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Amethyst 1940 Ring

Vintage 6.91Ct Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1940
Vintage 6.91Ct Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1940

Vintage 6.91Ct Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 6.91 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940’s 14ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Vintage 1940’s 14ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

Vintage 1940’s 14ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1940’s Beautiful Round, Faceted Amethyst Ring

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Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring  Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring  Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s

Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with a

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Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

vintage amethyst ring is a true beauty. The amethyst is perfectly showcased in its handmade, yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Vintage Siberian Amethyst Gold Ring
Vintage Siberian Amethyst Gold Ring

Vintage Siberian Amethyst Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold solitare ring centered with natural large siberian amethyst in oval cut with a

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Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings

1940s Retro Amethyst & Diamond Ring
1940s Retro Amethyst & Diamond Ring

1940s Retro Amethyst & Diamond Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An impressive Retro era ring from the 1940s showcasing a massive emerald-cut deep purple amethyst

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Amethyst Ring
Art Deco 14K White Gold Amethyst Ring

Art Deco 14K White Gold Amethyst Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro 35.00 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Ring
Vintage 1940s Retro 35.00 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Ring

Vintage 1940s Retro 35.00 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a center Oval cut Amethyst weighing approximately 35.00

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro 20.00 Carat Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Vintage 1940s Retro 20.00 Carat Amethyst Ring with Diamonds

Vintage 1940s Retro 20.00 Carat Amethyst Ring with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white and yellow gold with a Round cut Amethyst weighing approximately 20.00

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 8.95 carat amethyst 18k rose gold cocktail ring
Retro 8.95 carat amethyst 18k rose gold cocktail ring

Retro 8.95 carat amethyst 18k rose gold cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This bold Retro ring from the 1940s showcases a vibrant 8.95 carat emerald cut amethyst, its deep

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique amethyst and diamond

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Retro 14k White Gold Amethyst Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring
Retro 14k White Gold Amethyst Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring

Retro 14k White Gold Amethyst Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A fabulous Retro era amethyst cocktail ring. The twin gemstone toi et moi (French for you & me

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage German 1940's pearl, 0.33 carat tourmaline, 0.30 carat amethyst and

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Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

12.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
12.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

12.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's amethyst cocktail ring. 12.50ct oval amethyst center stone, set in a hand made 14k yellow

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Early 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 1.80-Carats) and Ruby, 18K Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 1.80-Carats) and Ruby, 18K Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 1.80-Carats) and Ruby, 18K Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Exuding elegance and sophistication, this exquisite gemstone ring showcases a stunning approx. 1.80

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

13.00 Carat Amethyst Art Deco Filigree White Gold Cocktail Ring
13.00 Carat Amethyst Art Deco Filigree White Gold Cocktail Ring

13.00 Carat Amethyst Art Deco Filigree White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

13.00ct rectangle amethyst Art Deco 1940's filigree 14k white gold cocktail ring. 1 bright medium

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Retro 5 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow and white gold cocktail ring
Retro 5 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow and white gold cocktail ring

Retro 5 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow and white gold cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Retro 18k yellow and white gold ring highlights a vibrant 5 carat amethyst, framed by

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat  Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring 1940s
14 Karat  Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring 1940s

14 Karat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring 1940s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning large Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail ring. Wonderful 14K Gold Setting on this ring. The

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1940s
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1940s

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1940s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Amethyst and diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, the Amethyst is 4.4 Carats. Size 7+ Can be sized by

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Vintage 1940s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s

Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

This stunning ring features the birthstone of February in all it's glory! The vibrant, deep purple

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Pansy Ring
Oscar Heyman Brothers Pansy Ring

Oscar Heyman Brothers Pansy Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in London, GB

Oscar Heyman Brothers pansy ring. Set with eighteen channel set calibre step cut natural unenhanced

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Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring

Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation

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Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spin...

Retro Pink Gold and Amethyst Ring
Retro Pink Gold and Amethyst Ring

Retro Pink Gold and Amethyst Ring

Located in New York, NY

mm approx 6 carats. Ring size 10. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

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7.50 Carats Amethyst Ring
7.50 Carats Amethyst Ring

7.50 Carats Amethyst Ring

Located in Solvang, CA

Vintage retro approximately 7.50 carats amethyst ring, circa 1940. This 18 karat retro square cut

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Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring

1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

1940's Amethsyst Diamond Cocktail Ring - Amethyst (21.4x14.6x12.6mm) & DIamond- Ring is currently a

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

This cushion shaped Amethyst is set with 3 small Diamonds on each shoulder. The Amethyst is a

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Vintage 1940s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose de France Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Rose de France Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Rose de France Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

This little beauty will add just the right touch of pastel color. The amethyst is perfectly

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Sapphires,Amethyst,And Aquamarines. Dramatic Cocktail Ring Is Designed In The 1940's In The United States Of

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Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Ruby,...

Felger Inc. 1940's Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Heart Ring
Felger Inc. 1940's Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Heart Ring

Felger Inc. 1940's Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Heart Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a heart cut amethyst weighing approximately 7.87 carats Transparent medium purple in

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro CA 1940 Rose Gold Step-Cut Amethyst & Burma Ruby Ring
Retro CA 1940 Rose Gold Step-Cut Amethyst & Burma Ruby Ring

Retro CA 1940 Rose Gold Step-Cut Amethyst & Burma Ruby Ring

Located in Miami, FL

A statement Cocktail ring Circa 1940 featuring a step cut light purple amethyst accented with burma

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Unique gold ring with amethyst and diamonds, circa 1940.
Unique gold ring with amethyst and diamonds, circa 1940.

Unique gold ring with amethyst and diamonds, circa 1940.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Origin: Western Europe, circa 1940/1950 The ring features a rectangular, faceted amethyst in a beautiful

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1940’s Faceted Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold 1940’s Faceted Amethyst Cocktail Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold 1940’s Faceted Amethyst Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Stamped A stunning 1940s ring that features a round, faceted

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Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

1940's Diamond Amethyst 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Daisy Floral Retro Vintage Ring
1940's Diamond Amethyst 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Daisy Floral Retro Vintage Ring

1940's Diamond Amethyst 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Daisy Floral Retro Vintage Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a 15.5 mm round cut amethyst - transparent medium reddish-purple in color Set with petal

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Double Amethyst Retro Ring with Diamonds
Double Amethyst Retro Ring with Diamonds

Double Amethyst Retro Ring with Diamonds

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Set in rose and white gold, this unique retro piece would make a delightful cocktail ring or a fun

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The stunning bright purple amethyst is glossy and is set in a very decorative and modern looking

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Vintage 1940s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

1940s 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring
1940s 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring

1940s 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 1940's 10 karat yellow gold and amethyst ring. This ring features a central, bezel set

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Amethyst & Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s Amethyst & Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s Amethyst & Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold, platinum set dress ring; part of our jewelry collections This impressive vintage amethyst

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Arts & Crafts Amethyst Two-tone Gold Ring
Arts & Crafts Amethyst Two-tone Gold Ring

Arts & Crafts Amethyst Two-tone Gold Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Arts & Crafts amethyst and two-tone gold ring circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ82C. Scroll

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Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Boucheron Amethyst Diamond Gold Blossoming Flower Ring
Retro Boucheron Amethyst Diamond Gold Blossoming Flower Ring

Retro Boucheron Amethyst Diamond Gold Blossoming Flower Ring

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

purple amethyst with perfectly placed diamonds surrounding it. Hand crafted in 18k gold. Signed Boucheron

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

long vertical to the fingernail. Unique heirloom amethyst and diamond French retro ring circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Period 10KT Amethyst and Pearl Ring
Vintage Art Deco Period 10KT Amethyst and Pearl Ring

Vintage Art Deco Period 10KT Amethyst and Pearl Ring

Located in New York, NY

Gold Ring featuring a captivating purple amethyst and delicate seed pearls set in intricate filigree

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold

1940s Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring with Turquoise and Ruby Accents
1940s Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring with Turquoise and Ruby Accents

1940s Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring with Turquoise and Ruby Accents

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and amethyst cocktail ring with scrolled shoulders set with turquoise and rubies

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Retro French 14 Carat Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Retro French 14 Carat Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Retro French 14 Carat Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Center Stone: Rectangular Step Cut Amethyst Weight: Approximately 14 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro 50.00 Carat Amethyst and 3.00 Carat Ruby Ring
Vintage 1940s Retro 50.00 Carat Amethyst and 3.00 Carat Ruby Ring

Vintage 1940s Retro 50.00 Carat Amethyst and 3.00 Carat Ruby Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Amethyst weighing approximately 50.00 carats, and Round

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby

1940s Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents
1940s Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents

1940s Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents

Located in New York, NY

A Retro cocktail ring centering on a large octagonal amethyst, with diamond-set shoulders and

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 40 Carat Amethyst and 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Retro 40 Carat Amethyst and 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring

Retro 40 Carat Amethyst and 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This retro estate cocktail ring is a rare find at an amazing value, and perfect for your vintage

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.75 Carat Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Ring
14.75 Carat Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Ring

14.75 Carat Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

If you're a fan of the Victorian period this is a ring for you, it exemplifies the lace and frills

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Vintage 1940s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s French Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
1940s French Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

1940s French Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and diamond cocktail ring set with an emerald cut amethyst of approximately 36.63 cts

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s 19.48 Carat Amethyst & Green Paste Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s 19.48 Carat Amethyst & Green Paste Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s 19.48 Carat Amethyst & Green Paste Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 19.48 carat amethyst and green paste, 14 karat yellow gold dress ring in the

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Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 2.65 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s 2.65 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s 2.65 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

set dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections This fine and impressive amethyst

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 19.20-Carats), 18K Rose Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 19.20-Carats), 18K Rose Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 19.20-Carats), 18K Rose Gold

Located in New York, NY

A captivating vintage gemstone ring showcasing a stunning emerald-cut amethyst, weighing

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1920
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1920

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique amethyst and diamond ring

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, circa 1940s

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

amethyst and diamond flower cluster ring. These vintage old cut and eight cut stones are set in platinum

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 10.22 CTW Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Retro 10.22 CTW Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring

Retro 10.22 CTW Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an emerald cut amethyst weighing approximately 9.74 carats Transparent medium purple in

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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Jones & Woodland Amethyst 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Foliate Band Ring
Jones & Woodland Amethyst 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Foliate Band Ring

Jones & Woodland Amethyst 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Foliate Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a 6.0 mm round cut amethyst - vibrant violetish purple Set by wide prongs and a rose

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Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

c1943 Bailey Banks Biddle Amethyst Ring Men's Sz 12 Vintage Fine Jewelry
c1943 Bailey Banks Biddle Amethyst Ring Men's Sz 12 Vintage Fine Jewelry

c1943 Bailey Banks Biddle Amethyst Ring Men's Sz 12 Vintage Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed Bailey Banks & Biddle amethyst ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring in 14 Carat Gold Adorned with Amethyst, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Ring in 14 Carat Gold Adorned with Amethyst, 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Ring in 14 Carat Gold Adorned with Amethyst, 1940s

Located in bronshoj, DK

Vintage Art Deco ring in 14 carat gold adorned with amethyst. 1940s. Diameter: 19 mm. US size: 9 In

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 9 Carat Gold
Vintage Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 9 Carat Gold

Vintage Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 9 Carat Gold

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Not only does this ring hold five bright and sparkling amethyst but it also boasts diamond

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Vintage 1940s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum

Huge Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring
Huge Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Huge Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 18k, American. Vibrant tourmaline, citrine, amethyst, garnet, topaz, aquamarine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring
Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This bold retro forties ring features vibrant tourmaline, citrine

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Vintage 1940s American Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...

1940s Retro Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
1940s Retro Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

1940s Retro Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

1940's Rosey Gold with a large estimated 30ct Purple Amethyst flanked with Diamond bows set in

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Retro Amethyst Gold Tank Ring
French Retro Amethyst Gold Tank Ring

French Retro Amethyst Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. A bridge ring that is bezel set at the front with a

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1940 14k pink gold ring with a natural untreated well-polished Amethyst. On Peter's now famous pink

Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Retro Amethyst Ring with Amazonite Baguettes
Stunning Retro Amethyst Ring with Amazonite Baguettes

Stunning Retro Amethyst Ring with Amazonite Baguettes

Located in New York, NY

Hand made 18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst set in 18kt Yellow Gold . Baguettes unusually set with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amazonite, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 28 Carat Amethyst Gold Ring
Retro 28 Carat Amethyst Gold Ring

Retro 28 Carat Amethyst Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

This amazingly well cut Emerald cut Amethyst displays a beautiful deep violet color and is free

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Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 10k Gold

1940s Amethyst Yellow Gold & White Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s Amethyst Yellow Gold & White Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s Amethyst Yellow Gold & White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vintage amethyst dress ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold and accented with 14k white gold. The

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Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Large Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Large Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1940 14k yellow gold handmade ring with a large bright purple Amethyst. 1 oval purple

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Black Onyx Horizontal Ring
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Black Onyx Horizontal Ring

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Black Onyx Horizontal Ring

Located in McLeansville, NC

Vintage 14 karat yellow gold amethyst and black onyx horizontal ring. This ring features a 10 x 6mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
Retro Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Retro Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Perfectly shaped emerald cut Amethyst measured to weigh approximately 16 carats. The beautiful deep

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro 20.75 Carat Square Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
1940s Retro 20.75 Carat Square Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring

1940s Retro 20.75 Carat Square Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 14 karat rose gold square emerald cut Amethyst ring, measured to weigh approximately 20.75

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pavé-set diamond shoulders, circa 1940. Ring Size - I 1/2

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Amethyst 1940 Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact amethyst 1940 ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect amethyst 1940 ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A amethyst 1940 ring from Boucheron, Oscar Heyman and Zorab Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and marquise cut versions for sale. When shopping for a amethyst 1940 ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Amethyst 1940 Ring?

The price for a amethyst 1940 ring starts at $225 and tops out at $26,503 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,293.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Amethyst 1940 Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not amethyst rings are durable is largely a matter of how you define the term. Amethysts have a hardness rating of 7, making them resistant to scratching. However, you can still damage an amethyst ring if you wear it while performing household chores or engaging in intense physical activity. Shop a selection of amethyst gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an amethyst stone ring is worth depends on the origin, cut, color, clarity, shine, shape and certificate it carries. In general, the price of an amethyst gemstone can range from $2.74 per carat to $16.44 per carat and much more depending on the quality combination specified. Find a collection of antique and vintage amethyst rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An amethyst ring is good for an engagement ring. Its Mohs hardness of 7 means it's good for everyday wear, but will show wear over the years. The choice in engagement ring stone is a personal choice.