Two Sterling Silver Bike Chain Bracelets sodalite amethysts were considered an antidote

amethysts were considered an antidote against drunkenness - the name "amethystos" literally translates as "not intoxicated"

London hallmarks for the year 2012

Birmingham 1866

but they're also know as "Love Birds" and it's likely this was exchanged as a gift of affection between lovers

and a Mont-Saint-Michel medallion

Two Sterling Silver Bike Chain Bracelets sodalite amethysts were considered an antidoteDATE: Vintage, c. 1980 A matched pair of bike chain bracelets crafted in sterling silver. They date from the 1980s, with excellent vintage patina. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 9. 2 inches each WEIGHT 135g (as a pair) MARKS English hallmarks (import) for sterling silver. Italian maker's marks CONDITION Excellent, with fine vintage patina