About this Piece
| Length: | 7” |
| Width: | 1/2” |
| Material: | 830 silver, natural amethyst |
| Weight: | 15 grams |
| Mark: | Yes, see photo |
| Era: | Late Victorian/Edwardian |
Why You’ll Love It
Lovers of lavender and all things romance can agree: this antique Victorian bracelet is a total stunner. The amethyst of this bracelet steals the show, with their bright clarity and perfect violet hue. With a distinct oval cut to each stone, and a minimal open setting, the stones were cut to shimmer from all angles. With a timeless silhouette and thoughtful hidden clasp the gorgeous stones are seamless across your wrist for endless light and lovely purple color.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the natural amethyst. |
| ● | Secure, original clasp and safety chain. |
Collector Note
On Color. Color plays a key role in jewelry design and, in turn, its collectibility. Whether natural stones or glass, what exact hue of blue was used or the combination of colors can tell you what time period a piece was made. Certain shades can be more common during a particular decade, making that piece of jewelry a classic example of the period - or - conversely, a vibrant and unique shade might make it uncommon.
On Victorian. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria’s taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid.