Rose Gold Amethyst Victorian Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 5.40ct Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 5.40ct Cut: Oval Stone ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$976Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald, sapphires,amethysts and diamonds.
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Halo Ring - 10k Oval 3.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 1.3ct Oval Amethyst & White Quartz Band Ring, Size 8.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold Elongated Oval Amethyst and Diamond Architectural Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This pretty ring has an elongated, narrow oval faceted, light purple color amethyst, approximately 1.90 CTS, and prong set into an open architectural style frame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning tribute to timeless elegance, this vintage-style ring features a luminous oval amethyst at its heart — rich in royal purple hues.
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Oval Step Cut 11.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 11.20ct Cut: Oval Step Cut Total...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 6.00 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval purple and diamond cocktail ring. 6.00ct oval center stone, in an 18k yellow gold swirl setting with 6 round cut diamonds along the shank. 1 oval bright purple Amethyst,...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine, Amethyst, & Peridot Ring - 14k Oval 1.57ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1....
Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.6Ct Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Bezel Setting: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Crafted in solid 14K gold, this solitaire ring highlights the gemstone’s vibrant purple hue with a clean, modern finish. 💜✨ Bold, juicy purple and wrapped in gold — this amethyst d...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18.48 Carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Gold Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 18.48 Carat Oval Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Diamond and 40 Carat Oval Amethyst Ladies Cocktail Ring Size 5.75
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning Ladies Cocktail Ring!!! Made in Platinum, this ring features a beautiful 40 carat, oval amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Quartz Amethyst Halo Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 5.16ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Quartz Carat(s): 3.52ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Amet...
Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver, Stone Oval Amethyst Wheaton Cable Ring Size: 7
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Mint condition Occasion Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day Sterling silver 925 Ring size 7 Main stone quartz Main s...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
EFFY Green Amethyst Cocktail Solitaire Ring Sterling925 Oval 4.50ct Fleur-de-lis
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Note: Sizing may affect maker's mark Brand: EFFY Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural G...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 17.80ct Large Oval Amethyst Solitaire Target Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Brilliant Purple Color - 21x16mm (approx.) - 17.80ctw (approx.)
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold 3.82ct Oval Amethyst Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut -Prong Set - Dark Rich Royal Purple Color - 3.82ct (approx.)
Amethyst, Gold, White Gold
$426Sale Price / item|40% Off
Genuine Amethyst ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst in 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver: yellow and white.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver
Sterling Silver Oval Shape Purple Amethyst Solitaire and Diamond Accent Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite amethyst and diamond ring will stun your beloved. Fashioned in radiant sterling silver this dazzling ring showcases a large centrally staged Oval cut Amethyst embellis...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1.66ctw Oval Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 1.50ct Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Purple - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.16ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clari...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival 14K Gold 19.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Purple Color - 20x15mm / 15-17ct (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old transitional Cut - F...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
4.98 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.98 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful vintage inspired setting with a modern colorful theme has an Oval Cut Amethyst weighing 3.93 car...
Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 10.75ct Oval Amethyst Solitaire Filigree Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 18.7x13.6mm - 10.75ct(approx.)
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Vintage Halo Ring - 14k Mixed Oval 7.95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 7.45ct Cut: Mixed Oval Colo...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.95 Carats Oval Cut Purple Amethyst & Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a vibrant 10.95 carats oval cut purple amethyst, set on a four prong setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Style 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.
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Art Deco 5.00 carat oval cut amethyst 22k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco cocktail ring is a striking expression of bold geometry and rich color, centered around a beautifully proportioned oval cut amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Classic Solitaire Oval Amethyst Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Celebrate your commitment with this 14k yellow gold solitaire promise ring. Featuring a prong-set oval amethyst, it offers a bright pop of purple.
Amethyst, Gold
4.25 Carat Oval Cut Natural Amethyst Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.25 Carat Oval Cut Natural Amethyst Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful vintage inspired setting with a modern colorful theme has an Oval Cut Amethyst weighing 3.33 car...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$355Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mens Ring with Amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stone: Natural amethyst Weight - approx 1 ct, oval cut, color - purple Clarity: Transparent with inclusions 💍This ring will be made for order 💍Processing time for custom i...
Amethyst, Silver
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 7.69ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 7.65ctw Cut: Ov...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond ring 18Kt ring cocktail ring concave cut amethyst rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with a concave cut amethyst, this beautiful amethyst will sparkle more than any other as the facets of the gemstones are triple those in regular cut amethyst. The di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst w/ Pearl Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 16x12.3mm (approx.)
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Oval Orange Citrine with Amethysts, Citrines, Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking statement ring features a radiant, oval-cut orange citrine gemstone at its heart.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Criso Oval Amethyst Two-Tone Gold Earring, Ring and Pendant Set 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Criso Oval Amethyst Two-Tone Gold Earring, Ring and Pendant Set 18k Gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 18k White Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterpiece of color and light, this striking statement ring centers a magnificent, high-clarity oval-cut amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Purple Violet Amethyst with Green Emerald & Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Stunning vintage inspired 9k yellow gold amethyst with emerald and diamond set ring. The ring consists of one central oval shaped amethyst surrounded by French cut emeralds and round...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Amethyst & Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 5
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval purple amethyst, its rich hues, evoking the regal allure of twilight.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Pearl Halo Enamel Floral Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent Medium Purple Color - 20x15mm Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Wire S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Pearl Dome Ring Size 6.75 #15677
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Oval Faceted Amethyst and Pearl Ring This beautiful ring is set in 14K yellow gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.48 Carats Total Oval Cut Amethyst Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning amethyst ring captivates with its lush cluster of five oval-cut amethysts that burst with a rich, vivid purple color and commanding presence.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond Halo Set 14K White Gold Vintage Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful vintage style amethyst ring is centered with an oval cut amethyst and accented with sparkling diamond halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,750
Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 12 MM X 16 MM Oval double cut Amethyst is one of a kind handcrafted cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
$426Sale Price / item|43% Off
Amethyst and diamonds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver amethyst and diamonds ring. Metal: 925 silver Gemstones: Set with amethyst, color violet, oval cut, aprx 14 ct Clarity: Transparent with inclusions (color lines) Other st...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Oval Shape Green Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated ring featuring a large cushion-cut Green Amethyst (Prasiolite0 with a clear and sparkling halo of diamonds. The ring is accented with small round diamonds set along t...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and diamonds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver plus yellow gold plating.
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
$12,000
Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst And Diamond Ring. A ring featuring an oval cut amethyst with round accent diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Pink Opal Oval Faceted Amethyst Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Oval Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 28 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 38 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in 14 kt yell...
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$591Sale Price / item|75% Off
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Unique design amethyst ring. Massive amethyst ring. Material: 925 silver + 14k gold plated Weight: 5 gr depends from size Central gemstone Oval cut amethyst - weight 10 ct aprox, ...
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
1.5 Carat Natural Oval Cut Emerald Ring With Blue Topaz & Amethyst 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 1.5 Carat Natural Oval Cut Emerald Ring With Blue Topaz & Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Oval cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 Emerald Intense g...
Emerald, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 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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