Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Shield Brooch / Pendant

A small yet mighty brooch from the mid-nineteenth century, this piece features a striking shield-shaped amethyst as its centrepiece. Amethyst has long been worn for its believed ability to protect against stress and negative energy, making this brooch both a symbolic and physical talisman of protection. The brooch has a drop down bail which allows the piece to be worn as a pendant. 

Age: Circa 1860

Weight:  4.1 grams

Materials: 9 yellow gold back, silver settings around the rose cut diamonds. Natural amethyst and diamonds. Tested via xrf analysis. 

Size: 1.8cm wide and 2cm length. 

Gemstones: Natural Diamonds. The halo around the amethyst is set with rose cut diamonds. The central natural amethyst has been cut into a shield shape.

Condition: Nice clean condition. Light patina on the silver and gold. No chips to the amethyst. All stones are secure in their settings 

Free international shipping and will be sent gift boxed. Prop box in images is not included.