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18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: ring top measures 16.1mm wide Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
cabochon cut amethysts dance among high polished gold balls and leaves, subtly blending with anything you
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring. Oval cab amethyst ring. Purple gemstone ring. Amethyst cocktail
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

13.00 Carat Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold setting. 1 oval cabochon purple amethyst, MI approx. 13.00cts Size 7.25 and sizable 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Amethyst Cabochon Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this statement ring features a striking oval cabochon-cut amethyst. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Small amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring. Amethyst gold stacking ring. Twisted ring with amethist
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Amethyst cabochon ring in 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold minimalism style ring with natural amethyst cabochon and diamonds. February
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

The One Classic Amethyst Cabochon Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
color echoing their purple robes. This classic design ring features oval cabochon amethyst set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Love Modern Handcrafted Cabochon Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Ring Made in Italy. This
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 8 GAI Certified- This stunning
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon. Amethyst statement ring. Solitaire amethyst ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Carved Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 4.48 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Split Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
this exquisite 18ct gold cabochon amethyst ring. Set against a backdrop of split yellow gold shoulders
Category

Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Mountain Pyramid Cone Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 cts Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Beautiful, Unique & Rare - Custom Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 16.13 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut amethyst ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, basket style
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 30 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
purple color Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Finish: Hand-applied Florentine texture Ring Size: 8.75 (resizable
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Manhattan 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst Ring Size 6.5 #20791
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst Ring Size 6.5 This captivating 18K yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Amethyst Cabochon Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Dome Ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail Large
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Amethyst Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Cocktail Ring This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.43 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst and 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 21.43 carat amethyst and 1.07 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Bishop’s Amethyst Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful bishops ring with a stunning cabochon amethyst. This beautiful bishops ring is part of
Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 4 - 8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.85
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Signet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Solitaire Signet Ring. A
Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Citrine Cabochon ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural amethyst and citrine cabochons. February birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k 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
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Vintage Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring is fashioned in popular 9k yellow gold and features an oval cabochon opal amethyst and glittering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 3.50ct Cabochon Amethyst Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Cabochon Amethyst Ring - the amethyst weighs approximately 3.50ct and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Amethyst Cabochon and Diamonds Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cabochon and diamonds ring. Minimalist style ring with natural amethyst and diamonds
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Tri Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond tri-color ring. 1.00ct center cabochon amethyst with a square halo of 24 round
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Purple Amethyst Cabochon Gemstone Halo Pave Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Purple Amethyst Cabochon Gemstone Halo Pave Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond ring. 1 oval cabochon amethyst set in 14k yellow gold with 2 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian amethyst ring. Set with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Size - 17 x 22 mm Cut - Oval Cabochon Color - Purple
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.75 This charming ring features a captivating oval cabochon amethyst embraced by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold, amethyst and diamond ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 12.9 grams gross weight. The
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise, Amethyst, Sapphire Cabochon Trio Ring, 18k Textured Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Cartier Turquoise, Amethyst, Sapphire Cabochon Trio Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rutilated Quartz Turban Fashion Ring Amethyst Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round Amethist cabochon of 4mm. in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt
Category

Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.40 Carat Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This deep purple cabochon amethyst in
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Punta di Diamante Cabochon Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
yellow gold. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Punta di Diamante rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
One lady's custom made polished 14K yellow gold, amethyst cocktail ring with a half round shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabochon amethyst. A deep, rich purple color, giving the ring a regal and mysterious quality set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Amethyst and Emerald Antique Style Snake Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style Snake Ring in Yellow Gold. This exquisite piece features a beautifully crafted snake, symbolizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Tronchetto Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
collection, the ring features a cabochon-cut amethyst measuring approximately 7.6mm x 14mm, set in 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Carved Amethyst Ball Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Amethyst Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with a round Ruby cabochon of
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jade Amethyst Citrine Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 12.36ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Topaz Halo Ring -14k Oval Cabochon 1.34ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cabochon Color: Blue Natural Amethysts Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Rectangular Princess & Square Princess Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

English Mid-Century 18k yellow gold amethyst ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century 18k yellow gold ring showcases a striking cabochon-cut amethyst, offering a bold
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 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
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Estate 18K Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow and white gold ring featuring a cabochon amethyst with faceting on the bottom in the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Square Sugarloaf Amethyst Modern Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely ring has a square sugarloaf cabochon cut dark purple color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k 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
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Double Orb Ring with Cabochon Amethysts
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This magnificent citrine and amethyst ring is a one-of-a-kind piece of artisanal jewelry that would
Category

Early 2000s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's 5ct Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 5ct Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring - the amethyst weighs approximately 5ct and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Goshwara Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Oval and Round Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, from 'Rock 'N Roll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Cabochon Contemporary Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a beautiful natural cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

David Webb 18k Yelow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Oval Cabochon Pink Violet Amethyst 14K Diamond Statement Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
pink cabochon-cut amethyst. The smooth, rounded stone is flanked by clusters of sparkling white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Double Heart Ring Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond R6743
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Double Heart Ring Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond R6743 ♥ The item measures 9.7mm in
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This thin antique ring in the shape of diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Protector Yellow Diamonds Cheetah Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
courage and resilience. The contrasting colors of the amethyst and yellow diamonds create a captivating
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

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Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow gold cabochon amethyst ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a yellow gold cabochon amethyst ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A yellow gold cabochon amethyst ring from Bulgari, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Goshwara — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and sugarloaf cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow gold cabochon amethyst ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Ring?

Prices for a yellow gold cabochon amethyst ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $22,722, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,887.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.