A beautiful pair of black jet earrings, teardrop octagon cut shaped drop earrings with gold safety wires, having a octagon shaped real jet stone in each earring within a 9 carat gold setting, that can be a perfect gift for an anniversary present, a birthday present or simply a treat for yourself, coming complete with a lovely presentation box and with free delivery
Measuring 40 mm high from the very top of the earrings wire to the very bottom of the stones
Measuring 8 mm in width
Made in stunning black jet stone with real 9 carat gold safety wires
Jet has always carried with it an aura of magic and good fortune, and was considered to be a protector against evil forces.
It is an ancient gemstone, formed millions of years ago, from the fossilised wood of the Araucaria, (a large Monkey puzzle tree).
Jet mining was thought to have taken place in this area in the Bronze Age, but he peak years were in Victorian times, when it is worn as mourning jewellery.
At that time the manufacturing shops in the town employed some 1500 men in the industry.
Today there are only a handful of workshops left, as the work is very time consuming, and each piece is individually made.
Now, this most attractive black gemstone is again very popular, and we are fortunate to be able to sell all the pieces we offer for sale.
When you purchase a piece of our Jet jewellery, you have a stone that was formed millions of years ago, superbly hand-crafted, and truly unique.
Each piece if attractively boxed, and a history of the gemstone is included, together with a guarantee that it has been handmade.
