Pear Amethyst Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Byzantine Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design
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.
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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