Massive 18k White Gold Amethyst Ring 5.5ct Natural Diamonds 30.1g Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This extraordinary statement ring features a huge faceted fine oval shaped amethyst set in 30.1 grams of 18k white gold, surrounded by approximately 5.5 carats of sparkling clean whi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Angara Natural Claw-Set GIA Certified Solitaire Oval 12.46ct Amethyst 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Claw-Set GIA Certified Solitaire Oval Amethyst Split Shank RingFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional gemsto...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst Diamonds Ring White Gold Modern Frozen Snowflake, 2021
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst and Diamonds Modern Frozen Ring White Gold 18 Karat. Absolutely unique purplish color of the Amethyst, clear and fine cut. White Gold and Diamonds underline the beauty of t...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
13.00 Carat Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 1940's oval cabochon 13.00 carat natural amethyst with moderate inclusions, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 oval cabochon purple amethyst, MI approx. 13.00cts Size 7.25 an...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Twisted Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This ring features an oval amethyst set in a bezel surrounded by a twisted band, with the ring joining on either side of the stone.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
90 Carat Rose De France Amethyst Ring Checkerboard Cut Monumental Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary monumental 90 Carat Amethyst Ring with a stunning oval checkerboard faceted natural Rose de France Amethyst in a classic setting in Sterling Silver.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$962Sale Price|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with genuine amethyst and diamonds. February birthstone.
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Oval Shape Amethyst & Diamond Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Oval Shape Amethyst & Diamond Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Round Shape Center Amethyst 24,00 Carat Natural Diamond 0.50 Carat This Ring is from...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
The oval-cut amethyst, with its rich lavender hue and intricate hand-carved details, is elegantly framed in a milgrain-edged bezel.
Amethyst, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring #13751
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features one oval amethyst (17 mm x 13 mm) and ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald ring in 14k gold. Oval emerald ring. Real emerald ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with genuine emerald and side amethysts, diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
16.00 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring, 1.51 Carat Natural Diamonds, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
How very easy to deal with the seller good person to work with I highly recommend. Thank you! Ring details Natural Amethyst Mineral: Natural Quartz Shape: Oval Carat: 16.00 carat S...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
10k Gold Oval Gemstone 7x5 mm Oval Gemstone Ring 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...
14k Gold Oval Gemstone 7x5 mm Oval Gemstone Ring 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...
8.30ct Natural Amethyst Diamonds Ring Platinum Swirl Mod Deco
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Halo Cluster 8.30ct. Brilliant Natural Amethyst Amazing Full Oval/ Brilliant cut Clean VVS Clarity Beautiful purple sparkles throughout 14.5 x 11.3mm Side natural rou...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Amethyst Wrap Ring, Late 20th Century
By John Hardy
Located in Dallas, TX
John Hardy sterling silver wrap ring with Amethyst end caps.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s 18k Gold Plated Synthetic Amethyst Crystal Surrounded Oval Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the vibrant aesthetics of the 1990s with this stunning 18k gold-plated cocktail ring, showcasing a captivating oval synthetic amethyst crystal at its center, expertly frame...
Majestic 14k whitegold ring with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite ring features a captivating amethyst in an oval cut, radiating with a deep and alluring hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This absolutely stunning ring, boasts a gorgeous 10.00 carat amethyst and measures 17.20 x 13.00 x 7.85 mm. Surrounded by top quality round brilliant cut and tapered baguette cut dia...
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Faceted Amethyst & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous sized, vintage cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring. Genuine ruby ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - ruby, red color, oval cut, 1.50-1.70 ct weight, si c...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro-Era Amethyst and 10K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural oval amethyst, measuring approximately 9.9 x 12.13 mm, centers this retro-era ring.
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1920s Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Ring Pearl Filigree 18k White Gold Oval Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco amethyst cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18 karat white gold. Kite shaped amethyst measures 27mm x 18mm. Note: light surface abrasi...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Amethyst Diamond Ring Silver and 18 Karat*
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Hardy Silver Amethyst Diamonds Ring 5.00ct Natural Amethyst 12 x 9.8mm .20ct Natural Diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. 8.9 Grams. Deck of Ring: 17 X 14mm Silver & 18kt yello...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Amethyst with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Amethyst with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.07 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with r...
Amethyst, Silver
Amethyst with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Amethyst with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.21 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with r...
Amethyst, Silver
$895Sale Price|62% Off
Amethyst Oval 21.87 Carat with Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Gresha
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst oval 21.87cts. with peridot 14 karat yellow gold and silver, containing 22 round peridot weighing .55pts. and 1 large oval amethyst weighing 21.87cts.
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Cocktail Ring With White Topaz 7.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Main Amethyst = 6 Carat Other Amethysts = 0.40 Carats White Topazes = 1.55 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plate...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst & Blue Topaz Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz Stone Cut: Oval Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 20mm x 8mm Weight: 10 grams
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst 16.98cts Diamond 14K Gold Halo Grooved Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Estate cocktail ring, featuring a captivating, large oval amethyst at its heart, weighing approximately 16.20 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an Oval 16x12mm Checkerboard Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage Estate This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center genuine Earth mined Amethyst m...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moiseikin 18K Gold Siberian Amethyst Demantoid Fashion Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Impressionism and Vincent Van Gogh's artistic paintings, MOISEIKIN created a starry night motif handmade ring with gold, diamonds, and a Siberian Amethyst, demantoid garn...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Amethyst Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Modern
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Retro Modern Amethyst and Opal Ring with four oval faceted Amethysts of great beauty with gorgeous purple color and adorned with five round Opal gems.
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Beetle Ring with Green Enamel and Amethyst
Located in BADALONA, ES
This sculptural beetle ring is handcrafted in sterling silver with a high-polish rhodium finish, offering a refined look and enhanced durability. The insect’s wings are rendered in l...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Majestic amethyst ring with diamond in 14k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Crafted in exquisite 14k yellow gold, this ring features a centerpiece amethyst with a unique and extraordinary cut.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Rose Gold Pink Amethyst Filigree Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a soft yet striking statement with this Pink Amethyst Filigree Dome Cocktail Ring, featuring a radiant oval-cut pink amethyst set securely in classic prongs.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
9.80 Carat Citrine Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.80 Carat Oval Cut Citrine Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring!!
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 0.09 ct. tw. Diamond & 1.14CT Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 8x6mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval-Shaped 1.14CT Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Accented with 0.09 Carats of Bez...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.50 Carat Amethyst Rose Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930's Amethyst ring. 5.50 carat Oval center Amethyst in a 14k handmade rose gold setting. 1 oval bright purple Amethyst, approx. total weight 5.50cts, Size 5 and sizabl...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Amethyst and Two-Colored 14KT Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Exquisite antique amethyst and two-colored gold ring - centrally set with one large oval-shaped brilliant-cut rich deep colored purple amethyst measuring approximately 23.1mm x 18mm ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Amethyst, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Amethyst, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Diamonds : Brilliant Cut 1.15 Ct Sapphires : 0.52 Ct Gemstone : Amethyst Ca. 26 Ct Ring Size : 54 EU / 7 US ( size can be adju...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Oval 12.46 ct Amethyst in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Solitaire Oval Amethyst Reverse Tapered Shank Ring with ScrollworkFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the t...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Diorette Amethyst Diamond Gemstone Yellow Gold Large Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 19k white gold and set with an oval amethyst, and accented with 0.04 carat diamond, aquamarine, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, Tsavorite garnet, and lacquer.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Rose Gold 17ct Amethyst Floral Engraving Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique ring is crafted in warm 14k rose gold and showcases a magnificent 17-carat amethyst as its centerpiece. The large, richly hued gemstone is complemented by intr...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose 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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