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Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538-00) from the National Gem Collection.

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Tiffany Amethyst Necklace (NMNH G10538) from the National Gem Collection

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

Catalog number G10538, an amethyst and gold necklace from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection. Gift of Ms. June Rosner and Russell Bilgore in 2007. The 56ct square cushion-cut amethyst is set in an 18k yellow gold necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. The deep purple color, with flashes of red, make this amethyst both beautiful and valuable. The naturalistic motif and the decorative style of the pendant is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry that was being made at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1919). The pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain that has a sinuous double figure-8 design. The pendant highlights an enormous 56ct amethyst that was most likely a gem procured by George F. Kunz, chief gemologist at Tiffany's at the time. The amethyst is delicately surrounded by vines, leaves and grapes, a motif Tiffany used often, and one that is perfect for the color of the gem itself. According to Roman mythology, amethyst was colored purple by the god of wine and was thought to offer protection against drunkenness. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate." Not only is it a remarkable piece of historical jewelry, but the amethyst gem is much larger and of higher quality than any others in the National Gem Collection from this Russian locality. It was generously donated to the Smithsonian in 2007 by June Rosner and Russell Bilgore.

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Taxon:: Quartz (var. amethyst) - Primary

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002OLN
USNM Number:: NMNH G10538-00

Jewelery Type:: Necklace
Weight:: 56 ct

Place:: Siberia, Russia, Europe

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_10209927

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b2c3fe28-f3a2-45ad-81b3-b4f437edcefe