Amethyst Bracelet, Marcasite, hot Sterling Silver, Vintage Bracelet, Art Nouveau Style, Links, Linked
Stunning and sparkling explain this incredible vintage sterling silver bracelet! First let's start with the centerpiece. It has a beautiful large oval faceted purple hot amethyst in the center. This is done in ant art nouveau inspired style. The setting around the stone is gorgeous with it's tiny details. The piece is completely accented with sparkling marcasite stones. All of the stones are intact Coordinating links with marcasite stones accent the bracelet. This is finished off with a slide clasp and a safety chain. This has a bohemian yet elegant style to them!
Condition: Very good vintage condition, vintage patina - looks like the safety chain might have been replaced
Measurements: 0.74" or 18.39 mm wide in the center; 7" long
Markings: Unmarked, tested to sterling
Weight: 32.0 grams
Gemstones tested as stated
Please examine enlarged photos for details. Much more beautiful in real life.
I lightly polish my vintage jewelry and silver as some people like the aged patina. I am not an expert on vintage jewelry, but I do buy and sell what I love! Since these items are vintage, they may have a wonderful aged patina and are not meant or expected to look brand new. I treasure their imperfections as part of their charm and history.
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Properties: Amethyst quartz crystal is found in many regions of the world. It is found in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Uruguay, Africa, Europe and the United States. Amethyst is a variety of quartz occurring in crystal form. It ranges in shades of purple from pale lavender to a deep intense purple. The coloring is caused by manganese. Iron content determines the color intensity, It can also range from transparent to translucent.
History: It is the birthstone for February. There myths which attribute certain powers to the stone. The name amethyst is from the Ancient Greek words a- (not) and methustos (intoxicated). The Greeks and Romans would make mugs from an amethyst cluster with the belief that it would prevent them from becoming drunk. Another legend is that it would protect the wearer from harm, but only if they showed bravery so it became a popular stone for soldiers. In ancient times it was associated with the Hebrew religion as a symbol of the Spirit of God. During the Renaissance the meaning changed to humility and modesty.
Healing properties: Some believe that it is a calming stone and that the healing properties are of the blood and breathing. Amethyst cleanses the blood, helping substance abuse and fevers and the calming effect helps breathing.
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