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Amethyst bead Y-necklace with gold tone chain and layered purple bead drop
Amethyst bead Y-necklace worn on model, gold tone chain with purple bead clusters
Amethyst bead Y-necklace with gold tone chain and layered purple bead drop
Amethyst bead Y-necklace worn on model, gold tone chain with purple bead clusters

C. 1990 Vintage 24.00 ct. t.w. Amethyst Bead Y-Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold. 17"

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$6,595

$2,505
C. 1990. Hailing from our Estate collection, this bubbly Y-necklace was made for partying! The sleek silhouette shines in 18kt yellow gold, …

Item 205363

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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A Storied Heritage

Amethyst was the stone of Catholic bishops and cardinals: worn in episcopal rings as a symbol of piety and sobriety across centuries with enough consistency to earn the informal designation bishop's stone in ecclesiastical jewelry culture.

Style Notes

The Y necklace's affinity for V-necklines and plunging cuts follows from shared geometric logic, as both direct the eye downward along a central vertical axis. In each case, the necklace's descending drop reinforces the garment's visual direction rather than introducing a competing focal point.

Value & Quality

Ross-Simons opened in 1952 with a premise that ran counter to how most fine jewelry retail positioned itself: that fine jewelry should be beautiful, well-made, and attainable. The idea wasn't complicated. It also hasn't required updating in over seventy years, which is its own kind of evidence.

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