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Vintage yellow gold filigree amethyst oval pin
Yellow gold amethyst pin on dark fabric lapel
Vintage yellow gold filigree amethyst oval pin
Yellow gold amethyst pin on dark fabric lapel

C. 1930 Vintage 6.50 Carat Amethyst Pin in 22kt Yellow Gold

$1,995
C. 1930. From our Estate collection, this superb openwork pin is a pretty piece of Art Deco history! A stunning 6.50 carat oval amethyst cas…

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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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Quality & Value

More gold per gram means more intrinsic value per gram. At 91.7 percent pure gold, 22kt jewelry carries considerably more precious metal content than 14kt or 18kt pieces of equivalent weight, and in markets where jewelry is purchased partly as a store of value, that difference is a primary consideration. The karat stamp in those contexts isn't just a metal disclosure, it's also a value statement.

A Storied Heritage

The Art Deco aesthetic in jewelry was shaped by a convergence of forces: the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and its Egyptian motifs, the influence of the Ballets Russes, the rise of Cubism, and the social liberation of women following World War I. These forces arrived together to produce a design sensibility of unusual boldness and modernity.

Stone Story

Amethyst is a variety of quartz with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for everyday jewelry. Its color ranges from pale lavender to deep violet depending on iron content and natural irradiation, and that range of purple tones is part of why it has held its place as February's birthstone across centuries of tradition: distinctive in color, wearable in form, and long associated with clarity, calm, and sincerity.

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