Victorian Rutilated Amethyst Silver Locket chain A beautiful antique pansy brooch

A beautiful antique pansy brooch dating from the late Georgian era

the central oval cabochon featuring an attractive heavily chased silver border

English hallmarks for 18k gold (partially rubbed)

Circa 1910

one outer stone is chipped

Victorian Rutilated Amethyst Silver Locket chain A beautiful antique pansy broochDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian Rutilated Amethyst locket dating from the 1880's. The front and back are formed from two violet domed rutilated amethysts, which seem to "glow" from within when moved in the light. Rutilated Amethyst contains brown iron crystals, known as goethite, which are also present in Super Seven crystal. They are said to provide focus and raise your mental awareness. It's crafted in silver and is hinged down the left