A dramatic deep purple faceted amethyst, weighing approximately 50 carats, glows from within an ornate fleur-de-lys mounting, sprinkled with glistening rose cut diamonds. The setting has been artfully hand-fabricated in 15k rose gold and silver. c1900. Currently a size 9 3/4.
Amethyst: 29.5 x 22 x 13.35 mm deep
Metal: 15K rose gold and silver
Dimensions: 30 x 24 mm, 15 mm rise off of the finger
Weight: 21.1 grams
Notes: 12 missing rose cut diamonds, it’s possible that this was once a brooch that was converted in antiquity