Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval Round 1.79ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 1.35ctw Cut: Oval and Round Natural...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Likely crafted in the early twentieth century, this antique ring features a natural elongated oval amethyst measuring approximately 10x17.5mm presented in a 10K white gold mounting e...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
7 Carats Oval Full Amethyst Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
7 Carats Oval Full Amethyst Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
55 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Cab Amethyst Round Cabochon 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Ruby,measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 6mm. and weighing 55 Carats with a Round Amethyst Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold b...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Checkerboard 1.95ctw Halo Sz 3 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.80ct Cut: Oval Checkerboard Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Br...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Amethyst & Mother of Pearl Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and Mother of Pearl on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 6 1/2
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Oval amethyst and round brilliant diamond cocktail ring set in 9ct yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Amethyst Round Ruby Cabochon Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique style ring with a Big Natural Engraved Oval Shape Amethyst ,measuring 22 mm. x 18 mm x 14 mm. and weighing 41 Carats with a nice Round Ruby Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Style Oval Cut Amethyst White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 16.00 Carats Natural Oval Cut Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning dress ring is a perfect blend of elegance and rich, captivating colour. At its heart lays a beautifully smooth, deep purple amethyst cabochon, semi rub-over set in coo...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 6.60 carats with Amethyst 0.99 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.72 grams Amethyst Width: 1.0 cm...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring 12ct Amethyst 10k 14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Cocktail 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Faceted oval cut amethyst measures 18mm x 13mm (estimated at 12 carats).
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Tanzanite Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of Kind Bold Tanzanite Cocktail Ring. Fine Quality VVS Faceted Deep Blue Purple Tanzanite with exceptional color, measuring 9.5 mm by 6.8 mm with Cabochon...
Amethyst, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Buccellati Antique Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center Stone: Oval-cut amethyst Amethyst Weight: Approx. 2.00 carats Accent Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.25 carats Ring Size...
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique 14kt Gold Oval 7.5 Carat Amethyst Basket Claw Set
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Cut Faceted 7 1/2 Carat Amethyst Stone sits high in a Basket Claw setting and looks to be hand made, Looks Early.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Oval Cut Purple Amethyst Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with oval cut amethyst, 0.55x0.35 inches.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 16K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage ring crafted in 16K white gold, centered with an oval faceted amethyst displaying rich purple tones and natural internal characteristics consistent with age.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
4.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Amethyst Solitaire Cocktail Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegantly designed, this incredible 10 karat white gold ring showcases a high profile 4.00 carat oval cabochon amethyst gemstone that captivates with its vibrant purple hue.
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,174Sale Price|20% Off
18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring 6.70ct 5.67g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The ring features a deep purple oval-cut natural amethyst (13.7mm x 10mm, total weight 6.7ct) set in four claws, complemented by a rounded band measuring 2.5mm at the base.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold 4.15ct Amethyst Engraved Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in 12k yellow gold and features a richly colored amethyst weighing approximately 4.15 carats. The amethyst is complemented by an engraved gold setting, s...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Amethyst Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, fun, and impressive bypass-style ring featuring 10.86 carats of oval-shape amethyst!
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,763 / item
Amethyst and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethysts and diamonds 14 karat gold ring. Total weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: amethyst Weight - 2 ct.
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Oval Amethyst Three Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Three oval amethysts are arranged diagonally in the center of the split shank.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
14k White Gold 8.65ctw Large Oval Amethyst w/ Fiery Diamond Spray Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Large Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Dark Purple Color - 16.16x12.12mm - 6.50ct (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Oval Amethyst and RBC Diamond Gold Halo Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Solitaire Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16ct Natural Green Amethyst Diamonds Ring Garavelli*
Located in New York, NY
Designer Garavelli Italian Natural oval green amethyst ring. 16 carat round brilliant cut.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous amethyst and diamond ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Amethyst Natural Diamond Halo Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring highlights an oval-shaped amethyst set within a curvy diamond-studded...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst & Blue Sapphire Halo Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite vintage 10K yellow gold cocktail ring, designed around a vibrant 5.5 ct oval-cut amethyst measuring 14 × 10 mm, surrounded by 20 round blue sapphires of approximately 0....
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Hammered Finish Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb is well known for his love of yellow gold — and his bold use of colour in general. His designs not only stand the test of time, but are unique concepts in their own right, and h...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kai Mellissa 6.70ctw Amethyst & Moonstone Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether worn solo with a slip dress for evening or paired with denim and a tee for an unexpected edge, it’s the kind of ring people notice—and remember. 14K Yellow Gold 7 x 9 mm Ame...
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Cocktail Ring.
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At its center rests a captivating oval-cut amethyst, measuring 18.3 mm by 13.3 mm, its rich violet hue providing a dramatic focal point against the warm glow of the gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Era Rose Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!!! Ring Details Material: 14K Rose Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Head Width: 8.5mm Head Height: 4.5mm Shank Width: 33.2mm Weight: 1.5 Grams Finge...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Triple Ringed Framed Amethyst Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This eye-catching vintage ring has an oval faceted, medium to dark purple color amethyst, approximately 7.60 CTS and prong set into a bypass style shank, and de...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 14k Tri Color Gold Oval Amethyst Seed Pearl Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Purple Color -17.1x12.8mm (approx.)
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Oval Gemstone 5.2x7 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Oval Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Oval Gemstone 5.2x7 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Oval Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Three-stone 1.45 carat Oval Amethyst and Round Peridot Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart rests a regal oval-cut amethyst weighing over one carat, its rich purple evoking nobility.
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unique Natural Amethyst ring set with the diamonds ! the centre amethyst is a fancy star shape surrounded by diamonds. Combined weight of amethyst is 9.54 carats and diamond weight i...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet, amethyst Ring in 14 K Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and Amethyst gold ring. Oval garnet ring. Natural garnet ring.
Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Amethyst Ring 32.4CT
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous ring is made with 18k yellow gold and a large oval cut amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$239Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Amethyst Ring Size 7 Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Amethyst Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver Estate DY744 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING ...
Amethyst, Silver
Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features an oval amethyst, approximately 6 carats, surrounded by 18 matched brilliant-cut small round diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1970's Large Vintage 14k Gold Amethyst Ring, 30ct Oval Gem with Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
The oval-cut amethyst is securely held within a double four-prong setting and accented by twelve prong-set diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats, artistically arranged atop the...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Purple Oval Cabochon Cut Ring with Diamonds in 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Amethyst Purple Oval Cabochon Cut Ring with pave Diamonds in 18 Carat Rose Gold The central stone is an Amethyst 8.53ct surrounded by brilliant cut pave diamonds 0.28ct A delicate a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14ct White Gold Ring with Faceted Amethyst & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This piece has a lovely balance between classic and modern design. The amethyst catches the light beautifully, and the diamonds add just the right touch of sparkle without being ove...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 10k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 10k Rose Gold This ring is crafted in 10k rose gold and features a 1.70 carat prong-set purple amethyst accented by round diamonds along the shoulders...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Purple 1960's Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this massive Amethyst stone. Notice the amazing details like the intricate tree-branch detailing in 14k gold. Wear this ring with more vib...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring White Topaz 8.45 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 6.65 Carats 64 White Topazes = 1.80 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, 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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