Description

Antique amethyst pearl necklace

Edwardian 9ct Gold Vintage Pendant ca 1910

Antique amethyst pearl necklace pendant.

This hand crafted Edwardian pendant is so pretty.

Set to the centre with a gorgeous oval purple amethyst within a foliate border decorated with four flowers centered with pretty little seed pearls

The pendant is suspended from a trace link chain with traditional barrel clasp

This fabulous antique amethyst pearl necklace pendant looks wonderful when worn

• The pendant is 1 1/2″ (4cm) long including bale and 1″ ( 2.5cm) wide
• Amethyst 13.5mm x 9.5mm
• Chain 16.5″ (42cm)
• Pendant and chain stamped 9ct gold
• They weigh 4.5 grams
• It dates to around 1910
• It is in good condition – slight dent to pendant and chain with solder – not noticeable when worn – see lase two photos
• It comes in the presentation box illustrated.
• Our Ref : 2327

• 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.