DESCRIPTION

A Victorian pendant set with a large natural amethyst and pearls in high carat yellow gold, tests as high carat likely 15ct, not hallmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Amethysts measures 20, and 10 x 14mm

These amethysts are just stunning

Diameter; total drop length 56mm including the bale and 24mm across

Stunning regal claws holding this stone in place

Ann extremely unusual piece

Each pearl measures 2.5mm

CONDITION

Good condition, minimal signs of wear commensurate of age

Declaration

Crispin Jewellery has dated this Victorian Amethyst Gold Pendant to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1240890

Description

DESCRIPTION

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A Victorian pendant set with a large natural amethyst and pearls in high carat yellow gold, tests as high carat likely 15ct, not hallmarked.

Crispin Jewellery

MEASUREMENTS

Amethysts measures 20, and 10 x 14mm

These amethysts are just stunning

fig 1. A Victorian 15ct yellow gold round pendant featuring a large faceted purple amethyst bordered by delicate seed pearl accents and granulated wirework. — fig 1. Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Pendant

Diameter; total drop length 56mm including the bale and 24mm across

Stunning regal claws holding this stone in place

Ann extremely unusual piece

Each pearl measures 2.5mm

CONDITION

Good condition, minimal signs of wear commensurate of age

Date of Manufacture

Crispin Jewellery has dated this Victorian Amethyst Gold Pendant to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1240890

About the Dealer

Crispin Jewellery

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Crispin Jewellery

Telephone 07790 416 633

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PO Box 1409
Hertfordshire
HP19NU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/crispinjewellery

Verified Since Oct 2018

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectPendants
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
Material15ct Gold, Amethyst, Seed Pearl
ColourPurple, Gold
MotifsFaceted gem setting, Seed pearl cluster, Granulation detail, Wirework surround

FAQs

Victorian amethyst jewellery typically features deep purple faceted gemstones set in yellow gold, often combined with seed pearls or intricate wirework popular during the nineteenth century.

Pendants from this era were frequently crafted from 15ct or 18ct yellow gold and accented with natural gemstones such as amethysts, alongside delicate seed pearls and hand-applied granulation.

Authentic Victorian gold pieces often carry British hallmarks indicating 15ct gold, a fineness standard discontinued in 1931, as well as period-specific craftsmanship techniques like closed-back settings or hand-carved details.

A Victorian pendant can be suspended from a modern fine gold chain to complement minimalist necklines or layered alongside contemporary gold necklaces for an eclectic look.

Clean gemstone jewellery using a soft dry lint-free cloth, keeping it away from liquid chemical cleaners, ultrasonic baths, or moisture that could damage historic seed pearls.