Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 Arts and Crafts Pendant Item ID: NEA19780VA

Item ID: NEA19780VA

This gorgeous French locket is an excellent example of repousse work

Later Scottish bracelets would get fancier and fancier

with the wings of an eagle and the head of a Lion

Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 Arts and Crafts Pendant Item ID: NEA19780VAImagine the late 19th century: velvet gowns, gaslit parlors, and the rustle of silken skirts as a lady enters the room. Draped high on her neck is this stunning necklacea masterpiece of American Victorian jewelry. Its rich violet amethysts, long associated with nobility and introspection, bring an undeniable elegance to any ensemble. These gems once symbolized the transition from mourning to the vibrancy of life, as purple was the first color allowed