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Burmese Amethyst

Natural 45.65 Carat Burma No Heat Amethyst
Natural 45.65 Carat Burma No Heat Amethyst

Natural 45.65 Carat Burma No Heat Amethyst

Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

: Burma A treasure of timeless beauty, this amethyst is more than a gem—it’s a statement.

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2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Burmese Honey Color Amber Amethyst Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Natural Burmese Honey Color Amber Amethyst Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Natural Burmese Honey Color Amber Amethyst Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

In this pair of earrings 2 round buttons of amethyst diameter 10mm. support 2 Natural Burmese

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Antique Burmese Ruby and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Set
Antique Burmese Ruby and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Set

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Located in London, GB

individual flower designs. Each identical piece features a centralised natural pinky red ruby of Burmese

Category

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14.5mm x 13.5mm Trillion Cut Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Rose Gold
14.5mm x 13.5mm Trillion Cut Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Rose Gold

14.5mm x 13.5mm Trillion Cut Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Rose Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

clean trillion cut Amethyst, Burma rubies and brilliant white diamonds. The center Amethystis (14.5mm x

Category

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A.Jeschel Lavender Burma Jade necklace.

A.Jeschel Lavender Burma Jade necklace.

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One-of-a-Kind Indulge in the rare and exquisite beauty of Lavender Burma jade with this stunning

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19.26 Carat Natural Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Earrings in 18k White Gold

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Located in Bangkok, TH

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Category

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8.3 Carat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Multicolored Gems Ring in 18 Karat Gold

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Located in Bangkok, TH

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Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Amethyst Carved Scarab Burmese Zircon 18k Gold Cocktail Ring

Amethyst Carved Scarab Burmese Zircon 18k Gold Cocktail Ring

By Michael Kneebone

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Amethyst is paired with Burmese blue zircon in this dynamic cocktail ring. The amethyst (origin

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Singapore, SG

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Natural Amethyst Earring with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold

Natural Amethyst Earring with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold

Located in Singapore, SG

certificate from Jewel House (Myanmar) stating that the amethysts are natural with no indications of heating

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Amethyst and Peridot Earrings with Fluorite Drops
Amethyst and Peridot Earrings with Fluorite Drops

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Located in New York, NY

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19.03 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Oval-Cut Vivid Purple Amethyst

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Located in Hong Kong, HK

19.03 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Oval-Cut Vivid Purple Amethyst: A gorgeous gem, it is a 19.03

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24.5 Carat Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold

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Located in Bangkok, TH

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By René Boivin

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Located in Hong Kong, HK

34.02 Carat Natural Cushion-cut Burmese Amethyst: An elegant stone, it is a cushion-cut Burmese

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Materials

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Burmese Amethyst For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact burmese amethyst you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect burmese amethyst may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A burmese amethyst from Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry, Zahira Fine Jewellery and Tutti Frutti Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an octagon cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a burmese amethyst, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Burmese Amethyst?

On average, a burmese amethyst at 1stDibs sells for $2,875, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $46,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.