Antique Victorian 15K Gold Amethyst Pendant Charm Dangler
This gorgeous antique Victorian pendant is a pop of purple brightness framed in stunning rosy-yellow gold.
The gorgeous old cut amethyst has a rich purple tone, deep and velvety, a true purple reflected brightly around the facets of the cut. The pendant is not hallmarked and tests 15 karat gold. The mount of the amethyst features the finest, intricate detail and a lovely, opulent Victorian style. The detail of the setting is extraordinary, with each claw formed like a tiny fleur-de-lis, with gold ball detail and very fine wirework. We love it ! The gold is an interesting shade of yellow with rosy overtones, making it a perfect match for both rose and yellow gold chains. The pendant was beautifully hand crafted around 1880-1890. We upgraded the original, smaller bale to a 9 karat matching yellow gold one. Now the pendant can be worn on your thicker chains or dangle from a dog clip of an Albert chain.
The amethyst measures 9.27 by 7.94 mm and is estimated to weigh 2.43 carats. It is a gorgeous stone, very intensely purple and clean and it is in excellent condition, we believe she may have been repolished at some point. She show just a whisper of minimal wear to the facets. The pendant measures 18.85 mm total length. It weighs 1.3 grams and is in fabulous antique condition. The pendant is small enough to be used as a charm but looks equally fantastic on a thinner or thicker chain.
Amethyst is a birthstone for February and a gem for the 6th anniversary of marriage, making this beauty a lovely gift. Throughout the ages and civilisations the amethyst has been used as an amulet, being a stone of healing and power. It is purported to aid in spiritual protection and meditation. The ancient Greeks also believed the amethyst protected against drunkenness :)
We love .... this intricate, finely detailed little gem! Its beautiful, intense purple works so well with the rosy yellow gold of that fabulous frame ....
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* Please note that other jewellery featured in the photos is for inspiration only and not included in this listing.*