Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Brooch/Pendant, c. 1800
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Victorian brooch features a clever two-part mechanism that allows it to be worn as either a brooch or a pendant.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Two-tone Gold Siberian Amethyst Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k two-tone gold brooch features a striking Siberian amethyst centerpiece in a cushion cut, framed by an ornate design of diamonds and additional amethyst accents.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Bird Brooch W/Sapphire & Diamond & Centered Amethyst
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning brooch showcases a colorful bird design, beautifully crafted in 18K white gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Portuguese 19.2 Karat Gold Amethyst and Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A charming Portuguese floral brooch crafted in rich 19.2-karat (800‰) yellow gold, centred by an elegant oval-cut amethyst framed by four delicate seed pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl
Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold Victorian brooch is meticulously crafted with superb attention to detail.
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 36.00ct Amethyst Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 36.00 carat amethyst is central to this Victorian brooch. Rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold, the amethyst is a beautiful purple stone, surrounded by a double row of p...
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Whimsical Cat Ruby & Amethyst Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Whimsical Cat Ruby & Amethyst Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold This charming mid-century brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a whimsical cat design with wonderful...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Detachable Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch in 18 karat yellow gold with detachable amethyst is encrusted with five round diamonds and has been featured in Vogue UA reviews.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1920s 2.26 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
Details: Antique clover brooch Sterling silver topped 14K rose gold Three heart-cut amethysts 54 rose cut diamonds No maker’s markings Professionally tested for metal content Elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Rose Gold 3.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic and richly detailed vintage brooch, crafted in warm 14k rose gold and designed in the shape of a blooming bouquet.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 16.07ct Amethyst Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch presents a magnificent 16.07ct amethyst as its centerpiece, radiating a deep, regal purple hue enhanced by exceptional clarity.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Splendid Amethyst Citrine Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This magnificent brooch will not go unnoticed!
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Transformer Modern Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch has a modern style design with a removable amethyst and is encrusted with three round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Moi Lovebird Gold Diamond and Green Amethyst Brooch and Pendant
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Diamonds. Green amethyst. Crafted in 14K gold. Petit, yet precious, this brooch resembles a bird perched on a branch with poise.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Brooch with Amethyst & Seed Pearls, Circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The piece is beautifully made in 14 karat yellow gold and features a large, faceted oval amethyst of exceptional clarity and brilliance.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Amethyst Citrine & 18K Gold Pansy Brooch, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty Georgian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in 18K gold. Pansy pins were often given as a gift from a loved as the sound of the word pansy was similar to the French "pe...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst 9 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch and Earring Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main event is the pretty amethyst stones. Earring Dimensions: 52x18mm Brooch Dimensions: 27x33mm Weight: 8.5g
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Georgian Floral 10K Gold Brooch W/Round Cut Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Georgian-era floral brooch captures the delicate beauty and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the early 19th century. Crafted in England around 1840, the bro...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Silver & Gold Large Cabochon Amethyst Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 16.2x12.2mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 2...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k yellow gold brooch set with amethyst and jade 17.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with amethyst and jade Detailed description dimensions of the brooch are 7.5 cm high by 4.5 cm wide total weight: 17.2 grams set with: - 1 x 2.4 cm x ...
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Amethyst Diamond Miami Marlin Fish White Gold Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Miami Marlin Fish Diamonds And Amethysts Brooch Pendant by Chanel.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Georgian Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch - France - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian Amethyst and 18K yellow gold cannetille work brooch - featuring four fine crimped collet set and solid gold backed amethyst gemstones (approx. 9.36 Total Carat W...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12.39 Carat Amethyst Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage amethyst brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Baguette Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold calibre cut baguette amethyst diamond brooch pendant A sword shaped amethyst brooch is set in 14K Gold, which can also be worn as a pendant.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Rose Gold Brooch with Flowers and Tassels
Located in Berkeley, CA
This unique and exquisite rose gold and amethyst brooch speaks volumes of history and art.
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Antique 35.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a captivating shield-cut amethyst, weighing approximately 35 carats, in a deep royal purple color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,900Sale Price|40% Off
J.E. Caldwell 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Amethyst Movable Grapevine Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning diamond and amethyst grapevine & grape brooch was made by J.E.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Shamrock Brooch, Clover, 15k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable antique Amethyst and pearl Shamrock brooch. Rich 15kt gold gives a warm glow to this piece and the brooch has been designed as a three leaf shamrock or clover leaf.
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Rose Gold Amethyst Art Nouveau Brooch Fig by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Brooch is made of 14 karat yellow gold with amethyst.
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.69 carat amethyst and 0.22 peridot, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This exce...
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst, round sapphire and octagon cut prasiolite.
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Birks, Antique Amethyst & 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, Canada, Circa 1900
By Birks
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Amethyst (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round fac...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Sapphire, Amethyst & Tsavorite Brooch - 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi-Gem Brooch / Pendant Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavorite & Ruby — Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of color, craftsmanship, and versatility, t...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Reino Saastamoinen Amethyst and 18K Gold Maahiset (Earth Imps) Brooch, 1969
Located in New York, NY
This rare, winner of the Danish Design Award Maahiset (“Earth Imps”) amethyst and 18-karat yellow gold brooch was made by Reino Olavi Saastamoinen in Finland in 1973.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Rodorite - 5 carat Natural South S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Sapphire, Amethyst & Tsavorite Brooch - 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Tsavorite, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch / Pendant Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of color and artistry, this exceptional Bochic “Orient” ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and topaz.
Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Green Beryl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Malachite, Diamond, and Amethyst Retro Horse Brooch set in Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic mixture of dark green malachite and 18 deep purple amethysts weighing approximately 2 carats come together to create this magnificent horse figure adorned with 33 diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Malachite, Gold
Art Nouveau Kohn 14k Yellow Gold Nymph with Amethyst & Pearl Brooch
By Kohn
Located in New York, NY
The design is centered around a large, richly colored oval amethyst, whose deep violet hue provides a dramatic focal point.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful brooch with beautiful amethyst stones and mother-of-pearl sitting closely together.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum 18k Yellow Gold, Heart shaped Amethyst & Diamond Brooch 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
The 89 rose cut white diamonds weigh .60 cts. This brooch is 3.25 inches long. There are over 10 cts. of fine amethysts, the brooch weighs 13.5 grams.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Verdura Chalcedony and Amethyst Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Cabochon Chalcedony measuring 22 x 17 mm and four Cabochon Amethysts measuring 12 x 8 mm each. Signed by Verdura Circa 1970s 2 3/8 x 2...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
14K Gold Floral Bouquet Vintage Brooch with Diamonds, Pink Sapphire & Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, designed as a floral bouquet motif.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Arrow & Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a buff top heart cut amethyst weighing approximately 51.54 carats - transparent medium purple Prong set in a yellow gold basket form and depicted as being pierced by an arr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Purple Stone Amethyst & Pearl Round Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Purple Stone - Center Stone - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Change Of Color from Purple to Pink Color - 18.8x14mm (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Fireworks Large Amethyst Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Vintage Fireworks Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Amethyst Graduated Moonstone Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly gorgeous vintage pin brooch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold that features a nice bold design.
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Transformer Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable amethyst drop, encrusted with 3 round diamonds, is a contemporary jewellery piece that has been featured in Vogue UA reviews.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Amethyst and Aquamarine Coat Clip Brooch Free Form
Located in Wallkill, NY
We have a stunning 18K Gold Coat Clip / Brooch adorned with amethysts and aquamarine stones, Approximately 6 carats of Aquamarine and Approximately 6 carats of Amethysts.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Victorian Equestrian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch by Carter, Gough & Co.
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The back has a "c" clasp closure. It is 14k yellow gold. This Brooch was hand made during the 19th century by one of America’s finest Newark manufactures, Carter, Gough & Co.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Modern Style Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom modern style brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon amethyst drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Gold & Silver 2.46tgw Amethyst and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian amethyst, diamond, silver, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising one square cut amethyst, and thirty-three old cut diamonds, in silver, 15 karat yellow gold and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
18k yellow gold turtle-shaped brooch with amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold turtle-shaped brooch with amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.05 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 3.4 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Wei...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Nouveau Era, Circa 1880 Primary Stone: Amethyst Secondary Stone: Aventurine Tertiary Stone: Ruby Metal: 14K Yellow Gold A rare and whimsical treasure from the Art Nouveau ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Aventurine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Roberto Casarin 18k Gold Cabochon Amethyst, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
Made for Cellini by Roberto Casarin, this timeless and elegant yellow gold brooch, with natural amethyst petals, green tourmaline leaves and diamond stem is the perfect brooch for an...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18-karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with amethyst and 5 round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.