Victorian Amethyst BroochAmethyst and Scrolls |
A late Victorian brooch with a lozenge-shaped, lively amethyst set in a finely chased gold border of flowing scrolls. The rich purple/lilac shades of the amethyst play beautifully against the warmth of the antique gold. Finely crafted by Osmun-Parker in 14kt gold, circa 1900. During the Victorian era amethyst was a favored gemstone with associations of regal wealth, mystery and romance. It is easy to imagine this elegant jewel glittering in flickering candlelight on a candle-lit evening in the late 1800s. The back of the brooch is as well-crafted as the front. A sturdy "C" clasp and pin stem secure the brooch when worn and the strong bezel holds and protects the amethyst. A small circular plaque just beneath the hinge is stamped with the marker's mark of Osmun-Parker ("14" for the purity of the gold above a crescent). Osmun-Parker was a maker of fine jewelry based in Newark, New Jersey who created beautifully chased brooches and other jewels in the decades around 1900. Name: Amethyst and Scrolls A Jewel for Wine Lovers |
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