Antique Victorian vulcanite chunky chain necklace bauman with large yellow glass beads

with large yellow glass beads

fastening with a traditional Mexican sturdy hook and ring

but do go very nicely with the necklace

The glass pearls are a lovely creamy off-white colour with a pearlescent sheen and

each centred with a bright brick red glass cabochon

Antique Victorian vulcanite chunky chain necklace bauman with large yellow glass beadsFabulous antique vulcanite necklace with chunky chain links. Vulcanite is dark so appears similar to jet or bog oak and was used in Victorian mourning style jewellery. On close inspection, there is a brown hue to the substance which was man made from resin and sulphur. The necklace fastens with a secure lanyard style Victorian clip and is in very good vintage condition. Vulcanite (also sometimes called "ebonite") was made by combining and heating sap