Victorian Vulcanite 15 Inch Choker Chain Necklace circa 1880 Stone_Carnelian The ceramic and enamel plaques

The ceramic and enamel plaques were sold to craftspersons for home production as well so it is hard to distinguish between those examples and those made by the Ruskin Pottery itself but this is a typical example

Dimensions: Central setting measures 18 mm in diameter and band measures 3

Weight: 5 gramsCondition: In very good antique condition

Dating from circa 1840-50 features eight beautiful sea green emeralds surrounding a central pearl mimicking a flower

One repair to leaf of flower

Victorian Vulcanite 15 Inch Choker Chain Necklace circa 1880 Stone_Carnelian The ceramic and enamel plaquesThis lovely authentic antique chain choker necklace is made of vulcanite. Vulcanite was created in the 1830's by the Goodyear company by combining tree rubber and sulfur and became popular with jewelry manufacturers due to its ability to imitate Jet, the a stylish, rare material at the time. It resembles a hard plastic. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight or hot water as that can damage the piece. Just clean gently with a cloth. While it was