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Book Your Virtual ConsultationEdwardian 15ct Gold & Silver Amethyst & Diamond Pansy Pendant
№ 545Y
An unusual pendant in the form of a pansy with carved 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. heart shaped petals. In the centre is an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... and there are small rose diamonds set in to the petals. The baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone to a chain. has also been set with three rose diamonds. Traditionally in antiqueFrom the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'old and long in existence', it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
jewels the use of the pansy motif represents a pun on the word in French “Pense a moi” which translates to “Think of me” , so this pretty pendant would have been given as a token of affection. The amethysts are a symbol of spiritual protection.
It is 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 with silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
settings for the diamonds.
A beautiful pendant that would make an ideal gift to someone that you love.
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