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and the nineteenth century saw a surge of popularity in this motif with the Church being held in absolute regard

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Animals have been used at motifs in jewelry for centuries

Sold Antique Whitby Jet Carved Cameo Hair Locket Pendant pink a little preserved relic ofJet is one of just a few organic gemstones in the world naturally formed from fossilized wood. Most Victorian jet pieces were made from the material found in Whitby, a town in England. During the mid 1800s the popularity of Whitby Jet really began to grow. In 1851, the stunning gemstone was displayed at the Great Exhibition in London where it became coveted by a number of high profile royals including the Queen of Bavaria and the Empress of France.