The Details
Materials 14ct gold (acid tested), amethyst and pearl stones, enamel. The gold color is the lovely antique rose yellow hue. The chain is also 14ct gold (acid tested).
Age Victorian, mid-to-latter 19th century
Condition Very good antique condition.
Size Pendant 4 cm long including tassels x 1.8 cm wide, the amethyst measures approx. 1 cm x 0.7 cm, 50 cm chain length excluding the pendant
Weight 6.11 grams including the chain
Antique Victorian 14ct Gold, Amethyst & Pearl Tassel Necklace
A rare and fabulous Victorian necklace featuring a central oval amethyst and a pearl, and fine white enameling decoration around the stone. It is made of 14ct gold.
The pendant has the typical mid-Victorian flexible graduated fringe. The fringe details are actually from the Renaissance, or even earlier period. Nine swinging tassels elegantly drape from a hinged u-shaped rail. Resting in the center of the piece is a delightful oval shaped amethyst and a pearl.
We just love the fringe tassels that dance with every step! It is definitely a dramatic piece.
