{"product_id":"passion-vintage-10k-gold-natural-amethyst-heart-pendant-14k-gold-fill-chain-vp320","title":"Passion - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Amethyst Heart Pendant \u0026 14K Gold Fill Chain (VP320)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassion -  Vintage 10K Gold Natural Amethyst Heart Pendant \u0026amp; 14K Gold Fill Chain. This lovely pendant is crafted from 10K gold, hallmarked 10K. Whilst the chain is crafted from 14K gold fill, hallmarked 1\/20 14K, which is the hallmark for 14K Gold Fill.  The pendant features one natural heart shaped faceted amethyst, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant is expertly claw-set with a beautiful heart shaped vibrant purple amethyst, displaying purplish\/violet hues. The pendant is matched up the an antique style belcher chain, which looks wonderful with the pendant. The chain has a secure spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage sentimental pendant would make a perfect gift for that special someone or a wonderful addition to your fine jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb\u003eAncient 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\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to \u003cb\u003eearly 19th century England\u003c\/b\u003e, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant (Including the bale) 10.50 mm x 6.50 mm    Chain: 18\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Amethyst .40 carats     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Pendant \u0026amp; Chain:  1.00 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Pendant: Canada      Chain: Ireland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41705370124346,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7821.jpg?v=1790552220","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/passion-vintage-10k-gold-natural-amethyst-heart-pendant-14k-gold-fill-chain-vp320","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}