Natural amethyst topaz peridot garnet citrine mother's ring 14 karat*
Located in New York, NY
Natural amethyst, garnet, Swiss blue topaz, peridot, citrine, mother's ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5, 14k Gold 12.48 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Amethyst and Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 12.48 TCW Certified $4,950 409159 This magnificent natural emerald-cut amethyst and diamond ring is a true statement piece, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with a lovely sized, emerald cut, natural amethyst. Mounted on a platinum stamped band with pretty, split shoulders.
Amethyst, Platinum
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 6.6 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Amethyst ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 4.38 carat Amethyst Filigree Ring Size 7.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
10K yellow gold amethyst filigree ring. The genuine earth mined amethyst is an emerald cut measuring about 11mm x 9mm and weighing 4.38 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The platinum setting displays a feature 1.92Ct emerald cut amethyst, collet set to the center of the pierced decorated design.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Retro 4.80 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Retro cocktail ring centered around a richly colored emerald cut amethyst weighing approximately 4.80 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 14.46 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond: 1.06 Carats — H Color — VS1 Clarity Amethyst: 13.40 Carats — Natural Emerald-Cut Amethyst Ring Weight: 0.26 t oz (8.14 grams) Metal: 18K Gold
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Tahoe Singular Edition Silver Ring With Amethyst & Black Spinel
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Tahoe ring is made in sterling silver with black rhodium plating and set with an emerald-cut amethyst measuring 13 x 19 mm and weighing 20.4 ct.
Amethyst, Spinel, Black Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 6.86 carat amethyst diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and radiant statement from the 1980s, this vintage cocktail ring centers on a magnificent 6.86 carat emerald cut amethyst. Its crisp step-cut facets reveal rich violet saturat...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 6.30 carat amethyst diamond 18k rose gold and silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Retro amethyst and diamond ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1940’s, centered by an emerald cut amethyst weighing approximately 6.30 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Amethyst: 1 emerald cut = 37.75ct Diamond: 4 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two extra sh...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$515Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Men’s Amethyst Signet Ring. Vintage Pinky Ring, Gift for Him Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - amethyst weight ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This show-stopper features a magnificent 9.2 carat emerald-cut Amethyst at its centre.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was feat...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring five emerald-cut amethyst stones aligned in a graceful row, each gem reflects a rich and captivating hue.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 7.73ct Royal Purple Amethyst & Diamond Large Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst -Emerald Cut- Bezel Set - Deep Royal Purple Color - 13.1x10mm (approx.) - 7.33ct (exact) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
25.37 Carat Amethyst and 0.85 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This emerald cut amethyst ring with diamonds offers a balanced union of color, clarity, and refinement.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
8.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Amethyst 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Amethyst 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval and Emerald Cut Amethysts Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats Amethyst Measures: Approx. 6.00 x 4.00...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 9.5ct Amethyst Ring with Accent Quartz, Art-Deco Elegance
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage statement ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a commanding emerald-cut amethyst of approximately 9.5 carats, displaying a refined lilac-violet hue.
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat rose gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was featur...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine 0.30 White Diamonds Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The ring can also be customized with different gemstones, such as Smoky Topaz, Blue Topaz, or Amethyst, upon request. Rossella Ugolini Design 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine and...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$965Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stone: Natural emerald Cut: Oval Weight: 0.80 ct. Color: Green Clarity: Transparent with inclusions (See in photo) Other stones: Natural amethysts: 2 pieces, weight - 1.10 ct...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
A vibrant mix of gemstones brings the ring to life: a round cabochon citrine glowing with warm radiance, a pear-shaped cabochon tourmaline, a rectangular emerald-cut topaz with crisp...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 7.1ct Amethyst & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Command attention with this stunning cocktail ring, featuring a luxurious 6.68ct emerald-cut amethyst that radiates rich, regal purple from every angle.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,402Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian Bochic Vintage “Capri” Amethyst & Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Shape 7.00 carats Natural Multi White Topaz 3.00 carats ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$750Sale Price|25% Off
3.2 Ct. Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring features a stunning emerald-cut amethyst at its center, exuding a rich pinkish purple hue.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Solid Gold Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Round & Emerald Cut Size: 4 x 3, 2.5 mm.
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.4Ct Amethyst Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"Rich, radiant, and just a little dramatic—this amethyst ring knows it’s the main character" Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Amethyst Treatment: Heated Weight: 2.4...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with amethysts in cushion cut and oval cut. It belongs to a collection with tiny golden sculptural elements, which was feat...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing a distinctive Art Deco inspired aesthetic, this elegant engagement ring features a luminous green amethyst in a sophisticated emerald cut, framed by shimmering baguette di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Green Tourmaline Three-Stone Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A deep, richly saturated emerald-cut amethyst occupies the center stage, its rectangular facets catching light with a grape-purple intensity that shifts from violet to plum depending...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold & Rhodium, Spinel, Sapphires, Amethyst & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Amethyst ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Gemstone Weight: 0.43 ct.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$176Sale Price|20% Off
8.60 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst February Birthstone Gift
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 8.60 Carats Dimensions: 15.3x9.8x8.7 mm Clarity : Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Facet: Emerald Cut Certificate: On Demand Month...
Amethyst, 10k Gold
1ct Zambian Amethyst Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Beautifully crafted in solid 14k gold for a timeless, elegant finish. Moody Zambian amethyst energy—1ct of purple power, iced with diamonds in solid 14k gold. 💜✨ Specifications: ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.6cts Solitaire Amethyst Ring: 14K Solid Gold, Triple Split Shank EM 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Beautiful 14k gold ring showcasing a 1.6-carat emerald-cut amethyst (10x8mm), enhanced through heating to deepen its rich purple hue.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Large Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
At the heart of this piece sits an impressive, emerald cut transparent amethyst with a lilac hue, measuring approximately 20x15mm, elegantly mounted in a sleek, open back, rub-over s...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.31 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a bright and vivid purple Emerald Cut Amethyst that weighs 2.97 Carats and is embellished with 16 Red and Yellow Sapphires that weigh 1.17 Carats as well as 34 Round Cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M 11.10cts Amethyst Two-stone Ring in 18kt Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt White, Yellow & Rose Gold Two Stone Ring adorned with 11.10cts pear & emerald-cut amethyst and 0.10cts round diamonds. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning emerald-cut green amethyst at the center, exuding a soft, sophisticated glow.
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 10 Carat Amethyst & Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold retro 14K yellow gold ballerina-style cocktail ring centered with an emerald-cut natural purple amethyst measuring approximately 14.2 × 11.7 × 8 mm, weighing approximately 9 c...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond, & Peridot Cocktail Ring Size 7 #18857
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Peridot Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning cocktail ring features one oval amethyst stone (12.5 mm x 11.3 mm) eight emerald cut per...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.95 Carat Bezel Set Amethyst in Wide 18k Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome, wide-band ring features an emerald-cut amethyst of beautiful deep purple color set in a contemporary 18 karat, 2-toned gold ring!
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Carats Natural Amethyst and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.80 Carats Natural Amethyst and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $2,000.00 Total Natural Emerald Cut Amethyst Weights: Approx. 1.50 Carats Amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.91 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a bright and vivid purple Emerald Cut Amethyst that weighs 2.61 Carats and is embellished with 16 Multi-Colored Sapphires that weigh 1.13 Carats as well as 34 Round Cut...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Whi...
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920s Amethyst and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Behold this exquisite 18ct white gold ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating emerald-cut amethyst weighi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,950Sale Price|25% Off
Green Amethyst Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Green Amethyst Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 9.7 x 7.3 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Acc...
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Purple Violet Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering an emerald cut amethyst, accented by French cut Emeralds, enhanced by diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Green Amethyst & Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The emerald-cut green amethyst at the center is surrounded by vibrant peridot accents, while a delicate diamond adds a touch of sparkle.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate RHR 18 TCW Amethyst Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Rodney Rayner
Located in New York, NY
The sugarloaf cut amethyst set in a high quality, substantial 18K yellow gold setting inset with white diamonds, pink sapphires and emerald cut amethysts.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920s Amethyst Diamond Rectangular Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This stunning antique ring from the 1920s features a beautiful emerald-cut amethyst stone as its centrepiece, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Suzy Levian Sterling Silver White Topaz & Purple Amethyst Two Stone Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Shimmering in hues of white and purple, this Suzy Levian ring is as on trend as can be, and features a round cut white topaz and an emerald cut purple amethyst as a perfectly matched...
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Suzy Levian Sterling Silver White Topaz & Green Amethyst Two Stone Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Shimmering in hues of white and green, this Suzy Levian ring is as on trend as can be, and features a round cut white topaz and an emerald cut green amethyst as a perfectly matched p...
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Mesmerizing 17.50ct Amethyst, Topaz, and Citrine 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
At its heart center, a regal 6.00ct emerald-cut amethyst in deep purple, paired with a luminous 6.50ct oval topaz in light blue, and a radiant 5.00ct round citrine glowing in orangy-...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The style of this ring is classically art deco, and was made in the 1940s. Gemstone: Amethyst Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 1.85 centre Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1940s S...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Designed by famous Gurhan, Amethyst Ring Set in 24K Yellow Gold Size 6.25
By Gurhan
Located in New York, NY
Brand Gurhan Type Ring Material 24K Yellow Gold Center Stone Amethyst Amethyst Stone 0.55ct Stone Emerald cut Ring Size 6.25 Condition New, never worn
Amethyst, 24k Gold, Yellow 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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