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...
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant ring features a rich oval amethyst, expertly set with detailed milgrain craftsmanship for a vintage touch.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Blue Topaz 3 Tier Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 18K Yellow Gold with Stunning Amethyst and Blue Topaz. The total gem weight : Amethyst 1.7 carats / Blue Topaz 1.3 carats This is certainly a WOW! factor ring...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 2.90 Carat Sapphire & Amethyst 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut sapphire stone and is 2.90 carats. It measures 10.5 x 9 mm and is flanked by purple heart-cut amethyst stones.
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, ...
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a unique arrangement of excellent quality natural amethysts and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22cts Zambian Amethyst Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This striking ring features a large 20x15mm oval amethyst, set in solid 14K white gold and accented with natural, earth-mined diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,701Sale Price|20% Off
10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-century 10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with a carved amethyst, featuring the God Helios. The shoulders of the ring's shank are nicely decorated with two...
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
$937Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Topaz and Pink Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Natural Blue Topaz and Pink Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring features a stunning London Blue Topaz at the center, surrounded by four delicate Pink Amethysts at each point.
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose / White Gold Amethyst Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose / White gold amethyst diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k RG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, amethyst Ref...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst 0.52 Carat Black Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.5 carat natural purple Amethyst adorned by a double halo of black diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.52 carats, conceived in a hand made 18k white gold ring, black rhodium plat...
Amethyst, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst & White Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center Amethyst 14.00 Carat Natural Amethyst and White Topaz 16.00 Carats This Ring ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco Lavender Amethyst & Pearl Filigree Ring 14K White Gold K / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1920s to 30s, this magnificent antique Art Deco ring features a 4.5 carat large oval faceted, natural amethyst with dreamy lavender colour, surrounded by a strand of lovely, wi...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautiful blend of vibrant amethyst, rich emerald, and sparkling diamonds, set in luxurious 14K white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
50 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 29 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 50 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 29 Grams Size 5 This is a Beautiful Cocktail ring ring which has a large approximately 50 carat of high...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Solid 14k White Gold Natural Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
We use Natural Amethysts which have been carefully chosen for this ring by expert Jewellers to ensure a good fit.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Diamond and Brown Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 1.14 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat and Brown Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: .02 gra...
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW 2 Ct. Natural Amethyst Fantasy Cut Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that is perfect for any occasion. Crafted from 14k solid yellow gold, it features a Natural 2 CT Brazilian AAAA Quality VVS Clarity...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Krementz Platinum and Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Platinum and Yellow Gold and Diamond Faceted Oval Amethyst size 6 Ring. Stamped Plat and 750.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
Gold bezel set natural oval cut Amethyst is 9mm x 7.5mm x 5 mm deep deep / ca. 2ct.
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 0.41cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2-I2 Amethyst: 1 oval cut = 1.75ct Ring Size: 10 (please allow up to 2 additional business da...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.58ct. Antique Ring in 18KRG with Topaz and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Antique and Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Topaz and Diamond Amethyst: 4.58 carat, 16X18mm size, oval shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Amethyst 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Cocktail Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut amethyst measuring 12.0 x 14.0 mm Transparent light pinkish purple in color and prong set Prongs are pointed with pierced foliate detail White gold with a pierc...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10k White Gold Natural Amethyst Victorian Inspired Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning Victorian inspired trilogy ring is made from 417 10K White Gold and handset with Natural Amethysts weighing a total of 0.9ct The centre amethyst is oval cut and measure...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 12.46 ct Amethyst Halo Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Amethyst Double Halo Cocktail RingFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Large 54.03 carats Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large 54.03 carats Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring features a 54.03 carat Oval-shaped Amethyst set in 18k Yellow Gold, accented b...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Amethyst Ring 18K Gold & Silver - 18K Gold $ S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Amethyst & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Amethyst — 12 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Oval • Saturated purple luminous, glowing depth Si...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
Angara Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst and Diamond Flower Petal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Embodying the beauty of a trillium blossom, this is an oval amethyst and diamond ring in 14k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Blue Topaz, Citrine, Pink Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate S7
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz, Citrine, Pink Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate S7 A classic, Cocktail ring All stones very clean no inclusion , full of luster and shine with nice c...
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Amethyst and Rose Quartz Ring with Diamond Bow 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a oval cut amethyst and rose quartz studded on the end of diamond bow in a ring that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any of your bas...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Amethyst White Sapphire and Black Enamel Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Oval Size: 10 x 8 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.40 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones T...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Onyx, Enamel, 9k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 5.87ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline and Swiss Blue Topaz & White Diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose...
12.5 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold 1970s
Located in New York, NY
12.5 Carat Amethyst and 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail /Engagement Ring in 14 karat White gold,Estate from 1970's This is a ring which has a 12.5 carat of high quality Amethyst . Color and c...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carved Amethyst Profile Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The centerpiece of this ring is a stunning oval-shaped amethyst cameo, expertly carved to showcase intricate details and a delicate profile.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver 950 Square Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
The stunning ring features a 1.25 Carat Amethyst oval cut complimented by a 0.03 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Ten Carat Rose De France Amethyst Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Ring with a stunning oval faceted natural Rose de France Amethyst of approximately 10.7 Carats in a gorgeous filigree...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Checker Board Cushion Cut Natural Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14KYG, 19.2gm
Located in New York, NY
The amethyst is surrounded by 6 oval amethyst giving the ring a substantial size and commanding presence.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 12.50 Carat Amethyst and 1.10 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Troy, MI
This classic fashion / cocktail ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a fine, deep purple amethyst = 12.50 Carats est. surrounded by 1.10 cttw est. diamonds. A cockta...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Wide Long Mat and Shinny Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents a wide handmade artisan ring crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold. This asymmetric gorgeous ring features 0.45 Carat oval cut Amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring East West 14k White Gold Sz 5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage amethyst & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst 0.52 Carat Black Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.5 carat natural purple Amethyst adorned by a double halo of black diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.52 carats, conceived in a hand made 18k white gold ring, black rhodium plat...
Amethyst, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst 0.52 Carat Black Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.5 carat natural purple Amethyst adorned by a double halo of black diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.52 carats, conceived in a hand made 18k white gold ring, black rhodium plat...
Amethyst, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a detailed carved amethyst left facing cameo neatly bezel set at the center of the ring.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this antique-style halo engagement ring is a delicate ode to vintage beauty. At its heart, a luminous 3.25 carats pink tourmaline is set in classic prongs, glow...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire, Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire, Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst 7.00 carats Natural Multi Fancy Sapphires 5.00 carats Natural D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
Amethyst with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 8.67 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.15 grams "We first opened doors ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamond
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
They are known for their exquisite enamel work, and their unique signature style marrying the classic with the modern. This ring centers an oval (oblong) shape Amethyst stone along...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Crown 20 mm x 17mm x 8mm deep with oval diamond cut natural Amethyst 13 mm x 10 mm / ca.6ct trimmed with Gold Bezel and accented with 20 rose cut gray - brown colored Diamonds Ø 2m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
9K Rose Gold Natural Amethyst & Cubic Zirconia Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A dainty ornate Victorian inspired trilogy ring made from Solid 375 9ct Rose Gold and handset with a vibrant natural centre Amethyst measuring 6x4 mm (0.24" x 0.16") and two sparklin...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1.37 Carat Fancy Cushion Cut Amethyst Yellow Gold Plated Engagement Bridal Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Bursting with vibrant violet hues, this beautiful ring is sure to attract admiring glances. Featuring an oval cut Amethyst, weighing 1.37 carat, surrounded by 2.28 carat of round b...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Solid Gold and Silver Two-Tone Wide Amethyst Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The stunning ring features a 2.00 Carat cabochon amethyst and has granulated decorations all done by hand.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
14K Russian Rose Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980s, 15ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Russian Rose Gold Amethyst Ring. The ring features a bezel-set 15.0ct oval cabochon Amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst London Blue Topaz & Diamond Birthstone 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Light Purple Color - 9.8x7.6mm - 2ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine London Blue Topaz - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bl...
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Amethyst and White Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring three captivating oval amethyst stones, this trio design symbolizes harmony and balance.
Amethyst, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations Amethyst Fine Silver and Palladium Geometric Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Geometric Yianni Creations gorgeous ring from Ammos Collection all handmade from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist the elements. The beautiful ring is featur...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
$2,288 / item
Ada Diamond 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Mayveda Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Ada Petite Ring is a refined and smaller interpretation of The Ada Ring. Featuring a delicate, hand-engraved star motif at its center, it carries the...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...
13.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Pink Amethyst Cocktail 18 Karat Halo Dress Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece of the ring is a prominent 7.16 carat oval pink amethyst, exuding a luxurious hue that commands attention.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Fashion Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary fashion ring is encrusted with diamonds, amethysts and oval cut paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing, 2,4 carats, blue with inclusio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Amethyst, 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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