Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 3.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.20ctw Cut: Oval Color: Purpl...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 1.34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural D...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ring 14K
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring featuring a captivating east-west prong-set oval-cut Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternative Engagement Ring. 2.30TWC Two Oval Cut Amethyst Ring Platinum Draped
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1900 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: ...
Amethyst, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval .47ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .45ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Shaped Amethyst Chevron Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring featuring an oval shaped Amethyst. The ring showcases oval shaped Amethyst gemstone, measuring approximately 6 mm x 3.85 mm and weighing 0.25 carat.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 7.24ct. & Diamond 0.76ct. Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a beautiful intense oval amethyst center.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Cut Amethyst Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-14k Yellow Gold -Ring size: 9.5 -Ring Dimension: 0.8x1.0” -Weight: 13.2 -Amethyst dimension: 0.4x0.6” -Retail: $2000
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Faceted Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
one natural Oval faceted Amethyst 8 mm by 10 mm, six round full cut diamond, weighting 4.6 gram finger size 6.25, no damage, no chips, looks never sized 14k Yellow Gold Oval Faceted ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Gold Victorian Oval Faceted Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 14ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian dress ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated oval faceted checkerboard amethyst weighing approximately 7.10 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,980 / item
Oval Amethyst and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
1.53ct TW of Oval Amethysts, 0.26ct TW of Round Brilliant Diamonds, 14k White Gold Mounting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with amethyst.
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diamonds ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring 10k Oval 28.40ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 28.40ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 28.40ct...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .26ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Solitaire Dome Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Amethyst Dome Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring a securely nestled 1 Carat Oval Amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Manually adjustable Up or Down 1 size Design: Mexican Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Amethyst Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Purple Style: Cock...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold 6ct Oval Purple Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 14K white gold ring showcases a bold design. At its center is an oval-cut purple amethyst, weighing 6.00 carats, exuding a rich and vibrant hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Amethyst& Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Oval Amethyst&2 Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant Amethyst and diamond ring, set with 2 round brilliant cut natural diamonds, and 1.16ct natural oval Amethyst, in a 14ct yellow-gold 3-row bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Vintage Elongated Oval Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This pretty vintage ring is an elongated oval faceted, medium to light purple color amethyst, approximately 5.50 CTS and set with foliate prongs, with a filigree...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.00Cttw Oval Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful purple oval shaped Amethyst and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in fine 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 5.00ct Oval Amethyst, Netherlands
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with oval-cut amethyst - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description: The front of the ring is 2.0 cm wide.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval 4.70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 4.70ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple To...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 23.50ct oval Amethyst and Diamond yellow gold cocktail ring is a masterpiece of elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Amethyst (February Birthstone) & Diamond Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold, the ring is centring an Oval Amethyst of 0.40ct approx. (5mm x 4.5mm) of magnificent vivid Royal Purple colour & excellent clarity, bezel set Flanke...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Tiger Eye Faceted Oval Amethyst 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Oval Shape Tiger Eye ,measuring 38 mm. x 25 mm x 6mm. and weighing 51 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14 kt yellow gold...Ri...
Amethyst, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 0.4 Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Three-Stone Ring - 14k Oval 1.75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Oval Color: Purple To...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval 11.86ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 11.86ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Total C...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$354Sale Price / item|34% Off
Amethyst ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst Gold ring in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 1.8 g. depends from size.
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Oval Cut Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Absolutely gorgeous, this retro style ring is the perfect statement accessory. The ring is fashioned in classic 14 karat yellow gold and features a royal-purple amethyst center. Size...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval 1.95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 2.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 8.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 7.66ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Amethyst Faceted Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Cushion Shape Amethyst ,measuring 32 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 63 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
3.20 Carat Oval Amethyst Victorian Textured Flower Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Victorian Amethyst 18k rose and green gold flower textured Ring.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 9KT Gold Oval-Cut Amethyst Ring, 2.5 Carats, 1970s Design
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage 9KT gold ring set with a vibrant oval-cut natural amethyst weighing approximately 2.5 carats.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
5.00 Carat Oval Bright Purple Amethyst Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval purple Amethyst set in a Filigree pierced 14k white gold 12 prong setting. circa 1930's 1 oval bright purple Amethyst, approx. total weight 5.00cts, VS Size 6 and sizable 3.9 g...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980's 3ct Oval Cut Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3ct Oval Cut Amethyst Ring with Diamonds - the amethyst weighs approximately 3ct and measures 16 x 8mm.
Amethyst, Diamond
10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 14 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw Color: J Clarity: SI2-I1 Amethyst: 1 oval cut = 4.35ct Ring Size: 8.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business d...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Co...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$389Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver Total weight: 1.8 gr (depends from size) Central gemstone: Natural Amethyst Color: purple Oval cut, 1.5 ct. approx Clarity: Transparent w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.37ct Cut: Oval Color:...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.84ctw Oval Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 0.60ct Cut - Oval Color - Purple - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Round Brilliant & Single Color - G - I C...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Oval .31ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .23ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Ca...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Vintage Halo Ring - 14k Oval 4.64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 4.50ct Cut: Oval Stone Note...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 5ct Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 5ct Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring - the amethyst weighs approximately 5ct and measures 13.5 x 9.5mm.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Platinum Amethyst & Diamond Ring - Oval Cabochon 9.92ctw Filigree Milgrain Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 9.50ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 5.18ct Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 5.18ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Total Carats: 5.18ct Style: Cocktail Solitaire Theme: Flor...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Carved Oval Amethyst Solitaire & Pearl Halo Enamel Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Carved Cameo Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 21.2x15.6mm (approx.)
Amethyst, Pearl, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 4.00ct Oval Amethyst, Size 7.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with amethyst - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.7 cm wide by 9.4 mm high weight 12.8 grams ring size US 7...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring, Size 5.5, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Striking 14K yellow gold ring featuring a large oval-cut amethyst center stone, framed by a delicate diamond halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 2.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.07ctw Cut: Oval Natur...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Satin Oval Amethyst East West Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Amethyst Size: 12x10 mm. Ring Size :USA 7.50 Weight: 10.4 gr 18k Yellow Gold
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$389Sale Price / item|51% Off
Amethyst cocktail ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst silver ring. Amethyst cocktail ring. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 3 gr depends from size Gemstones: amethyst: oval cut, 10 ct, purple color, transparent.
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Central to its grandeur is a 9x7 mm oval amethyst, its vibrant purple hue a testament to both nature's artistry and human ingenuity.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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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