14k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
10k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold. - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...
Amethyst Ring With White Topaz 2.48 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 2.38 Carats White Topaz: 0.10 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 6 US Custom sizing...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum Amethyst Peridot No Stress Rotating Modern Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum Amethyst Peridot No Stress Rotating Modern Band Ring An amazing ring handcrafted in platinum, amethyst and peridot, that you can rotate to ease the stress level. Every sizes...
Amethyst, Peridot, Platinum
14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent 14K white gold setting beautifully highlights a stunning amethyst center stone and diamond accents totaling 0.15 carats on this exquisite ring. Simple and stylish, this pi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940’s 14ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1940’s Beautiful Round, Faceted Amethyst Ring with Milgraine Set Diamond Corners.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Style: Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k Yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Diopside Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 6.99 carats and Diopside 4.69 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro 20.00 Carat Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white and yellow gold with a Round cut Amethyst weighing approximately 20.00 carats and halo of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.50 carat. Circa 1940s Si...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in this ring are set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. The central amethyst measures approximately 1carat and is surrounded by shimmering D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Contemporary Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful amethyst and diamond halo ring set in platinum. The ring centrally features a beautiful purple round cut amethyst surrounded by a halo of 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 33 round cut = 0.17cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dime...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Swivel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized as per request Swivel mechanism Stunningly crafted in 18 karat y...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moiseikin 18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Topaz Fashion Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Impressionism and Vincent Van Gogh's artistic paintings, MOISEIKIN created a starry night motif handmade ring with gold, diamonds, and multi-facet semi-precious stones su...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
$77Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Round Size: 1.8 – 6.8 mm.
Opal, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Elegant Combination Pearls Amethyst Diamond White Pink Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Pink Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 14-RND17-0,04-4/6A Amethyst 1-RND-0,58 2/2 Pearls d 3,0-3,5 2-0,46 ct Weight 1.44 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Sw...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold, Amethyst, & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century handmade cocktail ring. In 14k gold. Featuring a carved amethyst gemstone flower in a high basket setting with stylized reeds or grasses of gold wire and prong-s...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Cocktail Ring with Amethyst and Gold Accents, 1960s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the vibrant elegance of the 1960s with this stunning vintage cocktail ring. Crafted from 18K yellow and white gold (750‰), this bold statement piece showcases a captivating...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Peridot Ring Size 7 #16327
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Peridot Ring Size 7 Lab Certified- This elegant ring features nine round cut amethyst stones and eight round peridot stones set in classic 14K y...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation Amethyst and Citrine Couple Mignone Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Citrine and amethyst never looked so good together as they do on this 18k gold and palladium ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Soft, elegant, and full of vintage charm, this Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring features five smooth round cabochon-cut amethysts set gracefully across the band.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Movement Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring features a unique twisted circle movement design, with a round amethyst offering a vibrant pop of color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Parentesi Amethyst Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring COA Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This timeless cocktail ring from Bulgari's striking Parentesi collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a faceted purple amethyst stone and pave brilliant-cut VVS2-VS1 diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Cofffin Cut .95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .93ct Cut: Cofffin ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1994
Located in London, GB
A vivid purple amethyst takes centre stage in this striking 1994 cluster ring. The oval cut gemstone weighs 7.50 carats and is framed by a halo of old cut diamonds totalling 1.60 car...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bellarri Citrine Amethyst Peridot Ring YellowGold 18k Rect Checkerboard 23.93ctw
By Bellari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Brand: Bellarri Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Carat(s):...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot
14k Gold Round Gemstone 8x8 mm Round Gemstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold. - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Round Gemstone 8x8 mm Round Gemstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Estate Amethyst 2.90cts Diamond 18K Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Featuring a 2.05-carat cabochon amethyst, ring is beautifully surrounded by a halo of 22 brilliant round diamonds set ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold 1.84ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF05-050126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is filled with intricate details. A breathtaking 15 carat Amethyst center stone offers a stylish pop of color, while a halo of Diamonds totaling 1.84 carats offers e...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$70Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Filigree Ring with Amethyst and Pearl
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Round Size: 2 - 3.5 mm.
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF06-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is filled with captivating details. A 17.0 carat east-west Amethyst center stone offers an exciting splash of color. On the sides, sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.50 carats e...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian seed pearl and 0.13 carat emerald, 0.20 carat amethyst and 15 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections. This fine a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its like having a piece of glittery candy on your finger! This ring has a Checkers Round Cut Amethyst that weighs 4.90 Carats and is embellished with alternating 12 Pink Sapphires th...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Round Gemstone 2.5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold. - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
$2,068Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Amethyst and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Platinum cocktail ring featuring a vivid round-cut amethyst, surrounded by two concentric rows of round-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$1,689Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Amethyst Iolite Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold and features amethyst weighing 9.12 carats. Along with Iolite weighing 4.29 carats, and diamonds weighing 0.06 carat.
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring 82/3839-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold amethyst and diamond ring by Chopard. The ring features a rose cut amethyst set east-west to the centre in a bezel setting, measuring 15mm in width and 7mm in...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k Gold Round Gemstone 2.5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...
$562Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a captivating amethyst at its center, the ring glows with rich purple hues that symbolize calm and clarity.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Yurman Amethyst Diamond Sterling Silver Deco Cable Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
David Yurman sterling silver cocktail ring from the Deco collection. Features a cushion-shaped amethyst center with channel-set round brilliant diamonds at sides and cable motif thr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold with Center Amethyst Dome Fashion Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold With Center Amethyst Dome Fashion Ring Size 7 6 grams total weight.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF25-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold ring is designed to continually catch the eye. The statement-making 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases the 12.0 carat Amethyst center stone. Diamonds with a tota...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tourmaline, White& Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Diamonds 0.84ct, round cut, G color, VS clarity Amethyst and Tourmaline 12.63ct total weight 11.4g head ring diameter 3 cm italian size 16/ French 56/ USA 7.5.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sculptural Amethyst, Citrine & Diamond Bow Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Amethyst, Citrine & Diamond Bow Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring features a sculptural bow-inspired design set with amethyst and citrine totaling app...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Sterling Silver Amethyst Pinky Ring by Aria Jewelry Design
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade Sterling Silver & Amethyst Pinky Ring – February Birthstone Delight!
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 0.41cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2-I2 Amethyst: 1 oval cut = 1.75ct Ring Size: 10 (please allow up to 2 additional business da...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Spinning Purple Amethyst Cluster Ball Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and striking, this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a captivating design. The centerpiece features a ball cluster of round-cut amethysts, totaling 1.00 carat, their de...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold, Amethyst, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With 8 oval-cut, amethysts prong-set in tiered gold settings and with 2 small prong-set accent diamonds to the center. S...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Alex Jona Quartz Amethyst 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over amethyst , weighing 7.18 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specifica...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jade with Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 74.24 carats with Amethyst 1.76 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then s...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Amethyst Gold Ring Unisex Victorian Claw Set
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning center Amethyst Stone set in a 14K Gold Claw prong Ring. Approximately 1.03 carats. The Ring is a size 9 and can be sized by your jeweler or by us. Unisex for sure. This is ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Brutalist Amethyst Ring Size 11 Mexican Sterling Silver
Located in Webster, SD
It features an 11mm round amethyst stone. The face of this ring measures 15/16 of an inch north to south.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring - 14k Hexagon 1.33ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.23ct Cut: Hexagon Color: Purple Nat...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.93 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring has a 0.78 carat Round Cut Natural Amethyst set in the center and is surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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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