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Citrine & Amethyst Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Citrine & Amethyst Earrings, Yellow gold clip on earrings each set with round brilliant cut
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1960s French Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst Earrings & Pendant Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
set amethyst earrings approximately 9mm x 7mm in basket mountings. Post is set at top of oval, but
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Bvlgari Heart Shape Natural Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Heart Shape Natural Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings Blue Sapphire app 7.75 ct Yellow
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1980s Italian Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Earrings GAI Certified- These lovely hinged earrings each
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Earrings
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W 0.44 in L 0.87 in
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Earring Gorgeous pair of earrings. Center stone is an
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1950s French Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage 14 Karat Gold Amethyst Earrings, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of vintage 14 karat gold amethyst earrings, 1960s. The earrings are stamped and are in very
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1960s Czech Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold MAZ Shell and Amethyst Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold MAZ Shell and Amethyst Earrings. The turbo shell set with 8 small round
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Amethyst Earrings

Silver Amethyst Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage silver earrings with oval amethyst cabochons, pierced. Material: Sterling silver
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Amethyst Earrings
Silver Amethyst Earrings
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14k Amethyst Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of cabochon amethysts set in 14k yellow gold French clip earrings. The earrings
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Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Amethyst Earrings
14k Amethyst Earrings
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W 0.63 in L 0.75 in
Gold Amethyst Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage earrings with oval drop detail and round amethyst cabochons, pierced. Stamped 14k
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Amethyst Earrings
Gold Amethyst Earrings
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L 1.25 in
Gold Diamond Amethyst Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oval shaped earrings featuring round cut diamonds and a cabochon amethyst at the center
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1980s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Amethyst Earrings
Gold Diamond Amethyst Earrings
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W 1.07 in L 1.3 in
Art Deco Style Amethyst Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Intense Purple Amethysts totaling approximately 6.59 carats measuring 102mm-10.8mm in length x 7.5mm in
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1980s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Amethyst Earrings
Art Deco Style Amethyst Earrings
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L 1.33 in
Stephen Dweck Amethyst Earrings Silver Round Clip-On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Stephen Dweck amethyst earrings crafted in sterling silver. Faceted oval
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Bow Drop Pear Amethyst Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Well-made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Bow Drop Earrings Featuring 2 Bezel Set Pear Cut Amethysts
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Trillion Amethyst Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous and unusual estate pair of earrings is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully
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Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings 14k Yellow Rose Gold Clip On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of retro vintage amethyst earrings (circa 1940s) crafted in 14k yellow & rose gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond and Amethyst Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: Type: Natural Weight: .05ct, total weight Cut: Round brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS Amethyst
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Platinum, Diamond and Amethyst Earrings, c. 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
Amethyst, diamond and platinum earrings. The two amethysts weigh an estimated 7.6 cts. The
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold Sam Lehr Dangle
By Sam Lehr
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
highest quality gemstones. Each earring holds genuine Earth mined Amethyst measuring 16mm x 12mm totaling
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 18 karat gold earrings are adorned with brilliant cut amethysts. Below each amethyst dangles
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1970s European Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
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H 1.82 in Dm 0.48 in
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Amethyst Earrings JAGi Certified #12457
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous pair of yellow gold earrings featuring a 7 mm X 9 mm amethyst stone in the center
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Zambian Emerald Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold, 1975
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst dangle earrings. Set in solid 18 K Yellow Gold. Just an amazing item with beautiful coloration
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold

Amethyst Earrings With Black Spinels 12.45 Carats Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Amethysts = 9.50
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Earrings With Black Spinels 5.74 Carats Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 24 Amethysts = 4.12
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mings Lavender Jade and Purple Amethyst Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Selling just the earrings in this listing, however the pictured set with the ring and necklace is
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Silver and Amethyst Earrings, “Dew Drop”, by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Stockholm, SE
These silver earrings are adorned with teardrop shaped amethysts which dangle beautifully along its
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1960s Danish Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Silver

Stephen Dweck White Pearl and Amethyst Earrings & Pendant Set 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This 100% authentic Stephen Dweck jewelry set includes a pair of earring and a matching pendant
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1990s American Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Amethyst Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold. English Hallmarks: London, c1965.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Retro Handmade Drop Pendant Earrings each feature Natural Amethyst of Royal Purple Colour
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1960s English Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Coral And Amethyst Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
which Cartier is renowned. The earclips feature a mesmerizing combination of pink coral and amethyst
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Amethyst Earring and Brooch Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage earring and brooch set featuring a faux amethyst stone in an abstract
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20th Century French Vintage Amethyst Earrings

Italian Amethyst Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Italian made half hoop earrings, with baguette cut amethyst. Earrings measure 7/8
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20th Century Italian Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold

Tiffany & Co Fireworks Earrings Amethyst and 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany And Co Amethyst Earrings. From the now discontinued Fireworks Collection Yellow Gold
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1990s American Modernist Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tailored amethyst earrings by H. Stern with a hint of sparkle. Eight small diamonds surround the
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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18k Gold

H. Stern Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
H. Stern Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
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H 0.38 in W 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mexican modern earrings in sterling silver with teardrop amethyst circa 1950-60s. The
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Silver

Amethyst & Diamond 14k Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Amethyst earrings are from the 1940s, stamped 14k Gold, earrings feature a Victorian style
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Amethyst Scarabs Screw Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage 14k gold and amethyst earrings. Each with a bezel set opaque amethyst
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20th Century American Egyptian Revival Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Bulgari Tronchetto Earrings Amethyst Diamond Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage Bulgari Tronchetto amethyst earrings, made in 18k gold, feature diamond. The earrings of huggies
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1990s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

26.00 Carat Light Lavender Jadeite Jade Amethyst Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Jade and amethyst earrings. 2 round Light lavender Jadeite Jade stones with a halo of 36 round cut
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Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emma Melendez Amethyst Earrings, Bracelet, & Necklace Set Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Amethysts Cut: Cabochon Color: Purple Earrings Style: Large Stud Earrings Fastening Type: Non-Pierced Screw
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring two pear cut amethysts weighing
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1980s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Onys Interchangeable Multigem Eearrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Designed as diamond and amethyst earrings suspending a detachable diamond and onyx drop with
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.50ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Earrings in 9ct White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage amethyst earrings have been crafted in 9ct white gold. The pierced decorated
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Substantial Sea Urchin Oval Faceted Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Earrings by Maz
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and unique purple sea urchin, 14K gold and oval faceted cut amethyst earrings by Maz
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20th Century American Artist Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.00 Ct Heart Amethyst 2.70 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
This fine pair of Diamond & Amethyst earrings are 1960 ca. Individually hand fabricated as unique
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1960s European Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Leo de Vroomen Amethyst Cabochon and 18 Karat Gold Non-Pierced Earrings
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking amethyst earrings from designer Leo de Vroomen are absolutely gorgeous. Bold in both
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1990s English Modern Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Givenchy Gold & Amethyst Feather Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Beautiful Vintage Givenchy Amethyst Earrings. Featuring a large faceted amethyst oval crystal with
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1980s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Purple Teardrop Amethyst Handmade Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
gold and purple amethyst earrings, contrasted with a favorite black ensemble. As you walk into the room
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Amethyst Diamond Earrings. Each earring features a 11.6 x 9.6mm oval bezel-set Amethyst
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst Diamond Earrings
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H 0.78 in W 0.71 in D 0.4 in
Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst Diamonds Earrings were created around 1980. Vintage item, can you imagine? The 1980s is
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1980s Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond

Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
Amethyst Diamonds Earrings, 1980
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Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold earrings with amethyst and peridot. Earrings are 25mm x 20mm. Marked 14k. Weight
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Peridot, Gold

Amethyst Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with 2 pear-shaped amethysts and 2 amethyst drops with an overall
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20th Century Argentine Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold drop earrings, with amethysts (stones are chipped) and pearls. Earrings are 39mm
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20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Amethyst Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage silver earrings with polished mother of pearl cabochons and faceted amethyst
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20th Century Modernist Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage European Amethyst Sterling Earrings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Pair of vintage European stunning amethyst drop earrings. Beautiful large oval amethyst surrounded
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1950s European Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage European Amethyst Sterling Earrings
Vintage European Amethyst Sterling Earrings
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W 0.78 in L 0.98 in
Amethyst Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with two pear-shaped amethysts and two drop-shaped amethyst weighing
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with 2 pear-shaped amethysts, 2 amethyst drops and 2 trapezoid-shaped
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Amethyst Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 3.27 in
Amethysts, Rose Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with amethysts spheres and amethysts drops. These earrings were totally hanmdade by Italian master
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Amethyst & Crystal 14K Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful vintage amethyst, rock crystal and pearl earrings set in 14K yellow gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst & Crystal 14K Earrings
Vintage Amethyst & Crystal 14K Earrings
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Dm 0.38 in L 2.25 in
Luise Amethyst Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. These lovely drop earrings are mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Amethyst Dangle Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' dangle earrings with diamonds and amethyst in 14k white gold settings. Stamped 585 and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Amethyst Dangle Earrings
14K White Gold Amethyst Dangle Earrings
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W 0.63 in L 1.5 in
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Vintage Amethyst Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage amethyst earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 1329 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage amethyst earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Amethyst versions, from our inventory of 780, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage amethyst earrings for sale are for women, but there are 212 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Amethyst Earrings?

On average, vintage amethyst earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,302, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $600,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Vintage Amethyst Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.