French 1960s Amethyst Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely antique ring, it is set in the center of an amethyst in a circle of half cultured pearls. The setting is made of gold wire...
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Exclusive Double Amethyst Pink Nacre 18 Karat Diamond Designer Creation Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Rose Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 54-Round 57-0,36-7/6A Amethyst 1-15,77 3/1A Nacre 1-5,45 ct Weight 10,77 gram Size 17,5 NATKINA embraces the principles of...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
RUCHI Black Agate, Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Amethyst - 4.65 Cts Agate - 3.63 Cts Diamond - 0.17 Cts All Diamonds are G- H/ SI
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 9.83ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A stunning variety of amethyst gemstones for those who respect quality and wish to wear them on any occasion or everyday basis. The rose gold amethyst fancy ring, embellish...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring. This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features an amethyst, a diamon...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Cluster Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cluster ring is made of 18 karat white gold with trillion cut amethyst and green round cut quartz. The unusual angle of the gems placement makes it look even bigger...
Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary fashion cluster ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with trillion cut amethyst and green round cut quartz. The unusual angle of the gems placement makes it look ev...
Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary fashion cluster ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with trillion cut amethyst and green round cut quartz. The unusual angle of the gems placement makes it look even...
Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Three Stone Blue Topaz Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Ring 128/2
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 5.41 carats blue topaz and 5.49 carats amethyst . The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1950s Tourmaline, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, and Peridot Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sputnik Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1950s Introducing a stunning Vintage 1950s 18ct Yellow Gold Sputnik Ring, a true statement piece that captures the essence of mid-cen...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Large Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Make a statement with this fantastic amethyst and diamond cocktail ring, exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18 carat white gold. At the heart of this piece sits an impressive, emeral...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 5.58ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Glamorous Gemstones - Sunita Nahata started off her career as a gemstone trader, and this particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored gemstones. Sunita Nahata has curat...
White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Manhattan 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst Ring Size 6.5 #20791
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst Ring Size 6.5 This captivating 18K yellow gold ring features a luminous cabochon amethyst nestled in a beautifully textured gold setting.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Designer MAZ 25 Carat Rose de France Portuguese Cut Amethyst Ring
By Maz
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This fantastic Rose de France amethyst estate ring is signed MAZ, the hallmark of the jeweler-to-the-jewelers, the Mazza Company. An "if you know you know" name in jewelry, with root...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond Jewelry Set Bracelet, Ring, Earring Jewelry Set
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 5.38 grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 7.5 - Measurements: 3 x 2.9 CM ____________________________ Ring Stone Details: - Ty...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14mm Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds, Statement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring is set in 18k white gold, a top quality faceted Amethyst and fancy vivid yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, White ...
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.11ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely collection of gems, including Amethyst, Peridot, Rhodolite, Sky Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz and Morganite is perfect for people who value quality and want to wear...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.70 carats with Ruby 4.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 10.74 grams * Amethyst* Width: 1.0 ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
8.46 Carat Amethyst and 0.96 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new amethyst and diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The total amethyst weigh 8.46 carat and diamond weigh 0.96 carat. The ring weight is 12.25 grams.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 6.00 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval purple and diamond cocktail ring. 6.00ct oval center stone, in an 18k yellow gold swirl setting with 6 round cut diamonds along the shank. 1 oval bright purple Amethyst,...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karats Yellow Gold Amethyst Stacking Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Stacking Ring – Made in Italy This elegant stacking ring, handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, features a minimalist yet distinctive design.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75 Carat Garnet Amethyst Citrine Sunburst 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Sunburst ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 1.75 carat Garnet, .75 carat Amethyst, .47 carat Citrine, .67 carat Peridot, .87 carat Topaz and .21 carat Rhodol...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Green Amethyst, Diamond , !8K White Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and gorgeous hallmarked Judith Ripka ring has a green faceted square amethyst and 4 tiny diamond on all 4 sides in a sterling silver and 18K white gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Amethyst with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 7.76 carats with Brown Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 21.9 grams "We first opened doors i...
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst with Tsavorite Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 13.23 carats with Tsavorite 1.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 17.72 grams "We first opened ...
Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 7.26 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.15 grams "We first opened doors i...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 7.37ct. & Tourmaline, Amethyst Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita nahata presents a luminous cabochon opal takes centre stage in this striking yellow-gold cocktail ring, surrounded by sparkling diamonds and vibrant pink Tourmaline and amethy...
White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst, Aquamarine and Topaz Cocktail Ring
Located in Macau, MO
This very special ring is designed and made in Italy, with exquisite workmanship, embellished with amethyst, aquamarine, and topaz, mounted in 18 karat rose gold. A very unique and s...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Ring in 18K & Palladium 8.10 grams Ring Size 7.50 This ring, as with all Zorab Creation pieces, is sent with a unique serial number to validate its authenticity.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Palladium
COCKTAIL Ring With 6.00 Cts Emerald-Cut Amethyst Tsavorite and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
This is a bold, highly stylized estate cocktail ring crafted in solid 18K white gold. Weighing a substantial 14.0 grams, the ring features an architectural, turtle-inspired motif wit...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Rose Gold Made in Italy Brutalist Asymmetrical Bold Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Amethyst Made in Italy Grounding Asymmetrical Brutalist Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18.48 Carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Gold Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 18.48 Carat Oval Amethyst. Surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.11...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 4.67 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 0.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White 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 white gold Amethyst Fancy Ring adorned with diamonds offer a c...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
POMELLATO Milan Nudo Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.45 Cwt. Amethyst
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Nudo ring designed by Pomellato This the iconic Nudo ring created in Milano Italy by the prestigious jewelry house of Pomellato. This artistic ring has been carefully crafted in sol...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.05ct. Ring in 18KRG with Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pieces in this collection are exclusively curated by Sunita to present unique items that incorporate fancy and exclusive gemstones cuts and color combinations. Amethyst, Pink To...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M 11.10cts Amethyst Two-stone Ring in 18kt Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt White, Yellow & Rose Gold Two Stone Ring adorned with 11.10cts pear & emerald-cut amethyst and 0.10cts round diamonds. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 13.00 carat Amethyst and Diamonds Cocktail Ring Rose Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This IGI Certified Cocktail Ring is a true showstopper, exuding elegance and sophistication with its captivating design. Crafted from luxurious 18kt rose gold, it boasts a warm and r...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst, Opal and Peridot Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1902 Maker's Mark D & F Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette r...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Priyashi Nahata Violet Amethyst Russell Ring in 18 Karat Black Gold
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is complimented by 18 Karat Black Gold to create a contrasted look. Violet Amethyst Russell Ring in 18 Karat Black Gold. Material: 18K Black gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring By Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring by Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy. A 10 x 10 mm sugarloaf cabochon amethyst is set in an 18kt yellow gold bezel.The bold amethyst setting is e...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 6 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Triangular Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Retro Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 6 Carat Round Cabochon Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.57 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Handmade Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a 5.57 carat cushion-cut amethyst with gorgeous crystalline transparency and beautiful rich color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,840Sale Price|41% Off
Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Gem Amethyst Due Pietra Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
They are bezel set in a one-of-a-kind, 18k gold bi-pass mount. The ring is a size 7 and is easily adjusted.
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold
8.20 Carat Amethyst, White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing cluster ring in 18K white gold mounted with intense color amethyst of 8.20 ct in the center and studded by 0.94 ct of little white diamonds all around and on the two sides.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.15 Carat Amethyst 2.13 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage amethyst and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with platinum settings.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Octagon Emerald Cut Certified Purple Amethyst & Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful Art Deco style amethyst ring is centered with an emerald cut amethyst and accented with sparkling diamond halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Pearl Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Amethyst Pearl Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold features a diamond pave band with marquise cut amethyst, pearl and diamond cluster pear shape set in center of ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10.95 Carats Oval Cut Purple Amethyst & Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a vibrant 10.95 carats oval cut purple amethyst, set on a four prong setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Schmuckzicke Designer AAA+ Amethyst Ring 750 Rose Gold 3 ct Valenza bella Italia
Located in Viena, Viena
...small cardinal ring (looks opulent, as it should be), made in Valenza, the small Italian traditional company takes over all our high-quality goldsmith's work, detailed craftsmansh...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.35ct. Ring in 18KRG with sapphire & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Glamorous Gemstones - Sunita Nahata started off her career as a gemstone trader, and this particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored gemstones. Sunita Nahata has curat...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 3.41ct. Ring in 18KRG with sapphire & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Glamorous Gemstones - Sunita Nahata started off her career as a gemstone trader, and this particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored gemstones. Sunita Nahata has curat...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Delices de Goa Amethyst, Coral And Diamond EU 52 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted around 2003, this Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" boule ring is a striking blend of color and elegance. The bold, high-domed design features an arrangement of amethyst and...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 29.83ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Rhodolite & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy and cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Rhodolite and White Diamond.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.31 CTTW Mixed Color Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mix Colored Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Diamond Cluster Ring. This dome ring features a mixture of colors and gemstones.
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
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