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
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
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
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcrafted Twist Thread Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Amethyst Mother Of Pearl Doublet Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sophisticated, this Roberto Coin Cocktail Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold and features a captivating amethyst over mother-of-pearl doublet m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Boucheron Shéhérazade Ring in 18k White Gold with Amethyst & Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A statement piece by Boucheron, the Shéhérazade ring showcases overlapping asymmetric discs set with diamonds, sapphires, and colourful stones. At the centre sits a smooth cabochon a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful c...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Era Amethyst Ring 18k White Gold/Rose Gold with 120 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Era Amethyst Ring in White Gold/Rose Gold with 120 Diamonds Ring Era, 18k WG/RG, 120 diamonds total 2.49 ct, G VS, amethyst Reference: V1604/00/OS/00/105 Material: 18k ...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 #21179
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted in meticulously detailed sterling silver. An 18K yellow gold r...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
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
8.88 Carat Amethyst 1.05 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The cluster ring features a stunning claw set 8.88ct oval cabochon cut amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, White 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
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Ring This elegant and symbolic ring is handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring two intertwined gold s...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini Twist Love Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection a modern style design ring with an oval cabochon amethyst handcrafted with two strips intertwined together in 18 karats yellow gold. Inspired by t...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible amethyst and 18k gold ring and pendant set by Bernd Munsteiner, founder of Atelier Munsteiner.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,468Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Amethyst & Onyx
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A mesmerizing and bold expression of contemporary high jewelry design, this magnificent cocktail statement ring is a masterclass in architectural form and color contrast. Handcrafted...
Amethyst, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring with 18K Yellow Gold trim Set In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking artisan ring features a beautifully faceted cushion-cut amethyst at its center, radiating a rich violet hue that catches the light from every angle. The vibrant gemston...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring Marked: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 750 Part of designer - Paloma Picasso's Sugar Stacks Collection Approximate Dimens...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
TASAKI K18 Gold Amethyst Blue Topaz Sculptural Cocktail Ring
By TASAKI
Located in 台東区, JP
A striking cocktail ring by TASAKI, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and featuring an elegant combination of amethyst and blue topaz. The bold sculptural design showcases two b...
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,040Sale Price|35% Off
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and Chic Amethyst ring set in 18k white gold . The amethyst is a special Trillion cut Cabochon with a beautiful colour and is Eye clean .
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Cabochon Cut Amehtyst Fred Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold vertically ribbed ring set with a round, pointed cabochon cut amethyst. Signed: Fred, Paris, circa 1980. weight: 14.45 g size: 16.25 mm / 5 1/2 US width: 5.5...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This mid-century cocktail ring features a high-domed elongated oval cabochon amethyst measuring approximately 20 x 10mm and weighing approximately 11.57 carats.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Perle de Pluie Amethyst Ring in 18k Gold & Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
The Perle de Pluie Ring is a handmade piece featuring a 3.57 ct central cushion-cut amethyst framed by a dense cluster of tourmaline and peridot cabochons on a textured 18k gold band...
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and sexy ring featuring 8.60 carats of cabochon amethyst which are complemented by full-cut diamonds, all set in 18K rose gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Vintage Cartier Deep Purple Amethyst 18k White Gold Tank Band Solo Ring 55
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Purple Amethyst 18k White Gold Tank Band Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a fine 6mm tension set deep purple amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Ring with Dark Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary men ring is in 14 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. The piece can be ordered in the other colou...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade & Amethyst Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade & Amethyst Ring - Beautiful Jade Cabochon ring set in 18K Yellow gold.
Estate RHR 18 TCW Amethyst Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Rodney Rayner
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular estate Rayner 18 TCW sugarloaf cabochon amethyst, diamond, pink sapphire 18K yellow gold cocktail ring 21st Century Award-winning British high jewelry designer Rodney Ray...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Citrine Sunburst Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Band
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Artisanally crafted in 18K yellow gold, this vibrant sunburst ring features a smooth cabochon amethyst center framed by a diamond halo and radiating baguette-cut citrine rays.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow 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
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
Gianni Lazzaro 23.81 Amethyst Tsavorite Black Brown Diamonds Pink 18K Gold Ring
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Pink Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds brown 44-1,22 ct GVS Diamonds black 34-2,35 ct GVS Amethyst 1 Cabochon-23,81 ct Tsavorite 12-0,50ct Weight 20,80 gram With a heritag...
Amethyst, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold, Mabé Pearl and Amethyst Ring by Ateljé Stigbert Made 1971
By Atelje Stigbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring from 1971 by Ateljé Stigbert is crafted in 18 karat gold and set with a mabe pearl and an amethyst. The ring has a gently rounded shank with softly defined longitud...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Archival Boucheron 18k White Gold Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Noctua Owl Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the highly coveted and now-discontinued Animaux de Collection by the legendary High Jewelry Maison Boucheron, Paris, this magnificent 'Noctua' (La Chouette) owl ring in ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Large Size Cartier Blue Amethyst Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Large 8mm Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a large 8mm tension-set fine blue amethyst. These sizes of the tank ring ar...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,437Sale Price|20% Off
4.69 Carat Amethyst Diopside Cocktail Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold ring with Amethyst from the Island of Madagascar and Chrome Diopside from Yakutia Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 US Total weight: 4.64 grams Set with: - Amethyst Cut: C...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Elegant Grand Scale French Mid-20th Century 18k Gold and Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This completely unique and and "over the top" French ring, crafted from 18k yellow gold with large center emerald cut amethyst, entirely surrounded by numerous additional amethyst ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Perle de Pluie Amethyst Ring in 18k Gold & Blue Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
The Perle de Pluie Ring is a handmade masterpiece featuring a 3.57 ct central cushion-cut amethyst framed by a dense cluster of blue topaz and green tourmaline cabochons on a texture...
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold,...
Ring with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 15.0 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with amethyst and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI- ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sleek Eighties Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, American. Purple fashion, this sleek eighties ring is smart and bold. I imagine it at the disco or a gallery opening! Set with a 6.0 carat vivid amethyst cabochon ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcarafted Hammered Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcarafted Hammered Band Ring. Dimensions: Amethyst 10 mm x 10 mm 18k yellow gold band height 6 mm This stunning 18-karat yellow gold...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Perle de Pluie Amethyst Ring in 18k Gold and Blue Topaz by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
The Perle de Pluie Ring is a handmade piece featuring a 3.57 ct central cushion-cut amethyst framed by a dense cluster of blue topaz cabochons on a textured 18k gold band.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Bulgari 14ct Amethyst Sugarloaf Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Gross weight: 15,5grams. Ring size us 5.5, K½, 50, 16.25, 10
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.73 Carat Amethyst Ladies Diamond Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.73 Carat Amethyst Ladies Diamond Ring -Metal Type: 18K Two-Tone -4.73Carat Amethyst -0.32Carat Round Side Diamonds -Size 6.5 Made in New York City.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.58 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.15 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Height...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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 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
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Coral Bead Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a cluster of 4 amethyst beads and 3 rose coral beads accented with a solitaire...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Amethyst Rutilated Quartz Diamond Eternity Heavy Cocktail Ring 15.40ctw F Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extraordinary and sculptural cocktail ring, masterfully executed in heavy 18K yellow gold and crowned by a richly saturated 6.50-carat cabochon amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Rose Gold Men Custom Made Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This men ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. This is a custom made piece. The ring reflects the art dec...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Minimalist Amethyst Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm grown dark vivid amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. The ring reflects the art deco spirit and...
Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring . Size 6 Usa RESIZABLE. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful cocktail ring ...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Custom Made Minimalist Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm, 0,47x0,47 inches). This ring can be personally signed. This is a custom made piece. Wh...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Athena GB Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Athena GB cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a 13.0mm x 13.0mm x 10.0mm deep purple cushion-cut cabochon amethyst, accented with bezel-set with ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Solid Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Custom Made Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fashion Engagement Ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm, 0,47x0,47 inches). This ring can be personally signed. This is a custom mad...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.