This vintage amethyst ring crafted in lavish platinum weighs 3.9g and measures 12mm wide and 7mm deep. This conspicuous vintage 1930's ring of distinct elegance and artful craftsmanship exposes a significant 4.12ct round brilliant-cut faceted amethyst, measuring 11mm in diameter, graded an enchanting 'lively-lilac' color and 'good' clarity. This vivacious gemstone is secured by ornately designed, quintessentially 1930's style claw-prongs, mounted within an artfully pierced setting incorporating ribbon-bow profiles, intersected by elongated, tapering prongs. Gracefully arched and shielded shoulders merge into a spherical platinum band and an easily sizable shank.

Amethyst, the modern birthstone for February, has long been considered a royal color and has therefore been in great demand throughout history. Fine quality amethysts are featured in the British crown jewels and were also favored by Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. A translucent purple-color member of the quartz family, amethyst is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. The legend of the origin of amethyst is to be found in the Greek mythology and its Greek name 'amethysts' can be translated as 'not drunk', considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness. This may explain why, in ancient times, wine goblets were occasionally carved from this gemstone. In Tibet, amethyst continues to be considered sacred to Buddhists and used for fashioning rosaries. The color of this gemstone ranges from 'pale-lilac' to 'deep-purple'. The lighter colors, often referred to as 'rose de France', were popular and frequently used in Victorian jewelry. Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina as well as in Namibia and other African countries.

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Suggested Retail Price: $1,400.00 Your Price: $945.00 Wholesale Price: $700.00