Amethyst & Pearl Pendant | Vintage Pin Conversion gold virgin mary a teardrop-shaped pink tourmaline

a teardrop-shaped pink tourmaline

This ring was originally an antique pin (circa 1910)

Pierced vinaigrette jewelry was a fashionable way of overcoming the unpleasant odors associated with city life in the 18th and 19th centuries

This stately ring (circa 1950-1970) features three 15 point (0

Amethyst & Pearl Pendant | Vintage Pin Conversion gold virgin mary a teardrop-shaped pink tourmalineAmethyst has been a beloved stone since ancient times. In Greek mythology, a young girl named Amethystos was turned to stone by the Goddess Diana to protect her from Dionysus, the God of wine. Dionysus was deeply saddened over this and when his tears hit his wine goblet, the stone maiden is said to have turned from white quartz to a beautiful purple hue. This elegant pendant features a vibrant oval amethyst framed by lustrous half pearls. The 15ct