Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 18 karat gold and amethyst parure of a rivière necklace and drop earrings. The
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Amethyst Demi-Parure Set, 14k
Located in New York, NY
An Antique, Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Amethyst Demi-Parure (Necklace/Earrings) Set. The set is
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$18,000 / set
H 18 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 18 in
Italian 18K Gold Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Demi-Parure Suite, Necklace Earrings
Located in Plantation, FL
The suite is composed of luminous cabochon amethyst beads of varying graduated sizes, interspersed
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.9 in W 1.25 in
12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AMETHYST EARRINGS AND PENDANT NECKLACE OR BROOCH PARURE SET IN
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in L 17 in
22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ROSE DE FRANCE AMETHYST EARRINGS AND PENDANT NECKLACE PARURE
Amethyst, Gold-filled
$938 / set
H 1.19 in W 1.38 in L 14.57 in
Vintage Barclay ‘Jewels of India’ Amethyst Crystal Parure 1950s
By Barclay's Jewelers
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Barclay Amethyst Necklace, brooch, and earring set. An exquisite creation that oozes
Bulgari Multi-colored Gemstone Diamond Demi-Parure 'Elisa' Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. This demi-parure includes a necklace and earrings, meticulously handcrafted and signed by the
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Emma Melendez Taxco Sterling Silver & Amethyst Parure 1960
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver and amethyst necklace, earrings & bracelet set by
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Emma Melendez Taxco Sterling Silver & Amethyst Parure 1960
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver and amethyst necklace, earrings & bracelet set by
Georgian Amethyst Gold Necklace and Drop Earrings Set
Located in Milano, IT
A georgian repoussé yellow gold and amethyst parure comprising a necklace and a pair of earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antonio Pineda Taxco Amethyst .970 Silver Modernist Parure
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver parure by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico; consisting
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda Taxco Amethyst .970 Silver Modernist Parure
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver parure by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico; consisting
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Modernist Taxco .970 Amethyst Silver Necklace Bracelet and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1980s .970 silver and amethyst Pineda style parure.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Modernist Taxco .970 Amethyst Silver Necklace Bracelet and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1980s .970 silver and amethyst Pineda style parure.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Modernist Taxco .970 Amethyst Silver Necklace Bracelet and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1980s .970 silver and amethyst Pineda style parure.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Genuine Amethyst 800 Silver Demi Parure Earrings Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
An absolutely regal demi-parure from the Victorian era, circa late 1800s. Features a drop necklace
Amethyst, Silver
Outstanding Antique Australian Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Amethyst Demi-Parure
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
One of the finest and pristine in condition antique demi-parures we’ve had the pleasure of offering
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Sold
H 2.45 in W 1.81 in
ANTON JANDA Austria 1950 Parure Set In 14Kt Gold Diamonds. Nephrite & Amethysts
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch and earrings parure designed by Anton Janda. This is a magnificent set composed by a brooch
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Era Amethyst Chrysoberyl Gold Parure, circa 1830
Located in Chicago, IL
amethysts accented by green chrysoberyls set in ornate filigree 15K gold settings. The parure (early 19th
Amethyst
Victorian amethyst rivière necklace and bracelet, late 19th century
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Well matched victorian era amethyst demi parure, in silver collet settings. 31 (necklace) + 14
Amethyst, Silver
Sold
Amethyst Parure
Located in Milano, IT
A yellow gold and amethyst parure composed of one necklace, two bracelets, one brooch, a tiara and
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Sumptuous Georgian Aquamarine & Amethyst Demi Parure
Located in Wimberley, TX
Typical of the period, open back and claw set aquamarines and amethyst are set in elaborate 18k
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Amethyst Demi-Parure Pendant and Earrings, One of a Kind
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Handmade and one of a kind amethyst demi-parure. Comprising a pendant set with a central African
9ct Yellow Gold Trillion Cut Amethyst & Diamond Ring, Studs, Pendant & Bracelet
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A beautiful Trillion Cut Amethyst & Diamond parure of jewellery, comprising a Ring, Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Gold and Multi Gemstone Demi Parure
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
From the noted Brazilian jeweler H. Stern, this Sputnik satellite inspired earring and brooch / pendant suite is eye catching.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
13 Mm White Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master golds...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tattoo Dragon Skull Eagle Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage off-white pants trousers featuring black tattoo print of barbed wire GAULTIER JEAN'S, dragons, skulls and double head eagles. These trousers feature : - O...
$16,377
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size - 6 B Color - Black Bamboo and Crocodile Metallic Heel - 4" Silver-Tone Crystal Details Lace-Up...
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Bridal Tiara, Diamond & Sapphire, New
Located in Northampton, MA
This diamond and white sapphire bridal tiara was hand-crafted by a skilled artisan in India from gold-over-silver (vermeil). This gorgeous, elegant tiara is perfectly proportioned an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Bondage Dress with Gold Hardware, 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : 38 A rare and unusual vintage Gianni Versace black bondage dress with lattice bodice, sides, and back with gold medallions hardware. Se...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress Size S
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.