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Austro-Hungarian silver amethyst and pearl necklace c. 1860

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    Posted 9 years ago

    BelleEpoque
    (98 items)

    This spectacular necklace is made of wonderfully worked, scrolled and engraved silver. The amethysts have a deep purple colour, and the big central oval cut stone is in great condition. The four small natural pearls have a lovely grayish hue. The workmanship is superb, even the back is beautiful, with leaves and tulips surrounding the frame. It is not marked and I suspect it might have been part of a bigger jewel, perhaps a corset brooch or stomacher. I also think it may be older, maybe Empire/ late Georgian. In any case, it is a very special piece I treasure very much.

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    Comments

    1. DrFluffy DrFluffy, 9 years ago
      Wow.. Absolutely beautiful...
    2. melaniej melaniej, 9 years ago
      Very beautiful....my birthstone :)
    3. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 9 years ago
      This is a gem, a fantastic piece, and as you say the workmanship is superb. The Amethyst stones, pearls and silver all work together.
    4. Elisabethan Elisabethan, 9 years ago
      Very beautiful.
    5. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Beautiful!!!
      The ornamented back makes me think perhaps Austro Hungarian.
      http://www.pinterest.com/pin/330170216405951267/
    6. BelleEpoque BelleEpoque, 9 years ago
      Thanks, everyone for loving. melaniej, amethyst is my birthstone, too!! Fluffy, Peasejean, Elisabethan & kyratango, I'm grateful for your input.
    7. Allison Allison, 9 years ago
      WOW! Beautiful!
    8. izzysattic izzysattic, 9 years ago
      Love it

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