Victorian Era Russian Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin

dated 1873

A 14K yellow matte gold brooch features an oval Russian amethyst (24 x 21 x 12.4 mm, approximately 33 carats) surrounded by ornate openwork bezel.

Marked on pin with date ‘1873’, maker’s initials and 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard.

Size 35 x 33 mm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4in.)