ROYAL Purple 7.50ct Amethyst 14kt Gold Brooch

Deep royal purple Amethyst gems adorn this elegant & feminine 'flower' brooch that is set in rich stamped 14kt yellow gold. Displaying a most-favorable 'Siberian' Amethyst purple hue, this beautiful pin measures 50.16mm long (2.13 inches) by 24.5mm (0.96 inches) wide, and weighs a sturdy 8.42 grams.

Five in total, the tested (with our Presidium Gem Tester) Amethysts each measure approximately 9.00 x 7.00mm oval, or about 1.50-1.60ct each (depths varying), for a calculated total 7.50 - 8.00ct. In several of our photos the Amethyst have photographed more 'blue' than 'purple', but in the flesh they are a luscious plum-purple hue with flashes of red and blue. The picture of the brooch in my hand is quite accurate in capturing the correct colour, as are photos 1 & 3.

There are 13 white diamond-like stones set into a cluster in the middle of the 'flower'. While they shine & sparkle just like diamonds, they do not test as diamonds on our Presidium, so we believe they are cubic zirconium or similar. Whatever they are, they certainly glisten beautifully, and compliment the Amethyst perfectly!

The pin-rod and clasp are in excellent condition, and the back of one of the leaves is stamped with '14k'. The clasp used is one we're not familiar with...the pin pushes into the side of the bottom half of the clasp, while the moving top-half of the clasp locks down over top of the rod. This makes the pin-rod VERY secure - there is no way for the pin to come out unless you physically pop open the clasp - great idea for a brooch with weight to it!

A vibrant, colorful delight, wear this beauty to brighten even the darkest of days!

Item ID: AmethystFlowerBrooch