18K Late Victorian Amethyst Intaglio Pendant of Minerva
$3,400.00
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This outstanding late Victorian pendant centers on a lush, deep purple amethyst intaglio of Catherine II in the character of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. Minerva is depicted wearing a snake skin cloak and helmet crowned with laurel leaves with a tiny owl perched above her. The buff top amethyst is artfully set in a simple 18k bezel and wrapped in a softly patinated torsade border. The reverse is hand inscribed "1878" with the initials, "EMM".
Amethyst: approximately 37 carats
Measurements: 38 (with bail) x 33mm
Weight: 16.2 grams
Notes: This pendant was originally a brooch which has been converted