Edwardian 14ct Gold Multi Stone Cufflinks In Original Case

A beautiful pair of 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) gold cufflinks set with an 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., a green tourmalineTourmalines may occur in pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, black or green. The hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale., a citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. and a garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified.. The stones are set in plain mounts with further decorative repousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. bands around the edges. They were retailed by Margraf & Co, circa 1910-1920 in Berlin.