Victorian BLACK JET mourning Cameo NECKLACE

When you own a piece of mourning jewelry you own a little piece of the past and this one has such a wonderful charm to it that when you hold it in your hands you can't help but say OHHHHHH. The hand cut beads on the 2 strands that hold this beautiful came are much nicer than the photos. There is something about old jet glass that gives off a luminescence that you don't get with modern glass. The graduated beads on both strands graduate up to 1/2" and have a look of quality and elegance that can not be compared to in newer pieces. The glass jet cameo is molded glass( see the mold marks on the back) and most likely came from czechoslovakia. The necklace will go up to 16 1/4"" and has a hook clasp signed made in Western Germany. There is an additional 3 1/2" drop for the hanging jet glass cameo. What is even more special about this is the acorn bottom glass drop tassels. Very rare and completly hand cut. Once you own one of these old mourning pieces you will never go back. It is in great shape with gentle wear on the edges.