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Vintage amethyst bead necklace with faceted lavender stones and 22kt yellow gold links
Amethyst bead necklace in 22kt yellow gold, layered with faceted lavender stones
Vintage amethyst bead necklace with gold toggle clasp and faceted lavender beads
Vintage amethyst bead necklace with faceted lavender stones and 22kt yellow gold links
Amethyst bead necklace in 22kt yellow gold, layered with faceted lavender stones
Vintage amethyst bead necklace with gold toggle clasp and faceted lavender beads

C. 1980 Vintage 175.00 ct. t.w. Amethyst Bead Necklace in 22kt Yellow Gold. 33.5"

$6,995
C. 1980. From our Estate collection, this 33.5" necklace is a genuinely special style! Where else have you seen an extra-long strand station…

Item 236364

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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

Before large deposits were discovered in Brazil and Uruguay in the 19th century, amethyst was as rare as ruby and emerald: present only in royal and ecclesiastical jewelry, priced accordingly, with none of the broad availability that changed its market position entirely. The historical prestige is real; the supply changed, the history didn't.

A Notable Quality

22kt gold shows its purity in color. With more pure gold and less alloy than 14kt or 18kt, it appears deeper, warmer, and more saturated yellow. That visible difference carries cultural preference value in markets where high-karat gold is the standard.

Style Notes

Wearing a toggle clasp at the front or side of a necklace is the mechanism being used the way its design invites. The T-bar and ring act as a visible focal point, adding character, which is either a styling choice or simply the consequence of wearing something designed to be looked at.

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