Object Description
Amethyst and diamond cross pendant. Set to centre with one round old cut natural amethyst in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.10 carats, flanked by four fancy shaped step-cut natural amethysts in open back claw settings with a combined weight of 15.90 carats, further set with nineteen cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.55 carats. The total approximate amethyst weight is 17.00 carats to a elegant openwork cross design featuring stylised split claws and millegrain edging, a pierced linear gallery and open back holing, pendant approximately 5.5cm. Tested rose gold and platinum, circa 1920.