John Hardy Amethyst Diamond Ring Silver and 18 Karat*
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Hardy Silver Amethyst Diamonds Ring 5.00ct Natural Amethyst 12 x 9.8mm .20ct Natural Diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. 8.9 Grams. Deck of Ring: 17 X 14mm Silver & 18kt yello...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.90ct Amethyst Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this charming Victorian carved shank ring features a collection of five amethysts. The central sits the largest at 0.50 carat, the flanking pair weigh 0.40 ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Feraud Aquamarine, Amethyst and Garnet Cluster Ring
By Louis Feraud
Located in Honolulu, HI
French Designer Louis Feraud Aquamarine, Amethyst and Garnet Ring in 18k white gold. This beautifully designed ring features a gorgeous cluster of gemstones different shapes and colo...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.5 Carats Green Amethyst Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crowning this exquisite 18 Karat Gold Green Amethyst Solitaire Ring is a magnificent 4.5-carat green amethyst, radiating a refined brilliance through its expertly crafted facets. The...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 7.24ct. & Diamond 0.76ct. Ring
Located in New York, NY
The large oval is flanked by 10 round brilliant diamonds. Amethyst 7.24 carats Diamonds 0.76 carats Stamped 18K with the jewelers hallmark Ring size 8.25 sizing may be available
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.85 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950 antique cushion shape Amethyst with a cascading down fall of bright diamonds set in an 18k white gold dome shaped ring setting. 82 round diamonds approx. total weight 3...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Geometrix Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Limited edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition Handcrafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exc...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A halo of twinkling old cut diamonds framed in platinum encircles the rich, beautiful 1.50 carat amethyst in its 18 carat yellow gold openwork setting at the centre of this classic 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ring Cleopatra VII & Asp Intaglio Amethyst Paste solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5US 17.4gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with Intaglio of Cleopatra VII with the Asp cast in purple Paste / Glass imitating an Amethyst setting.
18k Gold
3.50 Carat Octagonal Amethyst Halo Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's mid-century diamond and amethyst yellow gold ring. .16ct center diamond with a eight sided faceted step cut amethyst halo set in an 18k yellow gold setting with 74 full cut ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Green Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Baguette in citrine and green amethyst gold gr.17,80 size 13 eu. yellow gold. ctg 28-41 for each stones. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
1970s Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. Elegant retro ring, it is set with claws in the center of a faceted amethyst in a surround of 8/8 cut diamonds. Total weight of the amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation 20.63 Faceted Amethyst Lion-Heart Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Dubbed the lion-heart ring due to its brave and inimitable style, this bold and beautiful piece centers around the main 20.63 carats undulating Amethyst Quartz gem. This amethyst is...
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 15.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 512 Total Weight: 13.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring 82/3839-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold amethyst and diamond ring by Chopard.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bonheur Ring with Blue Topaz, Amethyst and Diamond Domed Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Christina Addison Bespoke BONHEUR Ring: 18kt Yellow Gold Domed Ring with faceted Cushion cut center stone Blue Topaz Center stone and four faceted oval Amethyst Topaz and round...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Solitaire Dome Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Amethyst Dome Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring a securely nestled 1 Carat Oval Amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring, Circa 1990, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
A striking Bulgari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with a sculptural purple amethyst. The generously proportioned amethyst features an unusual geometric form, ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris 20 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Mauboussin Paris amethyst and diamond ring is an exceptional haute joaillerie creation, combining bold volume, rich color, and refined French craftsmanship. At its center is a ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.88 Carat Heart Shape Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous 12.88 carat heart shape Amethyst and round brilliant Diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.50 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's 6.50 rectangle shape Amethyst center stone with a gold bead halo in a 18k rose gold setting. 1 12 x 10mm bright gem natural purple Amethyst, approx. total weight 6.50cts Siz...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ring 18K White Gold with Smoky Quartz and Amethysts, set with Natural Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Ring 18K white gold with smoky quartz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1994
Located in London, GB
A vivid purple amethyst takes centre stage in this striking 1994 cluster ring. The oval cut gemstone weighs 7.50 carats and is framed by a halo of old cut diamonds totalling 1.60 car...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
32.23 Carat Chalcedony Crown Ring with Sapphire and Amethyst
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Expertly crafted with 18K White Gold weighing 21.024 grams, this ring exudes both strength and grace.
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
AMETHYST CABOCHON AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING A lovely early Victorian ring set with a good deep color, bright purple cabochon shaped amethyst measuring approx. 2.70 carats (9.22X7.74...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Octagon Cut Amethyst Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Zorab Creation Regal 22.80 Carat Amethyst Quartz Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Set with a 22.80 carat dark and undulating amethyst quartz stone, this regal ring is thoroughly magnificent and majestic. This elegant and distinctive mauve gem is nestled into a 0.7...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
C1960 Signet Ring with Amethyst Stone and Floral Carved Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
The ring is stamped with an 18K hallmark along with other Swedish hallmarks.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Certified Lavender Jadeite, 2.5ct Amethyst and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A substantial oval cabochon of lavender jadeite anchors this ring, its soft violet tone and smooth polished surface reading as a single continuous plane of color. Rose gold prongs ho...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
22.50 Carat Deep Violet Amethyst Diamond Head Turner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The highest-grade amethyst (called "Deep Russian") is exceptionally rare and therefore, when one is found, its value is dependent on the demand of collectors. It is, however, still o...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
23.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 23.50ct oval Amethyst and Diamond yellow gold cocktail ring is a masterpiece of elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Amethyst Ring Set With Diamonds on Halo
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye-catching, this exquisite ring features a vibrant purple amethyst at its centre, surrounded by a dazzling halo of natural diamonds. The contrast between the deep hu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold 1970’s Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Amethyst Ring 18ct Gold Tested Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark J & P Fabulous sized, vintage cluster ring. Set with an oval, faceted amethyst & a halo of beautiful, n...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 0.41cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2-I2 Amethyst: 1 oval cut = 1.75ct Ring Size: 10 (please allow up to 2 additional business da...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold and Amethyst Callas Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A solid 18 Karat rose gold cocktail ring with a big round cabochon cut Amethyst that weighs ct 36.00 The stone shows natural inclusions and is made even brighter by the mirroring tre...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fluted Translucent Amethyst Dome and RBC Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring size 6, we offer ring resizing.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
37.23 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Halo Domed Cluster Ring 37.23t. Brilliant Natural Amethyst Emerald Cut Clean VVS Clarity Beautiful purple sparkles throughout Transparency A+ 24.8 x 18mm Side natu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creations Amethyst Quartz 10.58 Carat Largesse Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece really does offer its wearer a generous magnificence of style and quality stones. The stunning centerpiece is crafted from a 10.58 carat Amethyst Quartz and sat within a 3...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage Spanish 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring with Amethyst
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage Spanish 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Amethyst is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases both exquisite craftsmanship and a captivating gemstone. The ring is crafted fr...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethysts diamonds sapphires Yellow Gold 18 Carat Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Tri Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond tri-color ring. 1.00ct center cabochon amethyst with a square halo of 24 round diamonds. 18k Rose, white and yellow gold twist bands with a white gold diamond pl...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst, enhanced with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.36tcw.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Precious Tourmaline Diamond Pink Quartz Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K Diamond 5-Round 57-0,04-5/6A Amethyst 1-Pear-4,8 2/1A Tourmaline 3-2,94 2/3A Pink quartz 2-Pear-3 3/3A Weight 6,72 gram Size 17,2 Adjustable With a heritag...
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Handcraft Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and amethyst Diamonds weight 1.51 karat Amethyst weight 56.50 karat Ring total weight 27.10 grams...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new amethyst and diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The total amethyst weight is 7.70 carats and diamond weight is 0.32 carats. The total ring weight is 9.02 grams.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asprey Chaos Topaz Tourmaline Peridot Amethyst White Gold Ring
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Topaz Tourmaline Peridot Amethyst Ring by Asprey.
Peridot, Tourmaline, Topaz, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified 13.08 Carat Amethyst Precious Basic White Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This wonderful noble 18kt white gold precious basics ring with amethyst 13.08 ct. This is a statement ring. The ring size is EU 58 and US 8,4.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Elegant Purple Amethyst White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dome Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Amethyst 26-Round-5,59 2/2 Weight 7,13 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKIN...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Amethyst 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over amethyst , weighing 7.18 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specifica...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Albion Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds in 18k Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
- 18-karat yellow gold - Faceted amethyst, 17x17mm - Pave diamonds, 0.42 total carat weight - Ring, 5-21mm wide - Ring size: 7.5 New without Tags (never worn) *David Yurman pouch,bo...
Amethyst Citrine Tourmaline Garnet Gold Ring "Pyramid" Wagner Collection
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
This "Pyramid Ring" made of yellow gold with one each amethyst, citrine, tourmaline and garnet cabochons impresses with its exceptional design by Wagner Preziosen. Wear it and show o...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2.20 Carat Blue Topaz Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Topaz, amethyst and diamond ring. Center faceted blue topaz with a faceted amethyst on the other side of the topaz ( back) only scene form the inside. 18k yellow gold setting with 4 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 7.50 carats with Diamond 0.83 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.88 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Jade with Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 74.24 carats with Amethyst 1.76 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then s...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.90 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.45 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
3.20 Carat Oval Amethyst Victorian Textured Flower Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Victorian Amethyst 18k rose and green gold flower textured Ring.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
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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
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
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
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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