Consider this your invitation to wear a little turn-of-the-century magic—pinned exactly where someone special can’t help but notice.
This Belle Époque brooch (circa 1900) is crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a luminous platinum wreath that frames an absolutely scene-stealing oval faceted amethyst (approx. 21.00 carats). The color? A slight bluish purple with medium saturation—the kind of regal shade that looks expensive in any light and photographs like a dream.
Around the center stone, the platinum garland blooms with pearls and rose-cut diamond leaves—that soft, romantic sparkle made for candlelight, champagne, and lingering eye contact. It’s elegant… but not shy.
And here’s the fun part: this is one of those pieces where purple sets the price. That generous amethyst isn’t a supporting character—it’s the headline, the mood, the moment.
Wear it on a lapel, a sweater, a scarf, or pinned near the collarbone for maximum “tell me your story” energy. Antique, collectible, and unmistakably flirtatious in the most refined way.
Details
Jewelry Type: Antique brooch / antique pin
Era: Belle Époque (Edwardian era), circa 1900
Metals: 18k yellow gold with platinum (wreath setting)
Brooch Dimensions: 28.63 x 24.72 mm
Gemstones
Center Stone: Oval faceted amethyst
Measurements: 22.50 x 16.72 x 10.75 mm
Estimated weight: ~21.00 ct
Hue: slight bluish purple
Saturation: medium
Clarity: eye clean
Diamonds: 16 rose-cut diamonds
Estimated total weight: ~0.12 ct
Color: G/H
Clarity: VS2–SI1
Pearls: pearl-set platinum wreath