An impeccable antique piece of jewellery by premier Australian jewellery firm William Drummond and Co. of Melbourne - 1885-2002. This example dates to the Edwardian era circa 1910 and is hallmarked with William Drummonds stamps ‘W 15 D’ for 15ct gold

Crafted from lush 15ct rose gold and designed as a substantial and impressively sized Lavalieré popular during this era, and enduring to this day over 100 years hence.

The original 15ct gold trace chain and its original tubular push in clasp suspend a knife edge bar supporting a round faceted Amethyst of approx 1.35ct, to the central large round Amethyst of approx 7.2ct which is haloed by six natural half seed Pearls.
Dropping below we find a further pearl set knife edge bar supporting the stunning pear-cut Amethyst as a final drop to this immaculate Lavalieré.

In a condition rarely seen, with no issues to note,  pieces of this calibre are now few and fair between.

STONES
Amethyst
1 @ approximately 1.37cm - 7.2ct
1 @ approximately 1.8cm x 1.0cm - 4.5ct
2 @ approximately 7.6m - 1.35ct each

MEASUREMENTS
Neck circumference - 40cm
Central drop from round cut Amethyst to Pear cut Amethyst - 6cm

WEIGHT
10.3 Grams

MARKS
‘W 15 D’ - For William Drummond and 15ct gold

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  An impeccable piece of antique Australian jewellery.  No chips or abrasions to Amethysts.  Half seed Pearls are natural, original with no re-glues.  No thinning to chain.  Clasp original, large and works perfectly.  In pristine condition with no issues to note.

HISTORY OF WILLIAM DRUMMOND AND CO. 1885 - 2002  

(Formerly Brush and Drummond 1873-1884)

 Considered by many to be the premier jewellery house of Melbourne during the Victorian era and into the 20th century, their origins beginning with the partnership between Samuel Brush and William Drummond in 1873.

William Drummond had arrived in Melbourne in 1860. Previously, Brushy had been in partnership with William MacDonnnell in Sydney, and in Melbourne.

In 1867 the Sydney firm came under the control of MacDonnell while Bruch took over the Melbourne business. Presumably Drummond joined with Brush during these changes, the firm becoming Brush And Drummond in 1873.

When Brush died in 1884 William Drummond became the sole proprietor. Prospering during the land and silver booms of the 1880’s, Drummond by that time had a substantial workshop.

Drummond passed away in 1917 and his nephew Andres assumed control of the company.