Whitby Jet Sterling Silver Pendant
A beautifully polished piece of naturally 'blackest black' Whitby Jet. This gemstone came from a vintage jewellery set, where the stones were given a facet cut to give an extra dimension to the gemstone.
Thoughtully re-set by Two Skies in a 925 sterling silver custom fit frame, this pendant measures approximately29x10x7mm including bail and comes with a complimentary matching 18" sterling silver link chain. Will arrive in a quality Two Skies presentation box, ready for gifting.
Whitby Jet is found on the North Yorkshire coastline, where the town of Whitby nestles. 180 million years old, the gemstone is actually fossilised wood of the Araucaria tree, making it an 'organic' gemstone, along with amber and pearl. It is very light in weight, making it great for jewellery setting! Jet has been a popular gemstone for jewellery for centuries. Archaeologists have found examples of Jet in Roman, Saxon, Viking and even Bronze Age remains! However, it was the Victorians who gave the gem the longstanding popularity as we know it today.
