Edwardian Collet Set Amethyst and Black Pearl Ring French One look at this ring

One look at this ring and it's easy to see why cameos garner so much adoration

It does have a few dents and some of the beveled edges are rolled over or flattened

this beautiful locket has a raised centerpiece with a lovely etched ivy design as well as lots of intricate wire work detailing

lockets became an important fashion accessory of the era

Edwardian Collet Set Amethyst and Black Pearl Ring French One look at this ringThe birthstone for the month of February, amethyst has been considered a prized gem for centuries. A favorite among royals, bishops and saints, the word amethyst derives from the Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. It was said that wearing amethyst could prevent a person from getting excessively drunk and would keep the wearer's mind still and sober. Throughout history, amethyst was thought to have many different attributes all of them good