Buccellati Antique Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center Stone: Oval-cut amethyst Amethyst Weight: Approx. 2.00 carats Accent Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.25 carats Ring Size...
Amethyst, Diamond
Estate 18K Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow and white gold ring featuring a cabochon amethyst with faceting on the bottom in the center.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Amethyst and Diopside Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 6.99 carats and Diopside 4.69 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 1.34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural D...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Style: Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k Yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon & Igal Interchangeable Tourmaline, Citrine, Amethyst, Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Simon & Igal Interchangeable Gem-Set Tourmaline, Citrine, Amethyst Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1995 A remarkable example of innovative jewelry design, this magnificent ...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Modern Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K Gold (Matching Earrings Avaliable) Diamond 8-RD-0,8 ct Amethyst 1-RD-0,8,78 ct SIze US 5,72 Weigth 4,07 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 13.36 Carat Amethyst Step Cut Cocktail Ring 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 13.36 Carat Amethyst Step Cut Cocktail Ring 18k. Very elegant ring featuring Amethyst measuring approx 16mm X 12mm X 10.5mm for total carat of 13.36 The ring is made of 18 ka...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White and Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring MF01-022425
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking Amethyst gemstone takes center stage on this impressive luxury ring.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 21.16 carats with Ruby 5.99 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 21.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro 18k Gold Ring with 12ct Amethyst and Enamel Setting
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold and Enamel Amethyst Ring This ring is a Retro piece crafted in 18k gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated oval faceted checkerboard amethyst weighing approximately 7.10 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego, 18K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Jaipur Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring size: 8 3/4 Stamp: MARCO BICEGO made in italy 750 (Italian hallmark) Metal: 18K yellow gold Gross weight: 2.44 grams Retail: $1,300
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Candy Green Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The total weight is 0.04 carats of 4 brilliant cut diamonds and 8.24 carats of green amethyst. On the sides of the smooth 18k yellow band, a split shank stretches out and transforms ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Amethyst 2.90cts Diamond 18K Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Featuring a 2.05-carat cabochon amethyst, ring is beautifully surrounded by a halo of 22 brilliant round diamonds set ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage H Stern 18k Yellow Gold 9.92ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H Stern cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a bold 9.92 carat amethyst as its centerpiece.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20 CT Amethyst Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring. Centered with a natural oval shaped amethyst weighing approximately 20.00 CT and measuring approximately 22 × 16 mm, displaying...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Triangle Amethyst Topaz 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold (Matching Earrings Avaliable) Weight 11,7GMS Amethyst -21/0.69 Cts Blue Topaz-24/1.04 Cts Amethyst-1/6.43 Cts, Blue Topaz-1/3.68 Cts Size-54 Step into l...
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Modern Handcrafted Unisex Rope Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern Ring 18K Yellow Gold Handcrafted like a small irregular intertwining of branches that recalls the organic shape of nature.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Custom Cut Amethyst Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.63 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10mm (0.39") (top of the...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF06-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is filled with captivating details. A 17.0 carat east-west Amethyst center stone offers an exciting splash of color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Electra Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this ring features a large oval amethyst, exuding a majestic deep purple hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic 5.68ct Amethyst & Mixed Gem Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Step into bold elegance with this regal ring, crowned by a striking 4.88ct emerald-cut amethyst in a rich, royal purple hue.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 9.96 carat amethyst diamond 18K white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS-SI clarity, the diamonds add crisp sparkle and sleek architectural detail, beautifully complementing the carré cut center stone. Crafted in 18k white gold, th...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with claws decorated with spectacular natural Purple Amethyst measuring 10mm x 8 x 5.8 mm d...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF25-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold ring is designed to continually catch the eye. The statement-making 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases the 12.0 carat Amethyst center stone.
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. 3.40TCW Amethyst Diamond Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Ring...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Carved Amethyst Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, signed Gumps.
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold and Amethyst ring centering an oval shaped carved amethyst.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gemstone 18K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring, Aquamarine Peridot Amethyst
Located in Plainview, NY
Modern Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Peridot, Amethyst & Citrine Statement Ring This exceptional modern cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in 18K ye...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Rhombus Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K yellow gold Purple Amethyst ring. Feels substantial and heavy on the finger.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst & Black Onyx Ring Studded In 18K Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ring studded in 18k yellow gold with 1 piece of octagon shaped amethyst weight 5.71 carat surrounded by the frame of black onyx weight 2.32 carat, this entire ring...
Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 10 Weight: 10.80 Grams Width: Approximately 23.18mm tapering to 1.50mm Diameter: 19.82mm 18K yellow gold polished diamond and a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring showcasing an impressive oval-cut amethyst of deep royal purple hue, encircled by a halo of bright white round brilliant diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 8.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 7.66ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic Pink Sapphire Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. 18K Rose Gold Morganite Pin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato 18k Rose Gold Amethyst Harem Cocktail Ring Size 6.5
By Pomellato
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Pomellato Harem Cocktail Ring is a bold statement of Italian luxury, finely crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a cluster of rich, deep purple amethysts.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Checkerboard Citrine, Amethyst, and Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Beginning with the burning orange of citrine, it is the culmination of this ring. A checkerboard cut provides more luster. 18k yellow gold prongs secure the citrine.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Modernist Amethyst Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set oval mixed cut amethyst weighing approx. 15.75 carats, further adorned with six bead set round brilliant cut diamonds w...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 4.80 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Retro cocktail ring centered around a richly colored emerald cut amethyst weighing approximately 4.80 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver — Signed Natural Ruby 2.00 Carats Natural Amethyst 13.00 Carats Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Carved Amethyst Skull Ring. 18k matte gold
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved skull in Amethyst crystal. 18k matte gold ring. A part of the raw crystal amethyst is exposed just above the forehead.
Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Peridot & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Peridot & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Med...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring of 18k Gold, Circa 1960-1980
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Retro ring (circa 1960–1980) showcases a vibrant pear-shaped amethyst set in a bold 18k gold mounting, accented with six tiny diamonds and framed by sleek black enamel details.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Amethyst Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K White Gold Ring Diamond 10-0,15 ct Diamond 30-0,25 ct Amethyst 1-1,79 ct Weigth 7,03 grams Size 6.5 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a G...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Victorian 11.40 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian amethyst and diamond cluster ring from the 1900’s is a beautiful antique jewel with rich color, romance, and old-world charm.
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Glamorous 18k White Gold Ring 3.52ct. Round Brilliant Pave Amethyst Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: ~Metal: 14K White Gold ~Main stone: 3.52ct round brilliant natural amethyst, purple colour, transparent clarity ~Side stones: 48pcs. .16ct round brilliant natural di...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Chalcedony Stone with Amethyst Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage piece of art is crafted in 14k yellow gold. It features an elegant marquise shape, natural Chalcedony gemstone with a halo of 12 round cut Amethyst gemstones. Top of the...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the exquisite beauty of our Minara collection with this stunning ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, faceted amethyst, citrine, and diamonds.
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Cabouchon Amethyst and Pink Sapphires 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cabouchon Amethyst and pink sapphires 18k yellow gold ring Weight 23,34gr Size ring 53 Europe Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for t...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Orient Vintage Emerlad & Amethyst Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carat Natural Amethyst, 13.00 Carats Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Wei...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold 13.98 carat Oval Amethyst ring size 7
Located in Big Bend, WI
An 18K yellow gold ring featuring an oval cut genuine earth mined amethyst gemstone.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1994 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Peridot Bypass Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Type: Bypass Ring / Cocktail Ring - Year: 1994 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 7.65 grams - Gemstones - 1 Cabochon Amethyst - 1 Cabochon Peridot - Desig...
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
35.00ct Amethyst 3.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Currently a size 8, the ring can be professionally resized to ensure a perfect fit.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 18k Step Cut Pear 6.49ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 5.29ct Cut: Step Cut Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Marquise & Round Brillia...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This show-stopper features a magnificent 9.2 carat emerald-cut Amethyst at its centre.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold & 6.75 Ct Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Pisces Zodiac Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: Marked to the shank with a TA maker's mark / 18k / 750 Gemstone Measurements: 1 amethyst sugarloaf cabochon: 10.36 - 10.40 x 9.66 mm±, 6.75 Ct± Ring Size: ca. 6.25 Measurem...
Amethyst, 18k 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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