$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three oval amethysts take center stage in this vintage-style cluster ring, each set gracefully in prongs that showcase their rich purple hue.
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.87 Carat Amethyst Sapphire and Topaz White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.87 Carat Amethyst Sapphire and Topaz White Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Oval Cut 3.79 carat Amethyst that measures at approximately 10 mm x 12 mm.
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural Amethyst 14 carat Natural Blue Topaz - 16 carat This Ring is from the "Orient" trav...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
9.22ct Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Crown Dome Ring in 9ct White Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A magnificent amethyst cocktail ring featuring a 9.22ct oval checkerboard cut purple amethyst, set east to west at the centre of a crown-shaped dome.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 2.45CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an 8x10mm Oval-Shaped Faceted 2.45CT Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aletto & Co. Natural 14 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Aletto & Co. ring set with a cabochon amethyst that is faceted on the bottom. The weight of the amethyst is approximately 14 carats, and is bezel set. Ring size 6, and can be sized...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10ct Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Diamonds Halo Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Halo Cluster 8.20ct. Brilliant Natural Amethyst Amazing Full Oval/ Brilliant cut Clean VVS Clarity Beautiful purple sparkles throughout 15.1 x 12.2mm Side natural rou...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karats Yellow Gold Amethyst Stacking Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Stacking Ring – Made in Italy This elegant stacking ring, handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, features a minimalist yet distinctive design. Four...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.88 Carat Bubble Amethyst Ring Handcrafted in 14K Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Amethyst Gemstone Weight - 5.88 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 13 x 10 mm Gross Weight - 7....
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 8.36 Carat Amethyst and 2.26 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cluster ring features a stunning 8.36Ct oval faceted cut amethyst, claw set in relief to the centre.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
William Schraft Green Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
This statement ring by William Schraft features a checkerboard-faceted green amethyst, bezel set in sterling silver. On each side of the ring's profile is detailed filigree work in ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 5.25CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 14x10mm Oval-Shaped Checkerboard Cut 5.25ct Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone and Accented wit...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silver Amethyst February Birthstone Zircon Everyday Halo Ring Gift for Fiancée
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone - Amethyst, Zirconia Gemstone Shape - Oval Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Weight - 0.3 cts Zircon Weight - 0.21 ct Shank Width - 1.6...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Amethyst, Citrine and Garnet 1.78ct Fancy Ring in 14KWG.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A vibrant oval-shaped fancy ring featuring amethyst, citrine, and garnet gemstones set in 14K white gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Natural Amethyst One of a Kind Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural checkerboard cut Amethyst is the center stone of this vibrant cocktail ring. Trillion citrine, marquise peridot and garnet with intricately crafted leaves on each sides enhan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver
3.11 Ct Amethyst Halo Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst 3.11 Ctw Oval Shape 925 Sterling Silver 18K 1 MM Rose Metal Plated 11x9mm Oval With White Cz Women's Ring Jewelry Center Stone : Natural Amethyst Shape : Oval Size : 11x9 ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 4.52 carat Amethyst and 0.98 carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine 19th century amethyst ring. Amethyst Quality Cut Oval Faceted Content 4.52 carats Dimensions 11.24mm...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement 5.73 Carat Amethyst Diamond Ring 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Amethyst Gemstone Weight - 5.73 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Shape - Oval Gemstone size - 20 x 8 mm Diamond Weight - 0.1...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcrafted Amethyst Garnet and Pink Opal Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Trumbull, CT
Checker board cut Amethyst is on the center of this stunning cocktail ring. It has square garnet on each side and round pink opal on top and bottom. Carefully made with hand in sterl...
Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Sterling Silver
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant and highly expressive statement ring from Bochic’s celebrated “Capri” Traveling C...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Yianni Creations Amethyst Fine Silver and Palladium Adjustable Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
The ring features 1.25-carat oval cut amethyst complemented by unique techniques of craftsmanship - brushed texture and nature-inspired liquid edges.
Amethyst, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$636Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring, Pendant and Earring Jewelry Set Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with oval cut amethyst set in prong setting making a ring, pendant and earring in solid gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Checker Board Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat Checker board Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.5 This is a Beautiful Cocktail ring ring which has a large approximately 10 carat of high ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.85 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond 18 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.85 Carats Natural Amethyst and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Shaped Amethyst Weights: Approx. 9.90 Carats Amethyst Measures: 16.00 x 12.00mm Natural Rou...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 5.06ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond. Amethyst: 5.06 carat, 18X9mm size, oval shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.05ct. Ring in 18KRG with Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst: 6.05 carat, 14X10mm size, Oval Baguette shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18.22 Carat Amethyst and Pink Sapphire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Avant-Garde Ring set with a large 18.22 Carat oval facet-cut Amethyst and 8 'rivets' set with small pink sapphires, in a unique Industrial style Sterling Silver Rhodium T...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$6,126Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amethyst Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,657Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amethyst Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is p...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARTHUR M. ANDERSON - Amethyst & 10K Gold Ring - United States - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
ANDERSON - Art Deco Amethyst and 10K yellow gold ring - classic style - featuring one prong set purple Amethyst (oval faceted - approx. 3.01 carats - 8 mm.
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.08ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst: 6.08 carat, 14X10mm size, Baguette oval shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Green Amethyst 5.98ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Green Amethyst: 5.98 carat, 14X10mm size, Baguette oval shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst Solitaire Filigree Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period Amethyst filigree solitaire ring. Centered by a rich vivid purple amethyst of 6.00 Carats. Accented by filigree scroll work through and engraved detailing. Hallm...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.42ct. Cocktail Ring in 18KRG with Multi stone.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An oval-shaped amethyst stone with a checkerboard cut appears in the ring.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Malachite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9K White Gold Natural Marquise Colourful Opal & Amethyst Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 375 9K White Gold with Natural Opal & Amethysts If you know your US, UK, Australian or European Finger Size then please include this as a note attached to you...
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiate timeless charm with this Natural Cabochon Amethyst and Opal Vintage-Style Cluster Ring. A smooth amethyst cabochon glows at the center, surrounded by luminous opals that add ...
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Rose De France 3.00 ctw Amethyst & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether you're looking for a birthday gift, a meaningful anniversary piece, or a heartfelt surprise for your mother or wife, this handcrafted gemstone ring offers both timeless style...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.68 Carat Natural Fancy Multicolored Diamonds & Amethyst Dome 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ready for something extraordinary and super RARE?! This unique vintage high dome Ring is a statement maker! Vintage Estate 10.68ct Natural Fancy MULTICOLORED Diamonds & Amethyst Dome...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7.2 GmSize 5.25
Located in New York, NY
Color and clarity is extremely nice. Large Oval cut Amethyst. Measurements 9.9 X5 These ring is made with 7.2 grams of 14 karat gold with stone Ring size 5.25 but can be resized to a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.79 Carat Natural Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its like having a piece of glittery candy on your finger! This ring has a bright Oval Cut Amethyst that weighs 3.10 Carats and is embellished with a halo of 20 Pink Sapphires that we...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18Kt Rose Gold Made in Italy Amethyst Innovatevely Worn Cosmic Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18Kt Rose Gold Made in Italy Amethyst Innovatevely Worn Cosmic Cocktail Ring. The 18Kt Rose Gold Cosmic Design Caterina cocktail ring features an oval mixed cut high quality amethyst...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.41 Carat Amethyst and 2.56 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewellery/estate jewelry. Amethyst Quality: Cut Oval mixed Content 2.41 carats ...
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst & Rhodolite 5.87ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst & Rhodolite Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.54ct. Fancy ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A sophisticated oval briolette-shaped amethyst fancy ring set in 14K rose gold. and accented with white diamonds.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Amethyst Ring 14 karat Yellow Gold Filigree Design made in Year 1851
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a true gem ! in very good condition made at year 1851 in England ! beautiful hand made filigree 14k yellow gold approx 8.40 grams Purple Oval Amethyst 9 x12 mm area on top size app...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k TT Gold 15ctw Amethyst Seed Pearl Halo Floral Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a large oval cut amethyst neatly bezel set at its center.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Solitaire 1.15 ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The oval amethyst draws the eye with its royal purple brilliance.
Amethyst, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamond Bezel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an oval shape 2.57 Carats Amethyst ring with a White Diamond Bezel with a total weight of 0.15 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
February Amethyst Birthstone Single Stone Ring for Mom Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone - Amethyst, Zirconia Gemstone Shape - Oval Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Weight - 0.77 cts Zircon Weight - 0.33 ct Shank Width - 1....
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Topaz Purple Amethyst Diamonds Floral Flower 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a striking blue oval topazat its center, surrounded by intricate scrollwork.
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Nine Carat Amethyst Ring 14 Karat White Gold Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Amethyst 14 Karat White Gold Ring with a stunning oval faceted natural Amethyst of approximately 9.2 Carats in a gorgeous filigree open work...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow & White Gold Large Amethyst Open Work Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Medium Purple Color -16.5 x 13.3 x 9.10mm (approx.)
Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Inspired Ring with Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Romantic Vintage Ring in 18 K yellow Gold inspired by the Victorian era featuring an oval cut Amethyst and cultured pearls in a rope textured setting.
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst w/ Diamond Halo Flared Wire Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium Purple Color - 10 x 8mm (approx.) - 2.40ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant oval Amethyst takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired cocktail ring.
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features a beautiful large oval amethyst in the center with onyx inlay and diamonds on the sides.
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.62 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.62 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a bright and vivid purple Oval Cut Amethyst that weighs 4.00 Carats and is embellished with 22 M...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
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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