codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter T Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...
Trio Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Featuring our signature Paper texture on three tiny disc pendants, the trio necklace is crafted in solid 18-carat yellow gold. The pendants are strung on a delicate 16-inch 18-carat ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...
$8,700
W 0.32 in L 6.97 in
18K Gold Multicolor 7X5 MM Baguette Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
around is astoundingly magnificent. Natural gemstones like Aquamarines, Blue Topaz, Amethysts, Citrine
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, M...
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in L 1.58 in
18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Aquamarine, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Rhodolite, Garnet, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Iolite are handpicked
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
codebyEdge Amanti Customizable Diamond Plat Stacking Ring Letter W in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, E...
$3,240
W 0.87 in L 1.19 in
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Iolite are handpicked and selected out of many rejection to achieve the
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge 18k Yellow Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations fine silver ring handcrafted for Midas Collection in Greece from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to postpone the tarnish. This artisan gorgeous ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...
$13,155
W 0.02 in L 0.52 in
2.25 Carat Diamond Bespoke Three Drops Round Cut Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire,...
$3,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.87 in L 1.34 in
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Iolite are handpicked and selected out of many rejection to achieve the
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, M...
$2,900
W 0.44 in L 0.88 in
Contemporary Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
topaz, tourmaline, citrine, garnet, peridot, aquamarine, and amethyst Transparent blue, pink, green
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: BLUE SAPPHIRE CITRINE GARNET AMETHYST TANZANITE PINK SAPPHIRE MULTI SAPPHIRE BLUE TOPAZ PINK TOURMALINE
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Onyx Azurite Malachite Link Bracelet 7 1/4" - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue/Green Natural Jasper Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Pink/Brown Natural Amethyst Cut: Oval Cabochon
Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage 90s Gold Tone Heart Earrings with Cabochons
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
iconic heart silhouette, richly embellished with luminous cabochons in saturated jewel tones of amethyst
$8,770
W 1.11 in L 7.51 in
Carved Scarab Beetle 14K Gold Multicolor Hardstone Egyptian Revival Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
-Brown (Tiger's Eye), Green-Red (Bloodstone), Dark Red (Carnelian), Pink (Rose Quartz), Purple (Amethyst
Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co Multi Strands Lapis & Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
lazuli (approx. 3.3 mm) Gemstones (centerpiece): Cabochon aquamarine, amethyst, citrine, pink & green
Pearl, 18k Gold
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
. We offer a wide range of gemstones including diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire (blue, pink, yellow
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Christian Dior Gold Mughal Style Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
style of a twisted rope. Each teardrop features a cabochon gem in either rose pink, apple green or
Kieselstein-Cord 18K Green Gold Multi-Gem Hinged Cuff Bracelet – Circa 1990s
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Miami, FL
, including amethyst, citrine, pink, and green stones, with a total gemstone weight of approximately 25.0
Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline and Onyx in 14K Retro Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A retro-inspired 14K gold pendant featuring Paraiba and pink tourmalines, triangle cut amethyst
Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color Gems & PearlBracelet Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Sapphires, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Turquoise and Tourmaline White Pearls We pay all
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$7,336Sale Price / item|20% Off
Radiant Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CITRINE GARNET AMETHYST TANZANITE PINK SAPPHIRE MULTI SAPPHIRE BLUE TOPAZ PINK TOURMALINE WHITE TOPAZ
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Gattopardo Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
, amethyst, chrysoprase, pink quartz that you can order us. Please feel free to message us to have relevant
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline and Onyx in 14K Retro Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A retro-inspired 14K gold pendant featuring Paraiba and pink tourmalines, triangle cut amethyst
Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Color Gems & Pearl Bracelet Set In 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Sapphires, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Turquoise and Tourmaline 34 Carats We pay all ShIpping
Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,976Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage South Sea Pearls & Multi Gem Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage South Sea Pearls & Multi Gem Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Carved Gemstone and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
arrangement of carved heart- and fan-shaped gemstones in shades of amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, pink
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
). This vibrant piece features a dazzling mix of gemstones, including a 4.36 carat pink tourmaline, a 4.05
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,701
Dm 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Moonstone Bee Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
topaz, lapis lazuli, amethyst, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, turquoise, moonstone, aquamarine and
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Round Onyx Bee Chain Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
order in a variety of colored stones: rose quartz, citrine, blue topaz, lapis lazuli, amethyst, green
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,950
H 2.45 in W 1.34 in D 0.33 in
Alexa & Peter Smarsh 22K & 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Woman's Face Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
side by a smaller pink and purple amethyst. With embossed leaf patterns and applied gold devices
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
CHANEL Mademoiselle Cultured Pearl Gemstone Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
set with cultured pearl, amethyst, citrine, pink quartz, and multicolor sapphires. Made in France
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
Silvorra 925 Silver Colorful Cubic Zirconia Wide Band Textured Ring Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
brilliant hues of simulated emerald, pink sapphire, amethyst, and citrine. Accented with delicate cubic
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Cuff Bracelet, Circa 2000
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
stones, including two pink tourmalines, two 5x5 mm amethysts, two 5x5 mm rubelites, two 5x5 mm
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganit Ring made in Valenza finest Goldsmith´s Work Bestseller Combination
Located in Viena, Viena
gold, we offer this ring model with different gemstones e.g. Amethyst (purple), tourmaline (pink
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Spinel Turquoise Chalcedony Aquamarine Opal Topaz Moonstone Stretch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
color and energy, including red spinel, turquoise, aquamarine, opal, ruby zoisite, pink sapphire
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Opal, Spinel, Topaz, Turquoise
Vintage Dangling Clip-on Earrings Playful Multicolor Sun
Located in Atlanta, GA
boast an electrizing palette with fuchsia pink, neon orange, amethyst purple, and bright yellow colors
17.50ct Multi Color Gemstone Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
that weigh approximately 17.50ct. These gemstones are green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, citrine
18k Gold
Classic Multisapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,25 ct Amethyst 1--0,17 ct Multi Sapphire 3-0,76 ct SIze US 7,5 Weight 4,51
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,369
H 0.79 in W 0.4 in
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Skull Tresor Pendant Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt Rose Gold Claw Set Line Tennis Riviera Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Stackable Bar Bracelet for Her, 14K Gold Women's Turquoise Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
measurement is 7" Inches. Your gemstone choice of Malachite, Coral, Lapis, Tiffany Pink, Turquoise, Amethyst
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Onyx Stackable Bar Bracelet for Her, 14K Gold Women's Onyx Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
" Inches. Your gemstone choice of Malachite, Coral, Lapis, Tiffany Pink, Turquoise, Amethyst and Mother
Onyx, 14k Gold
925 Sterling Silver earring, Natural Mixed Gemstones Long Design Handmade Dangle
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Earring, Gifts Gemstone Details Gemstone : Pink Opal, Amethyst, Rose Quartz Gemstone Weight : 29.7
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with natural coral,sapphires,lapis lazuli,citrine,quartz,yellow and azure topaz,amethysts,pink opal
Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topa...
13.72 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 4 Claws Set Riviera Line
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,854
W 1.55 in L 2.25 in
Georgian Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
aquamarine, pink topaz, amethyst and chrysoberyl. Czech garnets, turquoise and opals were often set in pieces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Tourmaline J-Hook Earrings 18k Square 1.30ctw Channel Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Square Color: Pink Natural Amethysts Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Square Color: Purple
Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Ring Estate 14k Yellow Gold Multi Cocktail Ring Sz 5.5
Located in Torrance, CA
, amethyst, pink topaz & peridot each measure 8.5mm x 7mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.40 carats (estimated
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.17 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 4 Claws Set Riviera Line
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Halo Solitaire Round Brilliant Cluster 18k Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke 2 Carat Round Diamond GIA Certificate 18 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.