$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant oval Amethyst takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired cocktail ring.
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18.68Ct Amethyst Peridot Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This luxurious 14-karat yellow gold ring featuring an exquisite array of gemstones. At the heart of this masterpiece lies a captivating 18.68-carat amethyst, its vibrant purple hue...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.43 Carat Amethyst Diamond White Gold Art Deco Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a 6.82 carat Oval Cut Amethyst set in the center and is surrounded by 20 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.61 carats. The total weight of the ring is 7.43 cara...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,856Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 10.07 Carat White Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 10.00 Carats Octagon Cut Amethyst. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k 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
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Amethyst Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow gold mounting,including full cut diamonds and 2 small ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Purple Violet Amethyst & Ruby and Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The 14K yellow gold is the perfect base of this Art Deco inspired unusual treasure. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.80 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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
Octagon Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous gleaming emerald cut amethyst framed in eye-catching contrast by French cut rubies.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Men Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It can be ordered with lighter natural amethyst for the same price. Reflecting the art deco spirit, this versatile ring can be worn by both women and men.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant fine jewelry ring features a stunning 0.4-carat oval-cut purple amethyst gemstone as its main centerpiece. The vibrant center stone measures exactly 6x4mm and is securel...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The bold Art Deco design showcases a geometric pattern that exudes vintage elegance, with the amethyst and emeralds creating a striking contrast against the brilliant diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking blend of color, texture, and timeless design. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.90 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco 1.75 Carat Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion: An elegant and beautiful art deco ring. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of authenticity, written...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$760Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat art deco style Brazilian Amethyst halo Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring boasts a stunning oval-shaped amethyst, highlighted by princess-cut stones on either side and surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.95 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,299Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Amethyst Topaz Quartz Peridot Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco 29.5ct Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an impressive 29.5 carat amethyst.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Cushion Pink Opal Round Amethyst Cab Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Pink Opal Cushion Cabochon measuring 18x18mm surmounted by an Amethyst Round Cabochon of 6 mm in diameter set in a 14k yellow g...
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this antique-style halo engagement ring is a delicate ode to vintage beauty. At its heart, a luminous 3.25 carats pink tourmaline is set in classic prongs, glow...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Pink Opal Genuine Amethyst Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Pink Opal oval cabochon surmounted by an Amethyst Round Cabochon set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k Whi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Fancy Cut Amethyst Solitaire Art Deco Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Amethyst: 1 fancy cut= 17.00ct Dimensions: the ring measures 21.33mm wide at the top Size: 5.5 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 4.70...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Featured in Vogue Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Dark Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco Style men's ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and features a 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Green Amethyst Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco–style ring centered with a luminous green amethyst, radiating refined elegance.
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men's Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat rose gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of yellow gold-plated sterling silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's B...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of yellow gold-plated sterling silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Har...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiate vintage charm with this Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring. At its center shines an elegant emerald-cut pink amethyst, framed by vivid French-cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Ring Filigree 14k White Gold Elongated Pear 4
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco elongated amethyst & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold ring features a 15x15x8mm amethyst, cut in an unusual open shape that allows light to shine through.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Oval Amethyst Round Ruby Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an engraved Amethyst oval cabochon measuring 16 x 20mm surmounted by a Ruby Round Cabochon of 6 mm in diameter set in a 14k yellow gold bezel......
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karat White Diamond Amethyst Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karats White Diamonds Amethyst "Cubes" Design Band Ring An amazing Art Deco style band ring handcrafted in 18 karats white g...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect for those who appreciate color, structure, and refined glamour. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.34 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Plated Art Deco Style Men's Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style men's ring is made of rose gold plated sterling silver and features a 15x15x8 mm amethyst stone.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Yello...
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karat White Diamond Amethyst Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karats White Diamonds Amethyst "Cubes" Design Band Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 9.5ct Amethyst Ring with Accent Quartz, Art-Deco Elegance
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage statement ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a commanding emerald-cut amethyst of approximately 9.5 carats, displaying a refined lilac-violet hue. T...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-style men's ring features a 15x15x8mm amethyst set in 18-karat rose gold.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Amethyst Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 18k Rect 8.63ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 8.63ct Cut: Rectangular ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring 12ct Amethyst 10k 14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Cocktail 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage amethyst cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10k & 14k karat yellow gold. Faceted oval cut amethyst measures 18mm x 13mm (estimated at 12 carats). The a...
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Filigree Art Deco Large 9 Carat Amethyst Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree Art Deco ring featuring a large amethyst weighing 9.09 carats.
Featured in Vogue 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar and...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$881Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style Filigree 14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, 1 round amethyst of gem quality weighing .73pts. and 8 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .08p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Emerald 4.30ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s)...
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Men's Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This men's Art Deco-style ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and features a 15x15x8 mm genuine amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art-Déco-Ring in 14k Gold Tri color with a big amethyst
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with this stunning Art Deco ring, a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship adorned with lavish details in 14k yellow, white, and rose gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,276Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Art Deco Style 23.70 Ct. Octagon Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of sophisti...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum and Amethyst Diamond Ring. 5.80ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx 5.80-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Amethysts Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.30-Carats Secondar...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco 3.9 Ct Amethyst & Blue Topaz Three-Stone Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This captivating ring from Silvorra is expertly crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, featuring a dazzling 9.8 mm round-cut amethyst weighing 3.9 carats.
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Shank
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum, 18K White Gold Ri...
Amethyst, Platinum
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.10ct Amethyst Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Amethyst Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Additional Stones: Diamonds Gemstone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Gemstone Ring Style: Prong Set Ring, D...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Three Stone Amethyst Ring. 7.80ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 7.80-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.06 Carats Jewelry ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.