A striking Art Deco period amethyst riviere necklace with matching earrings, dating from the 1930s1940s. The necklace is set with a continuous graduating line of richly coloured oval amethysts, each in an open-backed mount that allows maximum light to pass through the stones. The suite includes matching clip-on earrings, completing the original period set. With its bold purple hue, substantial weight, and classic Art Deco craftsmanship, this is a rare and highly collectable gemstone suite.
Dimensions
Necklace length: 42 cm
Necklace width: 1.7 cm
Earring size: 1.8 1.2 cm
Largest necklace stone: 17 14.9 mm
Earring stones: 16.7 14.7 mm
Total weight of suite: 105 g
Estimated Carat Weights
Largest necklace amethyst (17 14.9 mm): approx. 1112 ct
Typical large stones in the front row (1517 mm): approx. 912 ct each
Mid-size stones (1315 mm): approx. 69 ct each
Smaller stones (1012 mm): approx. 35 ct each
Earrings (16.7 14.7 mm each): approx. 1011 ct per stone
Total estimated amethyst weight for the necklace: approx. 180220 ct
Total estimated weight for earrings: approx. 2022 ct combined
Specifications
Period: Art Deco, 1930s1940s
Gemstones: Natural amethysts, oval cut, graduated
Metal: 12kt gold
Style: Riviere necklace with matching clip earrings
Condition Report
Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. Stones are bright and well-matched.
A striking Art Deco period amethyst riviere necklace with matching earrings, dating from the 1930s1940s. The necklace is set with a continuous graduating line of richly coloured oval amethysts, each in an open-backed mount that allows maximum light to pass through the stones. The suite includes matching clip-on earrings, completing the original period set. With its bold purple hue, substantial weight, and classic Art Deco craftsmanship, this is a rare and highly collectable gemstone suite.
Dimensions
Necklace length: 42 cm
Necklace width: 1.7 cm
Earring size: 1.8 1.2 cm
Largest necklace stone: 17 14.9 mm
Earring stones: 16.7 14.7 mm
Total weight of suite: 105 g
Estimated Carat Weights
Largest necklace amethyst (17 14.9 mm): approx. 1112 ct
Typical large stones in the front row (1517 mm): approx. 912 ct each
Mid-size stones (1315 mm): approx. 69 ct each
Smaller stones (1012 mm): approx. 35 ct each
Earrings (16.7 14.7 mm each): approx. 1011 ct per stone
Total estimated amethyst weight for the necklace: approx. 180220 ct
Total estimated weight for earrings: approx. 2022 ct combined
Specifications
Period: Art Deco, 1930s1940s
Gemstones: Natural amethysts, oval cut, graduated
Metal: 12kt gold
Style: Riviere necklace with matching clip earrings
Condition Report
Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. Stones are bright and well-matched.
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