Victorian Oval Amethyst Pendant Set With Two Rose Diamond Stars With Diamond Set Bale

An unusual pendant that was made circa 1880. It is composed of an oval large facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. 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. with two gold stars set with a rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… in each one. It has a rose diamond set baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone to a chain.   too. The literal meaning of the stars is “You are both eternal stars”. Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone. I found this wonderful quote online. “Traditionally, it was worn to prevent drunkenness and has a sobering effect on overindulgence and physical passions, supporting sobriety it overcomes addictions and blockages of all kinds” A much better explanation of the use of an amethyst in this piece is that the royal purple colour was used to symbolise Christ. Saint Valentine was thought to wear a ring set with an antiqueFrom the Latin ‘antiquus’, meaning ‘old and long in existence’, it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
Amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. So it represents true love between two people.