Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and pearl pendant, 9ct gold, Quatrefoil floral

Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and pearl pendant, 9ct gold, Quatrefoil floralA beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant has an unusual Quatrefoil design in a rich 9ct gold with a scalloped edge and an integral bale. To the centre there is a floral type of arrangement of rich purple Amethysts, nice sized stones in mixed curs with the centre featuring a faceted round cut with four pear cut amethysts surrounding this. There are four tiny seed pearls set diagonally to the Amethysts. Such a

The chain has a 9ct gold t bar to one end and two gold dog clip fasteners at each end

The buckle was widely adopted by the Victorians for use in jewellery amongst other things it popularly symbolised holding a loved one close

10" total width3" lengthWeight approx 6

the centre is set with a diamond studded fly which has garnet eyes

Approx measurements:UK/AU ring size RUS ring size 8⅝EU / MM ring size 58

Unmarked it tests as 9ct gold at the base

some wear to the back of the band

late Georgian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain

A lovely chunky link chain with a rich old silver tone

The swivel fob is attached to the Albert chain with a brass jump ring

some minor wear to the plating

The buckle or belt and buckle could also symbolise holding someone close