Amethyst Riviere Necklace | Antique Amethyst Necklace bloodstone The pendant portion of the

The pendant portion of the necklace measures 1

" (Draya Mooney)

It weighs 6

and the Violet (the Vote)

Amethyst Riviere Necklace | Antique Amethyst Necklace bloodstone The pendant portion of theAmethyst has been a beloved stone since ancient times. In Greek mythology, a young girl named Amethyst 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 antique amethyst riviere necklace (circa 1880 1900) features 33 faceted natural amethyst stones