Sizable Victorian Amethyst Ring Circa 1870 Vintage silver jewelry There is some extremely minor

There is some extremely minor surface wear visible at a magnification

The architecture of the setting is remarkable as well: the bones of the setting are so stark and sleek

hand-carved horn

The flow of gemstones from South Africa

it's such a sought-after vintage gemstone

Sizable Victorian Amethyst Ring Circa 1870 Vintage silver jewelry There is some extremely minorBecause of their grape like color, the Greeks associated amethyst with the wine god, Bacchus. They believed that wearing amethyst could protect you from drunkenness (the word amethystos meant not drunk in ancient Greek). According to gemstone lore, amethyst jewelry keeps its wearer clear headed and clever. Claw prong set, this American ring features a Rose De France amethyst, positioned beautifully atop an aesthetic movement band. Very hard to find in