Estate 18K Yellow Gold 61.9TCW Amethyst & Pink Tourmaline Victorian Cross Pendant

This estate Victorian cross pendant is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features six (6) oval cabochon amethysts each measuring 16 x 12mm (59.4ct total) arranged to form a bold cross silhouette, with ten (10) round cabochon pink tourmalines each measuring 4.5mm (4.5ct total) set in pairs between each amethyst for a combined stone weight of 61.9ct. The pendant measures 3 1/2 x 2 3/16 inches overall, suspends from a fold-down bail, and weighs 32.3 grams. Acid tested 18KT. The piece previously carried a brooch fitting, indicating its original dual functionality as both pendant and brooch. Sold as-is; please note a scratch on the center amethyst, which presents an exceptional value opportunity for the discerning collector or re-polishing enthusiast. The deep violet of the amethyst cabochons and the warm blush of the pink tourmalines create a richly chromatic, jewel-toned composition that is unmistakably Victorian in its opulent use of color and scale.

Victorian jewelry is celebrated above all else for its fearless embrace of color, scale, and narrative — and this cross pendant exemplifies those qualities at their most commanding. Amethyst and pink tourmaline were among the most beloved stone pairings of the Victorian era, their complementary cool violet and warm blush tones a natural expression of the period's romantic chromatic sensibility. At over 61ct of cabochon-cut colored stones in 18K yellow gold, this pendant represents a statement of Victorian gemstone collecting at its most ambitious — a cross of this scale and stone weight would have been a centerpiece commission of considerable social significance. The fold-down bail and former brooch fitting speak to the versatility prized by Victorian jewelers and their patrons.

Chain Sold Separately.

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