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Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 925 silver necklace with 9 amethyst and 4 square flat black pearls by Stephen Dweck. It is
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexico Modernist 1950’s Antonia Pineda 970 Silver & Amethyst Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is vintage mid- century Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver & AMETHYST
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Silver

Fred Davis Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace
By Frederick Davis
Located in Darnestown, MD
This silver and amethyst circles necklace by Fred Davis is one of his iconic designs. What makes
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Silver Snake Necklace by Gustavo Martinez, Mexico 1960s
By Gustavo Martinez
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic snake necklace designed and stamped by Gustavo Martínez in silver with turquoise
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1960s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Snake Necklace by Gustavo Martinez, Mexico 1960s
Silver Snake Necklace by Gustavo Martinez, Mexico 1960s
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H 0.2 in W 0.79 in D 16.34 in
Carl Quintana Navajo Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
.925 Sterling Silver Features Amethyst Centerpiece Stone and Beads 16.3" Long (When Open) Total
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1970s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace. Each of cylindrical links of amethyst
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20th Century Mexican Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace 21 Inches 18mm Beads Flower Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 21 inch 18mm Amethyst Bead Necklace with engraved Sterling Silver beads and
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Modernist Necklace Earrings Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hammered sterling silver necklace and earrings set with tumbled amethyst created by Los Castillo of
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Natural Amethyst Druzy Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
By Anna K for Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
High Quality Hand Carved and Polished Natural Amethyst Druzy Quartz Necklace inter-spaced with
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1990s Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Chunky Amethyst Citrine Sterling Silver Disc Choker Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and finely detailed Classic Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Choker Necklace, Hand
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1960s Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver

Large Genuine Amethyst 20mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Beads, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
string, accented with sterling silver 7.5mm beads. This princess-length necklace is fastened with a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Estate Sterling Green Amethyst Y Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful estate necklace is sterling silver. It features an estimated 24 carats in stunning
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Mexican 1945 Taxco Studio Drop Necklace 925 Sterling Silver with Carved Amethyst
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
the 1948. This statement necklace has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with organic
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1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amethyst & Turquoise Necklace and Bracelet Set, Mexico MR-39
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: 7 inch opening 1 1/4 - 2 inches wide Metal: 0.925 Sterling silver Hallmarks: Mexico 925 MR-39 Weight
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Fred Davis Silver and Amethyst Necklace
By Frederick Davis
Located in Darnestown, MD
length. It is well marked with Davis's initials stamp and 925, the sterling standard. The necklace is in
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1930s Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst & Ruby Zoisite Necklace Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage sterling silver amethyst 10mm beads and silver pendant with ruby-zoisite. Genuine stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Boho Tassel Statement Amethyst Bead Beach Necklace
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
strands of genuine round Amethyst beads a shell that has been hand decorated in sterling silver and tassel
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Eileen Coyne Blue Calcedony Cabochon Amethyst 22K Gold, Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. This stunning blue calcedony, amethyst, 22K yellow gold and sterling silver statement necklace features
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20th Century Artist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Rock Crystal Graduated Bead Necklace, Amethyst & Clear, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
. The sterling silver vintage clasp is not only functional but stylish. At 24.5 inches in length, it
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

LB Sterling Charoite pendant Sterling leaf Amethyst beads Sterling bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Vintage Sterling Silver and Charorite pendant with vintage sterling silver leaf brooch accent
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Sterling Silver Necklace and double tear drop design no 135 with Amethyst and Quartz Drops
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amethyst teardrop pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Mark Yazzie. Large
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
treatments were used. The necklace is fastened with a sterling silver clasp with natural Brazilian amethyst
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Vintage Amethyst Necklace
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Reversible Spirograph Etched Pendant with Purple Amethyst Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Measures 2-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches includes the wide bail. The metal is made of 925 Sterling Silver with a
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed by Bent Gabrielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed By Bent Gabrielsen, design number 145
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Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage 3ctw Amethyst Mabé Pearl Long Pendant, Sterling Silver, Length 2.5 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning vintage pendant is crafted in sterling silver and showcases a 3ctw amethyst and mabé
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1970s Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Silver Gold Amethyst Chalcedony Renaissance Cable Chocker Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic David Yurman Renaissance Chocker Necklace made of a sterling silver twisted cable with 14k
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Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Green Amethyst Chrome Diopside Necklace 17.5 to 18.5 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful necklace is sterling silver. It features an estimated 18 carats in green amethyst
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Nicky Butler Sterling Silver 925 India Multi Gemstone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
minor scratches consistent with age gemstones listed amethysts garnet citrin rose quartz the necklace
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Lapis Amethyst Malachite Multi Gem Stone Face Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a large Hand Crafted Multi-Gemstone Pendant set in sterling silver. There is a large
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1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Le Vian Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Halo Necklace Sterling 925 Gold Pltd 5.92ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $997.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver (rose gold plated) Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
with carved Amethyst Wings, a stunning Pearl body, Lapis Lazuli at the tail and in Sterling Silver
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20th Century American Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
/8 inches. It is sterling silver. Hallmarks: 925, D inside a diamond. Condition: Excellent with minor
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
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W 0.88 in L 1.38 in
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon Designer: Bent Knudsen Maker
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1970s Danish Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver beaded Susan Cummings Parrot Charm Gem Stone Necklace - 1980s
By Susan Cummings
Located in Wallkill, NY
Earlier piece of Cummings work - late 1980s hand scripted on the toggle. Sterling and beads make up
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Rare 1960s Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Silver Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
silver hooks. Pendant suspends from a sterling silver collar, all designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

LB vintage Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Bow Brooch Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Vintage Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Bow brooch , one of a kind, handmade necklace
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Sensational Genuine Natural Gem Amethyst Quartz Druzy Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
; Necklace held by a Sterling Silver Clasp. The tapered rectangular Amethyst Quartz Stones are polished on
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst Bead Collar Necklace, Large Chunky Retro Style
Located in Milford, DE
A simple, yet bold, amethyst bead necklace on a knotted string. Features a sterling silver clasp
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Carved stone Charm Necklace New, Never worn 1980s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pictures don't depict how amazing this Stephen Dweck stunning Gold Vermeil over Sterling Silver
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Unique Vintage 70’s Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Signed Navajo Tommy Singer Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Gemstone Beaded Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Native American graduated beaded necklace. By Tommy Singer. In sterling silver with
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver 925 Multi Gem Choker Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Native American Navajo Sterling Silver 92m Multi Gem
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Gilt Silver Filigree And Amethyst Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage gilt sterling silver filigree jewelry set garnished with amethyst cabochons. The set
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

Nicky Butler Limited Ed Raj Collection Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Nicky Butler
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Nicky Butler Sterling Silver and multi-gemstone beaded necklace with large pendant. This is a
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
By Lillian Kalan
Located in Chicago, IL
silver with the amethyst geode setting gives it a raw, modern kind of feel. It has an impressive three
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
Mat'l Style Sterling and Stone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Mat'l Style Sterling and Stone Pendant Necklace set in sterling silver. Large articulated
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1950s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver

Vintage NYC Lucy Isaacs Charm 18.5" Necklace Amethyst Hearts Key Cupid Romance
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage ~ NYC Lucy Isaacs ~ Charm 18.5" Necklace ~ Amethyst ~ Rose Quartz ~ Aventurine ~ Hearts
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 585 925 Total Weight: 108.4 Grams
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20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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14k Gold, Silver

Opal Jade Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace Estate Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE
Located in New York, NY
/8 inch (17mm) wide. The clasp is hallmarked 925 for Sterling Silver. The necklace weighs 285
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
stock items as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, (costume jewelry that was not
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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
Located in East Hampton, NY
Artisan crafted sterling silver necklace in a modernist/ cubist design with raw amethyst crystal
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
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H 16 in W 3.75 in D 0.75 in
Heyoka Merrifield White Buffalo Woman Bead Necklace Heyoehkoh Handmade Signed
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
; overall very good condition Total Length = Approximately 20.5" Piece includes amethyst beads, silver bezel
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
freshwater pearls ,with amethyst and sterling silver spacers.a sterling lobster claw clasp finishes this
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Emma Melendez Amethyst Earrings, Bracelet, & Necklace Set Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Designer: Emma Melendez Origin: Taxco Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information: Genuine
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Mexican Inlaid Cross, with Turquoise, Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
handcrafted Sterling Silver cross is set with semi precious stones of coral, turquoise, and Amethyst that add
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Amethyst Scarab Pendant in Vermeil - U.S. - C.1976
Located in Chatham, CA
(sterling silver with a gold wash) with holes to either side to accept a cord or chain (not included
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Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Vermeil

Spectacular Jeweled Semi Precious Massive Sterling Brooch, 1999
Located in University City, MO
incredible one of a kind pendant style necklace Stamped JARIN Sterling Measurements The brooch
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1990s Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Plate Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This bracelet is made of Sterling Silver with a White Gold Plate. We can make
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwat...

Emma Taxco Sterling Silver & Amethysts Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Being offered are a necklace and bracelet set by Emma Melendez of Taxco, Mexico.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace

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Amethyst

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Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace from Georg Jensen, Antoñio Pineda and David Yurman — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Amethyst, from our inventory of 110, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace?

Prices for a vintage sterling silver amethyst necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $8,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,450.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.