Scent of Lavender

Large Gold Pendant with Amethyst, England c. 1880 & Later


€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Large Gold Pendant with Amethyst, England c. 1880 & Later
Large Gold Pendant with Amethyst, England c. 1880 & Later
Description
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The large family of quartz stones delights us with many beautiful "sons": Amethyst, agate, jasper, citrine and onyx - for the chemist, all these gemstones are quite uniformly silica. But how different are the shapes and colors that nature offers us! Amethyst is the violet variety of quartz. The origin of its name from the Greek - "ἀμέθυστος" (amethystos), "counteracting intoxication" - expresses the ancient belief that the wearer of an amethyst is immune to the intoxicating effects of wine. We have not yet been able to confirm that this is actually the case, despite a number of self-experiments. What is certain, however, is that this stone - perhaps not the rarest of gemstones - is undoubtedly one of nature's most beautiful gifts. Its color is unique: the spectrum ranges from a delicate purple to a deep, rich violet. Even in antiquity and the Middle Ages, amethyst was used to make artistic objects such as vases and drinking cups. However, this stone was mainly used in jewelry. This pendant from the Victorian era, which originally began its life as a brooch, is a particularly beautiful example of this special variety of quartz. The amethyst weighs around 25.20 carats and has only a few natural inclusions. It is held by a wide, multi-faceted setting made of yellow gold, which is sculpted and matt-finished. A simple loop and a delicate gold chain make the pendant wearable. The piece is in very good condition and a great joy for any friend of its appealing, bold colors. We have added a matching gold chain to the pendant so that it can be worn immediately.
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Large Gold Pendant with Amethyst, England c. 1880 & Later
Scent of Lavender
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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