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Purple Reign - Victorian 14K Amethyst & Natural Pearl Necklace.  This majestic pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K( British.  Featuring 2 round cut faceted amethysts,  41 natural English seed pearls, Victorian era detail and workmanship.  This exquisite necklace has the most beautiful purple amethysts, whilst the pearls are lustrous, silky and grey in colour. The open-work necklace has a foliate design with collet set amethysts which are flanked by trefoils and flowing crests of seed pearl gemstones. with open - work between,  and all claw-set into the necklace.  The necklace exhibits a round shaped amethyst dropper to its base, also collet-set. Only the amethyst gemstones are exposed to the pendants reverse side.   The pendant portion is connected to the original chain of the necklace.  The colour of the gold on this necklace is yellow with a slight rosy tone. This Victorian era necklace looks stunning when worn, truly an heirloom piece to be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come. 

Note: Appraisal included with the necklace. Appraised at $2300 This contemporary appraisal does not reflect the antiquity value.  Comments: Beautifully handmade Victorian era necklace. 

In History of the United Kingdom, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on the 22nd of January 1901. 

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, was considered the ultimate status symbol. According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Anthony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history. 

Amethysts were discovered by a Spanish conquistador in the 1600s, given to him as dowry when he married Anahí (a princess from the Ayoreo tribe), forgotten for centuries, and rediscovered in the 1960s.

The name amethyst derives from the ancient Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. ... In Greek mythology, amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. Ancient Egyptians used the stone as the representative of the zodiac sign of the goat.

This purple stone is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying. It's claimed it can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. It's also said to help promote sobriety

Measurements: Pendant 52mm x 25mm      Chain 15" with a  3" 14K extender, allowing the necklace to be worn at 18" if desired.   Please note that extender can be shortened easily by a goldsmith if you prefer 16" -17". 

Stone Size: Amethyst .30 carat   Pearls 1.90 mm each 

Weight: 5.70  grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America      

Date: Circa 1880