Amethyst Royal
colour combination - purples, magenta, cerise, mauve, violet and gold;
LORE: The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February.
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Art Nouveau Brooch by BARNET HENRY JOSEPH
BARNET HENRY JOSEPH (Worked from c.1890-c.1910) Art Nouveau Brooch Gold Amethyst Pearl H 3.40 cm (1.34 in) | W 2.90 cm (1.14 in) Origin United Kingdom, c. 1900 Marks '15 ct' & 'B.H.J' Case Fitted Case Condition Very good Weight 5.40 Grams A lovely gold Art Nouveau brooch by B.H. Joseph. Literature: cf. The Directory of Gold & Silversmiths Jewellers & Allied Traders 1838-1914 From the London Assay Office Registers. Volume I
(#26) Suite of amethyst and diamond jewelry, Marzo, Paris, circa 1930
An Art Deco amethyst and diamond parure, Marzo, Paris, circa 1930. Comprising a pendant, a ring and a pair of pendant-earrings, each composed of amethysts and diamonds, mounted in platinum and white gold. Signed Marzo, Paris, with assay marks.
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