A short black onyx necklace with 9ct gold beads/ clasp with a gold-plated star studded shackle holding a large antique rolled gold Whitby jet fob (rare and expensive ) amulet.
Fossilized Araucaria wood, commonly called jet, is formed from the gradual compression of decomposed wood over millions of years. Jet can be discovered along the stunning North Yorkshire coastline. Whitby Jet fobs, highly prized for their deep black color and historical significance, possess distinct physical and aesthetic qualities, often featuring in Victorian mourning jewellery.
Despite its dense appearance, it is very light and comfortable to wear. It is often considered a protective stone, believed to shield the wearer from negative energy, psychic attack, or harmful influences. It is thought to absorb and neutralise negativity, so it has historically been used as a spiritual defence in amulets, talismans, and jewellery. I really love it. I have on occasion carved into jet to make horns and the like, but whenever I see antique jet I’m on it!
