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
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco 29.5ct Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an impressive 29.5 carat amethyst.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond ring 18Kt ring cocktail ring concave cut amethyst rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with a concave cut amethyst, this beautiful amethyst will sparkle more than any other as the facets of the gemstones are triple those in regular cut amethyst. The di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst White Diamonds Contemporary Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini contemporary handmade 18k yellow gold ring, Violet cabochon-cut Amethyst and 0.20-carat brilliant-cut white Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Aquamarine & Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Size 9.5ct
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Aquamarine and Amethyst Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Large Stone Ring features large faceted Oval Amethyst and Aquamarine both have been set inverted and vertically in 18...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 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
$3,420Sale Price|25% Off
32.78ct Amethyst Cushion Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The stunning ring showcases a captivating centerpiece—a faceted cushion amethyst weighing an impressive 32.78 carats. The mesmerizing purple hue of the amethyst is enhanced by the su...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst & Round Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Amethyst cocktail ring is crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold, it features a halo of sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds orbiting a gorgeous, hand chosen, pear shap...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Cushion Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Amethyst: 1 Checkerboard Cushion Cut= 5.97ct Diamonds: 16 round cut= 0.40cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensions: the ring measures 19.0m...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Amethyst Vanuatu Tabou Protection Ring Tribal Oceania Melanesia
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x Natural Amethyst - Metal : 18ct 18k 750 Solid Yellow gold (Stamped) - Ring Size : N.5 (AU/UK size), 7 (US/CA size) - Weight : 2.71 grams - SKU : KNE...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,103Sale Price|29% Off
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents Bezel set Amethyst Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents, Bezel set Amethyst Ring, containing 1 oval amethyst of gem quality weighing approximately 16.00ct.s (17mmx 13mm) ring is a size 7
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Amethyst and Ruby Ring features a center Pear shaped Amethyst weighing 3.02 carats set within a Pave Ruby Flower Ring in an ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Every Day Topaz Amethyst 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Weight 3,89 grams Blue Topaz-1/4.79 Cts Amethyst-1/6.91 Cts Size-52 Discover the allure of our stunning 2 Oval Stone Ring, designed to elegantly embrace the...
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
H.Stern “Sunrise” Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Napoli, NA
H.Stern “Sunrise” Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring A striking H.Stern “Sunrise” ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and centered by an impressive cushion-cut amethys...
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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...
Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold 9.18ctw Amethyst & Diamond Stars Domed Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- Numerous Natural Genuine Amethyst -Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bright Pleasant Purple- 8.65ctw (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Beze...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Parentesi Amethyst Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring COA Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This timeless cocktail ring from Bulgari's striking Parentesi collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a faceted purple amethyst stone and pave brilliant-cut VVS2-VS1 diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Stunning Ring Constructed from 18kt yellow gold and adorned with diamonds and a stunning amethyst stone. this Origen maxi ring from Carrera Y Carrera will be the focus of your ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
TRIO Italian 18K Two-Tone 12 Carat Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: TRIO Origin: Italy Period: Circa 1960s–1970s Metal: 18K yellow and white gold Gemstone: Oval-cut amethyst, approximately 12 carats Diamonds: Round brilliant cut, approximat...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Allegra Aquamarine Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking Bvlgari Allegra ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a luminous mix of aquamarine, amethyst, and pink tourmaline for a bold splash of color and personality.
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 Certified #26042
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This striking 18K yellow gold band features a bold combination of rich purple amethyst and brilliant white diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold
Art Deco Amethyst Solitaire Filigree Vintage Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A solitaire ring from the 1920s. Crafted in 18k white gold, this piece features a 6.00 carat marquise-cut amethyst as the primary stone.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Amethyst Pyramid Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst. Signed by Bvlgari Size 6 1/4, resizable
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Salvini Amethyst & Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.75
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Diamond color F-G and clarity VS-SI. Crafted in fine 18k white gold. Ring size: 6.75. Total weight: 3.96 grams.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon and 1.65 Carat Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning 18K yellow gold bombé ring featuring a richly dimensional arrangement of polished amethyst cabochons in graduating sizes and varied shades of purple.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Amethyst Ribbon Wave Band Ring, Sculptural Modernist Design
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural vintage ring crafted in solid 18K gold and set entirely with natural amethyst, arranged in diagonal ribbon-style channels that sweep across the finger in a flowing wave ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Pink Tourmaline 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.
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Salvini Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 6.5
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Salvini designer ring crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring a prong set cushion cut amethyst center stone accented by a sparkling round cut diamond studded halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15 Carat Oval Amethyst and Pearl 18K Gold Retro Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold retro-inspired statement ring features a deeply saturated 15-carat oval amethyst measuring 20.3x15.5mm, prong set at center with six cultured pearls nestled in pairs ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.90ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.90 carat amethyst and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jew...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Amethyst & Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 5
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Green Amethyst & Zavorite Cocktail Ring, Europe, New
Located in Vannes, FR
Green Amethyst Ring Zavorite Pink Gold 18 Carats. This 18-carat rose gold ring, is distinguished by its elegance and sophistication. The center features gemstone: a brilliant-cut gr...
Tsavorite, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Modernist Asymmetrical 18k Gold and Rough Cut Amethyst Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold and amethyst modernist cocktail ring.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst, & Diamond Albion Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, amethyst, and diamond Albion cocktail ring. By David Yurman. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a central bezel-set square cushion cut amethyst surrounded by a halo...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Rose De France Amethyst Flower Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.96 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Gloriously Beautiful 26Ct Citrine & Amethyst Impressive 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This cocktail size ring sits way up on your hand in this handmade 18K yellow gold setting.
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Retro Ring Size 6.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k yellow gold ladies custom cast Amethyst & diamond ring with a bright finish.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 4.78ct Natural Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This creative statement ring features a magnificent 4.38ct oval-cut purple amethyst that commands attention at the center of a trendy X-shaped bypass mounting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and diamond cocktail ring in 18k white gold
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst and diamond cocktail ring in 18k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Amethyst 6.25Cttw And Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Amethyst cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features sparkling baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds orbiting around the cushion cut amethyst encruste...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Marquise Turquoise Diamond Halo Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Amethyst Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold. This ring features a beautiful 11 x 9 oval shaped Amethyst tha...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst 18k Gold JungleRemix Cluster Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Springing forth from a lush magical jungle, clusters of gold leaves with well-rounded tips jingle and jangle to mimic the swaying movements of exotic flora in the heart of the rainfo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 6.80ctw Cabochon Amethyst 0.40ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
Bold and sculptural, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated 6.80 carat cabochon amethyst, bezel-set in warm 18k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cushion Natural Amethyst Double Bezel Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Purple
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cushion Cut Amethyst Double Bezel Ring in Solid 18K Yellow Gold An architectural statement ring centered around a natural deep purple cushion-cut amethyst, framed within a bold doub...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
$20,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yelow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Turquoise, Amethyst, Sapphire Cabochon Trio Ring, 18k Textured Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Cartier Turquoise, Amethyst, Sapphire Cabochon Trio Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gold is textured. Total Weight: 12.39 grams. Ring Size: 5.25
Amethyst, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Satin Oval Amethyst East West Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Amethyst Size: 12x10 mm. Ring Size :USA 7.50 Weight: 10.4 gr 18k Yellow Gold
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Peridot Twist Ring Size 7
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A one-of-a-kind design by Aires Jewelers, this ring was originally created in 2003. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the band forms an elegant twist silhouette, giving the ring a fl...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Amethyst Rope Motif Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications & Description: • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Maker’s Marks: Present; likely British • Gemstone: Natural amethyst cabochon • Gemstone Size: Approx. 15.5 × 12.7 mm • Estim...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum 18K Gold Amethyst Tourmaline Italian Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini design collection, Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold, Pyramid Cut Amethyst, Green Tourmalines Ring .
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail Moving 2.58 TDW Diamonds
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail Moving 2.58 TDW Diamonds This amazing large and spectacular ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,200
Huge Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Powerful 18 karat gold ring set with a faceted amethyst of approximately 30 carats.The bezel is set horizontally. The face measures 13/16" from front to back and 1 1/16" in width. In...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer 18k Gold Amethyst Signet Ring with Heraldic Shield Intaglio
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Amethyst cushion signet pinky ring in yellow gold, set with a hand-carved amethyst measuring 12.0 × 10.5 mm and engraved with a heraldic shield motif featuring a bird and crown.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 k white gold cocktail ring featuring 0.35 carats brown diamonds along the edge. 5 carats of Amethyst in the center.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Bvlgari Bulgari Mysa Tronchetto 18k Rose Gold Purple Amethyst Dome Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Purple Amethyst Mysa 18k Rose Gold Ring. Beautiful domed purple amethyst set in a fine 18k rose gold tension-set ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,600Sale Price|25% Off
Cocktail Ring - 27.33 Carat Cabochon Amethyst Sapphire in 18K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details Oval cabochon amethyst weighing approximately 27.33 carats One hundred twenty-eight round blue sapphires Forty round brilliant diamonds Crafted in 18K white gold Ring size 7 ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 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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