Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 Arts and Crafts Pendant The robust 25

The robust 25

This gorgeous French locket is an excellent example of repousse work

as often as I can

Later Scottish bracelets would get fancier and fancier

Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 Arts and Crafts Pendant The robust 25Imagine the late 19th century: velvet gowns, gaslit parlors, and the rustle of silken skirts as a lady enters the room. Draped high on her neck is this stunning necklacea masterpiece of American Victorian jewelry. Its rich violet amethysts, long associated with nobility and introspection, bring an undeniable elegance to any ensemble. These gems once symbolized the transition from mourning to the vibrancy of life, as purple was the first color allowed