Art Deco Amethyst Riviere Necklace And Earring Suite, 1930's - 1940's

A striking Art Deco period amethyst Riviere necklace with matching earrings, dating from the 1930's -1940's. The necklace is set with a continuous graduating line of richly coloured oval amethysts, each in an open-backed mount that allows maximum light to pass through the stones. The suite includes matching clip-on earrings, completing the original period set. With its bold purple hue, substantial weight, and classic Art Deco craftsmanship, this is a rare and highly collectable gemstone suite.

Dimensions
Necklace length: 42 cm

Necklace width: 1.7 cm
Earring size: 1.8 — 1.2 cm
Largest necklace stone: 17 — 14.9 mm
Earring stones: 16.7 — 14.7 mm
Total weight of suite: 105 g

Estimated Carat Weights
Largest necklace amethyst (17 — 14.9 mm): approx. 11 - 12 ct
Typical large stones in the front row (15 - 17 mm): approx. 9 - 12 ct each
Mid-size stones (13 - 15 mm): approx. 6 - 9 ct each
Smaller stones (10 - 12 mm): approx. 3 - 5 ct each
Earrings (16.7 — 14.7 mm each): approx. 10 - 11 ct per stone

Total estimated amethyst weight for the necklace: approx. 180 - 220 ct
Total estimated weight for earrings: approx. 20 - 22 ct combined

Specifications
Period: Art Deco, 1930's - 1940's
Gemstones: Natural amethysts, oval cut, graduated
Metal: 1 ctt gold
Style: Riviere necklace with matching clip earrings

Condition Report
Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. Stones are bright and well-matched.