Antique Victorian vulcanite chunky chain necklace bauman they include beautifully detailed stepped

they include beautifully detailed stepped cut glass beads

but do go very nicely with the necklace

with cupid / cherub motifs

The design is a little like a stylised beetle or bug

Antique Victorian vulcanite chunky chain necklace bauman they include beautifully detailed steppedFabulous 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