1920s Vintage Amethyst and Silver Necklace

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The kind of necklace that lingers in the memory, a cascade of violet light suspended in silver. Each faceted amethyst, … Read more The kind of necklace that lingers in the memory, a cascade of violet light suspended in silver. Each faceted amethyst, kissed by candlelight and moonlight alike, shimmers with an inner fire, cool yet undeniably radiant. The composition is simple but enchanting—oval stones, linked one after another, leading to a soft flourish at the center, where three larger gems gather like petals in a bloom. It’s a piece from the 1920s, an era where elegance met ease, where gemstones were draped rather than set, allowing their natural brilliance to take center stage.

Measuring 18.75 inches in length, this silver-linked necklace holds 24 amethysts, graduating slightly in size from 8.3 x 6.3 mm to 11.1 x 8.3 mm, with a closed-back stone measuring 8.5 x 7.6 mm. Altogether, they weigh an impressive 45.11 carats. The silver setting, hallmarked 830, speaks to its European origin, a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.

Whether worn for an evening affair or to add a touch of old-world glamour to the everyday, this necklace carries a quiet kind of magic—a whisper from another time, still waiting to be heard. See less