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Sterling Silver Prasiolite & Amethyst Pendant 11.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Prasiolite and Amethyst silver pendant. The pendant tests .925 silver. The prasiolite is a
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Silver Amethyst Pendant Necklace One of Kind
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
unique as the wearer. Materials: Central Pendant: An exquisite old F&B sterling silver pendant, lovingly
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw Purple Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural Amethyst crystal on a 100% silk cord made in Japan Amethyst origin
Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Castellani Amethyst 18kt Gold Silver Cross Pendant
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Diamond Cross Pendant with Eleven square 4mm amethyst set individually. The amethyst are
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Large Ornate Sterling Silver 6 Carat Amethyst Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous balinese sterling pendant features a large oval cut amethyst gemstone. The amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1940s Amethyst Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
1940s amethyst pendant set in gold and silver. The floral motif and technique used to create this
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Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver

Castellani Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Cross Pendant
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst and Diamond Cross Pendant with Eleven square 5mm amethyst set individually. There are 12
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21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Amethyst Silver Pendant Octagon Cut Jewels Natural Purple Violet
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted Silver Pendant with Natural Amethyst in Emerald Cut This meticulously handcrafted
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2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and onyx locket is decorated with an amethyst mounted in a finely engraved silver
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Silver

Pear Amethyst Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Metal: sterling silver Weight: 3 g. Pendant size: 28x14 mm Set with amethyst , color - light purple
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Pear Amethyst Pendant
Pear Amethyst Pendant
$300 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw Uncut Natural Brandberg Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural amethyst crystal amethyst origin - Brandberg, Namibia crystal
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Natural Amethyst Birthstone Cluster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases five natural amethyst gemstones, each expertly cut into a pear shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Silver and Amethyst Quartz Pendant Made Year 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pendant has an amethyst quartz with a cabochon, free formed cut. The setting and the bail is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

David Yurman Amethyst Pendant Necklace 17" Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Amethyst Pendant Necklace 17" Sterling Silver Estate DY686 Retail: $689.00
Category

1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 24 x 13 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...

Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine Amethyst Peridot Pendant Moon Shape Silver Necklaces
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine Amethyst Peridot Pendant Sterling Silver Gold Plated Black Silk Cord
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amethyst teardrop pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Mark Yazzie. Large
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

EDWARDIAN CABOCHON AMETHYST Diamonds and Emerald Silver Gilt Pendant
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
AN EDWARDIAN AMETHYST, DIAMOND & EMERALD DROP PENDANT c 1890-1910 A striking statement piece
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst & Diamond Accented Bale Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pendant made from .925 sterling silver will be unlike any other piece you own
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw stone Wedding anniversary gift special
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big sterling silver pendant with fine quality natural raw Amethyst Crystal Amethyst origin - Mexico
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Featured in Vogue Designer Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This sterling silver art deco pendant necklace features a large 15x15x3 mm natural amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, England
A very rare 19th century antique Art Nouveau silver amethyst and pearl pendant necklace dated circa
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Vintage Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amethyst pendant necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry that features amethyst, a purple
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Late 20th Century Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

SAJEN Sterling Silver Mother Of Pearl Amethyst Turtle Pendant #17561
Located in Washington Depot, CT
SAJEN Sterling Silver Mother Of Pearl Amethyst Turtle Pendant- This lovely amethyst mother of
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Silvorra Certified 4.65Ct Octagon Amethyst Halo Zircon Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a certified natural octagon-cut amethyst weighing 4.65 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver and Amethyst Neck Ring / Pendant
Located in Stockholm, SE
-shaped amethyst pendant dangles gracefully from the center, its deep purple hue providing a striking
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst & Diamond Accented Bale Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pendant made from .925 sterling silver will be unlike any other piece you own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Magic Healing Stone Heather Purple Mexican Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with Amethyst crystal amethyst origin - Mexico stone measurements - 0.91 х 1.65 in
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Silver Pendant Octagon Emerald Cut Jewels Natural Purple Violet Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite rhodium plated silver pendant with natural Amethyst in emerald cut gemstone origin
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Victorian Amethyst Suffragette Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A powerful symbol of elegance and conviction, this exquisite mid-19th-century pendant is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silvorra Cushion Cut Green Amethyst & White Zircon Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver pendant showcases a single natural green amethyst cushion-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ametrine Silver Pendant Amethyst Natural Quartz Gift for him Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural Ametrine / Amethyst gemstone origin - Bolivia gem size is 0.31 х 0.55
Category

2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Silver

Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw Unisex Jewelry Natural Brandberg Grima slyle
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural fine quality Amethyst crystal in a silver hand made shield crystal
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

Silvorra 16.8 Ct Octagon Amethyst & White Zircon 925 Silver Statement Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a striking 16.8 carat purple amethyst, beautifully cut in an octagon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 1960s Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Silver Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, large pendant of teardrop shaped amethyst and rock quartz polished stones fastened by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

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Amethyst Pendant Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of amethyst pendant silver you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 85 antique edition and 106 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of amethyst pendant silver may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of amethyst pendant silver from David Yurman, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Yianni Creations — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of amethyst pendant silver of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Amethyst, from our inventory of 160, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of amethyst pendant silver for sale for women should be easy, but there are 84 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Amethyst Pendant Silver?

The price for a piece of amethyst pendant silver starts at $95 and tops out at $29,883 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,033.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

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