A late 19th century amethyst parure. photo Bonhams

The necklace of graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts within collet settings, accompanied by a detachable pinched collet-set cross brooch/pendant, a pair of bracelets, and a later pair of earrings, bracelets can be joined together to form a choker, length of necklace 40.7cm., cross brooch/pendant 5.6cm., bracelets each 19.6cm.,earrings 1.3cm., (5) Sold for £4,800

Bonhams. ewellery, 10 Feb 2010. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com