Victorian Whitby Jet Mourning Jewelry Identification: Black Materials of Victorian Jewelry Part 2

How to Date, Identify, and Test for Whitby Jet from the Victorian Era
🌟 A Deep Dive into Whitby Jet Jewelry🌟
Welcome to my channel. I try to focus on restorations or learning about all things jewelry. In this video, I will be talking about the history of a specific type of material used during the Victorian Era of Jewelry making. This is your one-stop video to the world of Whitby Jet, a gemstone entwined with history, elegance, and intrigue. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the allure of jet jewelry, from its geological formation to its peak in Victorian mourning attire. Whether you're a collector, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about this unique material, this video is your gateway to mastering the art of identifying genuine Whitby Jet.
Come back for the rest of the series to learn about other black materials from this time.
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✨ What's Inside: ✨
[00:00]: Introduction
[01:10]: History of Jet
[02:37]: Dating Jet
[03:19]: How to Identify Jet (Some Advice)
[04:17]: Color
[05:10]: Weight & Temperature
[06:02]: Florescence
[06:29]: Scratch Test
[06:55]: Hot Needle Test & Smell
[07:33]: Growth Marks/Lines & Wood Grain
[08:28]: Mold Lines & Seams
[09:15]: Surface Finish
[10:40]: Lines, Marks, & Defects
[11:52]: How it breaks & Chips
[12:58]: Finding, Pins, Screws, Clasps
[14:37]: Conclusion
[15:12]: Decline of Whitby Jet Jewelry
[17:01]: Cheat Sheet Sneak Peak
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[@olgat3389]

Wonderful video - as always! You are so knowledgeable and well spoken, and your loyal audience is eternally grateful. The only thing I dislike is how few of us are viewing your extraordinary content. Will do my best to comment more to feed KZbin algorithm !

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Oh thank you so much! That is such a wonderful compliment! I very much appreciate that. It really makes me want to make 100 more videos whether they get 100 views or 100000. It would be nice to get more views, but I know I am not doing all of the things necessary for that. I am pretty inconsistent with my posts and such, but hey, I really do this as a passion. Thank you so much again.

[@buickinvicta288]

Fabulous! Thanks so much. 👏 Great info. 👍

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@crystalkelley8752]

I've been continuing my binge watching of your videos today, and I'm so glad you have a new video so I can comment (it feels odd commenting on a video you made a year ago). Anyway, it occurred to me that the difference between Whitby Jet and French jet or onyx is that the latter two shine, and Whitby jet has a luster or sheen. Thanks for another very informative video!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Yay! Thank you! And don’t worry about commenting on old ones. I always try to answer any of them. I want to make content that holds up so people can look at them 10 years from now they will still be true and helpful. And yes!! The luster really is where it’s at. It’s so hard to conceptualize but once you’ve seen it, it’s so hard to go back. Thank you so much for your support and kind words.

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As usual, full of such helpful information!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you!! I am very happy you liked it!

[@TerrieHamblin-un5gy]

Thank you. Your videos are so interesting. I love seeing your pieces.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I really got lucky on finding most of them through the years. Now I have to use cunning to snag them for a bargain, lol

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Thank you love your videos. So glad you’re back missed you

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I always love seeing your name here! I was trying to release on each week, but then Olive got the flu and so did I 🤒. So I guess two weeks had to do!

[@debraslotkinshulman7173]

A very well done, researched video! I really enjoy your posts!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@judyspizler4379]

Your explanations were easy to follow and the comparisons very helpful. Thanks.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad it was helpful! The comparisons always make them so much more tangible to me. Thank you so much for your kind comments! PS I just got your package and am working on your pieces. I am recording the restorations and will make a small video with these!

[@leecl2244]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonniejosavland3227]

I just found you & learned a lot! So glad the use of Jet for mourning has passed. However, I would enjoy a piece of Jet in my jewelry collection if I come across it. At least I can spot what isn’t Jet!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

LOL, yeah, it really is a series of eliminations. 😏😶‍🌫

[@nancymerrill7888]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! You explain things so well that a newbie like me can understand. I really appreciate the history you give along side of the jewelry. I am watching your videos over and over again.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Oh, thank you so much! I love love the history, and my husband always says "you know thats just boring," well well, I will have to show him this comment! I do bore him with history all the time, but you know I don't find day trading interesting either. Its a give and take in marriages, lol. If you haven't already please email for the cheat sheets and I can send them to you. They have a ton of this information in them. Thank you again for the wonderful comment!

[@theresathompson2784]

Great job Kacie! You’re such an awesome teacher and so full of knowledge!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you!!!

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Missed your videos. So glad you’re back. As always I learned so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of jewelry.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I am so happy that you like it. Hopefully I can get another part out soon. Olive had the flu and then I got it, and chaos ensued, lol.

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What an amazing array of information - much appreciated - Norma.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@teresalong3821]

Kacie, thank you once again for a fabulous history lesson and teaching video. Your vids are so well done and entertaining. You have such talent and knowledge to share. I really love and appreciate the time you take to teach us.😊😊

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying so, and am always happy to see your name on here. It makes me feel like I have a little youtube family! Thank you again for watching!

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Unbelievable 😊!!! Thanks once again for a great video…love the history and thanks for all the hard work you do to bring it to us 👍

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thanks you! I am so happy you liked it! I so enjoyed this one. I held back on the history lol, I just wanted to do a whole documentary on it🤣

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[@OlivesVintageMarket]

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Great video every informative, thank you🎉

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@OlivesVintageMarket]

You're the best! Thank you! I hope you are finding some amazing things today!

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Excellent information!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

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Excellent video! Well done!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

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[@OlivesVintageMarket]

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[@user-fm5jk8gc9n]

i am overjoyed to find your channel, so nice to see a young lady who is interested in Whitby jet i have some antique Victorian beads and some modern Navajo beads, they are so lovely and light to wear i cant help but wonder where did all of Queen Victoria's pieces go? i mean she was a widow for 40 years, that's a lot of jewellery wearing when one is a Queen of a great empire Could someone not take a rummage through the back of the Windsor vault and maybe wear them on suitable occasions like Rememberence day or for funnerals, seems such a waste to have it just sitting there unworn

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! Yes, I love so many things, but history is something I just swoon over, and to combine that with jewelry it is so fascinating to me. - Wouldn't it be nice to see those. I do know that a lot of her pieces were bequeathed because they were considered personal and not state owned so she could give them away, but it would be nice to know where all those smaller pieces that others would consider insignificant went. Oh, the stories behind them, and how lovely they could be with the right outfit.

[@soheilasiadate2478]

Thank you so much

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

You're most welcome

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Mind totally Blown❤🎉 2 of your awesome videos in a row 😳😘❤️ I will get to your email soon!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Manyfires_BurningBrightly]

Just curious....they didn't happen to make buttons out of jet too did they?? I've got a strange assortment of vintage buttons that includes some blackish colored ones, seems like they would go on an over coat rather than a shirt because of their size. Hmmmm. Thank you for another great video!!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Well they actually did make Jet buttons. I wish I could make 10 hour long videos over these things, lol. While I have a lot of good info to impart I also like to make sure I am being as accurate and up to date as possible. When I am doing to research to make sure I come across the most interesting things. One thing was actually about buttons believe it or not. Honestly the easiest way to tell just by a quick look is to see if the shank is embedded into the material or glued on. It is not possible to inlay shanks into the jet. So if it is embedded it will be something else, but it will not be jet. Almost every other black material around that time could have things either embedded, screwed, inlaid findings, but Whitby jet always had its findings glued to it. It is still true today. You could always send me a picture in an email and I would be happy to take a look for you. I hope this helps!

[@Manyfires_BurningBrightly]

@@OlivesVintageMarket positively! Thanks again!😁🙏❤