Lilacs & Pearls - Art Deco 14K White & Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst & Pearl "Forget-Me-Not' Filigree Ring (ADR268)

Lilacs & Pearls - Art Deco 14K White & yellow Gold Natural Amethyst & Pearl 'Forget-Me-Not' Filigree Ring. This special ring is crafted from 14K white, and yellow gold, hallmarked 14K. The ring features one natural square cut amethyst, 29 natural seed pearls, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly bezel set with a beautiful purple amethyst, displaying purplish/bluish hues. The bezel exhibits a delicate milgrain decoration, which adds character and beauty to the piece. The amethyst has a wonderful seed pearl surround, interspaced by forget-me-know flowers. The pearls are lustrous, and display a beautiful silvery/blue colour. The bottom of the gallery showcases exquisite filigree work, and raised forget-me-knot flower decoration. The shoulders also showcase filigree work decoration, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank. This type of shank allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This Art Deco era ring would make a wonderful gift for that special someone, or a fantastic addition to any jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. 

History: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. English regalia were decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

White gold has been around since the turn of the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1920s when it really started gaining popularity. At the time, platinum had been the preferred precious metal for jewellery. But it quickly became scarce as World War II raged on, and countries began to stockpile it for military use.

The first fossil instances of filigree were discovered by archaeologists in ancient Greece and Mesopotamia and dated over 5,000 years ago. The name filigree comes from the latin words “filum” meaning thread and “granum” meaning grain, describing the thin metal strips used to create filigree.

Forget-me-nots symbolize true love and respect. When you give someone these tiny blooms, it represents a promise that you will always remember them and will keep them in your thoughts. They are also considered a symbol of fidelity and faithfulness.

Measurements: Face of the Ring  17.00 mm x 17.00 mm 

Stone Size: Amethyst 3.80 carats   Clarity VS      Seed Pearls 1.40 mm - 1.60 mm each 

Weight: 4.21 grams 

Condition: Excellent       

Ring Size: 7 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1920