Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this breathtaking Art Deco-style cocktail ring. Featuring a massive, vibrant violet-purple amethyst framed by a delicate halo of freshwater seed pearls mounted on a white gold wire. The large oval amethyst sits perfectly to the center with quintessential Art Deco two tone gold intricate web detailing and floral accents. NO major damage to setting or stone. Only mild wear is visible with light scratching and small chips to the underside of stone (please view photos carefully), most likely due to someone using a sizing mandrel. There is some play to the stone, but it is set securely with no issues.
The contrast between the cool white gold filigree and the warm yellow gold floral shoulders gives this ring incredible depth and character. Whether you are purchasing this as a statement piece for yourself, a February birthstone gift, or an addition to an antique jewelry collection, it is bound to draw admiration.
* 10k White & Yellow Gold (stamped)
* Oval Amethyst Approx. 9.45 carats
* Natural Seed Pearls
* No Maker's Mark
* Circa 1950's-1960's
* Appraisal Value - $1,250 (Original Included)
Amethyst is one of the most popular and revered gemstones. It is traditionally known as a stone of spiritual protection, clarity, and calmness. Amethyst is highly sought after for its ability to soothe irritability, balance mood swings, and dispel anger, rage, fear, and anxiety.
It is also believed to quiet an overactive mind, helping to clear mental clutter so you can focus, make decisions with a clear head, and tune into your intuition. Amethyst was made popular by Queen Victoria in expressing grief for the loss of her husband.
The word amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated." Historically, it was believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence, and today it is still used symbolically to support freedom from addictive patterns.
And last but not least, placing amethyst near the bed or under a pillow is a common practice to help ease insomnia and ward off nightmares.
Gold is traditionally viewed as a master healer and an amplifier of energy, associated with the sun, vitality, and purity. Because of its solar alignment, gold is thought to clear away feelings of self-doubt, depression, and low energy, replacing them with a sense of personal power, confidence, and courage.
In crystal healing, gold is considered the ultimate conductor. Wearing gold alongside gemstones (like the amethyst in your ring) is believed to amplify the natural healing energies of those stones.