{"product_id":"83b6cd-antique-victorian-french-jet-festoon-saut","title":"Antique Victorian \"French Jet\" Festoon Sautoir  Circa: 1860–1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Victorian \"French Jet\" Festoon Sautoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1860–1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian Mourning \/ Gothic Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magnificent example of late 19th-century Victorian mourning jewelry, this exceptionally long sautoir necklace features a delicate, multi-strand \u003cstrong\u003ebib or \"festoon\" centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. The necklace is composed of hand-linked, faceted black glass (historically known as \"French Jet\"), showcasing a variety of geometric cuts including marquise, teardrop, and round beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is an intricate, interlaced web of beads that creates a dramatic \"falling\" effect when worn. The length of the necklace suggests it was designed as a \u003cstrong\u003elong-strand sautoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended to be worn draped over the bodice or doubled over for a layered effect. Each bead is meticulously faceted to catch the light with a subtle, dark brilliance typical of the era’s aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \"webbed\" bib center with dangling teardrop pendants and graduated swags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted black glass (French Jet) on original brass or blackened wire links.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic hand-linked assembly, characteristic of mid-to-late Victorian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra-long \"flapper\" or sautoir style (rare for this level of intricate detail).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miss Mercantile Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243501174962,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/5672\/1842\/files\/2026-03-29-DxvnNPGm-20260204_162248-Photoroom.png?v=1777715669","url":"https:\/\/missmercantilemarket.com\/products\/83b6cd-antique-victorian-french-jet-festoon-saut","provider":"Miss Mercantile Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}