Regency Period Amethyst Cross Pendant belle époque It's essentially to silver what

It's essentially to silver what pinchbeck is to gold

It's in two parts that can be combined into one so it can be worn either as a necklace or as two bracelets

Burma Sapphire

or indeed as a clasp as originally intended

It remains set in its original 15k gold Georgian mount

Regency Period Amethyst Cross Pendant belle époque It's essentially to silver whatDATE: Regency Period, c. 1820 An exquisite Regency period cross pendant, composed of five oval cut amethysts. Accented by four smaller round amethysts, with open backed settings that allows the light the shine through these gorgeous stones. Mounted in wonderfully ornate 15k gold, featuring the type of cannetille work typical of this period. Crafted with a brooch fitting, this piece allows for wear on a chain or as a brooch, dating from the 1820's.