Baubles (cont.)

Amethysts

This amethyst parure is from the French Crown Jewels

An amethyst parure from the Queen of Sweden's collection

This amethyst and diamond tiara is Russian in origin

These hexagonal amethysts belonged to Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII

This parure belonged to Queen Mary of England

Close up of Queen Mary's amethyst necklace. Note that the drops could be removed and worn hanging from any of the larger stones

A couple of more recent pieces. This amethyst, diamond and turquoise number was made for the Duchess of Windsor by Cartier

This parure of amethysts, diamonds and kunzites is in the collection of Elizabeth Taylor and was made by Van Cleef and Arpels