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Modern Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Of oval and curved form, this cocktail ring is paved of citrines, amethysts and of aquamarine, round, oval and with degrees cut, all set with claws. Tot...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Amethyst Diamond Platinum and Gold Two-Tone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish modern designed ring featuring an oval shaped amethyst weighing 1.02 carats and set in 18k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Beautiful Amethyst and Diamond 3-stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring features a captivating 0.56 carat round brilliant amethyst, its vibrant purple unveiled by VG clarity and a masterful cut.
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Tsavorite Amethyst Yellow and White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Charming ring in 18 kt white and yellow gold, g 11.10, surrounded by diamonds 0.25 ct, tsavorite and amethyst from ct 2.56. Diamonds ct 0.25 Tsavorite Amethyst ct 2.56 Total weight g...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Diana M 18kt Gold Cushion 51cts Amethyst & Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt Rose, Yellow and White Gold Cushion Cut 50.54cts Amethyst & 0.46cts Diamond Cocktail Ring. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flat Ring with Amethyst - FLIRT collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Flirt" collection, which debuted in the 2000s and remains iconic to this day, this flat ring is both flexible and comfortable, making it a standout piece in an...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Judith Ripka 18 karat white gold cocktail ring featuring a 20mm x 15mm checkerboard cut oval amethyst accented by 80 round diamonds of VS clarity and G color totaling 0.50 carats. $5...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot Graceful Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18K from a colorful plethora of gems including 3.65 Carat Amethyst Quartz, 2.41 Carat Citrine Quartz and 2.60 Carat emerald green Peridot.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold, 1940s Diamond, Amethyst & Peridot Suffragette Inspired Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Suffragette Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1940 A captivating piece of history and craftsmanship, this vintage ring from the 1940s embodies the spirit of the Suffragette movem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
23 Carat Natural Amethyst & Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Impressive Italian fashion ring featuring a marquise shaped faceted natural Amethyst, and 54 micro-pave set diamonds weighing 0.20 carats. Ring Size 6 3/4 (Can be sized) Metal Type...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold, Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Cartier "Les Délices de Goa" Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 2003. This stunning ring is a beautiful piece from Cartier's "Les Délices de Goa" collection—a stunning ring featu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Chain Ring Size 9 #17105
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Chain Ring Size 9 This lovely 18K yellow gold ring features 20 round amethyst stones set on a unique chain design.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.82 Carat Amethyst and 1.59 Carat Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This large and impressive vintage amethyst and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Silver Gold Amethyst Ring Depicting A Sistrum 1st Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1th Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 6 1/2 Weight: 10.7 gr The 1st century ring has a silver frame, in which is set a gold frame that outlines a peculiar amethyst i...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.15ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely collection of gems, including Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz, and Swiss Blue Topaz is perfect for people who value quality and want to wear it to any occasion or celebra...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 14ct Amethyst Sugarloaf Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Gross weight: 15,5grams. Ring size us 5.5, K½, 50, 16.25, 10
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation-Purple Haze 20.13 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional 20.13-carat amethyst with a rare cut appears like rock star on an 18K ring with about 200 rounds diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 kt Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Amethyst Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring is crafted in 18 kt rose gold and designed with a captivating interplay of color and light. At the center rests a smooth cabochon amethyst, c...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Yellow & White Gold Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Circa 1910 Fabulous Faceted Oval Amethyst & Diamond Ring. Set in Both Yellow & White Gold with the Most Beautiful, Floral Filigree ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,481 / item
Fashion Amethyst Yellow Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Earrings Available) Amethyst 26-Round-5,58 2/2 Weight 6.67 grams Size 17.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NAT...
18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold Art Nouveau Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1910-1920 This exquisite 18ct two-tone gold Art Nouveau ring beautifully captures the essence of the era with its elega...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leopard Print Ring in 18 Karat Gold With Diamonds, Rubies, Amethysts
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
A bold, contemporary take on the classic leopard print, this oval ring comes alive in a mosaic pavé of diamonds, rubies, and amethysts. Designed for those who love the wild allure o...
Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with huge Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this 18 K white Gold Cocktail ring. The amethyst is surrounded by small diamonds!
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was feat...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.85ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked, c.1985
Located in London, GB
An enchanting amethyst takes centre stage in this vintage cluster ring. The oval cut stone weighs 2.85 carat and is expertly claw set into 18 carat white gold. Surrounding the purple...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 72.11 Carat Marquis Amethyst and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 6.5, we offer ring resizing.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,363 / item
Paquerette - Tanzanite & Amethysts
By Atelier Molinari
Located in Paris, FR
Meaning: Daisy Adorned with a vibrant array of natural gemstones our stunning flower ring are composed of 1,12cts Tanzanite and 0,65ct Amethysts Inspired by the beauty of nature, th...
Amethyst, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Parentesi Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Amethyst & Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 8 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.58 inches (14.7 mm) ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Coral Bead Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a cluster of 4 amethyst beads and 3 rose coral beads accented with a solitaire...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond Ring 0.83CT 18kt Yellow Gold Circa 2000 Christmas Present
Located in Grantham, GB
For the mum who deserves something as lovely as she is: this 18ct yellow gold ring glows with a 0.83 carat rectangular cut amethyst, its deep violet framed by twenty-six natural whit...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cushion Amethyst Engagement Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold, Marquise and Round Diamo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Details: • Center Stone: 5x7mm High Quality Oval Vivid Purple Amethyst • Accent Diamonds: 6 Marquise diamonds with total carat weight of 0.36ct • Accent Diamonds: 6 Round Brilliant d...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcarafted Hammered Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcarafted Hammered Band Ring. Dimensions: Amethyst 10 mm x 10 mm 18k yellow gold band height 6 mm This stunning 18-karat yellow gold...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.58 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.15 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Height...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 10.00 Ct Natural Amethyst Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Bold design fabulous Art Deco ring, 18 KT white gold 1930 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold – tested Centrally set with a large 10.00 Ct. Natural untreated Amethyst cabochon ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Citrine Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold dome ring, set with hexagonal shaped citrines and amethysts. US size 6.5, can be sized to any specification. ...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning French vintage amethyst ring is a true beauty. The amethyst is perfectly showcased in its ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.49ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is fancy Amethyst Ring in hexagon briolette shape purple hue. The Ring is elegant and can be worn for many occasions. The Amethyst around the ring add to the beauty and elegance...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst Diamond and Peridot Suffragette Ring Birmingham 1902
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1902 Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette ring, a true testamen...
Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Carrera y Carrera Lia Ring 2.77 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst & Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion ring signed by Carrera y Carrera, featuring a 2.77 carats sugarloaf amethyst and 0.04 carat total diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful dress ring features a natural amethyst in the centre. The colour is a beautiful deep purple and it weighs 4.50 carat. The halo of diamonds surrounding has a combined w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst East-West Bezel Set Solitaire Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Delightfully comfy, vibrant and bold, this statement ring packs a stylistic punch. A rich, regal purple amethyst center stone is enrobed in a bezel in an east-west setting, a literal...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bulgari 18KT Gold and Amethyst Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
The design takes its border from the engraved rims of ancient Roman coins, the source of the double logo Bulgari first used on the Bulgari Bulgari watch in 1977 and then carried acro...
18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was feat...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego Jaipur 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Dome Cocktail Stacking Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Baltimore, MD
Marco Bicego Jaipur 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Dome Cocktail Stacking Ring Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 2.48 grams Amethyst: 6mm round faceted Size: 6.5 (US) Retail: $1,610 USD...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation 19.89 Carat Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Raise a glass to 19.89 Carats of Amethyst Quartz faceted into this magnificent jewel as the center stone for Zorab's glamorous cocktail ring. Rimmed Pinks Sapphires (2.81 CT), Whit...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage Retro 18 Carat Emerald-Cut Amethyst Gold Side Scroll Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Retro Vintage Solitaire Ring featuring a securely Hand set Large 18 Carat Rectangular Purple Amethyst Gemstone mounted in an Awesome Hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold substantial architec...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst Diamond and Peridot Suffragette Ring Birmingham 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark B & H Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffraget...
Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst, Opal and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Chester 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Maker's Mark E J R Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette ring...
Peridot, Opal, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Twist Love Amethyst Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Design Ring. Inspired by the union of two loves that twist together in a single ring, ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9.60 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Solitaire Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 6.5, we offer ring resizing.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 6 Carats Green Amethyst and Diamond Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A mesmerizing blend of sophistication and artistry, this 18 Karat Gold Green Amethyst and Diamond Fashion Ring is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Anchoring the design is a ca...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natkina Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Topaz, Tourmaline Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 42-RND 0,43ct-5 / 5A Amethyst 9 - Oval-2.75ct 1 / 1A Tourmaline 10 - RND-0.9ct 2 / 3A Rozh.topaz 13 - RND-1.01ct T (1) / 1A Purple Topaz 11 - RND-0.95ct T (1) / 1A GOLD 18K ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 0.78ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely set of Amethyst for people who value quality and want to wear it to any occasion or celebration. The Rose gold Amethyst ring adorned with diamonds offer a classic ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Garavelli Milano 18 Karat White Gold 28 ct. Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Aspen, CO
A magnificent and boldly proportioned cocktail ring by the distinguished Italian jewelry house Garavelli exquisitely fashioned in polished 18 karat white gold and showcasing an impre...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Lovely Flower Ring Purple Amethyst and Pink Sapphire natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Gold Ring Brilliant Colors of Flower 18k White Gold 3.90 grams Finger size 7 Natural amethyst approx 0.77 carat Natural Pink Sapphire approx 2.46 carat Natural Diamonds approx 0....
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sacchi Purple Amethyst Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Purple Amethyst Gold Ring, from Sacchi's "Spring" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jew...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.12ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a fancy amethyst ring in an octagon shape. This ring made of precious stone has a timeless, exquisite appeal that can be worn on a variety of occasions. Materials such as ameth...
White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Shaped Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With White Amethyst
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.596g,D:0.47ct, Amet:3.03ct,Sapp:11.12ct,
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 5.92 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique amethyst ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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