Captain Heartthrob : Late Victorian Amethyst Crowned Heart Pendant by Early Australian Jewellers Johnson & Simonsen

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A truly regal Amethyst “crowned heart” pendant with a difference, made by the esteemed early Australian jewellers Johnson and Simonsen of Melbourne.

The natural amethyst heart has been expertly cut and is a particularly divine and royal shade of purple, with hints of pink. Crowned hearts are said to symbolise that the wearer is the ruler (or Queen) of the giver’s heart. It is also symbolic of fidelity and loyalty. The purple of amethyst was once reserved for royalty in times long past, so this really is a Queen of a jewel.

Manufacture: 
Modelled in 9ct yellow gold and hallmarked to the reverse with early Australian hallmarks including the “Square and Compass” mark used by Melbourne jewellers Johnson and Simonsen from 1895 – 1914.

The central natural heart shaped amethyst is held in place in a pronged coronet setting. Golden Fleur-de-lis radiate out of the heart forming an unusual crown effect. Each of the six rays is set with a natural seed pearl.

The pendant measures 28.3mm (not including the bail x 24mm x 7.85mm.
weighs 3.4 grams.

The amethyst measures 15mm x 14.4mm x 7.85mm – approximately 7.5 carats.

Condition:
In outstanding antique condition with no faults to note. All seed pearls appear to be original, they are well matched and have a full coat of lustre. The pendant has been professionally polished and shines like new. Ready for immediate and everyday wear.

**Please note this listing is for the pendant only, a chain is not included. Should you require a chain please get in touch with your preferred link and length and we will do our best to source a vintage pice to match.

Description

Modelled in 9ct yellow gold and hallmarked to the reverse with early Australian hallmarks including the “Square and Compass” mark used by Melbourne jewellers Johnson and Simonsen from 1895 – 1914.

The central natural heart shaped amethyst is held in place in a pronged coronet setting. Golden Fleur-de-lis radiate out of the heart forming an unusual crown effect. Each of the six rays is set with a natural seed pearl.

The pendant measures 28.3mm (not including the bail x 24mm x 7.85mm.
weighs 3.4 grams.

The amethyst measures 15mm x 14.4mm x 7.85mm – approximately 7.5 carats.