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Find Out MoreA fine quality Regency 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold pendant. It is set with two well matched Brazilian amethysts. Amethysts were highly prized stones in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century as they were being brought in from the newly discovered Brazilian mines. The gold work is called cannetilleA type of metal decoration in the form of thin wires making a coarse filigree pattern, sometimes enhanced with a gemstone or enamelling. It is named after the type of embroidery made with very twisted gold or silver thread. The patterns are often in the form of scrolls or rosettes made of tightly coiled wire.
work which was popular in that period. Cannetille is a close relative of filigreeA means of decoration, achieved by soldering very fine gold or silver wires into intricate patterns. Historically, filigree was created by applying the wires to an underlying base. As the craft evolved, the base was abandoned and the result was a lighter, airier, lacy, openwork jewelry item. The latter style was especially popular during the nineteenth centu... work. It typically features fine gold wires or thinly hammered sheets. The use of amethysts with their lovely purple colour compliments the gold mounts.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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