Jet rounds in 4mm — carved from genuine organic jet, these deep black gemstone beads carry real geological weight, not just a color trend.
True jet reads as an absolute, light-absorbing black with a subtle waxy warmth that distinguishes it from dyed glass or plastic imitations.
Specifications
- Size: 4 mm
- Color: Jet
- Material: Jet
What to make with them
String them into single-strand minimalist necklaces where the material speaks for itself, incorporate them into Victorian-inspired mourning jewelry reproductions, or use them as bold spacers between silver findings in gothic and whimsigoth bracelet work.
Description
Jet is one of only five organic (once living) gemstones recognized by the International Commission of Colored Gemstone (CIBJO), the other four are Ammolite, Amber, Pearl and Coral. Jet is a form of lignite coal, which is the result of high pressure decomposition of wood from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. It is similar in weight, warmth and feel to Amber, and was in fact, once believed to be Black Amber. Jet jewelry has been found dating as far back as 17,000 BC. It was popular in Roman times, in the Victorian era, as well as in the 1920's. Jet is attributed numerous healing and protective properties including protection from the evil eye and strengthening psychic awareness through the first chakra. Jet becomes electronically charged when rubbed against silk or wool, and smells of coal when touched with a burning hot needle.
- MaterialJet
- Color FamilyGreys and Blacks
- Size4 mm
- Gemstone TypeJet
- Mineral FamilyOrganic (Jet)
- BirthstoneJanuary (unofficial); December (unofficial)
- Zodiac AssociationCapricorn
- Chakra AssociationRoot