Lovely in Lavender : Edwardian Era Amethyst and Seed Pearl Drop Pendant in 9ct Gold

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A very sweet floral drop pendant dating to the Edwardian Era circa 1901-1910. Modelled in 9ct gold with delicious natural amethysts and seed pearls. The style of this pendant was very popular with Australian jewellers from this period and is quite likely Australian in origin.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is one of the oldest gemstones to be used in jewellery – the Ancient Greeks believed it could ward off drunkenness! Amethyst was one of the most rare and highly prized of gemstones along with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds – it was reserved for royalty and the clergy – until the 18th Century when large mineral deposits we found in Brazil. Thank goodness it was, as now we can all enjoy a little of that delicious purple gemstone.

Manufacture:
Made in 9ct gold in the shape of a flower bud and tiny golden leaves set with seed pearls. From the simple bail hangs an oval cut natural amethyst in a multi-clawed setting. The flower section gracefully dangles from this gemstone. The pear cut natural amethyst is slightly lighter and pinker in hue than the smaller oval amethyst. The oval amethyst measures 5.1mm x 4.4mm. The pear cut amethyst measures 11mm x 6.8mm. The gemstones have been certified as natural by an independent accredited gemologist.

The pendant measures 39mm from the top of the bail to the bottom of the pear cut amethyst. It is 11mm wide and 5.1mm deep. Weighs 1.3 grams.

There are no hallmarks, but the pendant has been XRF tested to verify 9ct gold throughout.

Condition:
Very good. There are no chips or scratches to the amethysts, and the seed pearls appear to be original with a full lustrous coat of nacre. I suspect that this pendant may once have one of a pair of earrings. It came to me in its current form and I think it’s quite delightful.

Please note this listing is for the pendant only and does not include a chain.

Description

A very sweet floral drop pendant dating to the Edwardian Era, modelled in 9ct gold with delicious natural amethysts and seed pearls.

The pendant measures 39mm from the top of the bail to the bottom of the pear cut amethyst. It is 11mm wide and 5.1mm deep. Weighs 1.3 grams.