Mom's Jewelry Collection. Black Jewelry

Black Lucite Gold-tone Tube Beads. Art Deco Collar. 16.5” + 2.5”

Black Lucite Gold-tone Tube Beads. Art Deco Collar. 16.5” + 2.5” with Earrings. Value $60. Set. My Price $30.

Trifari. Black Enamel Gold-tone link chain. 15.5" Value $50. My Price $25.

Trifari. Black Enamel Gold-tone link chain. 15.5" Value $50. My Price $25.

Rare. Vintage Faceted Black Glass Clear Rhinestone Accents Gold-tone Collar. 16" to 21" Value $80. My Price $40.

Rare. Vintage Faceted Black Glass Clear Rhinestone Accents Gold-tone Collar. 16" to 21" Value $80. My Price $40.

AVON. Black Onyx Gold-tone Pendant Toggle Clasp. 18”. Value $30. My Price $15.

AVON. Black Onyx Gold-tone Pendant Toggle Clasp. 18”. Reverse side. Value $30. My Price $15.

AVON. Black Onyx Gold-tone Pendant Toggle Clasp. 18”. Value $30. My Price $15.

Joan Rivers. Black Lucite “Gems” Smokey Gray Rhinestones. 16” to 19”

Joan Rivers. Black Lucite “Gems” Smokey Gray Rhinestones. 16” to 19” with Earrings. Value $60. Set My Price $30.

Vintage Faceted Black Glass Bead Choker (13” to 15.5”). Wear alone, attach an Enhancer Pendant, create a layered look.

Vintage Faceted Black Glass Bead Choker (13” to 15.5”) with Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire). Value $85. My Price $42.50

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire). Wrapped twice. Value $85. My Price $42.50

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) wrapped twice with Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant.

Vintage Faceted Black Glass Bead Choker (13” to 15.5”) with Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant worn with Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) wrapped twice.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) Wrapped three times.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) wrapped three times with Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire)

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) Wrapped twice. AVON Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) Wrapped three times. AVON Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (44", strung on wire, no clasp) Value $70. My Price $35.

Rare Vintage Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (44", strung on wire, no clasp) Value $70. My Price $35. Wrapped twice.

Three strand Vintage Faceted Black Glass with Rhinestone Cylinder Accents set in silver-tone metal 14” shortest strand - 16” longest strand. Thread has stretched, needs to be restrung.

Vintage Four-strand Faceted Black Glass Bracelet Silver-tone Rhinestone Clasp. 7 inches. Value $46. My Price $23.

Vintage Four-strand Faceted Black Glass Bracelet Silver-tone Rhinestone Clasp. 7 inches. Value $46. My Price $23.

Vintage Four-strand Faceted Black Glass Bracelet Silver-tone Rhinestone Clasp. 7 inches. Value $46. My Price $23. The bracelet after I dipped it in Fine Jewelry Cleaner for about 30 seconds. I was concerned about damaging the silver metal on the clasp but the loops that connected the beads to the clasp were so corroded that I thought it would have to be restrung so I decided to take the risk. Worth it! Removed the "crud" and left the clasp metal and rhinestones sparkling. I think it's strung on wire but it's so tight that I can't tell.  

AVON. Gold-tone Black Enamel Rhinestone Earrings. Value $15. My Price $7.50 Gold-tone Black Enamel Loop Drop Earrings. Value $15. My Price $7.50

Trifari Gold-tone Black Enamel Earrings. Value $15. My Price $7.50

Antique Faceted Black Glass Gold-tone Pronged Earrings. (screw-on) Value $30. My Price. $15.

Vintage Gold-tone Chain Faceted Black Glass Dangles. Value $20. My Price $10.

Vintage-inspired Faceted Black Glass Chandelier Dangles. Value $30. My Price $15.

What is the difference between Onyx and jet?  One of the most loved traits of Whitby Jet is its weightlessness. It's super comfy to wear, even the oversized large designs. However, onyx is pretty heavy in comparison and therefore, if the stone or piece of jewelry you are holding is weighty it is Onyx rather than Jet.

   Jet is a variety of lignite coal. It forms from fossilized wood. Since it has an organic origin, it's not a mineral. Nevertheless, it's considered a gem, like amber and pearl. Although jet resembles anthracite coal, it's less brittle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_(gemstone). Jet (gemstone) Jet is a type of lignite, the lowest rank of coal, and is a gemstone. Unlike many gemstones, jet is not a mineral, but is rather a mineraloid. It is derived from wood that has changed under extreme pressure.

   The English noun jet derives from the French word for the same material, jaiet (modern French jais), ultimately referring to the ancient town of Gagae. Jet is either black or dark brown, but may contain pyrite inclusions which are of brassy color and metallic luster. The adjective "jet-black", meaning as dark a black as possible, derives from this material.

Origin. Jet is a product of decomposition of wood from millions of years ago, commonly the wood of trees of the family Araucariaceae. Jet is found in two forms, hard and soft. Hard jet is the result of carbon compression and salt water; soft jet may be the result of carbon compression and fresh water. Despite the name they both occupy the same area of the Mohs scale with the difference being that soft jet is more likely to crack when exposed to changes in temperature.