Amethyst & Natural Pearl 15ct Gold Drop Earrings

A pair of EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). AmethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning ‘a remedy against drunkedness’, it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald., pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  and yellow gold long drop earrings set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  seed pearls and terminating in a pear shaped amethyst drop.