Jewelry is a timeless gift. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures, including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Here's a flawless quality purple amethyst which originated from Angus, Scotland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. The pendant setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting constructed of sterling silver. If preferred, we do have the ability to re-set the stone in 14kt solid gold.