Antique Amethyst and Intaglio Drop Pendant diamonds

Pendant drop in rose gold 14Kt and silver (hallmark: scallop and swan), adorned with a setting of diamonds and rose-cut, holding a pear-shaped amethyst on which is engraved on the underside a representation of an antique-style woman holding a scepter above a jar of flowers.

Total weight diamonds estimated at approx. 0.20 Ct.

Late 19th/early 20th century.

Gross weight: 14.49 g
Width: 3.00 cm
Height: 5.00 cm

Condition: very slight micro-scratches on the gold parts, silver, the diamonds, and amethyst parts, slight oxidation of thesilver, see photos.

 

Legend has it that the nymph Amethyst, pursued by Dionysus, begs Artemis for help. Our antique girl power figure turns her into rock crystal. 

The angry god pours wine over the crystal, giving it its color. purple.

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