Timeless Pink Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. Matching Earrings Avaliable. ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold 3.82ct Oval Amethyst Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 3.3 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52") (top of the ...
Amethyst, Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was feat...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,310Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Amethyst White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 130-RND57-0,67 ct Amethyst 1-19,29 ct Amethyst 18-7,2ct Size 7.8 USA Weight 16,46 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATK...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold 14.84ct Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant Victorian ring centering on an impressive oval cabochon amethyst weighing approximately 14.84 carats. The gem displays a soft yet vibrant lavender hue with natural...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed Art Deco 18k Gold & Amethyst Filigree Ring with Lovebirds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco ring. In 18k white and yellow gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst w/ Pearl Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.84 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Wi...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold 4.8mm Pearl w/ .56ctw Old Amethyst Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.81 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) R...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Nine Carat Amethyst Ring 14 Karat White Gold Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Amethyst 14 Karat White Gold Ring with a stunning oval faceted natural Amethyst of approximately 9.2 Carats in a gorgeous filigree open work...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$639Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 9K Gold Oval Amethyst Bezel Set Solitaire Ring, c. 1910s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique Edwardian solitaire ring crafted in 9K yellow gold, dating to circa 1910s.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
$1,255Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Late Victorian 9K Gold Amethyst Paste & Pearl Cluster Ring, c. 1890s
Located in Honolulu, HI
Crafted in 9K yellow gold, the ring is centered with a faceted oval amethyst-purple paste glass stone displaying a translucent violet hue.
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Amethyst Enamel Ring Antique 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Enamel Ring with a stunning nine Carat Amethyst in the center with gorgeous green and blue enamel decoration in 14 Karat White Gold surround...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Pink Amethyst Diamond Antique Style Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing romantic warmth, this pink amethyst engagement ring presents a soft cushion cut gem surrounded by a scalloped diamond halo. The subtle color profile exudes timeless feminin...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Delicate Precious Diamond Garnet Amethyst Fabulous Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 6-Round 57-0,025-4/6A Garnet 2-0,515 2/2A Amethyst -1-Round-0,09 2/2A Amethyst 1-Pear-1,65 1/1A Amethyst 1-0,49 2/2A Weigh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Carved Open Work Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful cluster ring is a true testament to antique charm and intricate craftsmanship.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Carved Oval Amethyst Solitaire & Pearl Halo Enamel Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10-14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.67 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Amethyst, Pearl, Enamel
Antique 4.52 carat Amethyst and 0.98 carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique amethyst cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Pearl Halo Enamel Floral Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent Medium Purple Color - 20x15mm Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Wire S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst Diamond and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Gold / Platinum This elegant Edwardian suffragette ring, crafted circa 1910, features the iconic trio of stones symbolising the women’s suffrage move...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Amethyst and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, three stone
Located in NEWARK, GB
This pretty antique Amethyst and Diamond ring is delightfully charming!
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Lavender Amethyst & Pearl Filigree Ring 14K White Gold K / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1920s to 30s, this magnificent antique Art Deco ring features a 4.5 carat large oval faceted, natural amethyst with dreamy lavender colour, surrounded by a strand of lovely, wi...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Tri Color Gold Oval Amethyst Seed Pearl Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14 White, Rose & Green Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 7.26 Grams Ring Size: 8.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Wi...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
Old German ca. 19th cent first half Renaissance styled Vinaigrette or Perfume Ring decorated with natural Amethyst and Diamonds featuring a hinged pierced lid that opens to house a ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow & White Gold Large Amethyst Open Work Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Medium Purple Color -16.5 x 13.3 x 9.10mm (approx.) Material: 18K Yellow Gold - 18K White Gold Weight: 10...
Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Oval Bezel Amethyst Filigree Floral Large Rare Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique cocktail ring was crafted from solid 14k white during the art deco period.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Pulsating Heart Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
At the centre of this statement ring, you will find a stunning 4.43 cts, antique cut, heart shaped Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Ring 14 karat Yellow Gold Filigree Design made in Year 1851
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a true gem ! in very good condition made at year 1851 in England ! beautiful hand made filigree 14k yellow gold approx 8.40 grams Purple Oval Amethyst 9 x12 mm area on top size app...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Engagement Blossom Sculptural Ring by Artist with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features an antique cushion cut amethyst that radiates vivid lavender tones.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k TT Gold 15ctw Amethyst Seed Pearl Halo Floral Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a large oval cut amethyst neatly bezel set at its center.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Eighteen Karat Solid Rose Gold Contemporary Amethyst Ring with Sculptural Detail
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat rose gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was featur...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Sculptural Cocktail Ring with Natural Large Cushion Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a Fairy Tale ring made of 14 karat yellow gold with a large amethyst gemstone. The ring has 7 diamonds encrusted in it and was featured in a published issue of Vogue UA. It w...
Quartz, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Cocktail Ring by Artist with Lavender Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and features an antique cushion cut lavender amethyst that radiates vivid tones.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst White Sapphire and Black Enamel Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your elegance with this enchanting antique-style cocktail ring, where vintage charm meets bold sophistication.
Onyx, Sapphire, Amethyst, White Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 11.07 Carat Octagon Single Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring 9k
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 11.07 Carat Octagon Single Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring 9k.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Art Deco Ten Carat Rose De France Amethyst Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Ring with a stunning oval faceted natural Rose de France Amethyst of approximately 10.7 Carats in a gorgeous filigree...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,731Sale Price / item|20% Off
Beautiful Multi-Color Diamond Topaz Amethyst White Gold 3-Stone Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Amethyst 11-0.24 ct Diamond 18-RND 57-0.14-4/6A Topaz 1-1.36 ct Topaz 8-0.47 ct US Size 6,5 Weight 5.02 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tra...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Solid Rose Gold Minimalist Men Amethyst Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary men ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm grown (dark vivid) or natural (lighter usual) amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. This pie...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Style Amethyst and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A bold 18-karat yellow gold ring set with an oval cabochon amethyst in a raised bezel setting.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1925 Art Deco Amethyst and Seed Pearl Statement Ring 14k
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Size: Approx. 6.25 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stones: Amethyst and Seed Pearls Dimensions: Face of ring is approx. 1.1 inches by .75 inches and the ring sits 9.5mm high off the finger...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold and Silver. European, no hallmarks (band and crown tested solid 18K) , hand - made ca. late 19th - early XX century.
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
“Antique 1889 18k Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Europe”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1889s Europe amethyst ring centered with 2 natural pink oval cut amethyst decorted with rose cut diamonds in 18k gold setting with silver ornament design ring
$5,921Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Amethyst Blue Sapphire Pink Sapphire Yellow 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18K *Matching Earrings Available) With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry mast...
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring, 19th Century 18KT Gold Carved Amethyst Cameo, Bearded Classical Head
Located in Braintree, GB
Carved gems after the antique were a mainstay of Neoclassical and Grand Tour jewellery in the 19th century. 19th century carved amethyst cameo ring in 18KT gold, the oval amethyst ca...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Arts and Crafts Amethyst and Sapphire Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant Arts and Crafts ring dating to 1910–1920, set with two pear-shaped amethysts accented by two blue sapphires, all nestled within a finely sculpted leaf-form mounting in 14 ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
HRD 14K 10.30 ct Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 14K 10.30 ct Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 10.30 carat natural vivid purple Amethyst set on the 14K yellow gold band and...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14kt Gold Oval 7.5 Carat Amethyst Basket Claw Set
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Cut Faceted 7 1/2 Carat Amethyst Stone sits high in a Basket Claw setting and looks to be hand made, Looks Early. Presentation on this is spectacular. 14k Gold Hallmarked with a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
18k yellow gold Vintage French amethyst and garnet ring 1980s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique band ring, playfully set with alternating round-cut amethysts and garnets. A charming and joyful piece that is both distinctive and remarkably wearable, dating approximately...
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.58ct. Antique Ring in 18KRG with Topaz and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Antique and Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Topaz and Diamond Amethyst: 4.58 carat, 16X18mm size, oval shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Signet Ring Hand and Flower Intaglio Amethyst solid 18K Ø6.5US/5.1gr
Located in SE
Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men or Women. European , 19th - early 20th century. Swedish customs hallmarks 18K confirmation : 3 crowns. Intaglio of a Flower in a Hand, hand - e...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an amethyst gem...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Ring, 19th Century 10KT Rose Gold Amethyst Intaglio of Helios in a Quadriga
Located in Braintree, GB
The subject comes from classical gems and coins and was much copied in the 19th century, when Grand Tour taste brought ancient iconography back into jewellery. 19th century amethyst ...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
An 18kt yellow gold Amethyst and Brilliant cut diamond Arthur Scholl ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique 18k yellowgold halo ring centered with an oval cabochon amethyst with faceted bottom and halo set with two rows of brilliant cut diamonds. Ring is hallmarked ASP for Arthur ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.88 Carat Amethyst 1.05 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
18k Italian yellow gold ring by De Lazzari set with amethyst and diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Crafted in yellow gold, this distinctive design features a beautiful moon-shaped cabochon-cut amethyst in a rich purple hue, elegantly contrasted by a curved row of brilliant-cut dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.7 Carat Green Amethyst Ring White Gold Square Step Cut Solitaire Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a radiant 3.7 Carat Square Step Cut fine Green Amethyst ring. The gorgeous antique Hollywood Regency - Art Deco Ring in 10 Karat White Gold has a wonderful 3.7 carat squa...
Amethyst, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
$15,881Sale Price|20% Off
10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-century 10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with a carved amethyst, featuring the God Helios.
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
Exclusive Multisapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire Fine Jewellery – 7.96 Carats Exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant jewellery creation features 21 vibrant multicolor sap...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Gemstone Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1870 Celebrate the romantic symbolism and bold color palettes of the early Victorian era with this exceptional antique ring.
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait.
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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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