The surmount prong set with a heart cut amethyst (8.8 - 8.9 mm) weighing approximately 5.0 total carats within a conforming surround of prong set round brilliant cut diamonds and suspending a round brilliant cut diamond prong set above a round cut amethyst drop (16.25 mm) weighing approximately 24.3 total carats, completed with posts and push backs, stamped 14K. Total diamond weight approximately 2.25 total carats (H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity).

1.5 in.

9.8 dwt.

From the Estate of the late Edith Cannon, New York City

Amethysts display a purple hue, medium dark tone and strong saturation.

Good estate condition; one diamond with a minute chip visible under magnification.

$500 - 1,000