1970s Large Sapphire Topaz Multi Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a hollow polished gold sphere with bezel set gemstones throughout Including amethyst
Amethyst, Citrine, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Pisces 2.50ct Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Large Zodiac Fish Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large Pices diamond pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sputnik Orb Pendant Gemstone Large Charm 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
: amethyst, blue topaz, citrine and green & pink tourmaline. The stones are in excellent condition and free
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Large Citrine, Pearl & Semi Precious Stone Sautoir in 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst, Citrine, Aquamarine and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings are beautifully adorned by large Baroque
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 1940's Large Silver Amethyst Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Stamford, CT
An outstanding example of 1940's Mexican jewelry, this one off silver and amethyst necklace was
Amethyst, Silver
Amethyst Double Strand Silver Necklace with Large Amethyst Center Stone
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver and amethyst double strands with large center stone which is the focal point 8.00
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Amethyst Heart Diamond Gold Bow Pendant Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Amethyst Heart enhanced by a Diamond encrusted Bow, suspending from a 17inches white gold
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Amethyst Yellow Gold Diamond Large Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Nearly five carats of velvety purple amethyst gemstones and ribbons of fourteen karat yellow gold
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette Impressive Very Large Amethyst Abalone Unique Necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette impressive very large amethyst abalone unique necklace of extraordinary size. A
Amethyst, Zircon, Brass
Vintage Large Natural Amethyst Silvered Metal Torque Necklace, F. Romana
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980's signed F. Romana large natural cabochon amethyst silvered metal torque necklace
Amethyst
Vintage Amethyst Bead Collar Necklace, Large Chunky Retro Style
Located in Milford, DE
A simple, yet bold, amethyst bead necklace on a knotted string. Features a sterling silver clasp
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Large Amethyst Weighing 18.90 Carat Eighteen Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karats white gold layered necklace pendant with a large amethyst Pendant measuring 16 inches
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Large Faceted Amethyst Necklace with Vermeil Toggle Clasp
Located in valatie, NY
Large faceted amethyst necklace with vermeil toggle clasp. Unsigned.
Gold Plate
AJD Gorgeous Real Rose Quartz & Pearl & Large Gem Cut Amethysts Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing very light pink gently translucent natural Rose Quartz - 14 mm - enhanced with large
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Large Amethyst Gemstone Triple Strand Necklace with Art Deco Style Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
necklace with 11-12mm large faceted amethyst beads and 4mm smooth beads as spacer plus sterling silver
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,040
Vintage 18K Gold Large Amethyst Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
amethyst to be the focal point. The pendant's large bail is designed for easy attachment to any chain
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Milgrain Platinum Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
magnificent large emerald-cut amethyst and dazzling diamonds. Crafted in lustrous platinum, this exquisite
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Large Antique Cross of Fine Fancy Cut Amethysts, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Victorian cross made up of fine fancy cut deep purple amethysts weighing approximately 50
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Birks Canada Large Diamond Peridot Amethyst Gold Locket Compartment Cross
Located in New York, NY
huge pastel emerald cut amethysts totalling about 40 carats with a large peridot (approximately 5 1/2
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Large Emerald-Cut Purple Ametrine Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s from 14kt yellow gold, this vintage necklace features a large emerald-cut
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Etruscan Style Large Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pendant Gemstone
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage large Etruscan style gemstone charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Early 19th Century Georgian 18K Gold Invisibly Set Faceted Amethyst Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, large Georgian 18K gold invisibly set amethyst cross, featuring a central octagonal
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flowers 14 Karat Gold Brooch Large Pendant
Located in Tustin, CA
Contemporary, amethyst, pink sapphire and diamond 14k yellow gold brooch or large pendant is shaped
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extra Large Oval Cut Amethyst and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unbelievably gorgeous amethyst and diamond halo pendant in 14 karat white gold. This massive
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ornate Multi-Gem Sterling Silver Large Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ornate Cross Pendant The pendant is a Sterling Silver 925 There is Amethyst, Moonstone
Amethyst, Jade, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Amethyst, Black Baroque Pearl & Rose Quartz Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
labradorite rondelle topped with a large faceted amethyst bead. This stunning necklace measures 42 inches in
Amethyst, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
Sold|$870
Large Pearl Multi-Gemstone Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Large Pearl Multi-Gemstone Pendant. Large 14k yellow gold pendant with nine gemstones and four
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds, amethysts and tourmalines as well as citrine, topaz and iolite stones for a joyful effect.
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Topaz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Y...
Large Pear Shape Faceted Purple Amethyst Vermeil Necklace Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
Large pear shape faceted purple vermeil necklace enhancer easy to hang off a necklace or chain
Amethyst, Vermeil
Large Pear Shape Faceted Purple Amethyst Vermeil Necklace Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
Large pear shape faceted purple vermeil necklace enhancer easy to hang off a necklace or chain
Amethyst, Vermeil
Sold|$2,750
Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Striking curb in 14 K yellow gold with large emerald-cut amethyst weighing circa 84 ct. at the top
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Large Fluted Amethyst and Amethyst Bead Opera Length Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One Large Opera Length Amethyst Necklace Consisting Of 21 Large {25} MM Fluted Amethyst Stones And
Amethyst
Decadent Jewels Exceptional Large Faceted Amethyst Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Finest quality large graduating faceted Pink Amethyst stones sizes from 16x13mm up to 28x20mm hand
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Amethyst Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive Tiffany & Co 18k gold necklace with approximately 20.5ct amethyst pendant. Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,500
Amethyst Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Large Amethyst Pendant Necklace with single marquise diamond set 18K yellow gold bail, on a
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
32+ Carat Amethyst Tsavorite Diamond Maltese Cross Large Enhancer Pendant 18KY
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
center of the Cross is a large, Round Amethyst of 12.2mm in diameter and approximately 5.50 Carats. The
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k...
Sold|$4,500
Large Superfine 21 Carat Amethyst Pendant
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A large superfine amethyst pendant set in 18 karat yellow gold. The amethyst weighs approximately
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace EARLY IMPORTANT
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
first design period (1931-1946), stunning necklace with large amethyst cabochons separated by dangling
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Floral Multi-6-Strand Faux Turquoise & Amethyst Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This impressive vintage necklace features a large, 3-dimensional floral centerpiece with center
Large Floral Santagostino Gemstone and Diamond 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
and semi-precious stones including: white diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, amethyst
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k...
Large Pink Gemstone Diamond Gold Chantecler Bell Pendant Enhancer
By Chantecler
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely new Chantecler 18K gold pendant enhancer featuring pink gemstones and diamonds. Pendant measures 41mm long, including bale, x 28mm wide. Marked Chantecler, Capri, 18kt, 750. W...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO PICASSO Colored Stone Large Cross Pendant
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Tiffany 18K cross pendant/necklace, designed by Paloma Picasso, with 10 large cabochon cut
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Large Suffragette Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Lovely Pearls and boasts a violet Amethyst dropper and a rich green Peridot in the centre which is approx
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold Amethyst Necklace, Antique Large Samsara Wheel Necklace
Located in Rottedam, NL
A large antique amethyst floral pendant. Resembling a wheel of Samsara, this grand pendant measures
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Panetta Gold Tone Choker Necklace with Large Amethyst & Crystals.
By Panetta
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. This lovey choker necklace has a braided collar and the center piece is stunning. The large
Other, Gold Plate
Victorian Antique Large Cabochon Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A fabulous cabochon cut amethyst is the stand out feature of this Victorian pendant. The amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Large Victorian 15 Carat Gold Pearl Amethyst Lavalier Pendant Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
pear cut amethyst drop to base. CONDITION ; Excellent. Crisp design, issue free. Securely set stones
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Philipe Ferrandis Paris large rhinestone star statement Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Philipe Ferrandis Paris large rhinestone star statement necklace. Amethyst and rock crystal beads
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Large Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Gemstone Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Gorgeous large baroque freshwater pearls with centre pearl 36mm wide. Semi precious stones include
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peri...
Important Iradj Moini Large Faceted Gem Stone Necklace
By Iradj Moini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
graduated, faceted ruby beads, spaced by large tumbled natural emeralds and textured blackened yellow metal
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise
Sold|$3,600
Large Dankner Dearest Tree of Life Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Tree of Life charm/pendant. Made and signed by HENRY DANKNER & SONS. A three
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.