Description
 Antique Victorian 9ct gold amethyst & seed pearl pendant, c1880.  A very pretty piece of Victorian Jewellery. 9ct gold open work with an oval cut bezel set amethyst to the centre & a smaller pear cut bezel set amethyst hangs on it's own loop to the bottom of the pendant. The central amethyst is 0.50ct approximately & the smaller one is 0.30ct approximately. The open work of the pendant is shaped in places of a floral design & adorned with seed pearls. The pendant is marked 9ct. With presentation case. A fantastic addition to any collection. 
 
Significant events 1875-1885
1876 Queen Victoria is granted the title of Empress of India from 1877.
1880 The first electric streetlight is installed in Indiana.
1885 The first pedestal flush toilet is demonstrated at the Beaufort Works, Chelsea. 
 
Date
c1880
 
Weight
3.30 grams 
 
Dimensions
50mm x 28mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks due to genuine age use & polishing.