LECTURE RECORDING: The History of Jet and Mourning Jewelry.
LECTURE RECORDING: The History of Jet and Mourning Jewelry.
When you make an ONLINE PURCHASE here I will E-MAIL you the link to the RECORDING of the lecture that I did live on January 25th, 2022 and you can watch it on YouTube where it is unlisted. Make sure you provide your e-mail when you purchase. This is the first in a series of 9 lectures.
"The History of Jet and Mourning Jewelry"
Synopsis: David V. Horste of DVHdesigns will talk about the history
of jet, a kind of gem grade lignite coal. Jet has a history in beads
and ornament in diverse cultures that dates back 18,000 years. Jet
use peaked in the 19th century as traditional mourning jewelry
in Great Britain and America. David will also discuss it's decline
due to simulants, his current work in jet making 21st century mourning
beads, the metaphysical attributes of the material, as well as other stories
that this 60 million old mineraloid has to tell.
Pics show just a sample of the many informative slides you'll see in the powerpoint presentation. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers after the presentation. Tell your friends!
Shipping, Returns & Pickup
Shipping:
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- Carefully packed in a jewelry box and protective mailer
- Tracking provided on all shipments
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Returns:
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