{"product_id":"c-1860s-carved-jet-necklace","title":"c. 1860s Carved Jet Bead Necklace","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful carved jet graduated bead necklace circa 1860s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel clasp closure is enclosed in a jet bead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach bead is slightly different because they were all hand carved! They appear to be carved in the shape of flowers, perhaps roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe necklace is entirely original. It is quite unusual to find one like this, and in such good condition! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA very special piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout jet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase \"as black as jet\" was coined by William Shakespeare and is still used today to describe the deepest, darkest black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut did you know that the phrase comes from the semi-precious gemstone of the same name?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJet can be found all over the world, and carved pieces have been discovered at bronze-age mound burial sites, but it came to the height of its \"modern\" popularity during the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\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\" long\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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\"\u003eLovely condition with minor wear from age. One bead near the clasp as a small chip. This is not at all noticeable when worn.\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":49973557756154,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20220109_201254758.jpg?v=1785698065","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/c-1860s-carved-jet-necklace","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}