Circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Silver Necklace

Circa 1910, this Arts & Crafts necklace features a graduated arrangement of amethysts joined by foliate-inspired silver links. The rich variations of purple in each triangular-shaped stone give each amethyst its own character, while the scrolling silverwork lends the necklace an organic, handcrafted aesthetic. The Arts & Crafts movement favored traditional craftsmanship and natural materials over the increasingly mechanized jewelry production of the period. Silver and colored gemstones such as amethyst were particularly well suited to its aesthetic, which celebrated individuality, texture, and nature-inspired design.