Georgian "Le Plus Loin, Le Plus Tene" Seal Fob Necklace

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Google translate tells me that the French phrase "Le Plus Loin, Le Plus Tene" means "The Farthest, The Longest". I think there's more nuance there: two birds fly with the ends of a long string in their beaks. Maybe it's something more like "The further the distance, the tighter the knot". There's a love knot right in the middle of that string. A sweet sentiment (in amethyst!) from around 1800. 

MATERIALS: gold cased metal, amethyst, new 14k gold chain

AGE: c. 1800

CONDITION: Very good - some discoloration where gold casing has worn thin

SIZE: 3/4" x 3/8" fob, 18" chain