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Jet
Black fossilized coal or wood that is easy to carve. It became popular to wear jet as mourning jewelry after 1961 when Queen Victoria mourned the death of her husband.

 

 

Jewelry Pliers
These tools are commonly used when designers are working with wire and bead jewelry. Some examples of the various types are flat nose, round nose, chain nose, bent chain, and stepped wire.