Victorian Faux Jet Necklace red silk bomber They appear to be unworn

They appear to be unworn

Size: Adult large

1980s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Clutch Purse with heart shaped zipper handle

Polyester Lining and Mink Fur

Victorian Faux Jet Necklace red silk bomber They appear to be unwornUnique faux jet necklace circa mid late 19th century. The card reads "Jet de Bois" which roughly translates from French as "wood jet". Jet was a popular medium for mourning jewelry in the 19th century. Queen Victoria began wearing jet jewelry when Prince Albert died in 1861, making it a highly desirable material for mourning pieces, as well. Jet is essentially fossilized wood, formed when prehistoric trees, similar to today's Monkey Puzzle trees, sank