Victorian Carved Jet Painted Porcelain Cherub Pin Lapis Dangling from the base are

Dangling from the base are three carved coral bars of more grapes and leaves

The pavé setting creates a continuous glittering row of stones

This extravagant piece is comprised of 17 large cameos

curled tendrils of hair

The black Mother of Pearl has an iridescent quality and colorful hues of pink

Victorian Carved Jet Painted Porcelain Cherub Pin Lapis Dangling from the base areJet 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