{"title":"Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst is the purple variety of quartz. In the 19th century it was so popular its price matched rubies and emeralds, until a large deposit was found in Brazil. Today, amethyst is a popular gemstone and the birthstone for those born in February.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-opal-diamond-amethyst-and-gold-bee-pendant","title":"Vintage Opal, Diamond Amethyst and Gold Bee Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal, set in the abdomen and a round, cabochon-cut amethyst set in the thorax, with articulating openwork wings, set with eight-cut diamonds, and ruby set eyes, mounted in 18ct gold, with white gold settings for the diamonds, stamped 750, on a trace chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797298692426,"sku":"S22415P","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-opal-diamond-amethyst-and-gold-bee-pendant_40856d54-b92c-4bbe-8f4f-964863e9d8bd.jpg?v=1791141318"},{"product_id":"swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835","title":"Swiss Enamel Cantons Bracelet, Circa 1835","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss Cantons bracelet, with the Cantons represented by portraits of ladies in national costume, in painted enamel; set with rubies, turquoise, hessonite garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, rock crystal and peridot; mounted in gold. Each Canton is named, on the back, in gold on white enamel: Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, Uri, Schvitz, Unterv'd, Zug, Glaris, Fribo'g, Soleure, circa 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797321269578,"sku":"XS\u0026AN16317T","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835_c13b87a7-9952-4660-bf90-b6d5a06f1b86.jpg?v=1791141706"},{"product_id":"vintage-tiffany-co-gem-set-pearl-and-gold-pendant-brooch-circa-1937","title":"Vintage Tiffany \u0026 Co. Gem Set, Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, Circa 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with an old-cut diamond, surrounded by three gem set petals including mixed colours of sapphire, amethyst and peridot, on knife edge spacers, set in 14ct yellow gold, stamped 14K, signed Tiffany \u0026amp; Co, engraved Y.T.T., D.F.B., June 9-1922 -.- June 9 -1937, with a foldable pendant loop. This delightful brooch was probably given as a 15th wedding anniversary gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiffany \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797322481994,"sku":"S251017B1","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-tiffany-co-gem-set-pearl-and-gold-pendant-brooch-circa-1937_d628adf1-cb2c-4787-81fc-e4a1ca059978.jpg?v=1791141743"},{"product_id":"art-deco-amethyst-diamond-and-platinum-earrings-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond and Platinum Earrings, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Art Deco, amethyst and diamond earrings, with Edwardian-cut diamonds in the tops, with thirteen, round brilliant-cut diamonds, in each, in articulating, millegrain edged, rub over settings, with caps set with rose-cut diamonds and briolette-cut amethyst drops, studded with diamonds, in rub over settings, mounted in platinum, with 14ct white gold butterfly backs. Circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797351645514,"sku":"S20219E","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-amethyst-diamond-and-platinum-earrings-circa-1930_c0dc1ac4-0e6c-46e8-806c-3e6fcd2af74c.jpg?v=1791141843"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clasp, with a removable cross pendant brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in necklace 190.47ct. Estimated total weight of amethysts in pendant 49.94ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797446017354,"sku":"XAN23925N","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880_d75f10e6-efd4-4d58-b3c3-0c48c49e9fcf.jpg?v=1791142438"},{"product_id":"harvey-gore-amethyst-citrine-diamond-and-gold-pansy-earrings-1973","title":"Harvey \u0026 Gore Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond and Gold Pansy Earrings, 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of amethyst, citrine and diamond pansy earrings, with fancy cut amethysts forming the two upper petals and citrines representing the three lower petals, with the centre of each pansy set with a peruzzi-cut diamond, in rub over settings, mounted in 18ct gold, in a Harvey \u0026amp; Gore case, made in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797446312266,"sku":"XAN6722E","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/harvey-gore-amethyst-citrine-diamond-and-gold-pansy-earrings-1973_e1555404-99ab-4ac5-b62c-8b01f5fee34b.jpg?v=1791142447"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settings, with curved cross and ball links between the amethysts, with a gold box and tongue clasp, with matching drop earrings, on gold wires, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in the necklace 259.99 carats and in the earrings 28.22 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches. 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Estimated amethyst weight 75.00 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797465284938,"sku":"S2623B","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-amethyst-cultured-pearl-and-gold-heart-brooch-pendant-circa-1970_6182b1f4-47d1-4328-b708-997556b189b4.jpg?v=1791142722"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Long Chain Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold long chain necklace, with oval faceted amethysts in spectacle settings, connected with lengths of trace chain, with a bolt ring clasp, stamped 15ct, circa 1920. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e15ct gold was officially in use, in the UK, from 1854 to 1932, that is it was Hallmarked during that period, although it was used, unmarked, by Georgian jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797472756042,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321LC2","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920.jpg?v=1791142815"}],"url":"https:\/\/moirafinejewellery.com\/collections\/amethyst.oembed?q=metal-gold%2fstyle-georgian","provider":"Moira Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}