This estate Victorian cross pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features six (6) oval cut amethysts each measuring 18 x 13mm (66.96ct total) arranged to form a bold cross silhouette, with ten (10) seed pearls each measuring 2.4mm set in pairs between each amethyst. The pendant measures 3 1/4 x 2 inches overall, suspends from a fixed bail, and weighs 28.1 grams. Acid tested 14K. The generous scale of each oval amethyst creates a cross of commanding presence, while the delicate seed pearl pairs introduce a soft, luminous counterpoint to the rich violet of the amethysts — a pairing of romantic chromatic elegance entirely characteristic of the finest Victorian gemstone jewelry.
Victorian jewelry is celebrated for its bold embrace of color, scale, and symbolic meaning, and this cross pendant exemplifies those qualities with exceptional authority. Amethyst — one of the most beloved stones of the Victorian era — was prized for its deep violet hue and its long associations with spirituality, protection, and devotion, making it a natural choice for a cross of this significance. Seed pearls, with their delicate organic luster, were a favored Victorian accent stone, adding a refined softness to the amethyst's saturated color. At nearly 67ct of oval cut amethyst in 14K yellow gold, this pendant would have represented a commission of considerable personal and spiritual importance to its original owner.
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