beads and a

freeform drop, all showing the

semi-metallic lustre of fine jet.

Victorian earrings | The deep and detailed

cuts on this pair of Victorian jet earrings

fashioned as flowers illustrates the gem’s

suitability for carving.

Earrings | The flowing shape of the

15-karat-gold-mounted drops on these

fabulous Victorian earrings illustrates the

fine carving qualities of jet.

Trefoil brooch | A Roger Jean Pierre design,

this piece features faceted jet rectangles set

off by Swarovski hot pink and opaque pink

stones in silver gilt.

Rose carving | The intricacy of the carving

on this jet brooch shows not only the skill

of the craftsman, but the beauty of the

mineral as a medium.

Pendant | This three-dimensional jet pendant

features a dove carrying a heart in its beak.

The fine finish demonstrates the smooth

texture that can be imparted by polishing.

Bead necklace | The beads on this Turkish

jet necklace display a rounded, bi-conical

form, which highlights their brilliant polish.

Jet is often used in necklaces.

Smooth finish

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