Victorian Vulcanite faceted bead necklace. 30.5 inches. nlvc541

Victorian Vulcanite long faceted bead necklace. The beads are graduated measuring 7mm to 12mm. Necklace is 30.5 inches in length. These beads date to the mid to late 1800s and have been professionally restrung with knots between each bead.

Vulcanite is a natural rubber that has been treated with heat and sulfur, making the rubber harder and more durable. It was used frequently in Victorian black jewelry as an alternative to Whitby jet.