Georgie Amethyst Pendant

The History:

• A converted Georgian dress pin from the late 1700s featuring an amethyst crystal center stone with surrounding paste stones. The setting is comprised of sterling silver and solid 9k gold cut-back collet setting - a design that hallmarks Georgian jewelry of the era. 

This piece was originally made and sourced in England and measures 1" from the bottom of the piece to the top of the bail. Please note this charm shows light wear consistent with age.

THE STORY OF PASTE STONES:

These Georgian stones hailing from the 1700s still maintain their special luster and sparkle--even more than 200 years after their creation. The Kimberly mines of South Africa weren't discovered until 1869-71--with diamonds not as accessible or commonly in circulation, jewelers resorted to making their own "Paste" stones as a more common and cost effect alternative to diamonds. These stones were handmade from a crystal compound and polished with metal powder until it shimmered like a gemstone. Paste accessories were the most sought after jewelry of the Georgian era of the 1700s.

This pendant is photographed with our Large Gold Filled Charm Chain but pairs nicely with any necklace in our Classics Collection or with a chain of your own on one of our Swivel Clasps.