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I bought this at an estate sale. It has a real pretty purple amethyst color. The stone/glass with the pearls in it is apx. 7/8 of an inch across.
The metal is a bronze color almost copper color. I know nothing about this piece except what the owner said about it. She knows her mother had this piece at 30 years maybe longer. Other then that she didn't have a clue. I just thought it was a very pretty piece from yesteryear. Can anyone tell me more?
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Maybe victorian? Is it marked? From the pictures it looks like the amethyst is real. If not still a great find.
It is not marked. I think it is a beautiful piece and the color is very deep on the stone. I also have a necklace with the same stone in it, Made in the same style also no markings.
Email me at Debrah1965@aol.com. I am interested in this piece. Thanks!
real or not, it is very unique and pretty
Exquisite!!