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Retro Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
Flashy and splashy, this 14K yellow gold hand-fabricated ring features a large (Approximately 7.5
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Retro Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 14.33ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold 22ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Ruby Accents Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k rose gold and features a gorgeous
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Rose 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
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Green Amethyst, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 6 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Triangular Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Retro Gold Ring. Centering a securely
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amazing Pear Shaped Cabochon Amethyst Ring In 14k
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amazing Pear Shaped Cabochon Amethyst Ring In 14k. Size 8.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst

14k White Gold Vintage Elongated Oval Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold ring. This pretty vintage ring is an elongated oval faceted, medium to light purple
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Large Vintage Amethyst Foliate Patterned Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful, vintage ring has a large center oval faceted, medium to light
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20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.68 Carat Retro Gold Cocktail Ring Natural Diamond and Cab Amethyst circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 21.68 carat (approx) 1960's retro 14k Gold Cocktail Ring (size 7). Set with an
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst and Concentric Scalloped Motif Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This wonderful ring has an oval faceted, medium to dark purple color amethyst
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Modern Ancient Roman Style
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Retro Modern Amethyst Ring with a fabulous rectangular cut Amethyst of great
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous cluster retrò ring realized in 14K rose and white
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Retro 3.50 Carat Emerald, Amber and Amethyst Gemstone Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 3.50 Carat Emerald, Amber & Amethyst Gemstone Ring. The ring is a retro art piece featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold

Women's Diamond Amethyst Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond at the center surrounded by two rows of round-cut amethysts, this unique ring adds an eye-catching
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tsavorite, Garnets, Topazes, 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retro ring in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Seed Pearl Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage amethyst & seed pearl ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Amethyst Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has K-L-M-N-Brown color and s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free resizing) We can
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Vintage Large Heart Motif Amethyst, Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. The spectacular vintage ring is a heart shaped motif, featuring a heart
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ring Topaz Garnet Citrine Peridot Amethyst solid 14K Gold ØUS9.75/ 7.8gr
Located in SE
Flower ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold, petals cut of natural colorful gemstones, all heart cut
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Diamonds Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Wonderful 14 kt rose gold ring, 13.35 g studded with 0.18 ct
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring. The ring features an oval-cut 8 x 10mm Amethyst with
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring. The ring features three prong-set marquise Amethyst
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Signet Ring 11.8GMS
Located in New Orleans, LA
This one of a kind antique signet ring is solid 14K yellow gold and set with a mesmerizing 18x15mm
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Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Amethyst Gold Solitaire Flower Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A lovely Vintage c.1950s 14 Carat Gold and Amethyst flower designed solitaire ring. Size L 1/2 UK
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring features a large 27.7 x 23.3mm oval
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethysts, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14Y Gorgeous 28.57ct Amethyst Cabochon Vintage Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Gorgeous large 28.57ct Amethyst cabochon vintage ring. The richly colored stone is set in a bezel
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious Stones Central Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fabulous 14 kt rose gold ring, g 13.04 , with fabulous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Chalcedony Amethyst Diamond Ring. The ring features a large light blue Chalcedony oval
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Chalcedony, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Coral Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing pink coral ring in 14kt white gold surrounded by
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring 14k Elongated Hexagon 5.60ctw Ribbon Sz6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 5.20ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's amethyst cocktail ring. 12.50ct oval amethyst center stone, set in a hand made 14k yellow
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Early 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Ruby Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Ruby Ring. The ring features a step-cut 10 x 8mm Amethyst and three
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Russian Rose Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Russian Rose Gold Amethyst Ring. The ring features a bezel-set 15.0ct oval cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Amethyst Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst signet ring in 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1980. Formed as a cushion shape, and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Purple Amethyst and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
0.02 carats, H color, SI1 clarity centered in a square-cut purple amethyst and mounted in a delicately
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

16 Carat Carved Amethyst & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst Carat Weight: 16.04 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Purple
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Absolutely gorgeous, this retro style ring is the perfect statement accessory. The ring is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tourmaline, White& Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retro ring in 14k rose and white gold structure, mounted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst Diamond Tsavorite Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful ring in rose and white gold 14 kt grams 18.64
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Onyx, Coral, Yellow Gold, Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Very particular vintage ring mounted with 14k Yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Topaz and Diamonds White Gold Sun Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic 14 kt white gold ring, composed of a fabulous
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Band ring in 14 kt rose gold structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tsavorites, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Marvelous ring in 14k rose gold structure, mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Peridots, Topazes, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Garnets Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful cocktail ring realized in 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 1...

Siberian Amethyst Diamond Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Exquisite Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
can be easily resized. The ring tests for 14 Karat gold. The ring weighs 9.6 grams.
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14.21 Carat Amethyst Little Diamonds Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose and white gold, (length 2.7 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Diamonds, Tourmalines, Tsavorites, Iolite, 14 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique cluster ring realized in 14 kt white and rose gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Iolite, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold,...

Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous cluster ring in 14 karat rose gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Topaz, Amethysts, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style Filigree 14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, 1 round amethyst of gem
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Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topazs, Amethysts, Garnets, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Hydrothermal Amethyst, Green Agate, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1960s Albanian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Tourmaline, Iolite, Topazs, Peridots, Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Amethysts, Diamonds, 14Kt White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, Tsavorites, Amethysts White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous cocktail ring in 14K rose and white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gol...

Effy Dome Ring Peridot Aquamarine Citrine Amethyst Garnet Topaz Multi Gem Bombe
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Retro Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Ring with Peridot, Aquamarine, Amethyst
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

0.30 Carat Diamonds, 16.57 Carat Amethyst and Tsavorites Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique fashion ring realized in 14K rose gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

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Retro 14k Amethyst Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the retro 14k amethyst ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a retro 14k amethyst ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic retro 14k amethyst ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Effy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a retro 14k amethyst ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Retro 14k Amethyst Ring?

On average, a retro 14k amethyst ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,920, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.