Samuel Benham Sterling Silver & 18K Amethyst Trillion Pendant and Earrings NWOT

This matching ensemble consists of a pendant, and a pair of pierced French clip back earrings. All pieces are sterling silver with 18KT gold accents. The faceted trillion cut amethysts are bezel set in hand-cut silver. All are hallmarked 18K, 925 and BJC. The hallmark (s): "BJC", "B.J." represent Benham Jewelry Corporation, which was founded in the 1980s by Samuel Benham, in New York. Their artists draw inspiration from Balinese and Thai jewelry designs, working primarily in gold and silver. The pendant measures 1.5" high, including the bale, 1" wide, and 0.5" thick at the highest point of the stone. The earrings measure 0.75" on each side, and .375 high at the center. All are intricately carved and etched on the front and back; have substantial silver content, and are in like-new, never worn condition.