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Victorian 9ct Gold Amethyst and Pearl Halo Pendant Brooch
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Victorian 9ct Gold Amethyst and Pearl Halo Pendant Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A stunning Victorian faceted oval amethyst framed in a pretty double halo of gleaming natural pearls. The piece has a hinged bail at the back so can easily switch between being worn as a pendant or a brooch.

SIZE: 2.8 x 3.2cm.

WEIGHT: 9.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, amethyst, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found, the metal tests as nine-carat gold.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Amethyst Pearl Pendant to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09718101
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Long pin extending past the rim: nineteenth-century brooch construction.
Simple C-clasp and tube hinge: Victorian mounting technique.
Fold-down pendant loop on a hinge: dual-purpose design of the late nineteenth century.
Irregular pearls in individual grain collets: traditional hand setting.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245443
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Description
A stunning Victorian faceted oval amethyst framed in a pretty double halo of gleaming natural pearls.
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The piece has a hinged bail at the back so can easily switch between being worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop.
fig 1. Victorian 9ct Gold Amethyst and Pearl Halo Pendant Brooch

SIZE: 2.8 x 3.2cm.

WEIGHT: 9.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, amethyst, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found, the metal tests as nine-carat gold.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Amethyst Pearl Pendant to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09718101
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Long pin extending past the rim: nineteenth-century brooch construction.
Simple C-clasp and tube hinge: Victorian mounting technique.
Fold-down pendant loop on a hinge: dual-purpose design of the late nineteenth century.
Irregular pearls in individual grain collets: traditional hand setting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245443
Corvidae Antique
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A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop.
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Archive I A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop.

Victorian 9ct Gold Amethyst and Pearl Halo Pendant Brooch

Archive II A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop. View II
Archive III A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop. View III
Archive IV A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop. View IV
Archive V A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop. View V
Archive VI A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop. View VI
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A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop.
Victorian 9CT Gold Amethyst and Pearl Halo Pendant Brooch
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A Victorian 9ct gold oval-cut purple amethyst pendant framed by a halo of natural seed pearls with a top suspension loop.
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  • ObjectPendants & Brooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Amethyst, Seed Pearl
  • ColourPurple, Gold
  • MotifsFaceted central gemstone, Seed pearl halo surround, Suspension bail loop, Claw setting

This Victorian pendant brooch is a convertible piece made from nine-carat gold, a central amethyst, and natural seed pearls. The mounting exhibits a claw setting for the large purple gemstone and a double halo surround of small white pearls, finished with a rounded suspension bail loop at the top. The structure has a hinged bail at the rear that permits it to function interchangeably as a pendant or a brooch. Measuring 2.8 x 3.2 cm, the item sits comfortably as a wearable period accessory on chains, collars, or garments. Its design aligns with nineteenth-century tastes, providing a statement accent suitable for formal attire or vintage-inspired everyday ensembles.

FAQs

Victorian jewellery frequently featured amethysts paired with seed pearls set in 9ct or 15ct yellow gold. The combination was popular during the mid-to-late Victorian era, often carrying symbolic meanings of devotion, sincerity, and modesty.

Victorian halo pendants typically utilised gold settings ranging from 9ct to 18ct to encase central precious or semi-precious gemstones. Halo surrounds were constructed using claw-set or grain-set natural seed pearls, often with dual-purpose fittings functioning as both brooches and pendants.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display period-specific hallmarks, such as British assay marks for 9ct gold, alongside hand-cut gemstones with faceted pavilions. Construction techniques usually reveal hand-soldered fittings, c-clasps for brooches, or hinged bail loops for conversion.

Antique jewellery pieces can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes on bedroom walls or arranged atop decorative trinket trays on a dressing table. Wearing these items on contemporary gold chains provides a modern contrast to nineteenth-century metalwork.

Keep pearl and amethyst jewellery away from water, steam, and chemicals, as natural pearls are porous and susceptible to damage. Store pieces individually in soft fabric-lined boxes and clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
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