$1,050 / item
Kai Nora Emerald-Cut Amethyst Eternity Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Step into elegance with the Kai Nora Emerald-Cut Amethyst Eternity Ring, a luxurious piece that captures the beauty of timeless design and modern flair.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
$838Sale Price / item|23% Off
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring. Vintage Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold Emerald-Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sculptural Art Deco 14K Gold Amethyst Ring. Stone is in an emerald cut and measures approximately 12mm x 11mm, securely set in a four-prong mount.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amethyst Ring. Art Deco 9ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring Platinum 1920
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 9.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum ...
Amethyst, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
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
Art Deco Amethyst Ring. Antique 9ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring Platinum 1920
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 9.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum ...
Amethyst, Platinum
Vintage 4 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Vintage Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 4 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gemstone.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
At the center is an impressive Approx 18.90 carat emerald cut amethyst, displaying a richly saturated purple hue with exceptional transparency.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$694Sale Price|50% Off
Handmade Sterling Silver 24.3CT Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring, Brazil
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 24.3CT Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring in Handmade Sterling Silver Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 24.3CT Emerald Cut Amethyst ring, meticulously crafted in ha...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
6.50 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's 6.50 rectangle shape Amethyst center stone with a gold bead halo in a 18k rose gold setting. 1 12 x 10mm bright gem natural purple Amethyst, approx. total weight 6.50cts Siz...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
10 CT Emerald Cut Amethyst in 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
10 CT Emerald Cut Amethyst in 14k Yellow Gold Ring A striking ring showcasing a substantial emerald-cut natural amethyst weighing approximately 10.00 carats, set in warm 14K yellow ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$798Sale Price / item|23% Off
Emerald cut Amethyst and baguette moissanites 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald cut Amethyst and baguette moissanites 14k gold ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.51 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Designer inspired ring has a bright and vivid Emerald Cut Amethyst in the center that weighs 5.51 carats.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning large Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail ring. Wonderful 14K Gold Setting on this ring.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .88ct Cut: Emerald Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Pr...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage English Victorian 5 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Victorian English Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 5 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gemstone.
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Peridot and Amethyst 14 karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Lead with an emerald cut vivid green peridot shaped to maximize it's show stopping color.
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jim Cotter 14K Gold Wide Band with Emerald-Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Jim Cotter 14K Gold Wide Band With Emerald-cut Amethyst Ring. 9 grams total weight. Very good condition.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,663Sale Price / item|24% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut weighing 13.55cts. and 8 round diamonds weighing .55pts.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.28ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring in 15k Gold, Circa 1840
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, scrolling setting is ornamented with a central feature claw set 2.28ct emerald cut amethyst. The tapering, shaped scrolling foliated ring shoulders integrate ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Three-Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Vintage Trilogy Ring.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 5.62ctw Emerald Cut Amethyst w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Emerald Cut - Burnish Set - Purple Color - 12x10mm - 5.5ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -Nic...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$627Sale Price|30% Off
12ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver by Aria Jewelry
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Captivating 12CT Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver Discover the beauty of this exciting 12CT Emerald Cut Amethyst and Sterling Silver ring, featuring a stunning 16x12MM ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 9.60 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Solitaire Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Statement Large Emerald Cut Amethyst Solitaire Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 9.60 Carat Emerald-cut Amethyst in prong setting.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,780Sale Price|20% Off
COCKTAIL Ring With 6.00 Cts Emerald-Cut Amethyst Tsavorite and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
The centerpiece is a vibrant, emerald-cut purple amethyst weighing approximately 6.00 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Amethyst & Pearl Ring Emerald Cut - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Edwardian 18ct gold amethyst & seed pearl ring made c.1900. The ring presents a fabulous central natural amethyst which has been wo...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Dark Purple Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This gorgeous ring has a large emerald cut faceted, dark purple color amethyst center, approximately 9.25 CTS, prong set and flanked by two large single cut diamonds, approximately 0...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Retro Emerald Cut Amethyst Statement Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's. Retro emerald cut amethyst in a solid and heavy setting with great shoulders.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 2.04ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 1.33ct Cut: Emerald Col...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Nora 9.25 ctw Emerald-Cut Amethyst & Peridot Duo Eternity Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Available in yellow, rose, white gold, or sterling silver. 14K Yellow Gold 4 x 6 mm Natural Amethyst｜Purple｜Emerald-Cut｜Eye Clean 4 x 6 mm Natural Peridot｜Green｜Emerald-Cut｜Eye Clea...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Emerald cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rich emerald-cut amethyst (7x5mm) radiates deep violet elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Emerald cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A vibrant emerald-cut amethyst (7×5mm) sits elegantly at the center, framed by sparkling natural diamond accents and delicate milgrain detailing.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco amethyst cocktail ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Amethyst Emerald Cut 18k Yellow Gold Signet Bezel Rubover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Emerald Cut Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Signet Style Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Retro Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 14.33ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 20ct Large Emerald Cut Amethyst Solitaire Squared Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Rich Deep Purple Color - 18x13mm - 18-20ct (approx.)
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Octagon Emerald Cut Certified Purple Amethyst & Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful Art Deco style amethyst ring is centered with an emerald cut amethyst and accented with sparkling diamond halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 6cts Emerald cut Amethyst Unisex Bezel Set Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald-cut amethyst. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 14.28 TCW Amethyst and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The central amethyst is flanked by an intricate arrangement of 0.40 carats of high-caliber diamonds set into the shoulders of the band.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Emerald Cut Amethyst Fluted Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful Amethyst ring features a classic east-west prong set emerald-cut gemstone, measuring 10 mmx8 mm, and weighing 3 carats.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Split Shank Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Emerald Cut Average Color: Purple Size: 9×7 mm.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond Step 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 10 x 8 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: R...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 18 x 13 MM Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This is a Beautiful Cocktail ri...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Exact 13.03 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 5.25 17 x 13 MM Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This is a Beautiful Cocktail ring...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond Shoulder 14K White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Shoulder Gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 5 18 x 14 MM Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This is a Beautiful Cocktail ri...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$205Sale Price / item|50% Off
Emerald Cut Citrine & Amethyst Three Stone Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling silver
Located in New York, NY
Elegant three-stone ring showcasing a vivid emerald-cut golden citrine at the center, complemented by two rich purple square-cut amethysts.
Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
18ct Gold 1950s Emerald Cut Amethyst Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Fraternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring features a stunning emerald-cut amethyst stone in the centre, flanked by two brilliant-cut diamonds on either side.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Emerald Cut Rose De France Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning large prong set emerald cut Amethyst weiging 19.85 ct surrounded by 66 brilliant cut Diamonds weiging 0.65 ct.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Solitaire 1.5 ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dazzling diamonds partially embellish the 14k white gold twisted shank and amplify the allure of this emerald-cut amethyst ring.February Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the Fe...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Emerald-Cut 5.65 ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The GIA certified emerald-cut Amethyst is prong-set on a uniquely crafted shank.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Ornate Engraved Band in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This pretty piece features a single prong set light purple emerald cut amethyst stone. The dreamy solitaire amethyst stands alone at the center of the ring and demands the viewers at...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
23.40 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Make a dramatic statement with this magnificent cocktail ring, centered around a richly saturated emerald-cut amethyst. The bold purple hue of the center stone radiates...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Emerald-Cut 5.65 ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Emerald-Cut Amethyst Crossover Ring with Diamond AccentsFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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