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Purple Royale - Vintage 10K & 14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant & Chain. This lovely pendant is crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K, whilst the chain is hallmarked 14K, Italy. Featuring one natural oval cut faceted amethyst, 20 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery is expertly claw-set with a vibrant purple amethyst, displaying a purplish/ lavender/pink hue, surrounded by a halo of bright white sparking diamonds. The bail is solid, smooth and polished, and the fancy link chain is pure perfection with the pendant.  The spring ring clasp is secure, and in perfect working order. The Vintage pendant is regal, however still versatile for daily wear. Just beautiful!

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. ... The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

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.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Pendant 15.50 (including bail) x 8.00 mm     Chain: 18" - 20" (adjustable) 

Stone Size: Amethyst .85 carats   Diamonds .10 carats 

Weight: 2.80 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Italy 

Date: Circa 1980