Amethyst Riviere Necklace | Antique Amethyst Necklace Vintage Flower Ring 5 and cannot be re-sized

5 and cannot be re-sized without losing a bit of the twisted wire ornament that surrounds the band

are perfect for any occasion

and etching on the bird and ground

The locket is marked 14k gold and it also bears the maker's mark for the H

7 inches from top to bottom by 1

Amethyst Riviere Necklace | Antique Amethyst Necklace Vintage Flower Ring 5 and cannot be re-sizedAmethyst has been a beloved stone since ancient times. In Greek mythology, a young girl named Amethyst was turned to stone by the Goddess Diana to protect her from Dionysus, the God of wine. Dionysus was deeply saddened over this and when his tears hit his wine goblet, the stone maiden is said to have turned from white quartz to a beautiful purple hue. This antique amethyst riviere necklace (circa 1880 1900) features 33 faceted natural amethyst stones