Vintage Danish Amethyst Earrinngs Dangle solid 18K Gold /2.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Danish pair ca. 1970s with natural Amethyst stones briolete cut (on both sides) of vivid light Purple color. Solid 18K Rose Gold, ergonomically simple shapes and beautifully ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
$1,947Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Nouveau Amethyst Drop Earrings 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Inspired Amethyst Dangle Earrings with colorless topazes. Art Nouveau Style Amethyst Drop Earrings 14k gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
$4,100Sale Price|28% Off
Luca Carati Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luca Carati square shape amethyst and swirling diamond dangle earrings with a total carat weight of 2.33 for the amethyst and 1.73 carat total diamond weight. The diamonds are in th...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Cushion Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 8 carats approx. Limited Edition The perfect adornment for a fashionable and timeless look, these limited edition earrings are crafted with ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian 14k Gold & Amethyst Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Vintage Victorian 14k Gold & Amethyst Drop Earrings Distinct 14k gold fleur-de-lis inspired design at the top with rope detailing, finished with large, faceted, pear-cut amethys...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Amethyst, Topaz & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Amethyst, Topaz & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings MATERIALS ◘ Earrings Weight: 7,82 grams ◘ 2 Amethyst 35,61 ct. ◘ 2 Topaz 22,22 ct Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$525Sale Price / item|44% Off
Floral Pear Amethyst Earrings Studs, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus Amethyst Drop Earrings. Natural Amethyst Lotus Flower Drop Earrings. Inspired by the graceful bloom of a lotus flower, these elegant earrings combine sculptural gold petals wi...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
$525Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Nouveau Amethyst Drop Earrings silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Inspired Amethyst Dangle Earrings with colorless topazes. Art Nouveau Style Amethyst Drop Earrings Silver, gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,800 / item
Amethyst Topaz 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 3.67 carats amethyst and .47 carats topaz. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclu...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,900 / item
Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 5.8 carats amethyst, 12.1 carats mother of pearl and .85 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS sto...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Earrings - 14k Amethyst Cabochon 3.52ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.40ctw Cut: Amethyst Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clari...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Earrings - 14k Amethyst Cabochon 3.52ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.40ctw Cut: Amethyst Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clari...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond, Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Amethyst, yellow 18 carat gold and diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co 1960’s.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an amethyst surrounded by diamonds in the upper part and, below, a drop shape structure mounted with a drop ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and amethyst for all the structure and, in the central part, a movable drop amethyst. This elegant obj...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2ct Amethyst Earrings 14kt**
Located in New York, NY
Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Earrings. 2ct natural vivid purple amethyst. 5x5mm each 14 karat white gold 3.7 grams Overall earrings: 1.2 inch long
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Earrings 24.5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 24.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 20 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,947Sale 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.
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Amethyst 12 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited edition Crafted with 18-karat yellow gold, these exclusive earrings boast 12 carats of amethyst and 0...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Earrings 24.5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 24.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 20 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,356Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold 10x7 mm. Pear Gemstone Earrings Dangle Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Gemstone Earrings in 18K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold. Gemstone option : Garnet / Amethyst / Citrine / Swiss blue topaz / London blue topaz / Peridot Lightweight a...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
$1,158Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold 10x7 mm. Pear Gemstone Earrings Dangle Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Gemstone Earrings in 14K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold. Gemstone option : Garnet / Amethyst / Citrine / Swiss blue topaz / London blue topaz / Peridot Lightweight a...
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
Amethyst Earrings 24.5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 24.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 20 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst & pink sapphire earrings in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Amethyst and pink sapphire earrings, a rare combo that looks so good together! Large earrings in 14Kt yellow gold. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please submi...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Pink Pearl & Amethyst Earrings 8.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k rose gold and pink pearl earrings. The pearls are saltwater, cultured pearls, 13.5mm with natural surface blemishes. There are amethyst stones set in the mountings. There ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamonds Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 9.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.14 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited Edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration from ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold, Oval Cut Amethyst, & Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of gold, amethyst, and diamond drop earrings. In 14 karat yellow gold. Each with oval cut amethyst gemstones in a basket setting with a round brilliant cut diamond drop...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Amethyst 11 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited edition A stunning masterpiece of fine jewelry, these limited edition earrings are crafted in 18kyg, ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, and White Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, and White Diamond Gold Earrings: A scintillating pair of earrings composed of fine quality natural pear shaped Amethysts weighing a total of 2.22 carat, ea...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Earrings Amethyst Tear & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with these enchanting dangle earrings crafted in 14kt rose gold. They showcase the deep and mysterious beauty of two amethyst briolettes, which swing gently, catch...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$525Sale 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.
Amethyst, Topaz
Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 8 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition Composed in 18 karat golden hue, these limited edi...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an amethyst surrounded by a frame of diamonds and, as pendant, a coral. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt g...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a bow in the upper part studded with diamonds and a tsavorite. In the middle, a structure composed by a central...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst Spider Earrings 0.4 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.40 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 40 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Floral Sapphires Amethyst & Diamonds Drop
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite dangle earrings crafted in the lustrous embrace of 18kt rose gold, adorned with resplendent pear-shaped pink sapphires resembling celestial tears, gracefully complemented b...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Amethyst, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion fly shape earrings in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a diamond as head, an hydrothermal amethyst as body and wings studded with diamonds. This elegant ob...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst Spider Earrings 0.4 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.40 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 40 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
5.38 Carat Total Peridot and Amethyst Gold Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Color Pairings Collection offers effortless style, high quality, and unexpected gemstone combinations to add interest and fun to your fine jewelry wardrobe. These handmade 18k y...
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lauren Harper Amethyst Yellow Gold Marquis Statement Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Amethysts float inside these 18kt yellow gold marquis shaped caged earrings, catching the light in a playful and unique design. Finished in Lauren Harper's signature matte gold fin...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst sugarloaf 13 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Spider Earrings 0.4 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.40 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 40 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century 21KT Gold Amethyst, Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking pair of 19th-century earrings crafted in high-carat 21KT yellow gold, designed in an ornate drop form typical of the period. Each earring centres on an oval amethyst set b...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
$525Sale 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
14K Yellow Gold Green Onyx Amethyst and peridot Earring.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
14K solid yellow gold Green onyx, amethyst and peridot Earring. long dangling ,beautiful combination of colors . total length is about 3 inch long.
Amethyst, Onyx, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Amethyst 20 cts approx Diamonds 0.05 ct approx Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings showcase the finest craftsmanship wit...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 18k Gold Interchangeable Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The most chic and versatile gemstone earrings we've come across in our 50 years of treasure hunting. These sleek and stylish earrings start with concave cubes of 18 karat white gold....
Agate, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold,...
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited Edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration from l...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 4.25 Tcw Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 4.25 TCW Certified $3,950 120527 Please look at the video attached for this item. With the video you can see the mo...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$545Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage style Amethyst and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings Silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Long Amethyst Dangle Earrings with Colorless Topaz, silver, gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,947Sale 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
$538Sale 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.
Topaz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Aquamarine, Amethysts, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a structure studded with diamonds and, laterally, pearls. Below, an amethyst and an aquamarine. These earrings we...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Gold 0.03 ct. tw. Diamond & 6.5CT Amethyst Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Drop Earrings, Set with 6.5CT 10mm Round-Shaped Checkerboard-Cut Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stones, and Accented with 0.03 Carats of Bezel Set ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,239Sale Price / item|30% Off
Amethyst, sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds earrings studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow, orange sapphire 14k gold earrings. Tanzanite gold earrings. Four color dangle earrings.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 11.28 carats Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 11.28 carats amethyst. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jewels...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,947Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst, sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds earrings studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow, orange sapphire 14k gold earrings. Tanzanite gold earrings. Four color dangle earrings.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Drop Earrings - 14k Pear 17.58ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethysts Carat(s): 17.58ctw Cut: Pear Color: Purple Total Carats: 17.58ctw Style: Drop Fastening Type: Fishhook Closures Measur...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Fairytale" Earrings in 18k White Gold, Brilliants & Green Amethyst
By SigridB Jewelry
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
Introducing the "Fairytale" Earrings, a unique, one-of-a-kind creation from SigridB, designed to captivate with elegance, movement, and a touch of vibrant color. Crafted in 18k white...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$525Sale Price / item|44% Off
Statement Pear Amethyst Earrings Studs with Colorless Topaz, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style amethyst earrings silver, gold. Dangle amethyst earrings.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
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.
Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.
One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.
Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.
Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.
Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion on 1stDibs.
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