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

with large yellow glass beads

The design is a little like a stylised beetle or bug

with cupid / cherub motifs

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