Antique Victorian Vulcanite Choker Necklace, Padlock Clasp, Chunky

A gorgeous antique silver longuard chain or muff chain necklace. This is a lovely long length chain at 58" and can be easily wrapped around three time...

A stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one is no exception. Stunni...

We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this antique 9kt gold one is no exception. You really can't go wrong with a good long chain as they can be worn in so many ways and adorned with so many different pieces to mix it up that you get endless amounts of wear out of them, not forgetting that they exude a timeless elegance when worn alone too! However you like to wear yours this one is certainly a beauty, substantial squared belcher or rolo links in rich old yellow gold, it is nice length, easily wrapped over a few times and perfect carrying your larger pendants or lockets. It has a 9kt gold dog clip...

You can't go wrong with a stunning antique, late Victorian era 9ct gold curb bracelet such as this one. Chunky rich, gold curb links with a sleek polished finish, designed to go eff...

An impeccable rare antique, Victorian 10 karat yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one though is a...

This stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold longuard chain is sure to turn some heads. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one is no exception. Stunning oval belcher or rolo links in rich yellow gold intercepted by fancy double fused links, it is nice length, easily wrapped over a few times and is suitable to carry your favourite pendants or lockets. It has a no fasteners but easily passes over the head, it has an attached 9kt gold dog...

An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace. The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interlocking along the length and it fastens with a black lacquered...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 17" length - 1.25" width - Gold plated - Toggle clasp closure - By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag) - Circa ...

Antique Victorian Lock set in 9ct rose gold strung on a new 9ct rose gold chain. This 170 year old clasp would have adorned the necks elegant ladies. This unique pendant represents t...

This piece is so special and so rare: it dates to the Victorian era, more specifically the 1860s, and was likely made in Britain. It is crafted from vulcanite and features a teardrop shape with a high relief bunch of grapes in intricate detail, surrounded by a border of carved beads, strung on a fine black ribbon, to be worn as choker. (I love it strung on the Victorian Jet Choker pictured, which is also available in my shop.) The vulcanite has this truly stunning, relatively matte finish, with a rich warm glow— it's just so unique and unlike any other material. What is vulcanite? It is made by combining the sap of the Euphorbia or Ficus trees from Malaysia, with sulphur. It was originally invented in 1843 by Thomas Hancock. His timing just happened to be spot-on: black had long been considered essential to mourning jewelry and mourning dress, but thanks to Queen Victoria's extended 40 years of grieving (for her husband, Prince Albert), from about 1860-1890, black was considered a highly fashionable color, and began to be worn outside mourning dress. During this period, vulcanite became a very fashionable material for jewelry, and it loaned objects that gothic, romantic, dramatic black cast that Victorians just loved. Victorian mourning jewelry is rife with grape motifs; for one, grapes were a symbols of Christ (as wine is the blood of Christ). On Victorian grave markers, a cluster of grapes typically means that the deceased was of mature years. Victorians are well known for using flowers and botanicals as a means of communication. Wild grapes, according to The Language of Flowers published in 1913, are symbols of Charity, a favorite Victorian theme. NOTE: The Victorian Hair Mourning...

An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace. The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interl...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace - 42 Inches. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This be...