Lovely handmade wire work pendant of 9 karat yellow gold wire, set with 18 seed pearls and an opal with nice blue color. The gemstone in this pendant is a natural hand cut Amethyst 1 carat in size. Amethyst is one of the Victorian favorite gemstones because of the rich purple color.
Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry.
The meaning of the gems set in this pendant as believed in the Victorian Language of Gems; Amethyst meant “Peace of Mind” , Opals mean “Pure Thoughts” and Pearls were for “Modest Loveliness” a sweet thoughtful gift also for today’s kind thought’s.
The size of the pendant and bale is 1 ½ tall by 1 1/8 wide. The overall design of the pendant is really nice and would be noticed today as a lovely period item.