Lincoln Presidential China Inspired Faceted Amethyst Pendant Necklace with Gold Accent

This 16-inch pendant drop necklace features faceted purple amethyst stone wedges with delicate gold vermeil trim, suspended from a gold plated chain. Inherent to the carved stone craftsmanship is slight natural variations in color and size. This necklace adds a touch of elegance to any outfit.

This necklace is a part of our jewelry collection inspired by President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln's White House china service. The porcelain dinner, breakfast, dessert, and tea service was purchased for the White House by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln during an 1861 shopping trip to the E. V. Haughwout & Co. department store in New York City. The itemized bill included with Mrs. Lincoln’s new china includes the following description of her purchase, “One fine Porcelain Dining Service . . . decorated Royal purple, and double gilt, with the Arms of the United States, on each piece.” The beautiful state service, which originally included 190 pieces, was reordered during the presidencies of Ulysses S. Grant and Chester A. Arthur and examples are kept on display in the White House China Room today.