Russian Amethyst
Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique Early 1900s Bangles
Vintage 1950s Russian Neoclassical Revival Wine Coolers
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vases and Vessels
Glass
Antique 1890s Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s European Neoclassical Glass
Crystal, Bronze
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
Antique Early 1900s Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Letter Openers
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1910s Russian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Antique 1890s Brooches
Antique 1860s Russian Candelabras
Glass
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Russian Louis XVI Vases
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Center Tables
Amethyst, Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
20th Century Russian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz, Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Amazonite, Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver
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How Much is a Russian Amethyst?
The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design
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.
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