Amethyst Gemstones, 9ct Gold necklace; the Amethyst Gemstones of Brazilian origin, fine translucent facet cut, a teardrop hanging from the central oval, both gemstones set by hand in bezels worked around the girdles, leaving the rear of each gemstone totally visible, and allowing for maximum light penetration.

In the medieval period, and indeed into the early 1800s, Amethyst was numbered among the seven “Cardinal Gemstones”, with the like of Ruby and Diamond and Sapphire etc., for it was at that time extremely rare, and costly. Then, early 1800s, huge deposits of the gemstone were discovered in Brazil. Over two hundred years later Brazil is still one of the greatest producers of fine Amethyst gemstone crystal in the world.