Amethyst and gold cannetille earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each suspending an oval old cut natural unenhanced amethyst in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined weight of 70.00 carats, suspended from an oval old cut natural unenhanced amethyst in similar settings, 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, each amethyst bordered by an intricate openwork cannetille design composed of floral and seashell motifs, tendrils, coils and golden granules, with open backholing and fitted to top with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 6.2cm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold, circa 1820.
