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Find Out MoreAn impressive 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold and amethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. riviere necklace that was made circa 1820. The assorted amethysts have been pinched collet set in substantial 15ct gold cupped settings and are foiled to the reverse. This has the desired effect of giving depth and luminosity to the stones and lovely subtle colours from lilac to pink tones. We have some amethyst earrings that go with this riviere if wanted. At present the length is 46.5cm as chain has been added but we can have this shortened if wanted
I love that the amethysts are not all the perfect size and shape and the aged foiling.
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