$404Sale Price / item|48% Off
Carved Flower silver, gold ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower ring with gemstones Lab emerald and amethyst ring .
Amethyst, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
MOISEIKIN Peridot Diamond Gold Ring in Aurora Style
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combination of energetic bright peridot, graceful amethyst, and dazzling diamonds are used in the MOISEIKIN's Aurora collection, elaborating with a creative approach of an upside...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$826Sale Price / item|40% Off
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band. Lab Amethyst and Emerald eternity ring.
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Low Dome Wide Band Ring in Brushed 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst (Round Brilliant Cut) / Citrine (Round Brilliant Cut) / Blue Topaz (Round Brilliant Cut) / Peridot (Round Brilliant Cut) / Pink T...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Pink and Blue Sapphires Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" đź’Ťđź’Ž 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. đź’– Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. 18K Rose Gold Morganite Pin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi Color Gemstone Vintage Style 9K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A fascinating combination of a very different colored sparkling gemstones are brought together with impact in these multi gemstone ring. A tanzanite, stunning purple amethyst, lovely...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yel...
Gold 3.25 Carat Natural Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k Gold Cocktail Ring (size 8). Set in the center are four natural round gemstones (including a garnet, amethyst, and citrine) measuring approximately 6.25mm, 3 carats ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond and Amethys Royalty Ring, Olympus Art Certified 16.64 Carat Lemon Quartz
By OLYMPUSART
Located in Istanbul, TR
18K 750 Rose Gold, 0.29 Carat Diamond Round, 16.47 Carat Lemon Quartz, 4.74 Carat Amethys Egyptians used to wear amethyst to protect themselves from feelings of guilt and fear.
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
Effy Watercolors 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Statement Ring
By Effy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vibrant statement ring from Effy’s celebrated Watercolors collection, crafted in polished 14K yellow gold. The bold graduated design features five elongated fancy-cut gemstones in ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Tzavorite Semiprecious 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Eternity Band Rainbow Ring Sapphire Emerald Tsavorite Semiprecious 18Kt Gold Made in Italy This multicolor eternity ring with scaled stones, is set from 16 stones. It has the biggest...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18...
MOISEIKIN Diamond Garnet White Gold Ring in Aurora Style
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combination of energetic bright Rhodolite garnet, sky like topaz, mysterious amethyst, and dazzling diamonds are used in the MOISEIKIN's Aurora collection, elaborating with a cre...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 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 ruby, weighing 8.66 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specification....
Amethyst, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Three-Stone Ring, Bezel, Birthstone, Promise, LR51605
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This ring can be personalized for you 14k yellow gold, in your ring size (US 5-9), with your choice of stone (amethyst, citrine, peridot, garnet, Swiss blue topaz - see photos!).
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold...
Roberto Coin "Nabucco" 18k Yellow Gold Flush Set Multi-Gemstone Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This Roberto Coin "Nabucco" ring is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and showcases an elegant flush-set arrangement of vibrant gemstones. Featuring a rich mix of sapphires, rubie...
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,296 / item
Ada Diamond 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Mayveda Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Ada Petite Ring is a refined and smaller interpretation of The Ada Ring. Featuring a delicate, hand-engraved star motif at its center, it carries the...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...
Mid Century Sputnik 1.66TCW Multi Stone 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s sputnik ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a warm rosy tone and set with citrine, amethyst, peridot, topaz, and quartz radiating around a garnet center stone. Ea...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...
Colorful Multi-Gemstone Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This lively multi-gemstone ring features a vibrant cluster of colorful precious and semi precious stones set in polished 14K yellow gold. The design showcases a beautiful assortment ...
Tanzanite, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Morganite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Semiprecious Stone Made in Italy 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Semiprecious Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Made in Italy This multicolor eternity ring is set from 17 stones. It has yellow, orange, violet and blue sapphi...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, ...
​Cartier Gemstone Love Ring 46 3 3/4 18k White Gold Sapphire Spinel Aquamarine
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier gemstone Love ring crafted in 18k white gold. Purple spinel, aquamarine, pink & blue sapphire and amethyst measuring approx. 3mm are set into the band. A varia...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Go...
5.00 Carat Ametrine and Diamond Gold Abstract Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Modern Abstract Ring The ring is 14K Rose And White Gold The center stone is a 5.00 Carats Ametrine There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is size 5.5, sizable ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
8.3 Carat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Multicolored Gems Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a rare 8.3-carat Burmese ruby cabochon, beautifully complemented by diamonds, sapphires, amethyst, and emeralds, which orbit the center like plane...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k...
Eighteen Karat Solid White Gold Sapphires Pave Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This pave diamonds ring is made of 18 karat white gold with 18 F/G, SI diamonds, 6 emeralds, 13 amethysts, and 42 blue, yellow and red sapphires. We work with german gems company, th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Dia De Los Muertos Style Ring in Two-Tone Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
This festive and colorful bouquet of multicolored gemstones and diamonds adorns 3 skull and flower motifs and commemorates Dia De Los Muertos. It contains 9 round cut Rubies weighing...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Handcrafted Natural Citrine One of a Kind Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Radiant cut citrine is the main stone of this stunning, one of a kind cocktail ring. Round amethyst and garnet is used as accent stones on the sides with the multi layered artistic m...
Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
9 Ct Round Brilliant Cur Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 12mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Important sources include Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, and other regions, each producing amethyst with distinctive shades and qualities. This gemstone would make a beautiful...
Amethyst
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter L 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, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphi...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14kt Morganite and Prasiolite 3-stone Gemstone Ring 3.75 karat total weight 
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The stunning, blush-colored gemstones are set in 14-karat white gold. The morganite and prasiolite (green amethyst) ring showcase a timeless design with a modern twist. Featuring th...
Morganite, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price|20% Off
7.75 Carats Natural LoosePurple Amethyst Ring Gem Round Shape Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Amethyst Weight: 7.75 Carats Dimension: 13.3x13.1x8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Round Treatment: Non Certificate; On Customer Demand Amethyst, a gemstone of ca...
Amethyst
Yianni Creations Pearl and Diamond Fine Silver and Black Rhodium Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver. The gorgeous ring features a 7-7.5 mm Freshwater Pearl and 0.03 Carat Brilliant cut Diamond contras...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, C...
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,...
$200Sale Price|20% Off
6.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Round Shape Gem For Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Round Amethyst, a stunning variety of ...
Amethyst
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...
Retro Style Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Green Amethyst ( Prasiolite )
Located in Cattolica, IT
An 18 kt yellow gold, solid ring with a retro style but contemporary dimensions. The stone is a green Amethyst, its name in gemology is Prasiolite. It has a light green color with a ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vaid 18 Karat White Gold Pink Tourmaline and Semi- Precious Flowers Band
By Vaid
Located in New York, NY
Italian Jewelers for more than three generations, VAID has produced merchandise exclusively for some of the most renowned jewelers across the world. This VAID designed ring is set in...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 2.09ct Multi Color Gemstone Rose Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Color Gemstone Rose Gold Stackable Band There are 17 Multi Color Genuine Gemstones in this band that weigh 2.09 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and...
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.33 Carat Multi Color Gemstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.33 Carat Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Gold Stackable Bands These versatile stackable bands can be worn in multiple ways and can even be used with other jewelry. You can use only t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
18Kt Gold Eternity Ring Sapphire Ruby Semi Precious Stones Rainbow
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
In the search for stones, what guided me was the quality of the materials and their hue. I wanted a harmonious gradation, and I am sodisfied with this color play. This multicolored e...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapph...
Magnificent 42.54ct Amethyst Filigree Convertible Pendant Slide & Scarf Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Convertible Pendant Slide / Scarf Ring (Classified as Statement Pendant / Enhancer Slide / Scarf Ring / Filigree Plaque style) Metal: 18K White...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Carved Amethyst Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Our iconic Nile collection features bold shapes and chunky volumes, adorned with our unique Nile arabesque motif. Ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold and carved Amethyst Round Brilliant D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Carved Amethyst Small Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Our iconic Nile collection features bold shapes and chunky volumes, adorned with our unique Nile arabesque motif. Ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold and carved Amethyst Round Brilliant D...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant Amethyst Cluster Ring and Earrings Set with Multi-Gemstone Floral Design
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Cluster Ring and Earrings Set -Material: 14K White Gold -Condition: New *Ring Stones -Amethyst: 6.50ctw -Pink Sapphire: 1.80ctw -Peridot: 1.80ctw *Each Earrings: -Amet...
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Gold, White Gold
Italian Designer 18K Amethyst Pink Sapphire Huggie Earrings & Ring Set By SIDRA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Each piece is centered by an exquisitely carved amethyst with a distinctive geometric, almost octagonal honeycomb pattern, further accented at the center with a natural brilliant rou...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Emerald Cushion Cut 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Weight 6,62 GMS Amethyst-1/10.1 Cts Emerald-4/1.775 Cts Size 52.5 Indulge in the epitome of elegance with our exquisite Ring featuring a substantial cen...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Platinum and Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring - Custom Made-to-Order Featured Description: Introducing an exceptional infinity eternity ring designed by Rock N Gold Cr...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
Modern 14 Karat Gold Chalcedony Diamond Amethyst French Back Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
The piece features: - 4 chalcedonies, oval cabochon cut, bluish gray - 24 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.25ct, RW+/W, VS - 2 amethysts, round polished ring shape, TW 2.00ct, bP ...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Charm Bracelet with Miniature Rings Diamonds and Colored Gemstones
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Nine charms in all, each a different ring: three-stone, halo, and solitaires, just like the real-life ring we make, scaled down to a super cute miniature size, each set with natural ...
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby,...
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Platinum and 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & White Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom Made-to-Order Ring This exquisite eternity ring can be customized to meet your specifications, offerin...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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