Victorian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique Gold

Precious Art Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo Giuliano One of the leading jewellery masters during the Victorian period, rewarded by Quee...

Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...

Victorian, 1900's Pearl and amethyst drop necklace. 5 round amethysts with 3 pear shaped amethyst dangles. in 14k yellow gold with one round center pearl. 18.5 inches in length. O...

The Romantic period (1837-1860) marked the start of the Victorian Era (1837-1901), which reflected the love of a nation for its young queen and her love for her husband, Prince Albert. The jewelry of the period tended toward sentimental, celebrating love, friendship, and affection, often symbolic of their happy marriage. Victorians were especially creative in imbuing romance into their jewels, treasuring forms like lockets, hair jewels made from locks of hair, cameos, acrostic jewels spelling out secret love notes, and mourning jewels when Queen Victoria went into permanent mourning upon Prince Albert’s death. This unique Victorian revival necklace features amethyst with a vivid purple color estimated to be of Siberian origin, and pearls set in 14k yellow gold arranged in two infinite halos around a center stone. The featured faceted oval shape amethyst weighs approximately 26 carats and is set with a profusion of prongs—16 in total—surrounded by 27 pearls accented with a scalloped border with milgrain, and 12 oval shape amethysts arranged lengthwise with an approximate weight of 16.2 carats total. The outer halo of smaller amethysts beautifully mirrors the center stone in cut and proportion, set similarly in 14K yellow gold with many prongs, this time 8 per stone. Amethyst and seed pearls were among the most popular gemstones used during the 19th century with two noted gem cutting styles including the rose-cut, a round shape with a domed top and flat bottom, and the cabochon, with a rounded top and flat bottom. The shapes of the gems in this necklace pay homage to these cuts in look and silhouette. The purple variety of crystalline quartz, amethyst was a popular jewel for its velvety richness and deep color in the Victorian period of romance and sentimentality. When Queen Victoria wore a mauve silk gown to the Royal Exhibition in 1862, heart shape amethyst jewelry became fashionable as love tokens. The pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted 22-inch (55.88 cm) chain of textured wide links, embellished with one larger oval amethyst weighing approximately 3.3 carats and set lengthwise. Single amethyst beads, each flanked by two pearls, adorn the chain at intervals for a total of ten 5 x 5 mm amethyst beads and twenty 2-3 mm pearls. The pendant is 1.75 inches in length (4.45 cm). Necklace measures approx. 22” in length. Pendant measures approx. 1.75” in length. Amethysts are a vivid purple color denominated Siberian. The largest oval shape amethyst on the pendant is about 26 carats and is surrounded by 27 pearls, and 12 smaller oval shape amethysts totaling approximately to 16.2 carats. Pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted chain that is embellished with 1 larger 3.3 carat oval amethyst, 20 pearls...

Designed as a cross shaped form comprised of Etruscan revival style floral motifs and granulation Featuring banded agate cabochons bezel set throughout - measuring 9.0 x 10.0 mm Band...

Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...

Elegant necklace with natural Amethyst gemstones made in 10KT yellow gold. CENTER STONE: NATURAL AMETHYST(S) CARAT: 7.98ct CLARITY: Very Slightly Included COLOR: Purple CUT: Round,P...

A Victorian Etruscan revival festoon necklace This is a beautiful festoon dangle-drop necklace created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1880. The unusual necklace was carefully crafted in the desirable Etruscan revival style in solid yellow gold of 14 and 15 karats with textured finish. It is embellished with nineteen dangles fringes of different lengths, which are mounted with one-hundred-thirty-five graduated cabochons carved from natural blue turquoises. The necklace is fitted with a concealed security box lock and have a great eye appeal when is wear. Revival jewelry The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed. For centuries, Ancient Egypt and the Etruscans has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this suite. In addition, during the half of the nineteenth-century, the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species coupled with massive urbanization resulted in a popular fascination with the natural world. One of the more weird and wonderful ways this fascination manifested was as a fad for jewelry created from the iridescent green shells of scarab beetles. The little jewel-toned bugs were incorporated into everything from hatpins to bracelets, earrings and necklaces. In 1884 the Countess Granville even had an entire suite crafted of beetles. Festoon Necklace A festoon necklace, is a design motif of a garland or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons. A festoon is a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of beads, chains, metal extensions, or other parts as the core elements of the design. Was very popular in the 18th and 19th century and even today. Country: Europe, England. Period: Victorian, Etruscan revival, 1880-1890. Turquoises: Mounted in flush settings, with 116 graduated round cabochons cut carved from natural blue turquoises, with am estimate total weight of 9.28 carats. Turquoises: Mounted in flush settings, with 19 graduated oval cabochons cut carved from natural blue turquoises, with am estimate total weight of 23.75 carats. Birthstone: Turquoises for the month of December. Weight: 36.40 Grams, (23.35 Dwt). Length: Fully extended is 18 Inches, (45.7 Cm.) and may be adjusted to made it shorter on special request. Measurements: The longest dangle parts in the center is 40 mm (1.57 Inches). Hallmarks: It is unmarked and no visible marks but electronically tested for 14 karats yellow gold with results as follows, .585/.999. Collateral: This Victorian Festoon Turquoise necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Victorian Festoon necklace...

Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket door with etched floral motifs. The detail continues on to the ail and the raised gold ball design that surrounds the outside border of the piece. We love this one on an antique guard chain...

Designed and an oval-shaped locket pendant suspending from a fancy tapered bale with fanning station Front of locket is domed and bead set with coral cabochons and a pearl as radial ...