$2,703
Carved Amethyst, Diamond, and Agate Devotional Object, c. 1920, centering the carved amethyst profile of the Virgin Mary surrounded by rose-cut diamonds within an agate frame, bearing plaque "Je Suis L'Immaculee Conception," 18kt gold stand, ht. 2 5/8 in. Note: In 1858, a young girl in Lourdes, France claimed to see a vision of Mary. When the girl asked her name, Mary replied "I am the Immaculate Conception."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-06-14