Jet is decomposed wood from millions of years ago that changed under extreme pressure. It’s not considered a mineral but a mineraloid. Examples of mineraloids include coal, glass and obsidian. When authentic jet is exposed to a flame it burns like coal giving off a coal-like smell producing some soot. Indigenous cultures in the Southwest regionally mined jet for jewelry and weaponry. Huge jet deposits are found in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico. A famous jet deposit is known as Acoma jet for the Acoma Pueblo.

Laguna Pueblo jeweler Amber Carrillo’s handmade earrings feature stunning jet cabochons. Custom cut sterling silver triangular sections are hand-stamped on both sides providing eye-catching movement to these unparalleled designer earrings. Lightweight in wearability, they measure about 2″ long including hooks, 5/8″ wide and 1/2″ deep. Signed by the artist. Amber’s brother is renowned jeweler Franklin Carrillo.