Amethyst Earrings 3.18 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 4 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Round & Oval Cabochon Cut Amethyst Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The earrings have 2 round cabochon & 2 oval cabochon cut amethyst stones that are neatly prong set.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Amethyst Earrings 3.18 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 4 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst, Rhodolite, and Tanzanite Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These striking drop earrings (16mm drop height) feature sizable oval-cut Amethysts in a handcrafted setting of oxidized sterling silver and 14K gold detailing.
Amethyst, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Flower Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 3.5 cm (Length) 3 cm (Width) Approx. 6.3 ct (Amethyst) Approx 2 ct (Diamond) 28.0 grams in weight. ** All dimensio...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Earrings 3.18 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 4 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Amethyst Cabochon and Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty earrings feature a lovely suite of oval amethyst cabochons arranged around fancy yellow diamond rounds and set in 18k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yello...
$480Sale Price / item|40% Off
Amethyst Balloon Girl Stud Earrings, Silver, Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 3 gr Metal: silver 925 plus 14k gold plating over Central gemstone: amethysts, oval cut 6x4 mm Sold as a pair 💍These earrings will be made for order 💍Processing time for ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,071Sale Price / item|35% Off
Topaz and amethyst 14k gold earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Casual earrings with natural gemstones. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr Gemstones amethyst, purple, oval cut, 8x6 mm topaz: blue, princess, 9x9 mm 💍Earrings will be made for order...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,030Sale Price / item|40% Off
Sapphire, Amethyst 14k Gold Earrings Studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst, Sapphire 14k gold earrings studs. Purple, blue gemstones earrings.
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Faceted Oval Peridot Amethyst Carved Round Drops 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and unique earrings have 2 faceted Oval shape Peridots measuring 9x11 mm set in 14 kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Amethyst carved ...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$623Sale Price / item|44% Off
Modern Geometric Amethysts Drop Earrings, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Geometric Amethyst Earrings. Asymmetrical Amethyst Drop Earrings.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
3.25 Carat Oval Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Mid Century Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Mid Century Amethyst and Citrine lever back earrings. Each 18k yellow gold setting is adorned with 2 oval purple amethysts totaling 3.25 and accompanied with 2 oval yellow and...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Opal Cushion Shape Oval Faceted Amethyst 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow solid gold bezel at the...
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz Amethyst earrings 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gemstone stud earrings in 14KT yellow gold made with huge topaz and amethyst gems! Bright earrings for everyday! Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$509Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style amethyst earrings silver, gold. Dangle amethyst earrings. Cocktail earrings with amethysts. Elegant drop earrings designed with a refined celestial motif, featuring st...
Amethyst, Topaz
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 Oval Ruby Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds Round Drop Shape Amethyst Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the ce...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Drop Earrings 9.84 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 9.84 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 43 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
4 Oval Faceted Amethyst Gold Diamonds 2 Drop Shape Genuine Aquamarine Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 oval shape faceted Amethyst of 5 x 7 mm set together in 14 Kt white gold with a small diamond in the middle...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Drop Earrings 9.84 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 9.84 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 43 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Cut Amethyst and Diamond Earrings. Omega Back Closure Halo 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 4.90 Carats Total Center Amethyst Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Single Cut Stone Setting: Pro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Amethyst Drop Earrings 9.84 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 9.84 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 43 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Natural Ruby Cabs Gold Pearls Engraved Amethyst Round Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Natural Ruby cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel with 3 small round pearls of 3 mm on 3 sides at the top to whi...
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Genuine Oval Peridot and Cushion-cut Amethyst Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of genuine oval green peridot with cushion-cut amethyst, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver.
Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Pink Gold Diamond Amethyst Huggie Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Designed for those who appreciate luxury and sophistication, this exquisite pair combines radiant diamonds with rich purple amethysts for a truly captivating look. Details: Metal: 14...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant Dangle Earrings with Amethysts and Diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant earrings adorned with oval, natural amethysts weighing a total of 0.70 ct.
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 21ct Amethyst Platinum Drop Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An arched diamond frame with another bezel-set stone cradles the centerpiece: a generous oval amethyst in deep, saturated royal purple, held by delicate prongs.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$1,888Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style amethyst earrings 14k gold. Dangle amethyst earrings. Cocktail earrings with amethysts. Elegant drop earrings designed with a refined celestial motif, featuring star-s...
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Pink Opal Plain Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant earrings have 2 faceted Oval Shape Natural Amethysts size 8x10 mm set in yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Pink Opal Plain Round Drops me...
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 5x3 MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of each earring, a captivating natural purple amethyst, set in a classic 4 prong setting, glows warmly, its 5x3 mm oval cut designed to catch and reflect light with ever...
White Diamond, Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold
$503Sale Price / item|44% Off
Five Petal Flower earrings studs with amethysts, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 3 g. Central stones: amethysts Cut: oval Size: 6x4 mm Color: purple Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Surrounded stones are colorless topazs, 1 and 1.2 mm each gemstone ...
Amethyst, Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
These David Yurman earrings feature oval faceted amethyst stones set in 18k yellow gold bezels against sterling silver ribbed cable-style mounts.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Hoop Earrings 3.18 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.18 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 4 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Colleen B. Rosenblat citrine amethyst gold earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
These 18k white gold earrings with two enticing citrine 36,06 ct and two shimmering amethyst 5.18 ct are from the beautiful pure design by Colleen B. Rosenblat. With a length of 27.5...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 10.7CT Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Drop Earrings, Set with 10.7CT 10x14mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stones
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$509Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings studs, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dangle Amethyst earrings. Cocktail earrings with Amethystes cabochon.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$391Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Purple Oval Crystals Amethyst Openwork Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Openwork Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Victorian 10.00ct Amethyst Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian era, these stunning earrings feature two 5.00 carat amethysts. Each gem is oval cut and set into 9 carat yellow gold.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Drop Earrings #25337
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Drop Earrings- These elegant 14K yellow gold earrings feature richly colored oval amethysts framed by a halo of delicate seed pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Drop Earrings with Diamonds, 10.36ct & 0.44ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the heart of the design are two magnificent oval-cut purple amethysts, weighing a total of 10.36 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Drop Earrings #25337
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Drop Earrings- These elegant 14K yellow gold earrings feature richly colored oval amethysts framed by a halo of delicate seed pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,888Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings, Studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dangle Amethyst earrings. Cocktail earrings with Amethystes cabochon.
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Clip Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Clip Earrings These elegant 14k yellow gold clip earrings feature vibrant purple amethysts measuring 16 x 12mm and weighing approximately 8ct each. Each gem...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Amethyst & Blue Topaz Drops with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold with 2 Oval Amethysts 2.87 carats, 2 Oval Blue Topaz 13.35 carats and 4 Round Diamonds 0.12 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz
Vintage Onyx Amethyst and Citrine Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's. Geometric earrings with onyx, amethyst and citrine stones. Secure omega backings for pierced ears. Great look on the ear with just enough pop for an everyday statement ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Stud Earrings, Circa 1980s, Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
These stud earrings are adorned with oval amethysts in a vibrant purple color.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst Halo Earring-Gemstones Earrings-18k Gold Plated Over Silver Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
Our mission is to foster a transparent, sustainable, and inclusive jewelry industry, offering high-quality pieces that let you balance beauty and conscience. Earring Details :ಥ_ಥಥ_ಥ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Diamond Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold Sam Lehr Dangle
By Sam Lehr
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold Sam Lehr Dangle This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. The maker is likely Sam Lehr. The inside stamp h...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Antique Amethyst Pearl Emerald Fringe Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are decorated with center oval amethysts, surrounded with pearls and small emeralds.
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 10.5CT Green Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Drop Earrings, Set with 10.5CT 10x14mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stones
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat amethyst golden beryl gold earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful amethyst and golden beryl were used in these eye-catching white gold earrings by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Eight amethyst weigh 9.01 ct and two golden beryl have a weight of 7....
Amethyst, Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Oslo, 03
11x15mm faceted free form cut green amethyst set in gold plated sterling silver and placed in gold plated sterling silver earwires. ✦Gemstone: green amethyst ✦Stone Cut: faceted ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
14K Gold 0.10 ct. tw. & 4.9CT Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Hoop Earrings, Set with a Dangling 4.9CT 8x10mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stones and Accented with 0.10 Carat Dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Unisex Hoops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$857Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amethyst Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow drop earrings featuring two oval Amethysts and two grey Tahitian pearls measuring 11-12mm.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$522Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Nouveau Amethyst Flower and Leaf Drop Earrings, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Nature-Inspired Amethyst Floral Cluster Earrings. Romantic Amethyst Blossom and Leaf Dangle Earrings. Botanical Amethyst Flower Earrings with French Hook Closures Weight: 4.5 gr Ov...
Topaz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,201Sale Price / item|30% Off
Amethyst, sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds earrings studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multicolor gems long earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.8 gr Earrings size: 30x4mm Set with sapphires (4 pieces yellow, red-orange), tanzanites (2 pieces light blue), amethyst (2 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
$1,888Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst, sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds earrings studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multicolor gems long earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.8 gr Earrings size: 30x4mm Set with sapphires (4 pieces yellow, red-orange), tanzanites (2 pieces light blue), amethyst (2 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 10-Prong Set Oval Checkerboard Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Ear
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Amethyst: 2 oval checkerboard cut= 15.86cttw Diamonds: 16 round cut= 0.12cttw Color: I-J Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the earrings measure 18...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Amethyst, Garnet and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning drop earrings are crafted in 14ct yellow gold and feature a vibrant combination of amethyst and garnet gemstones, accented with sparkling diamonds. The rich colours of...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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