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What is the bishop's stone?
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The bishop’s stone is a nickname for amethyst. This purple gemstone’s hue was thought to represent piety and wisdom. Amethysts often adorned crosses and bishops’ rings. Shop an array of amethyst pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
The engraving depicting a lamb surmounted by a cross allows the object to be associated with a bishop's ring, since the Agnus Dei symbolically represents Christ, as attested by the e...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings
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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cristofol Paris Art Moderne amethyst and gold cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Moderne gold and amethyst "bishops" ring of impressive scale, centered by a large step-cut amethyst, in a pierced and split geometric mount featuring two fleur-de-lis on each ...
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
White Gold Earrings with Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
In the Middle Ages, the sapphire became this symbol of the union of the prelate and the sky and adorned the rings of bishops.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jill Garber Antique Austro Hungarian Cross Necklace with Turquoise and Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
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2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
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Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
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2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Sacred French Portrait of Christ, Amethyst and Onyx Festoon Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
$18,500
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