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Antique & Vintage Necklaces

Amethyst Pearl & Goshenite Garland Antique Fringe Necklace

£2,950.00

Victorian Amethyst Pearl and Goshenite Antique Necklace

This is a gorgeous Amethyst, Goshenite and Pearl 15ct Gold garland necklace.  Handcrafted in 15-carat gold it dates to the late Victorian / Edwardian period.  Beautifully designed in nineteen articulated sections with an integrated gold chain.

Set with nine wonderful purple/violet amethysts, twenty sparkling goshenites and nine pretty little seed pearls.
A perfect present that comes in its original velvet & silk lined leather presentation box
This delightful fringe necklace looks fabulous when worn.

 

Amethyst & Pearl Garland Necklace

  • The articulated section is 6 1/4″ (16 cm) long.
  • The central drop is 1″ (2.5mm)
  • Necklace length 15″( 39 cm) with a 9ct gold extension that increases the length to 17 1/2″(43 cm)
  • Quality necklace weighing 18.5 grams.
  • In excellent original condition
  • our ref 1944

 

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    Description

    Pearls, amber and coral are precious gems produced by plants and animals. These gems are adored because they are so attractive and  rare and have thus been worn as jewellery for thousands of years. The most highly prized and the most expensive of this group are the fabulous and amazing pearls, they have one very unique quality, which is, they can be worn by anyone, at any time, in any situation!

    Factors affecting the price of pearls.

    Pearl types, Lustre, thickness of nacre, colour, shape, size, surface quality, treatment status. The most expensive type of pearl is the natural pearl, these were the only type available until about 1900, when Miki Moto started to produce cultured pearls. Cultured pearls are from farmed oysters, whereas natural pearls come from “wild” oysters. Also we have sea water pearls from the oceans and fresh water pearls from the rivers and streams. Seed pearls were very small pearls used extensively in Victorian jewellery. Artificial pearls are made from many materials often coloured glass.

    Pearls are traditionally the birth stone for June

    Care of your Pearls.

    Pearls are delicate and can easily be damaged, pearl is just 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. They should be wrapped in cloth or tissue so as not to be scratched by other hard objects or jewellery.

    Also pearls are not resistant to sprays and perfumes.

     

    Amethyst    Amethyst is the most expensive and the most beautiful member of the quartz family. The colours of amethyst range from deep purple to light to light lavender. Amethyst bead jewellery has been worn by women many thousands of years B.C. It was used by the Greeks and Romans in their intaglio seal stones and ceremonial jewellery. It was favoured by the Church for their bishops’ rings and crosses. Amethyst looks particularly fine when mounted in yellow gold and accompanied by pearls. It scores 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Amethyst is one of the birth stones for February.

    Care of your amethyst

    It is a fairly durable stone and can be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaning bath, but only at hand warm temperatures. The best way is with a soft tooth brush and warm soapy water.

     

    Goshenite

    Goshenite is part of the famous beryl family, and members include, emerald which is green, and aquamarine which is light blue, and heliodor which is gold, and morganite which is pink, and bixbite which is red, and finally goshenite which is colourless.

    Care of you goshenite.  It is a fairly durable stone and can be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaning bath, but only at hand warm temperatures. The best way is with a soft tooth brush and warm soapy water.

     

     

    Additional information

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    Victorian & Edwardian