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Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

Gold and Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold double ball cufflinks suitable for either a lady or gentleman. One ball has a faceted amethyst
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Early 1900s American Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Gold and Amethyst Cufflinks
Gold and Amethyst Cufflinks
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L 0.88 in
Outstanding Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Big and beautiful double-sided cufflinks. Octagonal faceted amethysts, with brilliant saturated
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Early 1900s Unknown Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Outstanding Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Outstanding Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Gold Cufflinks
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique arts and crafts faceted amethyst round 14k yellow gold cufflinks that have a later add "t
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Early 20th Century Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Gold Cufflinks
Antique Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.58 in D 0.9 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.58 in
Pair of Amethyst and 18kt Gold Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Double-sided: each roud-shaped faceted amethyst with to chain-link connections length 2.4cm.
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1910s British Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each antique, round cufflink is
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemset Large Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Large antique oval double-sided cufflinks. Faceted tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and topaz set in
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Amethyst Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
). The earrings are bezel-set with two oval amethysts (approximately 4.46 ct and 4.78 ct) surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst

19th Century Silver & Amethyst Watch Fob & Mesh Watch Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique silver and amethyst watch fob & mesh watch chain. With a round faceted
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Silver

Antique 19th Century Silver & Amethyst Watch Fob & Mesh Watch Chain
19th Century Silver & Amethyst Watch Fob & Mesh Watch Chain
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W 0.83 in D 0.56 in L 8.27 in

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1980s French Modern Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Cufflinks in Rose Gold with 2 Rubelites.
By Thomas Leyser
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Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Double-Sided Cufflinks with Citrines Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold by Riker Bros.
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Like the stock market and hemlines, cufflink designs have trended larger and smaller at different points in modern history. These beautiful cufflinks are from one of the latter per...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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15.51 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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1950s Unknown Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
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1910s German Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Knoll and Pregizer Early 20th Century Tortoise and Hare Antique Collar Pins
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
A pair of antique garnet cufflinks, each cufflink with two oval cabochon-cut garnets set in gold back and connected by clip fitting, bearing Austro-Hungarian hallmarks for 14ct gold,...
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1880s Austrian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 19th Century Georgian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Erotic Cufflinks Enamel 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold
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1930s Unknown Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
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1920s American Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
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1920s German Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
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1920s German Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Victorian Amethyst and 14k Gold Cuff Buttons
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Russian Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 14K gold cufflinks set with sparkling faceted Siberian
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Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst

Antique Carved Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming and unusual pair of cufflinks that would be equally at home on a gentleman or a lady
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Early 1800s American Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Early 1900s Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Antique oval double-sided cufflink in 14K yellow gold. Each side is set with a bright amethyst
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1910s American Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
a pair of 14K gold cufflinks set with oval faceted amethysts (estimated total weight 25.70 ct
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst

Brilliant Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Antique double-sided cufflinks. Faceted amethysts. Beautiful color, set in 14K yellow gold. 1-1/4
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1910s American Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst, Gold and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco 14 karat gold and guilloche enamel cuff links with amethysts. The cuff links
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1920s Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Early 20th Century Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th Century amethyst and diamond cufflinks, with old-cut diamonds in the centre
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Amethyst Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, antique, amethyst, diamond and gold cufflinks, set with five, faceted round
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Platinum and Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of English Edwardian platinum and 15 karat gold cuff links with amethysts and diamonds. The
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1910s English Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Siberian Amethyst Russian Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of gold Russian cufflinks set with two oval faceted Siberian amethysts with great royal
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

Antique Bull Dog Cufflinks
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous figural sterling silver bull dog cufflinks with amethyst eyes. American, made and signed
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Cartier Amethyst and Diamond Dress-Set, circa 1920
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
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1920s English Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Located in London, GB
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1920s French Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Child and Child Arts & Crafts Enamel Heart Shape Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Repousse Scroll Cabochon Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1880 14K yellow gold repousse scroll oval cabochon amethyst cufflinks Victorian Period
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19th Century Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Bulgari Vintage Amethyst Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 grams Measurement: 16 mm x 8.25 mm
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19th Century Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, 2 sided with the tops of each measuring 1/2 inch in diameter
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost, Platinum and 14K yellow Gold 2 sided Cufflinks, measuring 1/2 X 3/8
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1910s American Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Amethyst Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding cabochon amethyst cufflinks. Brilliant color. Larger stone in front, smaller in back
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Located in Chicago, IL
These 14K gold mounted cabochon cut amethyst cufflinks were made in Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst

Victorian Amethyst Purple Enamel Gold Cufflinks
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1900 double sided 14k yellow gold cuff links with fine genuine natural cabochon Amethyst
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Early 1900s Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Amethyst Cabochon Double-Sided Cufflinks
By Riker Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
14kt yellow gold, each of these double-sided cufflinks has a round face and a vibrant amethyst stone
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Antique Amethyst and Diamond Cufflinks, circa 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Amethyst Cabochon Gentleman's Dress Set with Cufflinks by Hancocks
Located in London, GB
10 x amethyst cabochons estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 24.35 Carats Cufflinks
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Antique Double Sided Cabochon Amethyst Rose Gold Cufflinks by Carter Howe Co
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carter, Howe & Co. antique cufflinks 14 karat rose gold with oval shaped amethyst The double sided
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Double Sided Cabochon Amethyst Rose Gold Cufflinks by Carter Howe Co
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By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in San Rafael, CA
. The cufflinks feature four square cabochon-cut amethysts set in 14K yellow gold. They're signed with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Multi Gem Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mixed gemstone cufflinks, set with an oval faceted citrine, an amethyst, a garnet and a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique cabochon amethyst double cufflinks, set in platinum. By Tiffany & Co, NY, ca. 1910
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Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Gold Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold cufflinks set with 9mm amethyst cabochons. The cufflink tops are 14mm in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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cabochon amethyst gold cufflinks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cufflinks 14K Gold curved barbell design with gumdrop shaped cabochon amethysts circa
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Antique Continental Multicolor Gemstone Gold Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold cufflinks set with citrines, amethyst and green tourmaline. Each cufflink
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Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

1920s Gem Set Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Pair of rose cut diamond cluster cufflinks,with a frosted Crystal ,Amethyst,Citrine,and a Quartz
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Crystal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cabochon Amethyst and Gold Stud Set
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon amethyst stud set with double-side cufflinks and 4 matching studs, set in 14kt gold
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Carved Amethyst and Diamond Repurposed Edwardian Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
started out as a cufflink and was cleverly turned into a ring in the 1960's. It features a circular carved
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Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1880s Victorian 14k gold cufflinks, set with amethyst cabochons. Cufflink top measures 13.7mm
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Amethyst Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
With half sphere of amethyst set in silver frame. Impressed for 830 silver.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Amethyst Cufflinks Antique

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Art Deco Amethyst, Pearl and Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
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French Art Deco Amethyst Silver Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
With pair of cufflinks and 3 studs, With amethyst cabochons and silver border – 0.35 ozs. gross
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Amethyst Cufflinks Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the amethyst cufflinks antique you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect amethyst cufflinks antique may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a amethyst cufflinks antique has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Black, Starr & Frost, Bulgari and Carter Gough & Co. are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a amethyst cufflinks antique, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Amethyst Cufflinks Antique?

Prices for a amethyst cufflinks antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $400 and can go as high as $16,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,600.

Finding the Right cufflinks for You

Cufflinks rose to popularity during the 1800s as fashionable men sought a refined and elegant solution for keeping their shirtsleeves together. Prior to this accessory, which initially materialized as a simple chain fastened to a button, men were lacing the ends of their sleeves with ribbon or string. Today, there are all manner of antique and vintage cufflinks that add flair and functionality to relaxed casual wear as much as they do for classy formal attire.

It wasn’t long before diamonds, emeralds and other precious gemstones began to appear on cufflinks, a means of adding ornament to clean and starched formal wear. When clothing manufacturers began to produce shirt cuffs and collars with more durable materials during the 19th century, a class of newer, stronger cufflinks gained credibility as being both essential and stylish. In the decades following this era’s design evolution, an entire industry bloomed around the craft of these subtle statement pieces.

Luxury brands more often associated with engagement rings and bracelets, such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co., have added cufflinks to their lines over the years, and jewelry designers, working in numerous styles, have explored the use of different materials and integrated a variety of ornamentation. Understated cufflinks of gold and platinum are guaranteed to cleanly complement any ensemble, while more niche designs allow the jewels to truly shine.

Cufflinks are practical pieces of jewelry that can also be very expressive. Consider the event for which you’re donning cufflinks and accessorize accordingly, but know that a distinctive pair of cufflinks, such as the colorful confections offered by Trianon, can pop against your dressy evening wear. Whether they’re geometric wonders of the Art Deco era, reliably relevant skull jewels or glittering accessories designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, adorned with the maison’s celebrated four-leaf clover or prominent animal motifs, you can delicately break from what can be a stuffy business meeting by introducing personality and pizzazz with a duo of nifty cufflinks.

A carefully chosen set of cufflinks can bring a stylish outfit together — literally. Find a large, luxurious collection of contemporary cufflinks as well as irresistible vintage pieces on 1stDibs today.