Georgian amethyst and gold cannetille earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each suspending an oval old cut natural amethyst in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined weight of 70.00 carats, set to top with an oval old cut natural amethyst in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined weight of 2.00 carats. The total approximate amethyst weight is 72.00 carats, to an impressive articulated pendant earring, featuring curving claws, an intricate openwork cannetille design composed of floral and seashell motifs, tendrils, coils and golden granules, and open backholing, fitted to top with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 6.2cm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold, circa 1820.
