18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
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, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaa...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring. 2.40ct Round Amethyst Diamond Accent Ring 14k
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, 14k Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Amethyst Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.27 mm This exquisite vintage ring showcases a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$55,000
Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
French Amethyst and Diamond Ring This ring is featuring a hexagonal mixed-cut amethyst with weight of approximately 26.60ct, embellished by rose-cut and old European-cut diamonds w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: Approx 18.90 Carats Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Elongated Design, Prong Setting, Split Shank Era: Vintage (Cir...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18k Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon cut Amethyst and Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. Size 7.5 USA resizable A beautif...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tutti Frutti Inspired Art Deco Natural Amethyst Melon Carved Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
Bold, glamorous and unapologetically eye-catching, this statement cocktail ring is made for those who love to shine. At its core sits a resplendent loupe clean natural amethyst, sha...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style men ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm grown dark vivid amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring The character of the Amethyst Candy ring is almost tangible, thanks certainly to the size of the purple ...
Amethyst, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring. The character of the Citrine Candy ring is almost tangible...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring . Size 6 Usa RESIZABLE. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful cocktail ring ...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White 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 18 karat white gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm grown amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar and ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful c...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst 0.40 Karat White Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Here there is a beautiful design ring handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold and embellished with 0.40 karats brilliant cut white diamonds and a deep purple amethyst stone. Available si...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. 5.60ct Natural Amethyst Round Diamond 18 White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Amethyst, Diamonds Amethyst Weight: 5.69 Carats Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.36 Carats Amethyst Cut: Emerald Cut Diamond Cut: Round Brillia...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.50 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Amethyst, Diamonds Amethyst Weight: Approx 12.50 Carats Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.40 Carats Amethyst Cut: Emerald Cut Diamond Cut: Round...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Halo Statement Ring. 5.20ct Cushion Cut Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 5.30-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.25 US...
Amethyst, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Shank; White Gold Prongs Head Width: 18.5mm Head Height: 6mm Shank Width: 1.4mm Weight: 5.9 Grams Finger S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,100Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Amethyst and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut amethyst weighing 7.94cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of nice quality weighing .42pts.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
11 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 11.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.30-Carats Secondar...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 2.20ct Cushion Cut Platinum Ring Diamond Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: approx 2.20 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: approx 0.70 Carats Total Jewelry Ty...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. 3.40TCW Amethyst Diamond Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Ring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Ring with Amethyst Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Elegant 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a captivating amethyst cabochon of exceptional clarity and color. The gemstone, with its rich, luminous violet hue, is bezel-set in a sleek, r...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.00 Carat Amethyst Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.8 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Amethyst, Natural GIA REPORT # 2205851670 Weight: Approximate 10 carat ...
Platinum
ART-DECO 1930 Poison Hidden-Box Ring In .925 Sterling Silver With Purple
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco poison ring with oval amethyst. This is a very interesting poison ring created during the Art Deco period in the 1930s.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Round Cut Amethyst Ring. Platinum Ring French 8 Prong Circa 1930 French
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1930 Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 4.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Primary Stone Col...
Amethyst, Platinum
Art deco Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Not only does this ring hold five bright and sparkling amethyst but it also holds diamond points in between. All stone are set in 18 carat gold and have an ornate gallery. Even the ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring showcases a masterfully carved amethyst intaglio, featuring the classical profile of a laurel-crowned figure reminiscent of ancient Roman artistry....
Amethyst, White Gold
16.00 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring, 1.51 Carat Natural Diamonds, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This design features 1.51 carat of VS white untreated natural diamonds, the perfect contrast to the translucent purple of this 16.00 carat natural Amethyst statement ring. The smooth...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 6ct Platinum Ring Ribbon Bow Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 6-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.60-Carats Secondary S...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Style Double Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Adorn yourself with this February birthstone jewelry. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total weight: 2.91 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst 0.40 Karat Diamonds Exagonal Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Here there is a beautiful design ring handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold and embellished with 0.40 karats brilliant cut white diamonds and a deep purple amethyst stone. Available si...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with claws decorated with spectacular natural Purple Amethyst measuring 10mm x 8 x 5.8 mm d...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation Regal 22.80 Carat Amethyst Quartz Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Set with a 22.80 carat dark and undulating amethyst quartz stone, this regal ring is thoroughly magnificent and majestic. This elegant and distinctive mauve gem is nestled into a 0.7...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Amethyst and Sterling Silver Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage ring is sterling silver with 2 oval cut 5x7mm amethyst gemstones. The face of this ring measures 3/8 of an inch north to south with a rise of 5mm off the finge...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
16.00 ct Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
An approximately 16.0-carat amethyst takes center stage, displaying a rich purple hue in an oval cut. Surrounding the primary stone are approximately 0.75 carats of 24 natural round-...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond Vintage Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.50 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Ring with Diamonds – 4.70 CT Amethyst, 0.15 CT Diamonds, Size 6.5 Add a touch of regal elegance to your collection with this stunning 14K ye...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 4.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Eros Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Eros Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Peridot & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Peridot & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Med...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 7.6ct with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 14-karat gold ring features a rich 7.6-carat amethyst as its centerpiece, radiating a deep purple hue that exudes sophistication. The amethyst is elegantly complemented...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Amethyst and Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Ring, featuring one bezel set marquise brilliant cut amethyst weighing approx. 9.65 carats, further decorated with 24 cultured round pearls approx. 2.5...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,987Sale Price|25% Off
Floral 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1.87ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite floral-inspired ring is a celebration of color and elegance, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. At its center, the ring features two turquoise stones totaling 1.87 car...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Engagement Ring 10k Yellow Gold Solitaire Size 5
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning ring is 10k yellow gold. It would make a stunning alternative engagement ring. It features a huge, natural, round cut, 6.4 carat amethyst stone. The face of this ring...
Amethyst, 10k Gold
12 Carat Baguette Cut Amethyst 18K Gold Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring 18KY (Italian made) - Amethyst - 12ct (long baguette cut) / 14.5g / 7.5 ring size This vintage 18K yellow gold cocktail ring features 12 carats of lon...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 7.61 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.61 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid amethyst g...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
12 Carat Baguette Cut Amethyst 18K Gold Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring 18KY (Italian made) - Amethyst - 12ct (long baguette cut) / 14.5g / 7.5 ring size This vintage 18K yellow gold cocktail ring features 12 carats of lon...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 14.46 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.46 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural emerald-cut amethyst co...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Gold Rotating Amethyst Baguette Cabochon Diamond Roulette Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
You don’t have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. An exceptional contemporary statement ring crafted in 14 karat gold. Inspired by the Roulet...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$896Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Two Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.10TCW Ring 18K White Gold Hand Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Two Stone Metal: White Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US, Resizable ...
Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
1K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cushion Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents, Size 6.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 10 karat yellow gold and showcases a striking cushion-cut amethyst measuring approximately 12 x 12 mm. The vibrant purple gemstone serv...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Bochic Orient Vintage Emerlad & Amethyst Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carat Natural Amethyst, 13.00 Carats Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Wei...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Illusion Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We were so thrilled when we acquired this unique vintage gem!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Engraved Inside Shank: M.L.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural green quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar...
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation-Purple Haze 20.13 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional 20.13-carat amethyst with a rare cut appears like rock star on an 18K ring with about 200 rounds diamonds. This ring, as with all Zorab Creation pieces, are sent wit...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k 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.