Antique Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Ring 4ct Amethyst Semi-Precious Stones_Garnet

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Ring 4ct Amethyst Semi-Precious Stones_GarnetA stunning antique Edwardian amethyst solitaire ring bestowed with a regal, oval cut amethyst in the centre, weighing approx. 4 carats. It exhibits a sumptuous, deep violet hue and is bezel set in a 9ct gold mount with three twinkling old cut diamonds chasing down platinum shoulder accents (approx. 0. 20ct total). Amethyst is the birthstone of February and is considered a stone of protection, clarity and tranquillity. Its deep violet colouring has

WEIGHT: 70 grams

MEASURES: Height 45mm (53mm inc

5mm x Width 10

STONES: Paste (Largest 9 x 12mm

Measures: length 16

ITEM NUMBER: 23-699

The case opens and closes securely with room to add cards within

The ring dates to the year 1900 but the combination of gemstone colours suggest it was perhaps altered overtime and worn in support of the women’s Suffrage movement which took place in the early 1900s and famously used these three colours to highlight their key virtues: Violet for Royalty

oils and water colours to enhance black and white photographs to make them more vivid and life-like

It was a reference to fertility and was commonly worn as a protective talisman that was said to ward off evil spirits

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