$4,407 / item
Moi Felix Bar Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
gemstones; rich hues of pink, and blue, merging into the subtle hues of yellow and clear white. With over
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite...
$8,281
W 0.62 in L 0.62 in
Multi-Colored Gemstone and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Serpent Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
garnets (approx. 2.00 carats) bring a warm, fiery glow, complemented by subtle touches of natural amethyst
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet,...
Cartier Rose Gold Coloured Stones Love Bracelet Size 16 B6036516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, including rose and yellow sapphires, green and orange garnets and amethysts. This bracelet features the new
Amethyst, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolored Gemstone Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
pendant features a vibrant array of 88 gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, tsavorite garnet, ruby and
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ts...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Multi Gem Bangle Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, citrine, amethyst, topaz, and peridot. Each stone is carefully selected and masterfully arranged
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...
Sunita Nahata Opal 20.90ct. Necklace in 14KRG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, framed by citrine, tsavorite, amethyst, pink sapphire, and white diamonds. Crafted in 14K rose gold with
White Diamond, Morganite, Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tsav...
Multi-Colored Gemstone and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst, Sapphire & Diamond
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Rainbow Sapphire Tzavorite Gemstone Handmade Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
: tsavorite, yellow sapphire, orange sapphire, pink tourmaline, pink sapphire, amethyst, iolite, blue sapphire
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Iolite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
Contemporary 2.09ct Multi Color Gemstone Rose Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band that weigh 2.09 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and Purple Garnets! It
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamrusa Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl 18K White Gold Necklace, 2007
Located in BILBAO, ES
points, each pavé-set with colorful sapphires in shades of blue, yellow and pink. These vibrant gemstone
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Massive Baobab Tree Native Brazilian 92 Carat Gemstones 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
features a large cabochon-cut pink quartz. Style: Boho chic Bold Contemporary Floral & Romantic. Material
Amethyst, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Multi-Gem Cabochon "Jubilee" Necklace 1, 000+ Carats 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and dynamic burst of color beckons with approximately 125 precious and semi-precious cabochon colored gems totalling approximately 1,065 carats and approximately 125 roun...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Citrine, Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot 45.00 Carats 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Piece • Certificate
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Sapphire, Citrine, Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot 45.00 Carats 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Piece
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...
Multi-Colored Rainbow Briolette Gemstone Strand Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, Pink, Green Sapphire, Citrine & Amethyst Gemstone Cut: Briolette Total Carat Weight: 39.96 carats
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, Y...
Necklace in 18K White Gold Multicolored Sapphires, Fine Stones and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
, amethysts 3 for approx. 1.30 carats, peridots for approx. 1.50 carats, pink sapphires for approx. 0.90
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphi...
Eternity Pendant with Mulicolor Gemstones in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Size: 19 mm Set with: Multicolor sapphires - yellow, orange-red, pink, blue Amethyst - violet Garnet
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
$2,663 / item
Moi Felix Gold and Diamond Bar Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 1.82g Gemstone : Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire. Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire, Pink
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Opera Length Rainbow Sapphire, Turquoise and Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
• Lapis Lazulli • Tanzanite • African amethyst • Citrine • Lemon quartz • Sunstone • Fluorite • Peridot
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethys...
Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Gemstone Bird Canaries Parrots Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Genuine Diamonds Sapphires & Amethyst 2.00 CTW Diamonds & Gemstones Current Regular Size 7 Very Unique
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ro...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Brooch or Pendant Natural Multi color Sapphire from Sri Lanka 5 carat Natural Amethyst - 1 carat
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Modern Gold Signed Ippolita Multi Color Gem Rainbow Lollipop 36 Inch Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline…. Great condition, no original box, no original papers. Total weight is 27.7
Amethyst, Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Serpent Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Amethyst - 1.00 carat The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitome of
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet,...
Necklace in 18K White Gold Multicolored Sapphires, Fine Stones and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
with circle motifs crimping pink peridots interspersed with heart motifs paved with diamonds holding an
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Purple Natural Amethyst
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$1,458Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural gem stones - 69 Carats Amethyst, Topaz, Citroen, London Topaz, The Bochic "Capri" Opal &
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Dia De Los Muertos Style Ring in Two-Tone Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Tsavorites weighing 0.52 cttw., and 39 round Amethysts weighing 0.47 cttw. The ring is a size 6 (US).
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Rosior One-of-a-Kind Multi-Gemstone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
, multidimensional surface. Larger focal stones in vivid hues of pink, blue, green, and fiery orange add depth and
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire - 16 carat Natural multi color Sapphires a...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
and Triangle Shaped Gemstones Including Pink and Yellow Tourmalines, Amethysts, Red Garnets, and
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Neon Ring with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
custom-made. The gem options include oval or pear cut pink or blue sapphire (2.17 carats), yellow
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
Multi Colored Gemstone and Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Sapphires, Citrine and Amethyst Diamond Cut: Round Diamond
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
David Yurman Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold With Multi-Colored Stones
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Amethyst, & Tanzanite The necklace weighs 112.75 grams The
Amethyst, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
, mandarin garnets, amethyst and tsavorites. f/si high quality diamonds set down the band Custom made to
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Skull Earrings Studs. Halloween party jewelry.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Skull with flowers earrings studs with amethysts, sapphires and pink quartz. Halloween party
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Zorab 18Kt YG Bracelet with Diamonds, Multicolored Sapphires and Semi Precious
By Zorab Creation
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires. Stones include Pink, Yellow, Blue, Orange,Red, Sapphires as well as Peridot, Tsavorite, Zircon
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Perid...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Sculptural Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems on your choice custom made. The matching gems are: Oval cut pink sapphire; Yellow sapphire in oval
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
Bochic Multi Color Natural Sapphire and Mix Gem Candy “Beetle” Brooch or Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Natural Sapphire Candy Brooch or Pendent Choose your colors… Natural Sri Lankan Sapphires Mix natural gems 18k Gold and Silver This Brooch is perfect to wear day to n...
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Bespoke 3Carat Pear Diamond 18K Gold GIA F VVS Hasbani Engagement Solitaire Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
full palette of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue, Yellow), as well as Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Sapphires, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Peridot 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 1.50 carat Fresh
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink...
Laura Gibson Multi-Color Gemstone Beaded Necklace in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Laura Gibson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Laura Gibson Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, Lemon Chrysoberyl, Chalcedony
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
$5,842 / set
W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Pavé Dome Earrings with Multicolor Gemstones, Omega
Located in BILBAO, ES
peridot, citrine, blue topaz, pink tourmaline, and French amethyst—arranged organically to create a bold
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White...
$3,315Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Baroque Multi-Gem 18K Gold Wide Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
and expressive design aesthetic. The stones include green tourmaline, citrine, aquamarine, pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,797 / item
Blossom ring with multicolored gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
pieces red, pink, purple color, round cut, transparent, 0.10, 0.08, 0.06 ct - 0.24 ct total Amethyst: 1
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cut pink sapphire, 1,7 carats; Unheated untreated light green sapphire in oval cut; Light smoky quartz
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, W...
Jeffrey Stevens 18 Karat Gold and Semi Precious Cabochon Gemstone Bracelet
By JEFFREY STEVENS
Located in New York, NY
the bracelet semi-flexible. The 10 stones featured in the bracelet are, amethyst, citrine, pink
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Ippolita 2000's Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lollipop Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and sizes Mother-of-pearl, citrine, peridot, prasiolite, topaz, turquoise, amethyst, pink tourmaline
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise,...
Ruby Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
(Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great for
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
Marco Bicego Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paradise Station Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gemstones are pink tourmaline, amethyst, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline, blue topaz, and peridot
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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.