Vintage Amethyst Figa Pendant With Silver Gilt Fittings
This vintage Figa pendant is made of hand carved natural amethyst in a pale / smoky lilac shade with colour and texture variation within the stone. The fittings are silver gilt (gold over silver). The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world; it was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from dark and magical forces.
The pendant measures 3cms height (excluding the top suspension ring and bale) and it weighs 3.3g
As is often the case with jewellery of this age and type there are no hallmarks, but the fittings test as silver gilt.
This vintage pendant is in good condition for its age: the amethyst is in very good condition with no chips or damage. The fittings are intact showing just light signs of age / general wear; the fitting around the wrist is slightly more silver in shade than the top fittings. The top suspension ring is fully closed.
This vintage Figa pendant is made of hand carved natural amethyst in a pale / smoky lilac shade with colour and texture variation within the stone. The fittings are silver gilt (gold over silver). The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world; it was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from dark and magical forces.
The pendant measures 3cms height (excluding the top suspension ring and bale) and it weighs 3.3g
As is often the case with jewellery of this age and type there are no hallmarks, but the fittings test as silver gilt.
This vintage pendant is in good condition for its age: the amethyst is in very good condition with no chips or damage. The fittings are intact showing just light signs of age / general wear; the fitting around the wrist is slightly more silver in shade than the top fittings. The top suspension ring is fully closed.
This vintage Figa pendant is made of hand carved natural amethyst in a pale / smoky lilac shade with colour and texture variation within the stone. The fittings are silver gilt (gold over silver). The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world; it was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from dark and magical forces.
The pendant measures 3cms height (excluding the top suspension ring and bale) and it weighs 3.3g
As is often the case with jewellery of this age and type there are no hallmarks, but the fittings test as silver gilt.
This vintage pendant is in good condition for its age: the amethyst is in very good condition with no chips or damage. The fittings are intact showing just light signs of age / general wear; the fitting around the wrist is slightly more silver in shade than the top fittings. The top suspension ring is fully closed.