CLARISSA BRONFMAN Motherofpearl Amethyst Sapphire Pendant Emerald Heart Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded rosary necklace consists of: - green agate beads approximately 8 mm - 14k gold filled chain - double sided diamond heart clasp at bottom that screws open and closed allowing f...
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Turquoise, Amethyst and Diamond Double Heart Brooc
Located in Braintree, GB
One heart is set with turquoise and the other with amethyst, both surrounded by rose cut diamonds that continue into the ribbon motif above.
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Amethyst Ring With Diamonds 0.43 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.43 Carats Diamond: 0.00 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.75 US Custom sizing a...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring With Diamonds 0.43 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.43 Carats Diamond: 0.00 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.75 US Custom sizing a...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection celebrates the memories, mile...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings and Matching Pendant Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of 14k yellow gold , amethyst and diamond earrings comprising of 2 heart shaped amethyst upheld by pairs of ribbed 14k gold heart shaped links pave set centrally with numerous s...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Amethyst Ring With Diamonds 0.43 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.43 Carats Diamond: 0.00 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.75 US Custom sizing a...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Tennis Bracelet White Diamonds 9.5 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 22 Amethysts = 9.40 Carats 11 White Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Lengt...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Fascinating 8.35ct Amethysts and Diamonds Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Amethysts Main stone carat weight: 4.20ct Shape: Heart Color: Purple Side stone: 208 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 4.15ct Shape: Ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 24.00ct Amethyst Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Atop the chain, a silver fronted bale holds an additional three small diamonds completing the piece perfectly. Gemstone: Amethyst Stone Shape: Heart Shape Carat Weight: 24.00 Metal:...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Tennis Bracelet White Diamonds 9.5 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 22 Amethysts = 9.40 Carats 11 White Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Lengt...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Vintage F & F Felger Platinum Amethyst Heart and Diamond Offset Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage platinum ring showcases a romantic amethyst heart accented by a shimmering offset diamond.
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Tennis Bracelet White Diamonds 9.5 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 22 Amethysts = 9.40 Carats 11 White Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Lengt...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Tennis Bracelet White Diamonds 9.5 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 22 Amethysts = 9.40 Carats 11 White Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Lengt...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Jeffrey Stevens 18 Karat Gold, Heart Amethyst Multi-Color Stones Drop Earrings
By JEFFREY STEVENS
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, These charming earrings are composed of two bezel set cabochon heart amethysts which have three rows of cascading small and mini multi colored bezel set ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Michael Kanners Titanium Diamond and Amethyst Earrings
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Each of these exquisite earrings features five heart-shaped amethyst around a central cluster of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Heart Size: 4 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 0.45 Carat (approx.)
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Estate Mint Green Amethyst Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
80's Estate 6.50ct Mint Green Amethyst Diamond Pendant 18k Gold Green Amethyst Necklace Center Gemstone: Mint Green Amethyst (Natural) Shape: Heart Clarity: VVS ~ Flawless High Qua...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold, 34.3Ct. Amethyst, 3.07Ct. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A detachable diamond capped amethyst drop hangs from the gold and diamond connection.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
10k White Gold Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings Set with 3 Heart Prongs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k White Gold Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings Set with 3 Heart Prongs These stunning Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings are in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Topaz & Rhodolite Garnet Necklace #19032
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Topaz & Rhodolite Garnet Necklace This stunning necklace features a 14K white gold chain paired with a gorgeous pendant decorated with one he...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Amethyst Diamond Charm Chain Necklace Gift for Her in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Amethyst Diamond Charm Chain Necklace Gift for Her in 14K Gold studded with heart cut amethyst and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 round and baguette diamonds. The central portion is natural carved rock crystal q...
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$400
"My Amethyst Diamond Heart" Purple Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints and diamond dust in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant ...
Oil, Board, Glass
Sunita Nahata Amethyst Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Green Amethyst: 12.43 carat, 16X15.3X7.8mm Size, Heart Shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Sand Dollar Earring with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Sand Dollar earrings with heart shaped Amethyst and diamonds weighing ~ approximately 0.35 cts.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Kunzite, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k G...
Tiffany & Co., Diamond And Multigem Heart Key Locket Pendant/Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning necklace is designed as a heart-shaped lock and key, the pendant set with round pink tourmaline, iolite, orange fire opal, yellow fire opal, amethyst, tsavorite garnet,...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18...
Roberto Coin Ariel´s Heart of Hope MOP and 18K Yellow Gold heart pendant
By Roberto Coin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Roberto Coin 0.25ct Diamond, Red and Yellow Mother of Pearl and 18K Yellow Gold 19.5" Necklace - features a use of warm red and yellow mother of pearl seamlessly blended with rich 18...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow and White Gold Semi-Precious Stone Puffed Heart Brooch with Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely puffed heart diamond brooch by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is made of green peridot, purple amethyst and orange citrine, a quite unique and beautiful combination of colors.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Colored Gemstone and Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Sapphires, Citrine and Amethyst Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.62 carats Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
14kt White Gold Mother's Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt White Gold Mother's - Family Heart Diamond Pendant with Gemini (Twins) Zodiac Symbol, Personalized Initials, and Family Birthstone Custom-To-Order Featured Description: Introdu...
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
Tiffany & Co. Multi-Gem Lock and Key Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The entire face of the pendant has been adorned with bright white round brilliant cut diamonds, beautifully complemented by stones including citrine, amethyst, fire opal, iolite, tou...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18...
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
English origin Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 rubies 1 garnet 1 emerald 1 amethyst totalling approx .45 Ct – 1 old mine cut dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and a disk shaped pendant with fluted center texture and grooved bamboo style frame Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Sand Dollar Earring with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Sand Dollar earrings with blue topaz (approximately 20 cts) and diamonds weighing 0.30 cts. Specifications: 7/8" diameter Omega clip back. Can be posted for pierced ...
Diamond, Topaz, Citrine, Iolite, Amethyst, Kunzite, Onyx, Peridot, 18k G...
JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Heart Pierced Earrings w Amethyst 9.9 grams
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Heart Pierced Earrings w Amethyst 9.9 grams These beautiful "Double Heart" Sterling Silver Earrings glimmer with round bead-set Diamonique simulated ...
Zircon, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$595
Heart Pendant Amethyst 13 Carats with natural Diamond 14KYG
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heart Pendant Natural Amethyst with natural Diamond 14KYG Natural Amethyst Heart weighs 13.35 carats Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighs 0.04 carat F/G VS/SI TOTAL CARAT WE...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,640
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Shaped Pendant with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful, amethyst heart shaped pendant is set in 14k yellow gold with brilliant round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Antique late Victorian lavaliere necklace adorned with a beautiful Art Nouveau style pendant decorated with twinkling Diamonds (approx. 1ct total) and a large Amethyst hea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$830
Antique Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamonds Heart Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful heart-shaped purple pendant. Made out of amethyst and rose cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond
Unavailable|$3,850
14K Heart Shape Royal Violet Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Heart Shape Royal Violet Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,423 / item
Heart-Cut Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline with Diamonds Bypass Contrariè Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
On the other hand, the heart-cut shaped gemstones radiate grace and elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,840
1960s White Ceramic Amethyst Peridot Diamond Gold Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Heart Made Of White Ceramic And Embellished With Faceted Amethyst,Peridot & Diamond Stones.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,840 / item
14K Yellow Gold Double Heart Sapphire and Amethyst Bypass Ring with Diamonds
By Murat Uguz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently priced at 20% off for limited time! Heart Center Blue Sapphire: 0.65ct Heart Center Citrine: 0.60 Diamonds: 0.43ct Small Round Amethyst: 0.38 Small Round Yellow Sapphire: 0...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$140 / item
10 Karat White Gold Amethyst Heart with Diamond Accent Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design meets radiant shine and a dazzling, deep purple hue in the 10k White Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst with Diamonds Heart Earrings.
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$3,750
Heart Bow 20.0 Carat Amethyst 2.70 Carat Diamond Vintage Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 2 heart buff cut natural amethysts totalling approx 20.00 Ct (12.7 mm. x 11.9 mm.) - 2 old European cut diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,814
Vintage Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Amethyst Heart Circa 1960
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful vintage pearl lavaliere necklace from the mid 20th century featuring two strands of lustrous, white pearls leading to a fabulous 18ct gold dropper lined with pave set bri...
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Berca 0.24Kt Champagne Diamond 12 Kt Natural Hand Inlaid Amethyst Heart Pendant
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
A Very Chic, Timeless, yet not traditional Heart Pendant featuring a 12Kt Natural Hand Inlaid Amethyst Heart in a 0.24 Carat Champagne Diamond 18K Handcrafted Yellow Gold Setting.
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold ring set with Heart Shaped Amethyst and diamonds
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Vintage 9ct Gold Ring, set with Heart shape Amethyst with two leaves in white gold to each shoulder, set with one and two Diamonds respectively.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Heart Pendant 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in black wood. Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby The stones have been mounted in the order to recreate with the initial the stones the wo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Style Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Materials: 18ct Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Topaz Heart Pendant 18 Kt Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in ebony black wood. On the claps: -Diamond -Emerald -Amethyst -Ruby The stones have been mounted in the order to recreate with the i...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
Early Victorian Amethyst Heart Pin/Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely early Victorian pin and pendant combination piece with fold down bale to add a drop to the bottom. Silver on gold with old European cut diamonds.
Unavailable|$3,570 / item
Pink Amethyst, Mother of Pearl & Diamond Enamel Ring in 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and Exquisitely detailed 14karat Roes Gold Ring, with 2.80 Cts (approx.) Heart Shape Pink Amethyst set in centre and Surrounded by Enamel, Mother of pearl and Micro pave Diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$3,750
Pavé Diamond, Mother of Pearl, Nanis Heart Necklace
By Nanis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pavé Diamond, Mother of Pearl, Nanis Heart Necklace. Featuring a Pavé Diamonds, Purple Mother of Pearl, Nanis Heart Necklace with a total weight of 0.77 carats, set in 18K Yellow G...
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$24,000
Naomi Sarna Confetti Heart Ring
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
It is set with approximately 180 EF-VS white diamonds, colored diamonds, sapphires, amethysts, and tsavorites in an array of brilliant colors.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$17,000
Naomi Sarna Confetti Heart Earrings
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
They are each set with approximately 39 EF-VS white diamonds, colored diamonds, sapphires, amethysts, and tsavorites in an array of brilliant colors.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White 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.