Victorian Jet Watch Chain & Whistle Pendant Topaz measuring 1 3/4"

measuring 1 3/4"

The entire piece hangs from a Niello swivel watch clasp

and a delicate floral branch held in its beak

which is lightly translucent and displays a rich shade of burnt orange

Victorian Jet Watch Chain & Whistle Pendant Topaz measuring 1 3/4"Jet is a black fossilized wood (other theories believe it to be a form of coal or sap similar to amber) found in may countries including France, Spain, the United States, Turkey, China, Germany, India, Poland and Russia. It is formed when wood would fall into stagnant water and then fossilize, similar to the way that coal was made. There is generally two recognized types: soft and hard jet. It is believed that the soft jet was formed in fresh water