Friday, September 10, 2010

Ooh-la-la! French Victorian jet necklace

How about this extravaganza! I found it on the website
morninggloryjewelry.com.
What I know about jet is that it is made from fossilized coal,is found in Great Britain, was very popular in Victorian times, and it was often worn for mourning.
There are many black stones.  To the casual observer they all look alike.  it takes a gemologist to identify the differences of onyx, jet and jaspar.
Anyone out there like to add to my knowledge?