{"product_id":"amethyst-allure-victorian-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-pearl-pendant-chain","title":"Recently Sold  (VICP112)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Allure - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Amethyst \u0026amp; Pearl Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This exquisite pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K. The chain and bale are hallmarked 1\/20 14K for 14K gold fill (The bale would have been a replacement at some point). The pendant features one natural square cut amethyst, 29 natural pearls, and one genuine tear-drop pearl. The gallery on this pendant showcases a diamond shaped medallion, which is adorned by an expertly claw-set vibrant purple amethyst, displaying purplish\/violet hues. The luscious amethyst displays a gold frame surround, set with beautiful natural silvery\/grey pearls, and a natural white pearl below it. The dangle is a white pearl in a lovely tear-drop shape, which finishes off the pendant beautifully. The chain is an antique belcher design, which features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This antique pendant would make a wonderful addition to any fine antique jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. It is recommended that this pendant be insured for 1300.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant (Including bale) 41.00 mm x 19.00 mm    Chain: 18\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Amethyst .40 carats    Pearl (Tear-drop) 7.00 mm x 6.50   Pearl (Natural Seed Pearls) 2.50 mm -1.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.60 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1880 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40156918284346,"sku":"VICP112","price":995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5765.jpg?v=1701043834","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/amethyst-allure-victorian-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-pearl-pendant-chain","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}