Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold Large Purple Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail ring with a large oval Amethyst 10k Yellow Gold, 4.10 grams Finger size 6.5.
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Quartz/Amethyst Stone Cut: Oval Mixed Cut Stone Color: Purple Transparency: Transparent Saturat...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
7.43 Carat Amethyst Diamond White Gold Art Deco Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a 6.82 carat Oval Cut Amethyst set in the center and is surrounded by 20 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.61 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcrafted Twist Thread Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Ring Made in Italy. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, this modern design ring is a celebration of love and unity.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 4.78ct Natural Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This creative statement ring features a magnificent 4.38ct oval-cut purple amethyst that commands attention at the center of a trendy X-shaped bypass mounting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 14K Gold Amethyst Scrollwork Band Ring, 7.6 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
The wide, scalloped silhouette is richly detailed with hand-applied granulation, scrollwork, and rope borders, all framing six oval-cut amethysts totaling 7.6 carats. The amethysts a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$378Sale Price|45% Off
AJD Intense Glittering Gorgeous 16.15 Cts Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful 16.15 carat Amethyst - 20 mm x 15 mm - sits up royally in this lovely unique sterling silver ring size 6 (sizable for free). This is huge a absolutely gorgeous.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 9K Gold Amethyst Bezel Ring with Curved Shoulders, England
Located in Honolulu, HI
[DETAILS] • Origin: England • Era: Edwardian (circa 1910s) • Style: Edwardian Minimalist / English Romantic • Material: 9K Yellow Gold (375 Hallmark) • Main Stone: Faceted Oval-cut A...
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Rose De France Amethyst Flower Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Multi Prong Set - Transparent Light Rose De France Color - 12x10mm (approx.)
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 3.7CT Green Amethyst & 2.45CT Citrine Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 2-Stone Cocktail Ring, Set with 12x10mm Oval-Shaped Checkerboard-Cut 3.7CT Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone and a 10x8mm Ova...
Citrine, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring, England
Located in Honolulu, HI
A quintessential example of late-Victorian romanticism, this elegant cluster ring is masterfully crafted in 9K gold. At its center sits a faceted oval-cut amethyst, displaying a deli...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 2.85ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked, c.1985
Located in London, GB
The 18 carat white gold, wire basket head sits upon a band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold completing this beautiful ring. Gemstone: Amethyst Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Two-Stone Amethyst and Lemon Quartz Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful two stone ring boasts two oval lemon citrine and amethyst.
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Striking Amethyst Solitaire Cocktail Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Solitaire Cocktail Ring featuring an oval Amethyst; approx. 0.59 carat; approx. stone size: 6mm x 5mm.
Amethyst, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$742Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 12.40ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver by Aria
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This captivating ring features a 12.40-carat oval-cut amethyst that dazzles with flashes of pink amidst its deep purple hue, surrounded by 0.57ct of sparkling genuine zircons for add...
Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 14.3 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 14.3 TCW Certified $5,950 508589 This magnificent natural oval amethyst and diamond ring is a stunni...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Modern Second-Hand Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Designed for a very slender hand, this yellow gold second-hand ring features a swirl-shaped setting that holds an oval amethyst on top with 4 claws.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$637Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Curving Shank Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant oval amethyst sits gracefully at the center, secured in a classic setting that showcases its rich purple hue.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring with Peridot in 18k Rose Gold by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This ring, featuring a beautiful oval star-cut amethyst of 10 carat weight and two green peridots, is set in 18-karat rose gold and personally designed by Alexander Leyser.
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Jumbo Italian 20 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic vintage Italian statement ring showcasing an extraordinary oval-cut amethyst weighing approximately 20 carats, mounted in a richly sculpted 14 karat yellow gold setting of...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 3.0ctw Amethyst & Old European Mine Cut Diamond Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 1.80ct (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set -Fiery Large chunky Diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$1,473Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ring Amethyst Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
This exceptional piece is the perfect complement to your outfit for any occasion. The oval-shaped amethyst gives this ring a timeless elegance.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Yellow & White Gold Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Circa 1910 Fabulous Faceted Oval Amethyst & Diamond Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich with Victorian era romance, this vintage-inspired five stone band ring features a graceful row of luminous amethysts glowing in regal violet hues.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
$1,103Sale Price|29% Off
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents Bezel set Amethyst Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents, Bezel set Amethyst Ring, containing 1 oval amethyst of gem quality weighing approximately 16.00ct.s (17mmx 13mm) ring is a size 7
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18k White Gold Caged Rectangular Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This unusual ring features a horizontal, rectangular checkerboard cushion, light purple color amethyst, set in a caged, swirled border and shank, set with round ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This amazing ring features a large oval amethyst set in the center of an incredible Art Deco mounting.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,009Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Purple Amethyst White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dome Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Amethyst 26-Round-5,59 2/2 Weight 7,13 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKIN...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat art deco style Brazilian Amethyst halo Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring boasts a stunning oval-shaped amethyst, highlighted by princess-cut stones on either side and surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Ring by Evert Lindberg Made 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
At the centre sits a large oval faceted amethyst, its colour a clear, saturated violet with lively internal reflections.
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
1ctw Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 0.70ct Cut - Oval Color - Purple - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2 -...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Estate Victorian Revival Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring features a large oval cut amethyst in the center and is surrounded by round cut diamonds as the halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst White Diamonds Contemporary Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini contemporary handmade 18k yellow gold ring, Violet cabochon-cut Amethyst and 0.20-carat brilliant-cut white Diamonds. The Amethyst ring is formed from a round 18k ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst - February Birthstone - Bezel Set Diamond Dress Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 375) the ring is centring a Natural Amethyst (5.5mm x 3.5mm), of oval shape, bezel set of gorgeous Lavender Purple colour & excellent clarity ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 3.43 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.23 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US C...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful dress ring features a natural amethyst in the centre. The colour is a beautiful deep purple and it weighs 4.50 carat.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Twist Love Amethyst Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
A modern style design ring with an oval cabochon amethyst . A ring made of three crossed gold threads touching each other creating a beautiful unique ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #16738
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This elegant ring features one oval amethyst gemstone (6 mm x 4 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in clas...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,049Sale Price / item|23% Off
14k gold ring with amethyst and topazs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with oval amethyst. Multicolor amethyst ring.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gol...
10k White Gold Natural Amethyst & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning 10K white gold five stone design set with natural vibrant Amethysts & Diamonds The three oval amethysts measure 4mm x 3mm (0.16"x0.12") and the two Brilliant Rou...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
7.39 carat Tanzanite, Aquamarine Amethyst and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Amethyst and Diamond Ring in Platinum The Ring features an Oval Shaped Tanzanite in the center weighing 7.39 carats with beautiful mix of Amethyst , Aquamarin...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$323Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Amethyst and Pink paste cluster ring, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A really vibrant and pretty vintage amethyst cluster ring! A large amethyst approx 1.95ct with a wonderful rich hue takes centre stage in this stand out piece, a lovely quality amet...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Daffodil Floral Ring with Amethyst and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Daffodil ring is in 18 karat yellow or rose gold with natural oval cut amethyst.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gol...
Rossella Ugolini Twist Love Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection a modern style design ring with an oval cabochon amethyst handcrafted with two strips intertwined together in 18 karats yellow gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Natural Amethyst One of a Kind Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval natural Amethyst is the center stone of this cocktail ring.
Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Multi Color Gemstone Ring in 14k Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot
Located in Miami, FL
Each pair of gemstones is parallel to each other and oval brilliant cut. ✔ Gold Karat: 14K ✔ Topaz: Blue ✔ Garnet: Red ✔ Amethyst: Purple ✔ Citrine: Orange/Yellow ✔ Peridot: Green ✔...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz
1940s Vintage Purple Amethyst & Keshi Pearl Halo 13ct Gold Ring Size O / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1940s, this wonderful 13ct gold ring features a large oval faceted purple amethyst to a halo of twenty-two Keshi pearls, with beautiful rope-like filigree details.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Marina J. Large 18c Green Amethyst & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous ring featuring a large faceted oval 18c Green Amethyst stone - set in 4.7 grams of Solid 14k Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Jadeite There is 1.00 Carats in Purple Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring, Retro Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring features a large 27.7 x 23.3mm oval-cut Amethyst, five round 3.4mm prong-set diamonds and multiple textured gold flowers.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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