Victorian 26 Carat Amethyst Necklace turquoise and arranged around the heart

and arranged around the heart

and even the stud backs are beautifully made

and still keeps good time

two small dings to the stone

French 18k gold marks (eagle head)

Victorian 26 Carat Amethyst Necklace turquoise and arranged around the heartDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A striking antique amethyst necklace dating from the turn of the 20th Century. The principal stone is huge weighing around 25. 8 carats and set within a gold twist border. The twist motif is continued throughout the chain, and the whole thing is crafted in 18 karat gold throughout. STONES Natural Amethyst MEASUREMENTS Pendant: 4. 4 x 2. 7cm Wearable Length: 17 inches WEIGHT 32. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold