Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s

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14K yellow gold pendant brooch from the Retro period, circa 1940s, centering a large emerald-cut amethyst measuring approximately 23.6mm x 19.4mm x 12mm and weighing approximately 35 carats, surrounded by an ornate openwork frame set with 17 old European and rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats. Measures 35mm tall by 32mm wide, weighing 22 grams. Excellent condition throughout.

The amethyst is the star of this piece — a large, deeply saturated stone with rich purple color and exceptional liveliness, showing beautiful light return despite its age. Very minor surface scruffing consistent with its era, but no chips; it shines beautifully. The frame surrounding it is a showcase of handcraft that simply isn't replicated in modern production — every element was made by hand, with gold shapes individually hand-sawn, then assembled and soldered together one piece at a time. The result is an openwork border of scrolling gold wire, matte-finished floral accents, and bezel-set diamonds that has the kind of organic irregularity and warmth that only hand fabrication produces. It functions as both a pendant and a brooch.

The Retro period of the 1940s coincided with wartime platinum restrictions, which pushed fine jewelers to work primarily in gold — and the pieces that emerged from that era tend to be some of the most boldly constructed and ornately detailed in jewelry history. This pendant brooch is a strong example of that tradition: entirely handmade, entirely in gold, with a center stone of a scale rarely seen in period pieces of this size.

Condition: Excellent. Amethyst free of chips; very minor surface scruffing near the prongs consistent with age, shines beautifully with deep, rich color and strong liveliness. Gold frame structurally sound. All diamonds intact and securely set. No hallmarks present; metal tested as 14K gold.

Details
  • Brand: Unmarked
  • Era: Retro, circa 1940s
  • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (tested)
  • Hallmarks: None
  • Dimensions: 35mm x 32mm
  • Weight: 22 grams
  • Amethyst: Emerald cut, approx. 23.6mm x 19.4mm x 12mm, approx. 35 carats
  • Diamonds: 17 old European and rose cuts, approx. 0.40 ctw
  • Construction: Entirely handmade
What's Included
  • Pendant/brooch only (chain not included)
  • Pendant Box


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Conversion Chart For Ring Size
Sizes Inside Diameter Inside Circumference
United States and Canada UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand India, China, Japan, South America Italy,
Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland
(in) (mm) (in) (mm)
0       0.458 11.63 1.44 36.5
1/4       0.466 11.84 1.46 37.2
1/2 A     0.474 12.04 1.49 37.8
3/4 A 1/2     0.482 12.24 1.51 38.5
1 B     0.49 12.45 1.54 39.1
1 1/4 B 1/2 1   0.498 12.65 1.56 39.7
1 1/2 C   0.5 0.506 12.85 1.59 40.4
1 3/4 C 1/2   1 0.514 13.06 1.61 41.0
2 D 2 1.75 0.522 13.26 1.64 41.7
2 1/4 D 1/2   2.25 0.53 13.46 1.67 42.3
2 1/2 E 3 3 0.538 13.67 1.69 42.9
2 3/4 E 1/2   3.5 0.546 13.87 1.72 43.6
3 F 4 4.25 0.554 14.07 1.74 44.2
3 1/4 F 1/2 5 4.75 0.562 14.27 1.77 44.8
3 1/2 G   5.5 0.57 14.48 1.79 45.5
3 3/4 G 1/2 6 6 0.578 14.68 1.82 46.1
4 H 7 6.75 0.586 14.88 1.84 46.8
4 1/4 H 1/2   7.5 0.594 15.09 1.87 47.4
4 1/2 I 8 8 0.602 15.29 1.89 48.0
4 3/4 J   8.75 0.61 15.49 1.92 48.7
5 J 1/2 9 9.25 0.618 15.70 1.94 49.3
5 1/4 K   10 0.626 15.90 1.97 50.0
5 1/2 K 1/2 10 10.5 0.634 16.10 1.99 50.6
5 3/4 L   11.25 0.642 16.31 2.02 51.2
6 L 1/2 11 11.75 0.65 16.51 2.04 51.9
6 1/4 M 12 12.5 0.658 16.71 2.07 52.5
6 1/2 M 1/2 13 13.25 0.666 16.92 2.09 53.1
6 3/4 N   13.75 0.674 17.12 2.12 53.8
7 N 1/2 14 14.5 0.682 17.32 2.14 54.4
7 1/4 O   15 0.69 17.53 2.17 55.1
7 1/2 O 1/2 15 15.75 0.698 17.73 2.19 55.7
7 3/4 P   16.25 0.706 17.93 2.22 56.3
8 P 1/2 16 17 0.714 18.14 2.24 57.0
8 1/4 Q   17.5 0.722 18.34 2.27 57.6
8 1/2 Q 1/2 17 18.25 0.73 18.54 2.29 58.3
8 3/4 R   19 0.738 18.75 2.32 58.9
9 R 1/2 18 19.5 0.746 18.95 2.34 59.5
9 1/4 S   20.25 0.754 19.15 2.37 60.2
9 1/2 S 1/2 19 20.75 0.762 19.35 2.39 60.8
9 3/4 T   21.5 0.77 19.56 2.42 61.4
10 T 1/2 20 22 0.778 19.76 2.44 62.1
10 1/4 U 21 22.75 0.786 19.96 2.47 62.7
10 1/2 U 1/2 22 23.25 0.794 20.17 2.49 63.4
10 3/4 V 1/2   24 0.802 20.37 2.52 64.0
11 V 1/2 23 24.75 0.81 20.57 2.54 64.6
11 1/4 W 1/2   25.25 0.818 20.78 2.57 65.3
11 1/2 W 1/2 24 26 0.826 20.98 2.59 65.9
11 3/4 X   26.5 0.834 21.18 2.62 66.6
12 X 1/2 25 27.25 0.842 21.39 2.65 67.2
12 1/4 Y   27.75 0.85 21.59 2.67 67.8
12 1/2 Z 26 28.5 0.858 21.79 2.70 68.5
12 3/4 Z 1/2   29 0.866 22.00 2.72 69.1
13   27 29.75 0.874 22.20 2.75 69.7
13 1/4 Z1   30.5 0.882 22.40 2.77 70.4
13 1/2     31 0.89 22.61 2.80 71.0
13 3/4 Z2   31.75 0.898 22.81 2.82 71.7
14 Z3   32.25 0.906 23.01 2.85 72.3
14 1/4     33 0.914 23.22 2.87 72.9
14 1/2 Z4   33.5 0.922 23.42 2.90 73.6
14 3/4     34.25 0.93 23.62 2.92 74.2
15     34.75 0.938 23.83 2.95 74.8
15 1/4     35.5 0.946 24.03 2.97 75.5
15 1/2     36.25 0.954 24.23 3.00 76.1
15 3/4     36.75 0.962 24.43 3.02 76.8
16     37.5 0.97 24.64 3.05 77.4

 

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