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Amethyst charm
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Antique amethyst and 15ct gold charm
We love this tiny button back charm! Add a beautiful hit of purple to your charm collection, dress her up with a bolt ring, try her on a chunky old watch chain…lots of possibilities.
Hallmarked: no
Bought as tested 15ct gold
Untested gemstone
Condition: okay; missing two claws around setting; unsoldered jump ring
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Unmarked but very typical in aesthetic and execution of the Georgian time period (1714-1830)
Tests as low carat gold (.375), approx. the equivilent to today’s 9ct
Measures approx. 21mm x 12mm
Each pearl measures approx. 1-2mm each
Condition: surface wear to casing commensurate with age; a deep, smooth nick to the glass measuring 2mm; all pearls as original; overall very good for an item of 200 years
Unmarked but very typical in aesthetic and execution of the Georgian time period (1714-1830)
Tests as low carat gold (.375), approx. the equivilent to today’s 9ct
Measures approx. 21mm x 12mm
Each pearl measures approx. 1-2mm each
Condition: surface wear to casing commensurate with age; a deep, smooth nick to the glass measuring 2mm; all pearls as original; overall very good for an item of 200 years
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Assay office: London
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