The Vulcanite Link Necklace by Flew Designs is a distinctive statement necklace crafted from an unusual antique vulcanite chain, paired with a sculptural vulcanite pendant and finished with a unique sterling silver link chain. Rich in texture and history, this piece embodies Flew Designs’ signature approach to one-of-a-kind, historically informed jewellery.
Vulcanite — a form of vulcanised rubber developed by Charles Goodyear and patented in 1844 — became widely used in 19th-century jewellery, particularly as an alternative to jet, tortoiseshell, and coral. Valued for its lightweight nature and warm feel against the skin, vulcanite was especially prominent in Victorian mourning jewellery, where dark materials carried emotional and cultural significance.
Unlike carved materials, vulcanite jewellery was typically moulded, resulting in softened contours and subtle surface irregularities. Over time, natural exposure to light causes vulcanite to evolve from deep black to warm espresso tones, creating an authentic patina prized by collectors of antique and vintage jewellery.
True to the Flew Designs ethos, this necklace is the result of careful sourcing, conservation, and contemporary reassembly. Each element is selected for its history, character, and material integrity, then composed by hand into a wearable artefact. No two pieces are ever the same — reinforcing Flew Designs’ commitment to slow fashion, sustainable jewellery practices, and modern heirlooms.
Designed for collectors of artisan jewellery, historical statement necklaces, and elevated everyday pieces, the Vulcanite Link Necklace offers a quiet strength — where material history and modern design coexist with intention.
Vulcanite | Silver | All pieces are antiques and as such should be handled with care
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The Vulcanite Link Necklace by Flew Designs is a distinctive statement necklace crafted from an unusual antique vulcanite chain, paired with a sculptural vulcanite pendant and finished with a unique sterling silver link chain. Rich in texture and history, this piece embodies Flew Designs’ signature approach to one-of-a-kind, historically informed jewellery.
Vulcanite — a form of vulcanised rubber developed by Charles Goodyear and patented in 1844 — became widely used in 19th-century jewellery, particularly as an alternative to jet, tortoiseshell, and coral. Valued for its lightweight nature and warm feel against the skin, vulcanite was especially prominent in Victorian mourning jewellery, where dark materials carried emotional and cultural significance.
Unlike carved materials, vulcanite jewellery was typically moulded, resulting in softened contours and subtle surface irregularities. Over time, natural exposure to light causes vulcanite to evolve from deep black to warm espresso tones, creating an authentic patina prized by collectors of antique and vintage jewellery.
True to the Flew Designs ethos, this necklace is the result of careful sourcing, conservation, and contemporary reassembly. Each element is selected for its history, character, and material integrity, then composed by hand into a wearable artefact. No two pieces are ever the same — reinforcing Flew Designs’ commitment to slow fashion, sustainable jewellery practices, and modern heirlooms.
Designed for collectors of artisan jewellery, historical statement necklaces, and elevated everyday pieces, the Vulcanite Link Necklace offers a quiet strength — where material history and modern design coexist with intention.
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