Edwardian Collet Set Amethyst and Black Pearl Ring French Dangling from the hook are

Dangling from the hook are a series of chains suspending varied household tools

One look at this ring and it's easy to see why cameos garner so much adoration

curve-hugging feminine silhouettes with plunging necklines reminiscent of ancient Greek goddesses

lockets became an important fashion accessory of the era

Created for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows by the McIntosh Battery and Optical Company in Chicago

Edwardian Collet Set Amethyst and Black Pearl Ring French Dangling from the hook areThe birthstone for the month of February, amethyst has been considered a prized gem for centuries. A favorite among royals, bishops and saints, the word amethyst derives from the Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. It was said that wearing amethyst could prevent a person from getting excessively drunk and would keep the wearer's mind still and sober. Throughout history, amethyst was thought to have many different attributes all of them good