Jet is a dense black fossilised wood, almost like coal, and very light in weight. It is easy to cut, so carved well.

It became popular in the Victorian era for mourning jewellery, which became fashionable after the death of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert in 1861.

The latter part of the Victorian era was characterised by the sentimentality associated with mourning. Black has been the colour for mourning in the Western world since at least the Roman Empire, and as well as jewellery, the period saw the colour used in furniture, clothing and stationery as a mark of respect to the deceased.

Jet was in abundant supply around Whitby in Yorkshire and so jet became the obvious material for this type of jewellery. Some jet was also imported from Spain at the height of its popularity in order to meet demand.

As well as factories producing jet items, more...

62 items found:

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A rare Victorian Whitby jet watch chain, with book fob.

Victorian Whitby Jet Watch Chain with Book Fob

A rare Victorian Whitby jet watch chain, with book fob.

A Victorian mourning brooch, together with a jet mourning 'Fob…

Victorian Mourning Brooch and Jet Fob Chain Set

A Victorian mourning brooch, together with a jet mourning 'Fob chain'.

Whitby jet choker, each bead carved in the form of a rose,…

Rose Carved Jet Choker - 40cm Length

Whitby jet choker, each bead carved in the form of a rose, length 40 cm

A jet necklace, facetted and round beads. Length 47 cm.

Facetted and Round Jet Bead Necklace - 47cm Length

A jet necklace, facetted and round beads. Length 47 cm.

An onyx and black pumice necklace and a jet bead necklace,…

Black Stone Necklaces: Onyx, Pumice, and Jet Beads

An onyx and black pumice necklace and a jet bead necklace, length 60 cm and 44 cm respectively.

A Whitby jet necklace, the graduated circular beads, measuring…

Whitby Jet Graduated Bead Necklace with Gold Clasp

A Whitby jet necklace, the graduated circular beads, measuring 9.0 mm to 9.2 mm, to a 14ct gold clasp, total length 640 mm.

A Whitby jet necklace, the facetted oval and round beads…

Facetted Whitby Jet Necklace - Natural Organic Gemstone Jewelry

A Whitby jet necklace, the facetted oval and round beads knotted on black thread, total length 1200 mm., Whitby jet is a natural organic gemstone formed from the compressed wood of the monkey puzzle or araucaria tree, found along a two mile stretch of…

Three Victorian French jet items, 2 bracelets and a silver…

Victorian French Jet Bracelets & Silver Necklace Set

Three Victorian French jet items, 2 bracelets and a silver collet necklace, length 42 cm.

An Art Deco necklace, set with French jet on sterling silver.…

French Jet Art Deco Necklace on Sterling Silver

An Art Deco necklace, set with French jet on sterling silver. Length 35 cm. Weight 20.8g

Victorian Whitby jet necklace approx 9-15 mm faceted beads.…

Victorian Whitby Jet Faceted Bead Necklace - 58cm Length

Victorian Whitby jet necklace approx 9-15 mm faceted beads. With a split pin clasp, 58 cm length

A mourning jet necklace, facetted and carved beads with a cameo…

Mourning Cameo Jet Necklace

A mourning jet necklace, facetted and carved beads with a cameo lock.

Ladies jet bead necklace, with gold plated clasp

Jet Bead Necklace with Gold Plated Clasp for Women

Ladies jet bead necklace, with gold plated clasp

Opera length French jet bead necklace 130 cm length

French Jet Opera Necklace - 130cm Length

Opera length French jet bead necklace 130 cm length

Vintage opera length French jet necklace

French Jet Opera Necklace

Vintage opera length French jet necklace

Designer silver, pearl and jet necklace, with silver and pearl…

Silver, Pearl & Jet Necklace Set with Matching Earrings

Designer silver, pearl and jet necklace, with silver and pearl matching earrings

Vintage French jet necklace

French Jet Vintage Necklace

Vintage French jet necklace

Beaded jet necklace, each bead carved with leaves design,…

Carved Leaf Beaded Jet Necklace - 55cm Length

Beaded jet necklace, each bead carved with leaves design, graduated size 10.5 to 21.5 mm. Length 55 cm.

A jet necklace, inset with cameos depicting various faces.

Cameo Jet Necklace with Multiple Faces

A jet necklace, inset with cameos depicting various faces.

A graduated jet bead necklace, 9.7 13.8 mm round carved beads…

Graduated Jet Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

A graduated jet bead necklace, 9.7 13.8 mm round carved beads to a sterling silver clasp, length 51 cm.

A tourmaline quartz and jet necklace, comprising twenty eight…

Tourmaline Quartz and Jet Necklace by Kozminsky

A tourmaline quartz and jet necklace, comprising twenty eight round tourmaline quartz beads, measuring 15 mm. Interspaced with thirteen smaller carved jet beads. Finished with a round satin finish 18 carat white gold ball clasp. Made by Kozminsky. Total…

A rock crystal, jet and pearl necklace, comprising twenty four…

Crystal, Jet & Pearl Necklace with Tassel

A rock crystal, jet and pearl necklace, comprising twenty four carved rock crystal beads, alternating with twenty four carved jet beads, and twenty freshwater pearls, having a feature tassel comprising seven strands of freshwater pearl and onyx, with…

A Victorian Whitby jet necklace, comprising nine graduated…

Graduated Whitby Jet Necklace with Carved Panels and Tear Drops

A Victorian Whitby jet necklace, comprising nine graduated carved and pierced circular panels interspaced by anchor links, having five graduated tear drop panels with crimped decoration and applied oval panels, circa 1880. Total length 525 mm.

An antique French jet collar, comprising fringed panels. Set…

French Jet Fringed Collar with Marquise Shaped Panels

An antique French jet collar, comprising fringed panels. Set with a double row of marquise shaped faceted French jet with a tear drop panel set below. Finished with a circular faceted French jet clasp, circa 1900. Total length 415 mm.

A jet necklace and pendant, jet ring links with a carved floral…

Jet Jewelry Set with Floral Pendant and Ring Links

A jet necklace and pendant, jet ring links with a carved floral pear shaped pendant.

Victorian carved jet graduated bead necklace

Carved Jet Bead Victorian Necklace

Victorian carved jet graduated bead necklace

A modern jet necklace, consecutive rectangular panels with two…

Rectangular Jet Necklace with Circle Cut-Outs

A modern jet necklace, consecutive rectangular panels with two inner circle cut-outs.

Vintage French jet necklace

French Jet Vintage Necklace

Vintage French jet necklace

Vintage opera length facetted jet necklace, length approx 180 cm

Facetted Jet Opera Necklace - 180cm Length

Vintage opera length facetted jet necklace, length approx 180 cm

Good vintage opera length facetted jet necklace, length approx…

Opulent Jet Necklace - 140cm Length

Good vintage opera length facetted jet necklace, length approx 140 cm

Vintage jet necklace length approx 135 cm (as inspected)

135cm Vintage Jet Necklace

Vintage jet necklace length approx 135 cm (as inspected)

Vintage long jet necklace with large beads interspersed between…

Large Bead Interspersed Jet Necklace

Vintage long jet necklace with large beads interspersed between smaller beads

Vintage facetted French jet necklace

Facetted French Jet Necklace

Vintage facetted French jet necklace

Long graduated French jet necklace approx 100 cm in length

100cm French Jet Graduated Necklace

Long graduated French jet necklace approx 100 cm in length

French Jet necklace with pendant, 46 cm long approx (necklace…

French Jet Pendant Necklace - 46cm Long

French Jet necklace with pendant, 46 cm long approx (necklace length)

French jet and crystal necklace

Jet & Crystal French Necklace

French jet and crystal necklace

Facetted jet necklace

Jet Facet Necklace

Facetted jet necklace

French jet three strand choker

French Three-Strand Choker Jet Necklace

French jet three strand choker

Victorian Whitby jet necklace

Whitby Jet Victorian Necklace

Victorian Whitby jet necklace

Vintage Murano glass and French jet bead necklace

Murano Glass & French Jet Bead Necklace

Vintage Murano glass and French jet bead necklace

Antique jet necklace and pendant as inspected

Antique Jet Necklace and Pendant Inspection

Antique jet necklace and pendant as inspected

French jet necklace and earring set,

French Jet Jewelry Set

French jet necklace and earring set,

Long French jet necklace with 9ct ball clasp, approx 108 cm

French Jet Necklace with 9ct Clasp (108cm)

Long French jet necklace with 9ct ball clasp, approx 108 cm

French jet necklace,

Jet French Necklace

French jet necklace,

Two strand black jet necklace

Black Jet Double Strand Necklace

Two strand black jet necklace

Two bone necklaces and one French jet necklace

Three Unique Necklaces: Bone and French Jet

Two bone necklaces and one French jet necklace

A silver pendant necklace; set with marcasites and a…

Marcasite Pendant Necklace with French Jet

A silver pendant necklace; set with marcasites and a chequerboard French jet. Weight 42g.

Erickson Beamon jet crystal necklace black faceted Swarovski…

Erickson Beamon Jet Crystal Necklace

Erickson Beamon jet crystal necklace black faceted Swarovski Crystal beads and mounted resin stones with rhodium plated chain, symmetrical design and adjustable length with lobster clasp, stamped 'Erickson Beamon'

Dramatic coral and jet necklace

Coral & Jet Statement Necklace

Dramatic coral and jet necklace

Peking glass, jade and jet necklace

Peking Glass Jade Jet Necklace

Peking glass, jade and jet necklace

French jet necklace with cameo style pendant

French Cameo Jet Necklace

French jet necklace with cameo style pendant

Long French jet necklace with tassel and slver clasp

French Jet Tassel Necklace with Silver Clasp

Long French jet necklace with tassel and slver clasp

Art Deco French jet beaded necklace, c.1930's, with silver…

French Jet Beaded Necklace with Silver Clasp, c.1930's

Art Deco French jet beaded necklace, c.1930's, with silver clasp (tested), the necklace has four graduated strands of faceted, glass beads

Measuring 70 cm in length the hematite and jet bead necklace is…

Dragon Clasp Hematite and Jet Bead Necklace

Measuring 70 cm in length the hematite and jet bead necklace is set to a dragon head clasp with cloisonne enamel bead highlights.

French jet faceted necklace needs restringing

French Jet Necklace Restringing

French jet faceted necklace needs restringing

Whitby jet and French jet necklace circa 1920, approx 70 cm

1920s Whitby and French Jet Necklace

Whitby jet and French jet necklace circa 1920, approx 70 cm

Facetted carnelian and jet necklace

Carnelian and Jet Facet Necklace

Facetted carnelian and jet necklace

Facetted French jet necklace with gold clasp marked 9ct, c:1900,…

French Jet Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp (1900)

Facetted French jet necklace with gold clasp marked 9ct, c:1900, approx 70 cm length

C.1930's carved dark coral and jet bead necklace

Carved Coral and Jet Bead Necklace (8 words)

C.1930's carved dark coral and jet bead necklace

Whitby jet bead necklace with drops

Jet Bead Necklace with Drop Accents

Whitby jet bead necklace with drops

Whitby jet 'acorn' necklace and matching earrings

Jet Acorn Set: Necklace & Earrings

Whitby jet 'acorn' necklace and matching earrings

Whitby jet bead muff chain

Whitby Jet Muff Chain

Whitby jet bead muff chain

Facetted Whitby jet necklace

Jet Facet Necklace

Facetted Whitby jet necklace