A little bit of poetry in gold.
This Victorian 14K yellow gold amethyst brooch is all soft glow and old-world charm, centered with a beautifully cut oval natural purple amethyst (estimated 5.00 carats) in a multiple-prong bezel setting. The gemstone shows a medium-rich purple tone with lovely saturation and loupe-clean clarity, giving it that vibrant, candlelit color antique amethyst lovers chase.
Surrounding the center stone is a graceful frame of applied Victorian filigree, with delicate scroll and foliate motifs that add texture, romance, and unmistakable 19th-century character. It’s elegant without trying too hard — the kind of antique brooch that looks equally at home on a velvet lapel, silk blouse, or pinned to a favorite coat.
For collectors of Victorian jewelry, antique amethyst brooches, and beautifully detailed gold work, this piece is a timeless flirt.
Details
Period: Victorian
Metal: 14K yellow gold
Type: Brooch
Center Stone: Oval faceted natural amethyst
Estimated Amethyst Weight: 5.00 ct
Color: Medium rich purple
Clarity: Loupe clean
Design Details: Applied Victorian filigree, scroll and foliate motifs
Condition: clean with some detail missing in keeping with a piece that is over 130 years old
Dimensions: 46.83 x 41 mm
Gross Weight: 7.2 dwt.