Magnificent Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant / Brooch Circa 1900
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Glorious and finely made Late Victorian turn of the century 15ct yellow gold combination pendant / brooch.
It features two intense deep purple Amethysts of 'Siberian' quality, which exhibit intense dark pink/red flashes under sun or candle light. The focal amethyst is 14 claw set and measures 7mm x 5mm, the pear shape drop amethyst is 13 claw set and measures 8mm x 4mm.
Surrounding the Amethysts in superbly curved gold work are a total of 36 white natural seed pearls of varying sizes which perfectly compliment the vivid royal purple of the Amethysts.
This is a quality piece, solidly made by skilled goldsmith of the era, the rear of the pendant is just as beautifully rendered and features a roll over 'C' clasp and gold pin.
History of Amethysts
History of Amethysts
Value for amethysts depends almost entirely on color. Siberian mines once produced the world’s finest stones. They featured a particularly rich purple color that glowed with red and blue flashes. Today the term “Siberian” no longer refers to origins. Instead, this is now a trade and grade term referring to colors similar to those of the amethysts mined in Siberia. (Credit gemsociety.org).
STONES
Amethyst
Natural Seed Pearl
MEASUREMENTS
5cm x 2cm With bale
MARKS
15ct and 'EC' Makers mark
WEIGHT
5.41 Grams
CONDITION
Very Good
Very old repair to beneath C clasp, not obvious and not viewable from front of pendant.
