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FLORA RING with AMETHYST, RHODOLITE GARNET AND 14K GOLD
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Ring Amethyst, Rhodolite Garnet, 14k Gold
 Carved amethyst flower (15mm diameter) with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold

Amethyst Citrine Peridot and Garnet Pendant Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Finely detailed Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot and Garnet Pendant Hand set in Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Amethyst and Garnet Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
This royally decadent ring features a large, incredibly clear, sparkling teardrop amethyst adorned
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.30 carat (total) amethyst, garnet and peridot, 9 karat gold donkey
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Mandarine Garnet and Emerald Brooch/Pendant
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Stunning Colleen B. Rosenblat Brooch with one large 26.89 Carat Amethyst and 4 Mandarin Garnets
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2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 10k Amethyst Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
amethysts, .50 carats in marquise-cut garnets, and tiny round diamonds. Measurements: 5/8 by 15/16 of an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold

Antique 1920s Garnet and Amethyst Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive amethyst and garnet pendant has been
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Garnet Pendant Set in Sterling Silver
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval Amethyst 7 MM X 9 MM , Round Garnet 5 MM and other round Garnet 3 MM set in sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Twin Elegance Garnet and Amethyst Peacock Post Earrings
Located in JAMAICA, NY
elegance of garnet and amethyst. Surprising pops of vibrant color stones gracefully interplay with abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hoop Earrings and Garnet Briolette Charms in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet huggy hoop earrings. Danity hoops in 14k gold. 2 ways wearrable earrings. Garnet Briolette
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2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

2 Stone Amethyst and Garnet with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating 2 Stone Amethyst and Garnet Emerald Cut Earrings with Diamonds in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Petal and Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
garnet is offset by beautifully faceted amethyst petals. The entire floral setting is 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Amethyst, Garnet and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
amethyst and garnet gemstones, accented with sparkling diamonds. The rich colours of the stones, paired
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Feraud Aquamarine, Amethyst and Garnet Cluster Ring
By Louis Feraud
Located in Honolulu, HI
French Designer Louis Feraud Aquamarine, Amethyst and Garnet Ring in 18k white gold. This
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara 3 Stone Amethyst and Garnet with Diamonds Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
A perfect combination of Amethyst and Garnet is this 3 Stone Emerald Cut Ring with Diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
amethyst and pearl make up the body of the fly. The fly was made with careful attention to detail. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Oxidised Sterling Silver Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond Stud Pierced Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in Tuxedo Park, NY
rhodolite garnet, while the other earring has an amethyst. Each stone is a 4.5mm round. These earrings are
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet

Flamboyant 7.6ct Garnet and Amethyst Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. The perfect blend of elegance and refined beauty, this 18K rose gold garnet and amethyst ring is an
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2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oxidised Sterling Silver Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond Stud Pierced Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
rhodolite garnet, while the other earring has an amethyst. Each stone is a 4.5mm round. These earrings are
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet

Retro Estate Amethyst, Garnet, Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14K Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This Retro Estate brooch showcases a stunning 23.90 carat amethyst, accented with vibrant garnets
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Garnet Ring Size 6.75 #15463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Rhodolite Garnet Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This elegant
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodolite, Garnet, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Citrine Rock Crystal Amethyst Garnet Blue and Lemon Topaz Bracelet
Located in Trumbull, CT
Lemon Topaz Two Stones Oval 9 MM X 11 MM Garnet Two Stones Oval. 9 MM X 11 MM Blue Topaz two stones Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Topaz

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 40.68 Ct amethyst and 1.26 Ct demantoid garnet, 14k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and Blue Topazes 9.10 Carats
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Peridot, Iolite and Carnelian Silver Bracelet
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
amethyst, blue topaz , garnet, peridot, iolite and carnelian. Please note this item is made to order and a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Multi Color Gemstone Ring in 14k Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot
Located in Miami, FL
, Garnet, Amethyst, and Citrine gemstones. Each pair of gemstones is parallel to each other and oval
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz

M & J Savitt Art Deco style Sterling Amethyst and Garnet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Amethyst of approximately 3 Carats and flanked on either side with Baguette Amethysts and Garnets. The top
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Amethyst Garnet and Pink Opal Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Trumbull, CT
Checker board cut Amethyst is on the center of this stunning cocktail ring. It has square garnet on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Sunita Nahata Amethyst, Citrine and Garnet 1.51ct. Hoops Earrings in 14KWG.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Vibrant oval-shaped amethyst, citrine, and garnet hoop earrings set in 14K white gold, showcasing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Amethyst, Citrine and Garnet 1.78ct Fancy Ring in 14KWG.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A vibrant oval-shaped fancy ring featuring amethyst, citrine, and garnet gemstones set in 14K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear ring. Garnet and Amethyst with withs white zircon , Sterling silver
Located in Bangkok, TH
Garnet pear 3.20cts 1 pc. Amethyst pear 2.40 cts. 1 pc. White zircon round 2 mm 11 pcs. White gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, White Gold

Topazs, Amethysts, Garnets, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central part surrounded by diamonds,blue topazs,amethysts and garnets. This ring was totally handmade by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Green Amethyst, Garnets, Diamonds, Flower Design, Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.50 ct Garnets 0.85 ct Green Amethyst 7.94 ct/ length: 18.5
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Natural Blue Chalcedony, Amethyst, Demantoid, and Chrome Diopside Drop Earrings
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry Dangle Natural Blue Chalcedony Earrings Drops from Turkey, Deep Zambian
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet, Iolite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

4ct Natural Red Garnet And Amethyst Twin Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12614
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
bright red and vivid purple stud earringe total 4ct heart shaped 15 x 8mm overall measurements 14kt yellow gold 1.7 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 14k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Amethyst Ring, Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
a round Rhodolite Garnet and triangle Amethyst. Wear them alone, or stack them up! The model is
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2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Gold

Amethysts, Topazes, Garnets, Peridots, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cocktail ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Garnet, Topaz, Amethyst, and Citrine Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18K Yellow Gold Garnet, Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine Bracelet is offered in estate condition and comes
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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Diamonds, Topazes, Garnets, Cameo, Pearls 9Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beaded bracelet realized with 5 strands of amethyst beads and garnets decoration, and a closure in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Long Tiger's Eye Amethyst and Garnet Bead Necklace with Gold Filled Ribbed Beads
Located in Miami Beach, FL
of smaller tiger's eye, amethyst and garnet beads accented by 10mm ribbed gold filled beads. The
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled

Rhodolite Garnet and Amethyst 14k Solid gold ring, Gold Ring Made In Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Rhodolite Garnet and Amethyst Ring. Elevate your connection to nature with our
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2010s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst Citrine Garnet and Smokey Topaz Brooch Pin
Located in Trumbull, CT
Brooch is 100% Handmade and one of a kind. Marquise Citrine and Amethyst are 6 MM X 12 MM One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Garnet And Amethyst Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact garnet and amethyst jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 130 vintage editions and 140 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect garnet and amethyst jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic garnet and amethyst jewellery over the years, but those made by Sunita Nahata, Christina Addison and JAG New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a garnet and amethyst jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Garnet And Amethyst Jewellery?

Prices for a garnet and amethyst jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $366 and can go as high as $76,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,796.

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.