Jet is a hard  form of fossilized wood (type of monkey puzzle tree), and is classed as a semi precious stone. Jet has been used for 1000’s of years for jewelry. When polished it takes on an intense reflective black.

Jet was made popular in more recent times during Queen Victoria’s rein, she took to wearing Jet jewelry following the death of Prince Albert. Whitby museum has a great collection of Victorian Whitby Jet pieces.

1. Three pieces of Jet shown with a lovely Jet pendant, with inlayed ammonite, and mammoth ivory on the back, made by Mike at YCF 2. A nice chunky piece of jewelry quality Jet. 3. Jet

 1. Jet & Jet pendant

 2. Jewelry quality Jet as found - 5.5cm (L) 

  3. Jet as found - 5.5cm (L)