Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 costume and 4 eye popping rubies

and 4 eye popping rubies which total

Politics have an inevitable effect on fashion

The ring sits elegantly at 3 mm high

I was enjoying the early morning briskness as I waltzed in to one of my favorite hidden gems of an antique store

polished to a soft sheen

Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Necklace with 17 Stones, Circa 1890 costume and 4 eye popping rubiesImagine the late 19th century: velvet gowns, gaslit parlors, and the rustle of silken skirts as a lady enters the room. Draped high on her neck is this stunning necklacea masterpiece of American Victorian jewelry. Its rich violet amethysts, long associated with nobility and introspection, bring an undeniable elegance to any ensemble. These gems once symbolized the transition from mourning to the vibrancy of life, as purple was the first color allowed