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303) ANTIQUE MINIATURE JET ROSARY -Our source
told us this rosary is made of the same material as Whitby jet;
we have not tested the beads. Whitby jet is a semi-precious gemstone
of organic origin. It is a hard black substance, closely allied
to coal. It is the fossilized wood of ancient trees that flourished
180 million years ago. The romans called Jet "Black Amber."The
beads are small and irregular, measuring 3mm each. They have a lusterThe
necklace part measures 15 inches; the dangling part from the Center
Medal to the tip of the Cross measures another 4 inches. The rosary
weighs 8.3 grams. The Cross is small, measuring 1/2 by 3/4 inch.
The reverse is inscribed, "Souvenir du Mission." The Center
Medal measures 1/2 inch. On one side it shows the initials AM, for
Ave Maria. And the other side shows the full image of Mary with
surrounding inscriptions, "Souvenir du Mission." This
is a rare miniature rosary. $179

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