Antique Victorian Natural Rose de France Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere circa 1890 Sinuous and comfortable to wear

Sinuous and comfortable to wear and secured perfectly with a large 1

‘Unicorn’ / 15 / ‘W’ For manufacture by Willis and Sons

With tapered upswept raised shoulders to to a then solid and thick half round shank

used the ‘Crown’ stamp as their hallmark

Hallmarked with 9ct and Archer and Hollands ‘A & H’ mark as seen in ‘Australian Jewellery Gold and Silversmiths makers & marks - Cavill Cocks and Grace

Antique Victorian Natural Rose de France Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere circa 1890 Sinuous and comfortable to wearAn antique Amethyst Riviere rendered in gold gilt silver very typical of the era and set with nine hand cut natural pale Amethyst often called Rose de France for their very pale lilac pink hue. Featuring nine graduated Amethysts ranging from the largest at approximately 4. 50cts (12mm x 10mm) to the smallest at 2. 50ct (11mm x 9mm). Each high quality faceted Amethyst is four claw set to open back surrounds which allow the light to show these stunning