Description
Gorgeous Edwardian amethyst fringe necklace
So beautifully designed this necklace features nine wonderful purple amethysts
Hand crafted in 9ct gold the graduated pear drop shaped amethysts hang from a cable link chain
The necklace fasteners with a traditional barrel clasp
This elegant necklace hangs so beautifully and looks stunning when worn
Chain by the barrel clasp with 9ct gold plaque
Greyish purple amethysts 15mm x 10mm to 10mm x 6.5mm
Necklace 18″ (46cm) long
It dates to around 1910
Weight 10 grams
It is in exceptional original condition.
This Edwardian amethyst fringe necklace comes in the presentation box illustrated
Our ref 23269 For further information call Paula 07949058591
- 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. In the Victorian period most Amethyst came from Siberia, today it is also mined in Brazil and Uruguay. Amethyst looks particularly fine when mounted in yellow gold and accompanied by pearls. Amethyst was very popular in the 1940s -1950s when it was cut into large rectangular stones which were set into fabulous yellow gold bracelets and brooches. It scores 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Amethyst is one of the birth stones for February.
Care of your amethyst
The best way is with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water. You must use a very soft brush, dip it into a bowl of warm soapy water and then very gently brush your Victorian amethyst pearl earrings. After a couple of minutes rinse each earring off under warm running water. Do this cleaning over a bowl, not in the sink, just in case something falls out. Then dry off with kitchen towel.
