Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere

Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is delicate compared to the chunky stones and is fastened using a bolt clasp...

Such a decorative piece! This bracelet is made up of ten amethyst stones. The stones are a lovely purple colour. Modelled in 9 carat gold. Length: 21cm Stone Dimensions: 10x14mm W...

This fringe necklace is modelled in 9 carat gold and holds 13 amethyst stones. Above the gorgeous purple stones are bright chrysoprase stones. Length: 38cm Stone Dimensions: 11x9m...

Such a decorative piece! This bracelet is made up of nine amethyst stones. The clasp even has an amethyst stone set on it so it is nearly invisible. Modelled in 9 carat gold. Lengt...

A late Victorian amethyst and rock crystal necklace, the seven oval-shaped amethysts surrounded by a cluster of round-cut rock crystal set in silver to yellow gold, each cluster sepa...

This magnificent Renaissance Revival necklace is a masterpiece by the renowned Giuliano firm. Beautifully crafted with black and white enamel foliate links, 18K yellow gold and 15 ro...

Antique gemstone collet necklace which is a wonderful addition to one’s jewelry collection, especially those that love a pop of color with tons of old ...

The Romantic period (1837-1860) marked the start of the Victorian Era (1837-1901), which reflected the love of a nation for its young queen and her love for her husband, Prince Albert. The jewelry of the period tended toward sentimental, celebrating love, friendship, and affection, often symbolic of their happy marriage. Victorians were especially creative in imbuing romance into their jewels, treasuring forms like lockets, hair jewels made from locks of hair, cameos, acrostic jewels spelling out secret love notes, and mourning jewels when Queen Victoria went into permanent mourning upon Prince Albert’s death. This unique Victorian revival necklace features amethyst with a vivid purple color estimated to be of Siberian origin, and pearls set in 14k yellow gold arranged in two infinite halos around a center stone. The featured faceted oval shape amethyst weighs approximately 26 carats and is set with a profusion of prongs—16 in total—surrounded by 27 pearls accented with a scalloped border with milgrain, and 12 oval shape amethysts arranged lengthwise with an approximate weight of 16.2 carats total. The outer halo of smaller amethysts beautifully mirrors the center stone in cut and proportion, set similarly in 14K yellow gold with many prongs, this time 8 per stone. Amethyst and seed pearls were among the most popular gemstones used during the 19th century with two noted gem cutting styles including the rose-cut, a round shape with a domed top and flat bottom, and the cabochon, with a rounded top and flat bottom. The shapes of the gems in this necklace pay homage to these cuts in look and silhouette. The purple variety of crystalline quartz, amethyst was a popular jewel for its velvety richness and deep color in the Victorian period of romance and sentimentality. When Queen Victoria wore a mauve silk gown to the Royal Exhibition in 1862, heart shape amethyst jewelry became fashionable as love tokens. The pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted 22-inch (55.88 cm) chain of textured wide links, embellished with one larger oval amethyst weighing approximately 3.3 carats and set lengthwise. Single amethyst beads, each flanked by two pearls, adorn the chain at intervals for a total of ten 5 x 5 mm amethyst beads and twenty 2-3 mm pearls. The pendant is 1.75 inches in length (4.45 cm). Necklace measures approx. 22” in length. Pendant measures approx. 1.75” in length. Amethysts are a vivid purple color denominated Siberian. The largest oval shape amethyst on the pendant is about 26 carats and is surrounded by 27 pearls, and 12 smaller oval shape amethysts totaling approximately to 16.2 carats. Pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted chain that is embellished with 1 larger 3.3 carat oval amethyst, 20 pearls...