Edwardian 15ct Gold Heart Set With A Heart Shaped Amethyst & Natural Split Pearls

A very pretty 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a heart shaped 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. surrounded by well matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls. The baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone to a chain.   has also been set with natural split pearls. Amethyst is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage.