{"product_id":"19th-c-faux-jet-necklace-deadstock","title":"19th C. Faux Jet Necklace | Deadstock","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnique faux jet necklace circa mid-late 19th century. The card reads \"Jet de Bois\" which roughly translates from French as \"wood jet\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJet was a popular medium for mourning jewelry in the 19th century. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQueen Victoria began wearing jet jewelry when Prince Albert died in 1861, making it a highly desirable material for mourning pieces, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJet is essentially fossilized wood, formed when prehistoric trees, similar to today's Monkey Puzzle trees, sank to the bottom of the sea or a river and became pressurized, resulting in a hardened, organic gemstone after millions of years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJewelry made of real jet could be expensive, and more affordable imitations became popular for those who could not afford it. French jet was an imitation made of black glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis necklace is composed mostly of painted wooden beads (not the fossilized kind). Some of the beads appear to be some kind of ceramic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a really interesting piece and comes with the original card, though no longer attached. It has a painted metal barrel clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e22-24\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood condition overall with no real flaws to note other than some minor age-related wear. It is not an especially well made piece (remember, this was a cheaper alternative to the real deal), and hangs on two strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt does not seem fragile, but there is always a risk of the strings breaking, so I would recommend if you do wear this necklace to exercise caution. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973547106554,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20210527_193825182.jpg?v=1785697775","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/19th-c-faux-jet-necklace-deadstock","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}