Jet brooch

The jet brooch is an item of jewelry owned by Bianca Olivier. As well as being a symbol of the love between her and Lucas Ross, the brooch later becomes more significant, in that it allows Bianca to 'fast travel' after she becomes a wraith.

Description
The brooch is black in color, and made of genuine Whitby jet. It is shaped like sharp, pointed flower petals.

History
Where the brooch came from is not known; however, it was apparently made a long time ago and ended up for sale in an antique store in Riverton, US.

In the books
Bianca dreams about a flower that greatly resembles the brooch before starting at Evernight Academy. However, in her dream, the petals are red, but turn black when Bianca - who is strongly drawn to it - reaches out to touch it. Bianca is later stunned when she discovers the brooch whilst on a date with Lucas. The store owner says that the brooch is Whitby jet and that it will cost $200. Lucas, seeing how much Bianca loves it, buys it for her out of his Black Cross emergency fund. Bianca wears nearly every day after that. After running away with Lucas towards the end of Evernight, Bianca is forced to pawn the brooch to pay for a hotel room. Bianca is especially upset that the brooch sells for far less than it was purchased for. Later, Lucas somehow manages to get the brooch back and smuggles it to Bianca, who keeps it hidden in her room.

When Evernight is burned by Black Cross, prompting Bianca to flee with them, the brooch is one of the only personal items Bianca takes with her, When she and Lucas are strapped for cash after going on the run from Black Cross in Hourglass, Bianca briefly suggests they try pawning her brooch again; Lucas refuses, though, saying he may not be able to get back this time. After Bianca dies, Lucas takes the brooch with him, being unable to bury it with Bianca's body. Maxy tells Bianca that because she had a strong emotional attachment to brooch, she can use it to 'fast travel' to wherever the brooch is. This is amplified by the fact that the brooch is made a jet - a materiel that, like Bianca, was once alive. Bianca is able to 'fast travel' to the brooch's location and discovers that Lucas is in danger, helping her to find him and come to his rescue. Lucas continues to keep the brooch with him in Afterlife, so that Bianca can quickly travel to him whenever she needs to.

Owners

 * Antique store clerk
 * Bianca Olivier
 * Lucas Ross (temporarily)

Appearances

 * Evernight
 * Stargazer
 * Hourglass
 * Afterlife