Edwardian 9ct Gold Amethyst Double Drop Negligee Lavalliere Necklace

Edwardian 9ct Gold Amethyst Double Drop Negligee Lavalliere NecklaceThis stunning lavalliere necklace would make a magnificent addition to any antique jewellery collection. The necklace is over one hundred years old, yet feels timeless and almost modern. The size of the stones, as well as the lovely effect of the different length drops, makes it such an interesting and elegant piece. It has nearly 10 carats of Amethysts! A rather fun fact about amethysts is that their name comes from the Greek word amethystos, which

This stunning lavalliere necklace would make a magnificent addition to any antique jewellery collection. The necklace is over one hundred years old, yet feels timeless and almost modern. The size of the stones, as well as the lovely effect of the different length drops, makes it such an interesting and elegant piece. It has nearly 10 carats of Amethysts!

A rather fun fact about amethysts is that their name comes from the Greek word “amethystos”, which means “not drunken”. The Greeks believed that if you wore an amethyst, you would be protected from drunkenness (and protected from poisons.) This lavalliere might not protect you from getting drunk (the Greeks did love their myths!), but it will certainly create a stir at any party.