These pretty yellow gold earrings are each set with a faceted round amethyst with a diameter of 14 mm, which dangle from hook earrings which have been decorated with a circular filigree element.
Amethyst is the birthstone of February, and has been used in jewellery for millennia. Its name comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated,” stemming from the ancient belief that the stone could prevent drunkenness and promote clarity of mind. The Greeks even crafted drinking vessels from amethyst, thinking they would ward off the effects of wine. Similarly, the Romans associated amethyst with the god Bacchus, cementing its connection to temperance and sobriety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 34 x 14 mm.
Weight: combined 5.05 grams
Age: Late 19th Century, also known as the Victorian era, circa 1880s.
Material: Marked and acid tested as 15k gold. This alloy was mostly used in the United Kingdom.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes only.