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Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amethyst teardrop pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Mark Yazzie. Large
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Reversible Spirograph Etched Pendant with Purple Amethyst Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Statement Pendant consists of a dynamic center, bezel set purple Amethyst. set inside an etched
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed by Bent Gabrielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed By Bent Gabrielsen, design number 145
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Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
/8 inches. It is sterling silver. Hallmarks: 925, D inside a diamond. Condition: Excellent with minor
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
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W 0.88 in L 1.38 in
Vintage 3ctw Amethyst Mabé Pearl Long Pendant, Sterling Silver, Length 2.5 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning vintage pendant is crafted in sterling silver and showcases a 3ctw amethyst and mabé
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1970s Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst & Ruby Zoisite Necklace Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage sterling silver amethyst 10mm beads and silver pendant with ruby-zoisite. Genuine stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Lapis Amethyst Malachite Multi Gem Stone Face Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a large Hand Crafted Multi-Gemstone Pendant set in sterling silver. There is a large
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1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
with carved Amethyst Wings, a stunning Pearl body, Lapis Lazuli at the tail and in Sterling Silver
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20th Century American Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver

LB offers Vintage Mexican Sterling/Amethyst Aztec Pendant Sterling bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver and Amethyst Aztec style Pendant , one
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Carl Quintana Navajo Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
.925 Sterling Silver Features Amethyst Centerpiece Stone and Beads 16.3" Long (When Open) Total
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1970s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Rare 1960s Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Silver Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
silver hooks. Pendant suspends from a sterling silver collar, all designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Unique Vintage 70’s Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Le Vian Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Halo Necklace Sterling 925 Gold Pltd 5.92ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $997.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver (rose gold plated) Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Nicky Butler Sterling Silver 925 India Multi Gemstone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
minor scratches consistent with age gemstones listed amethysts garnet citrin rose quartz the necklace
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexico Modernist 1950’s Antonia Pineda 970 Silver & Amethyst Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is vintage mid- century Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver & AMETHYST
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Silver

LB vintage Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Bow Brooch Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Vintage Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Bow brooch , one of a kind, handmade necklace
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Nicky Butler Limited Ed Raj Collection Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Nicky Butler
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Nicky Butler Sterling Silver and multi-gemstone beaded necklace with large pendant. This is a
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Amethyst Scarab Pendant in Vermeil - U.S. - C.1976
Located in Chatham, CA
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART - Egyptian revival carved amethyst scarab beetle pendant - the scarab
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Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Vermeil

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
stock items as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, (costume jewelry that was not
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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 925 silver necklace with 9 amethyst and 4 square flat black pearls by Stephen Dweck. It is
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
Located in East Hampton, NY
Artisan crafted sterling silver necklace in a modernist/ cubist design with raw amethyst crystal
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
Modernist Sterling Silver and Raw Amethyst Necklace
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H 16 in W 3.75 in D 0.75 in
LB Sterling Charoite pendant Sterling leaf Amethyst beads Sterling bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Vintage Sterling Silver and Charorite pendant with vintage sterling silver leaf brooch accent
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace 21 Inches 18mm Beads Flower Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 21 inch 18mm Amethyst Bead Necklace with engraved Sterling Silver beads and
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Modernist Necklace Earrings Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hammered sterling silver necklace and earrings set with tumbled amethyst created by Los Castillo of
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Boho Tassel Statement Amethyst Bead Beach Necklace
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
strands of genuine round Amethyst beads a shell that has been hand decorated in sterling silver and tassel
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Mexican Inlaid Cross, with Turquoise, Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage, Mexican inlaid, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant on a
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Eileen Coyne Blue Calcedony Cabochon Amethyst 22K Gold, Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. This stunning blue calcedony, amethyst, 22K yellow gold and sterling silver statement necklace features
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20th Century Artist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Sterling Silver Necklace and double tear drop design no 135 with Amethyst and Quartz Drops
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Mat'l Style Sterling and Stone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Mat'l Style Sterling and Stone Pendant Necklace set in sterling silver. Large articulated
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1950s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver

Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 585 925 Total Weight: 108.4 Grams
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20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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14k Gold, Silver

Vintage NYC Lucy Isaacs Charm 18.5" Necklace Amethyst Hearts Key Cupid Romance
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage ~ NYC Lucy Isaacs ~ Charm 18.5" Necklace ~ Amethyst ~ Rose Quartz ~ Aventurine ~ Hearts
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
By Lillian Kalan
Located in Chicago, IL
silver with the amethyst geode setting gives it a raw, modern kind of feel. It has an impressive three
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
Spectacular Jeweled Semi Precious Massive Sterling Brooch, 1999
Located in University City, MO
incredible one of a kind pendant style necklace Stamped JARIN Sterling Measurements The brooch
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1990s Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Heyoka Merrifield White Buffalo Woman Bead Necklace Heyoehkoh Handmade Signed
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
; overall very good condition Total Length = Approximately 20.5" Piece includes amethyst beads, silver bezel
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1990s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Lagos Amethyst Necklace
Located in DALLAS, TX
Lagos 18K sterling silver amethyst pendant with 18" sterling silver chain
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Lagos Amethyst Necklace
Lagos Amethyst Necklace
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Georg Jensen Pendant and Neckring Designed by Bent Gabrielsen, Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Georg Jensen Jewellery Georg Jensen hand beaten sterling silver & amethyst pendant & neckring
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace with Amethyst Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage necklace likely dates to the 1970's through 1980's and is made of sterling silver
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1980s Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian 925 Sterling & Natural Amethyst Geode Pendant Necklace.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver & Natural Amethyst Geode Pendant Necklace. This signed
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20th Century Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian 925 Sterling & Natural Amethyst Geode Pendant Necklace.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver & Natural Amethyst Geode Pendant Necklace. This signed
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20th Century Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Danish Silver Rock Amethyst Pendant Necklace Mid Century
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Modernist Solid Silver Necklace with Lovely Rock Amethyst . Item Specifics Length: 42cm
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1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst and Hematite Cross Pendant set in .925 Silver
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage amethyst cross pendant is in excellent condition. The cross has 10 amethysts as well
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Hematite, Sterling Silver

Exolette Gothic Revival Garnet & Silver Cross Pendant on Braided Amethyst
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
cross myself using red garnets and silver beads. I bought the garnets, made bezels to match and added
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Vintage Carved Amethyst Mexican Silver Necklace Tulip Design William Spratling
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Carved Amethyst Mexican Silver Necklace Tulip Design. Hallmarked but not signed. Item
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1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Large Baroque Pearl Faceted Amethyst Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Large Natural Baroque Pearl And Faceted Amethyst Silver Gilt Necklace. Pearl has natural
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Amethyst and Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Four different cuts of amethysts bring this striking pendant/brooch to life. The focal point of
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Sterling Large Bone Gemstone Goddess by Sajen on Fabulous Woven Sterling Chain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Detailed large Thai Carved Bone Goddess, oxidized Sterling Silver with Amethyst Gemstones
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Mid-20th Century Thai Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver 925, Amethyst, Peridot & Abalone Pendant Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Sterling Silver 925, Amethyst, Peridot & Abalone Pendant Necklace. This 925 Sterling
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver 925, Amethyst, Peridot & Abalone Pendant Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Sterling Silver 925, Amethyst, Peridot & Abalone Pendant Necklace. This 925 Sterling
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and amethyst brooch in an abstract design by American expatriate designer
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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch
WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch
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W 3.25 in L 3.25 in
1990s Lisa Jenks Sterling Silver and Amethyst Beaded Necklace
Located in Winnetka, IL
An amethyst beaded necklace with sterling pendant and clasp by the American jewelry designer Lisa
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1990s American Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Necklace 'Drops' Designed by Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rock crystal, amethysts, and sterling silver.
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Necklace Designed by Torun Bülow-Hübe, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sterling silver, amethyst and rock crystal.
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed R. Collins 1991 Amethyst & Amber Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
amethyst and amber stones in a sterling silver setting. This pendant measures 2-1/2” x 1-3/8” and is
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Multi Strand Gem Couture Pendant Necklace- Amethyst Cabachon Triangular Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hanging Curvilinear Pendant of an Amethyst Cabachon Setting with Center Coral Stones in Sterling Silver
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Sterling Silver

Danish Silver Amethyst Modernist Necklace by Jorgen Schmidt Kjergaad JSK
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Silver Gilt Amethyst Modernist Pendant Necklace. Hallmarked. Item
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed Mexico Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Amethyst & Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant necklace features turquoise, amethyst and coral stones in a sterling silver
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

70'S Erika Hult Sterling Turquoise Coral & Amethyst Butterfly Necklace-Taxco
By Erika Hult de Corral
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Erika Hult De Corral 925 Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Coral & Amethyst "Butterfly
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Sterling Silver

Rare Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Amethyst Drop Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
rare 925 sterling silver pendant necklace set with a stunning purple amethyst drop measuring approx
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mexico Amethyst Dangle Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexican sterling silver and amethyst dangle necklace. This beautiful vintage piece, made in Mexico
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Judith Ripka Pendant with Heart Amethyst Two Tone in Sterling Silver
Located in Surfside, FL
Judith Ripka pendant with heart amethyst two tone in sterling silver. Hanging length 41mm x 30 mm.
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant

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Sterling Silver

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Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, David Yurman and Bob Stringer are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Amethyst rings, from our inventory of 39, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant?

Prices for a vintage sterling silver amethyst pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $7,682, while this accessory, on average, fetches $599.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.