Joséphine's Treasure - Vintage Napoleonic Revival 14K Gold Amethyst & Crystal Dangle Earrings (VE281)

Joséphine's Treasure - Vintage Napoleonic Revival 14K Gold Amethyst & Crystal Dangly Earrings.  These unique earrings are crafted from 14K Gold, hallmarked 585 for 14K.  Featuring 2 genuine faceted amethyst gemstones, 14 crystal faceted beads, Napoleonic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  These wonderful earrings are comprised of gold chains, which frame and support wired beads (a characteristic seen in ancient and antique jewelry). The amethyst gems display a beautiful deep purple colour, and the crystals are variations of violet, red and pink. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature a shepherd hook ear-wire. These classically styled earrings look stunning when worn, truly wonderful for any fine jewelry collection.

History: Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC. Some historical accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. For those familiar with Old Testament history, amethyst was one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

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.

Measurements: Earrings 72.00 mm x 20.00 mm 

Stone Size: Amethyst 3.20 carats    Crystal 4.00 - 6.00 mm 

Weight: 3.90 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe 

Date: Circa 1980