Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Natural ...
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Shape Checkerboard Cut Green Amethyst Prasiolite 14K Gold Split Shank Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated ring featuring a 7.18 carat round prasiolite with a subtle green hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.00 Carat Round Amethyst Prong Set in 14K Rose Gold Rope Style Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K rose gold rope style solitaire ring set in four prongs with one round faceted amethyst weighing 10.00 carats.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Round Amethyst Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A stunning round amethyst prong set at the center evokes a mesmerizing purple hue.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Cushion Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Amethyst: 1 Checkerboard Cushion Cut= 5.97ct Diamonds: 16 round cut= 0.40cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensions: the ring measures 19.0m...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Amethyst: 9 Oval Checkerboard Cut= 9.12cttw Diamonds: 8 round cut= 0.12cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 20.7mm...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Amethyst: 9 Oval Checkerboard Cut= 9.12cttw Diamonds: 8 round cut= 0.12cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 20.7mm...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst & Round Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Amethyst cocktail ring is crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold, it features a halo of sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds orbiting a gorgeous, hand chosen, pear shap...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive, elegant, and full of vintage charm, this is a lovely amethyst ring with lasting decorative appeal. Weight: 4.9 Grams Stone: Carved Amethyst Stone: 0.90ct Round Amethyst...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$349Sale Price / item|30% Off
German Kabirski Gilda 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Round-Cut Amethyst
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This curving clean shape arches around the finger in the prettiest ring of silver. It is plated for extra shine and is dotted with two dainty cubic zirconia. A gorgeous purple amethy...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$384Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Round Amethyst Everyday Chain Ring Handcrafted in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Round Amethyst Everyday Chain Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 0.14 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$98Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Round Size: 10 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.33 Carat (approx.)
Amethyst, Silver
Round Cut Purple Violet Amethyst White Diamond Accent Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking multi-stone ring is crafted in 14k White Gold. It features a round-cut purple amethyst as the centerpiece, surrounded by sparkling white diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 5.62ctw Emerald Cut Amethyst w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Emerald Cut - Burnish Set - Purple Color - 12x10mm - 5.5ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -Nic...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 k white gold cocktail ring featuring 0.35 carats brown diamonds along the edge. 5 carats of Amethyst in the center. The ring is shaped to resemble a flower and has a mirrored effe...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Amethyst Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round amethyst in a striking bar setting.
Amethyst, Gold
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Round Cut Purple Amethyst Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - Type: High Quality Natural Amethyst - Approx. 2mm each - Number of Gemstones: 19 - Precious Metal: 18K White Gold Made to order. Please allow 10-15 busine...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
$348Sale Price / item|46% Off
Elegant Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamond Halo Amethyst Ring in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 2 g - depends on size Central gemstone: Amethyst: round shape, violet color, Si clarity, 0.70 ct Diamonds: G/VS1...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Vintage 15 Carat Round Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 13.4 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 15 Carat Round Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 13.4 Gm Ring size 7 This is a Beautiful Cocktail ring ring which has a large approximately 15 carat of high qu...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 27.80 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The ring is further adorned with pavé set round white diamonds totaling 1.83 carats, which add a brilliant sparkle and contrast beautifully with the rich amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Amethyst and Round Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Amethyst and Round Diamond 0.10 TDW. Size 5 5 grams total weight.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round Amethyst Two Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Defined by elegant curves and contours, this two stone ring exudes pure sophistication. The 14k white gold split shank forms into a fluid bypass that embraces th...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold
Round Cut Amethyst and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Amethyst & Diamond Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 2.16 CTW Amethyst Cut: Round cut Amethyst Color: Purple Amethyst Variety: Amethyst Diamond Coun...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Checkerboard Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Amethyst: 1 oval checkerboard cut= 3.10ct Diamonds: 25 round cut= 0.45cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 17.12mm ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Silver Amethyst Ajustable Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Measurements are rounded off. This piece does not come in its original box.
Amethyst, Base Metal
Round Purple Violet Amethyst & Green Peridot Opal Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Amethyst Shape: Round Size: 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.81 Carat (approx. in total) Side Gemstones Type: Peridot Shape: Round Size: 4.5 mm.
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Gold
4.95 Carat Round Natural Green Amethyst Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This luminous ring features a striking round cut natural green amethyst at its center.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$125Sale Price / item|50% Off
Round Purple Amethyst Cluster Unisex Dome Ring for Him in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Round Purple Amethyst Cluster Dome Ring in sterling silver.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$812Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Round Cut Amethyst Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Round Cut Amethyst Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 0.32 carats and diamonds of 0.26 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Amethyst: 1 Cushion Cut = 3.65ct Diamonds: 22 round cut = 0.55cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.0 (please allow two extra shipping day...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 4.45ct Amethyst with Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Princess Diana Inspired Round Amethyst Knife-Edge Ring with HaloFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the tra...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Amethyst Cluster Ring – 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A charming cluster ring crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring vivid amethysts. The clustered arrangement creates a classic, elegant design, perfect for vintage jewellery lovers or...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Central 14.00 Carats Amethyst. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Amethyst Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Two Tone 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst and diamonds Amethyst Count: 1 Amethyst Cut: Round cut Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 1.15 CTW Amethyst Color: Purple Amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 17k Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 17k Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring, featuring a richly saturated purple amethyst as the centerpiece. The gemstone is cut to showcase its depth of color and natural brilliance, set...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
10.95 Carats Oval Cut Purple Amethyst & Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a vibrant 10.95 carats oval cut purple amethyst, set on a four prong setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Amethyst Round Ruby Cabochon Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique style ring with a Big Natural Engraved Oval Shape Amethyst ,measuring 22 mm. x 18 mm x 14 mm. and weighing 41 Carats with a nice Round Ruby Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $744Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ring with Natural Emeralds and Amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with natural emeralds and amethysts. May birthstone ring.
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Prong-Set Round 4.45 ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Nature Inspired GIA Certified Prong-Set Round Amethyst Solitaire RingFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,100 / item
Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
0.74ct Round Amethyst and 0.18ct TW of Round Brilliant Diamonds in a 14k WG Mounting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$930Sale Price / item|69% Off
Amethyst 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct amethyst 14k gold engagement ring. Amethyst gold ring.
Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 6.75- This lovely ring features a genuine marquis amethyst (20 mm x 10 mm) set in beautifully detailed yellow gold filigree. Some sur...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Estate 18 Karat Amethyst Band Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
February birthday, engagement, everyday ring that will make anyone smile. 5mm round amethyst 4 prong setting 18K yellow gold band measuring approximately 8mm at top, narrowing to 4...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.15 ct Amethyst Halo Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k white gold, this round amethyst halo ring is simply luxurious.February Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 4.45 ct Amethyst Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Round Amethyst Halo Ring with MilgrainFebruary Birthstone Ring for Women: Amethyst is the February birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Pasha Citrine Amethyst Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Cartier Pasha ring, with amethysts and citrines. Ring size - 5.5 (sizing balls ca be removed to increase the size). Ring top is 20mm in diameter. Marked: Cartier, 750...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 46 diamonds 0.70 cts and one amethyst 11.29 cts Size 55
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Diamond 14 Karat Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond cocktail ring, containing 1 12.5mm round amethyst of gem quality weighing 7.02cts. and 12 round full cut diamonds weighing .36pts. in a delicate ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Deep Rich Purple Amethyst w/ Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 15mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -F/G...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 7.5 carats approx. Ring size US 6.0, can be sized upon request. Fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, this magnificent ring showcases an opulen...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst & Topaz Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Purple & Sky Blue Round Gems
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Amethyst & Blue Topaz ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.41 Grams 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Round Brilliant Cut 💍 RING SIZE (US): 7 🌈 COLOR: Purple with Sky Blue Setting METAL: 925 Sterling S...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
10 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Oval Amethyst Ring with Round Diamond 0.03 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Oval Amethyst Ring with Round Diamond 0.03 TDW. Size 8 2.32 grams total weight.
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold
Round Amethyst & Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite amethyst and diamond three-stone ring is a truly elegant statement piece that promises to lift everyday looks while shining just as bright for special occasions.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond & Amethyst Ring G-H, i1 ,.50ct Diamond 6.9g Ladies diamond and amethyst ring with 14k white gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Amethyst & Ruby 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 14k Gold ring from the late 20th century featuring a thick band with a round cut Ruby, Amethyst and Diamond in a caved in circular prong setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum 3.50ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF37-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A vibrant 21.0 carat Amethyst center stone makes this ring impossible to ignore. Incredibly bold, the Platinum setting sparkles and shines thanks to inset Diamonds with a total weigh...
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Contemporary Amethyst Sapphires White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This contemporary amethyst and sapphires white gold ring is a bold expression of sculptural design and vibrant color. Crafted in 18 kt white gold (750‰) with a polished finish, the r...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 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.
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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