Two rubies are set in the top of the piece to represent the scarab's eyes
It was used to imitate ivory
The necklace is fairly long and is comprised of a variety of tortoise shell beads that vary in shape and size
Hugging the middle of the design is a strand of thin twisted gold rope that wraps around twice and a single Etruscan bead rests in the center of each open cup with a third bead dangling from below
and levels are common symbols that represent stonemasons are common motifs in their historic relics
Victorian Jet Large Interlocking Link + Ball Festoon Adjustable Necklace 16"+ Opal Two rubies are set inJet 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 was formed when wood would fall into stagnant water and then fossilize, similar to the way that coal was made. There are generally two recognized types: soft and hard jet. It is believed that the soft jet was formed in fresh water