4 minThe Victorian Jet WorkersDuring the 1860’s and 1870’s there was full employment in Whitby. A bustling coastal town; if a person was not already employed in the...
1 minThe Story of Beatrice CenciBeatrice Cenci, painted on porcelain and set on a Whitby Jet brooch. The young Roman noblewoman, along with her mother, was a victim of...
1 minWhitby Jet SymbolismA rare Whitby Jet carving of Saint Esprit; a dove in flight which symbolised the Holy Ghost. The St. Esprit was a popular theme in French...
1 minHand Carved BroochesThese hand brooches carved in Whitby Jet are extremely rare. The fragile nature of the gemstone means that the delicate fingers were very...
1 minThe Story Behind the PictureA lady wears an elaborate Whitby Jet necklace, two brooches (one set with a painted plaque) and earrings. This photo was taken by John...
1 minEmotional HealingThe ability of Jet to act as a tool for emotional healing came into its own in the 19th century. There were strict rules for appropriate...