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Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch
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Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch

19th century
Description

A pretty scalloped-edge brooch and earrings in solid silver, set with hexagonally cut amethysts. Beautifully detailed with engraved botanical patterns typical of the Victorian Aesthetic period (c.1885-1901), with applied rose gold.

• Condition: Both the earrings and the brooch are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: The earrings fix with secure ear wires which are likely a later addition. The brooch closes with a typical C clasp.

• Era: Estimated Victorian c.late 19th century.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None; the metal tests as sterling silver throughout.

• Size: The earrings measure approx 2cm diameter and the brooch is around 3.5cm across.

• Weight: The earrings together weigh 5.8g, the brooch is 8.0g.

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The Earring Curator has dated this Victorian Silver Amethyst Set to the Victorian era.

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Description
A pretty scalloped-edge brooch and earrings in solid silver, set with hexagonally cut amethysts. Beautifully detailed with engraved botanical patterns typical of the Victorian Aesthetic period (c.1885-1901), with applied rose gold.
fig 1. A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone.
fig 1. Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch

• Condition: Both the earrings and the brooch are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: The earrings fix with secure ear wires which are likely a later addition. The brooch closes with a typical C clasp.

fig 2. A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone.
fig 2. Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch

• Era: Estimated Victorian c.late 19th century.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None; the metal tests as sterling silver throughout.

• Size: The earrings measure approx 2cm diameter and the brooch is around 3.5cm across.

• Weight: The earrings together weigh 5.8g, the brooch is 8.0g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated this Victorian Silver Amethyst Set to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone.

Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch

Archive II A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone. View VIII
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A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone.
Victorian Amethyst Silver Earrings and Brooch
Ref: SA1219821
A Victorian silver jewellery set comprising a circular brooch and matching drop earrings, each featuring engraved detailing and a central faceted purple amethyst stone.
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FAQs

Victorian amethyst jewellery features rich purple quartz stones set in metals such as sterling silver, gold, or pinched gilt. Popular throughout the 19th century, these pieces often incorporated symbolic floral motifs, detailed engraving, and ornate borders characteristic of the era.

Victorian jewellery sets were commonly crafted from sterling silver or gold, frequently decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, chasing, and repousse techniques. Gemstones were typically held in place with claw or bezel settings, while drop earrings used wire hooks.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display period-specific hallmarks, hand-engraved details rather than machine casting, and original findings such as C-clasps on brooches or shepherd hook wires on earrings. Natural gemstones may also show minor inclusions under magnification.

Victorian silver jewellery can be styled with contemporary tailoring, dark knitwear, or simple necklines to highlight the contrast between historical detail and modern silhouettes. Wearing a matching suite offers a cohesive accent to formal or evening wear.

Antique silver should be gently wiped with a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping natural patination. Avoid submerging gemstones like amethyst in harsh chemical cleaners, and store pieces separately in lined boxes to prevent surface scratching.
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