Heart-shaped amethyst pendant with gold and seed pearl setting, English, c. 1900. Hearts were among the most desired jewelry motifs of the Edwardian age and this turn-of-the century pendant displays the design in its entire splendor. Queen Alexandra absolutely loved amethysts; consequently this luscious stone became one of the preferred gems. A deeply colored amethyst has been faceted, cut in the shape of the enigmatic heart and set within an acid tested 15k yellow gold mount edged with a del...
