14K White Gold Green Amethyst Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 14K White Gold Green Amethyst and Pave Diamond Ring is a stunning combination of vibrant color and sparkling elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Amethyst Sapphire Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this 14K white gold ring, featuring a cabochon amethyst, sparkling diamonds, and vibrant sapphires.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Amethyst Onyx Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This stunning 14K white gold band ring is a true statement piece, featuring a vibrant natural oval amethyst at its center, framed by 24 brilliant round diamonds and custom-cut black ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Gold Amethyst Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This stunning 14K pink gold ring features a natural oval amethyst (13 x 10 mm), 6 pink amethysts, 6 quartz stones, and 28 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.1 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds And Pearl Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds and Pearl Ring. It depicts a Violet flower shaped ring with four petals made of amethysts adorned by a diamond in each cardinal point ( 0.60 ca...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$857Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with amethyst.
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,143Sale Price / item|62% Off
Snake design 14k gold Amethyst engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Marquise amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Etruscan Revival Amethyst 14k Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1880s Victorian Etruscan revival Amethyst 14k gold ring. The 1880s Victorian Etruscan Revival Amethyst 14K Gold Ring represents a significant intersection of historical influences a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Haggai 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Ring
By Haggai
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. With a princess cut amethyst, 0.28 carat round cut diamonds, and amethyst charms.
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,029Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon. February birthstone ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Topaz, amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural topaz, amethysts and diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold
$812Sale Price / item|25% Off
Round amethyst & moissanites engagement 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round amethyst & moissanites engagement 14k gold ring. Purple gemstone gold ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$812Sale Price / item|25% Off
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring. Vintage Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Malachite & Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
A striking vintage 14K yellow gold statement ring centered by a domed cabochon amethyst within a dramatic green malachite halo.
Amethyst, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold amethyst ring, 11.53 Grams TW. The dimensions are approximately 20 mm x 25mm.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies custom made amethyst and diamond ring with 14k white gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.61cts Amethyst & 0.69cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an amethyst gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Milor Italy 14k Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Milor Italy 14K Yellow Gold Light Green Amethyst Ring This exquisite ring by Milor Italy is masterfully crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a stunning light green round amethyst m...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Eternity Ring with Sapphires and Amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Eternity ring with natural sapphires and amethysts. February birthstone ring.
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring. Amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
$1,029Sale Price / item|23% Off
14k gold ring with amethyst and topazs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with oval amethyst. Multicolor amethyst ring.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gol...
Art Deco 14K Gold Emerald-Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sculptural Art Deco 14K Gold Amethyst Ring. Stone is in an emerald cut and measures approximately 12mm x 11mm, securely set in a four-prong mount.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
$2,600 / item
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 5.35CT Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 5.35CT 14x10mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone Ring
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst Ring Size 6.75 #15459
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Amethyst Ring size 6.75 JAGi Certifed- This elegant ring features one emerald cut amethyst (12.9 mm x 10.5 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,580 / item
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 1.75CT Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a Round 8mm Checkerboard-Cut 1.75CT Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage amethyst and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. At the center sits a large rectangular step-cut amethyst, displaying rich saturated violet tones w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A beautiful vintage amethyst and diamond cluster ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. At the center sits a large oval-cut amethyst weighing approximately 19.76 carats, displaying r...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Designer Handmade Mossy Tourmalinated Amethyst Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Amethyst Ring. This exquisite piece showcases a stunning natural round faceted amethyst, measuring 18mm ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,300 / item
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 10.2CT Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval-Shaped Checkerboard-Cut Semi-Precious 10.2CT Amethyst Color Stone
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with genuine ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Purple Amethyst & Cubic Zirconia Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Very nice condition throughout. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 14KP) Gross Weight: 4.6 Grams Center Stone: Oval Purple Amethyst, 2.80 Carats Amethyst Color: Nice Purple Side Stones...
Amethyst, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,445 / item
14K Gold Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14K Gold Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, size 7.5.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-cut amethyst takes center stage in this vintage-style ring, set securely in a sleek bezel that highlights its striking shape.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 1.25ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 1.25...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Peridot, Amethyst and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural peridot, amethyst and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent 14K white gold setting beautifully highlights a stunning amethyst center stone and diamond accents totaling 0.15 carats on this exquisite ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail Large
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Amethyst Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Cocktail Ring This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and set with natural Earth ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage Estate This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Amethyst Statement Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's. This ring features an oval amethyst with distinctive ribbed shoulders.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Purple Amethyst Filigree Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Gemstone: 1 Round cut amethyst Ring Size: 7.5 (resizable) Stamped: "14K" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Square Sugarloaf Amethyst Modern Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely ring has a square sugarloaf cabochon cut dark purple color amethyst center, bezel set atop a modern profile, and wide, high polished yellow gold band.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.50Ct Natural Amethyst 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.50 Carats Exquisite Natural Amethyst 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Amethyst Weight is: Approx. 5.50 Carats Amethyst Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ring size: 5.5 (...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Majestic 14k whitegold ring with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Majestic 14k whitegold ring with amethyst and diamonds Step into a world of mesmerizing beauty with the magnificent amethyst ring, nestled in a 14k white gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Ring with Lavender Amethyst in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ring with Lavender Amethyst & Real Pearls Material 14K yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Lavender Amethyst: 8ct Stone Size: 10.2mm Rings Size:5.5 Ring Wide: 19.1mm Base...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custome Made Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Custome Made Amethyst & Diamond Ring -Material 14K Yelow Gold -Condition: Excellent *Diamonds: .60ct -Clarity: VS -Color Grade: G -Amethyst:16.75ct *Ring Dimension: -Size:6 -...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 14K Gold Amethyst Halo Ring, 10ct Oval Gemstone, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling Amethyst & DIAMOND.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Amethyst with Amethyst Ring set in 14K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.62 carats, Amethyst 1.62 carats Ring set in 14K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Modernist Diamond Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Amethyst Ring, featuring fifty two pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.50 carat, further adorned with eighteen pave set round brilliant cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamonds This gorgeous 14K pink gold cocktail ring features a striking 11 mm round amethyst, set on an elegant onyx base, and surrounded by ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Charoite Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This absolutely stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with genuine Russian Charoite, Diamonds, and Amethysts.
Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Pave Champagne Diamond Amethyst Peridot Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold 14K Yellow Gold Ring featuring champagne diamonds, amethyst, and peridot gemstones nearly 2 carats total, combining vibrant color with elegant design for a striking statement pi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750 / item
Pear Shaped Amethyst Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst Stone Cut: Pear Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16MM x 9MM Weight: 6 grams Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced, simulated or lab crea...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Cabochon Green Amethyst Tsavorite Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst, Tsavorite, and Pave Diamond Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Bold Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold bold designer ring featuring a round amethyst center stone, surrounded by 0.50 carats of white sapphires and 1 carat of rubies.
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Amethyst Topaz Ring 14K White Gold Trillion
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Amethyst Topaz Ring 14K White Gold Trillion This stunning estate ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with trillion cut ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst Ruby Pave Diamond Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Experience the perfect combination of elegance and color with this 14K White Gold Gemstone Ring. Featuring a striking natural oval amethyst, measuring approximately 12mm by 10mm, the...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Oval 3.56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.10ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natura...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900 / item
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Me...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$900 / item
14K White Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Me...
Amethyst, White Gold
$1,337Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear amethyst drop bow ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring with amethyst pave in 14k gold. Ribbon Ring.
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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