18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1982 Makers Mark B A O Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$516Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 gr depends from size 1 pi...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$516Sale Price / item|44% Off
Signet Ring with Amethyst for Men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Amethyst for Men silver, gold. Square Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Modern Gentleman Jewelry Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4....
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Silver
HRD 14K 10.30 ct Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 14K 10.30 ct Natural Vivid Purple Amethyst Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 10.30 carat natural vivid purple Amethyst set on the 14K yellow gold band and...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,174Sale Price / item|50% Off
Octagon amethyst ring for men in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
14K Solid Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solid Gold Amethyst Ring. Octagon Cut Solitaire Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 4 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - ame...
Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 7.5 carats approx. Ring size US 6.0, can be sized upon request. Fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, this magnificent ring showcases an opulen...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$760Sale Price / item|70% Off
Oval cabochon amethyst 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct oval cabochon amethyst 14k gold ring. Amethyst solitaire. Plain amethyst ring. Diamond cut amethyst ring. Amethyst engagement ring. Wave band ring. Metal: 14k gold plating Weig...
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
$469Sale Price / item|50% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 gr depends from size 1 pi...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$70Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Silver
$98Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Silver
$70Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Lab Created Amethyst White Topaz Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Topaz, Amethyst, Silver
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant ring features a rich oval amethyst, expertly set with detailed milgrain craftsmanship for a vintage touch. Surrounding the center stone is a sparkling halo of round diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Silver925 Natural Premium Amethyst White Topaz Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with a lovely sized, emerald cut, natural amethyst. Mounted on a platinum stamped band wi...
Amethyst, Platinum
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Opal, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$968Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst 14k Gold Ring, Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Simple amethyst ring. Everyday amethyst ring. Round amethyst 14k gold ring. Amethyst engagement ring. Amethyst Geometric ring. Genuine amethyst ring. Amet...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 18K Yellow Gold Pasha Collection Ring with 9 Multi Colored Semi Precious Stones. Square and Triangle Shaped Gemstones Including Pink and Yellow Tourmalines, Amethysts, Red G...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$70Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Silver
18K White Gold Diamond & Amethyst Heart Halo Ring Size 6.5 #16289
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond & Amethyst Heart Halo Ring Size 6.5 This gorgeous ring features a beautiful heart shaped amethyst stone with a beautiful dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Garnet Ring Size 6.75 #15463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Rhodolite Garnet Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features one radiant shaped cut amethyst 920 mm x 14.9 mm) and six square cut ...
Amethyst, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Doppio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cut amethyst and citrine flush set north to south in grooved double band Transparent medium purple and orange in color Each measuring approximately 7.0 x 11.5 mm Co...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold Art Nouveau Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1910-1920 This exquisite 18ct two-tone gold Art Nouveau ring beautifully captures the essence of the era with its elega...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,952Sale Price|20% Off
Rotating 8.98 Carat Multi-Gemstone Blue Topaz Spinning Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A celebration of color, craftsmanship, and movement, this exquisite rotating multi-gemstone ring is masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold. At its center, a vibrant round blue ...
Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Diamond, ...
$352Sale Price / item|40% Off
Lily calla ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla in 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 1.8 g. depends from size Set with amethyst, pear cut, 0.70 ct., purple color Clarity: Transparent with inclusions. Surroundin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
H. Stern 18k White Gold Amethyst Smoky Quartz & Diamond Cobblestone Noble Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Cushion Cut -Dual Prong Set - Purple Color - 15.5x10.1mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Cushion Cut - Dual Prong Set - Brown ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k 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. Ring Measures Approx: Height 11.5mm & Width 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$968Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst cocktail 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethysts and diamonds 14 karat gold ring. Total weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: amethyst Weight - 2 ct. Oval cut, color - purple Clarity: Transparent with inclusio...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Amethyst Ring Size 7 Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Amethyst Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver Estate DY744 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK...
Amethyst, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #15670
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring This beautiful ring is set in 14K yellow gold. The center stone is a cabochon domed purple amethyst accented by 2 round brilliant diamond sto...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Topaz, Peridot and Amethyst Ring Size 6.25 #14652
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot, Amethyst and Topaz Ring Size 6.25- This elegant ring features one amethyst , one peridot and one blue to...
Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Electra Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Van Cleef & Arpels ring, showcasing the Maison's legendary artistry and elegance. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this ring features a large oval amethyst, exuding a m...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$516Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold. Rectangular Amethyst Ring for Men. Men’s Amethyst Signet Ring. Vintage Pinky Ring, Gift for Him Metal: 925 silver plus 14k...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emerald Cut Green Amethyst Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco–style ring centered with a luminous green amethyst, radiating refined elegance. Single halo of vivid French cut peridot surround the center stone, creating depth and vibr...
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A hexagon-shaped amethyst commands the center, bezel-set to showcase its rich hue. French-cut rubies frame the gemstone, creating a striking contrast and geometric elegance. Diamond-...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke 3Carat Pear Diamond 18K Gold GIA F VVS Hasbani Engagement Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
This bespoke exquisite oval-shape diamond ring is a refined statement of luxury, meticulously handcrafted by Hasbani Diamonds London, renowned second-generation high-jewellery design...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Retro amethyst diamond 14k yellow gold Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Retro toi et moi ring is a romantic 1940’s design, featuring a round brilliant cut amethyst weighing approximately 0.50 carat paired with an old mine cut diamond weighi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.7 Carat Green Amethyst Ring White Gold Square Step Cut Solitaire Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a radiant 3.7 Carat Square Step Cut fine Green Amethyst ring. The gorgeous antique Hollywood Regency - Art Deco Ring in 10 Karat White Gold has a wonderful 3.7 carat squa...
Amethyst, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Crafted from 18 karat yellow...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k 750 Yellow Gold Natural cabochon Amethyst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Cabochon Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 7.36 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Sizable) 1: Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: 2.8 Ct. Stone Cut: Cabochon Color:...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custome Made Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Custome Made Amethyst & Diamond Ring -Material 14K Yelow Gold -Condition: Excellent *Diamonds: .60ct -Clarity: VS -Color Grade: G -Amethyst:16.75ct *Ring Dimension: -Size:6 -...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring with Lavender Amethyst in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ring with Lavender Amethyst & Real Pearls Material 14K yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Lavender Amethyst: 8ct Stone Size: 10.2mm Rings Size:5.5 Ring Wide: 19.1mm Base...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. Elegant retro ring, it is set with claws in the center of a faceted amethyst in a surround of 8/8 cut diamonds. Total weight of the amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage amethyst and diamond halo style ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Centered by a 5 carat oval cut amethyst, and encircled by a halo of brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing a comb...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring Marked: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 750 Part of designer - Paloma Picasso's Sugar Stacks Collection Approximate Dimens...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Hummingbird Flower Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold 1 Amethyst 0.49 CT 1 MXTZ 0.77 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 56 Fancy Diamonds 0.74 CT 222 Multi-Color Sapphire 3.18 CT 18KR 21.02 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gems...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
David Yurman Sterling Silver Amethyst Oval Ring Size 7.75
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Amethyst Oval Ring Amethyst: 12.7mm X 17mm Material Sterling Silver Ring Size 7.75 Ring Weight 12.8 gr Condition New, never worn Comes with David Yurman Pouch
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco 29.5ct Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an impressive 29.5 carat amethyst. The richly saturated purple gemstone is beautifully showcased within...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 grams Size: 6/6.5 Gemstones are not simulated or lab-created.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond, & Peridot Cocktail Ring Size 7 #18857
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Peridot Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning cocktail ring features one oval amethyst stone (12.5 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Amethyst & Diamond Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this David Yurman ring showcases the designer’s signature cable motif paired with a luminous amethyst centerpiece. Crafted in sterling silver, the ring features a c...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
$528Sale Price / item|77% Off
Chunky Ribbed Heart Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chunky Ribbed Heart Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold. Puffy Band Statement Ring. Croissant Style Heart Amethyst Ring. Bold Sculptural Band Ring for Her. Bold Heart Amethyst Ring Silver, go...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$469Sale Price / item|50% Off
Split Shank oval amethyst engagement silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Split Shank oval amethyst engagement silver, gold ring. Vintage Style Oval amethyst Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval amethyst. Oval Pin...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiate vintage charm with this Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring. At its center shines an elegant emerald-cut pink amethyst, framed by vivid French-cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Style Double Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful Vintage inspired amethyst ring is centered with two square cut amethysts and accented with sparkling diamond halo. The ring is craft of gold with white edge diamond pa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Shopping for an antique amethyst engagement ring?
If you’re contemplating an engagement ring with a center stone other than a diamond, it’s probably because you simply adore color or your sense of style leans toward the unexpected. While a white diamond can feel cool and sophisticated, colored gemstones such as amethysts are vibrant — bursting with warmth and character — and imbued with symbolic significance, transforming the ring into an eloquent, multilayered expression of love and commitment.
Amethyst is a purple quartz, and an antique amethyst engagement ring's beautiful violet hue — which can range from a light pink to a deep purple — is the result of irradiation, trace elements and iron impurities. The most desired color is known as “Deep Siberian” and has a primary purple hue of around 75 to 80 percent, with 15 to 20 percent blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues.
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.” Cartier pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds in its engagement rings. While platinum had been a part of jewelry making before, it hadn’t been used in the way that Cartier intended.
The earliest period of the Victorian era, which historians often call the Romantic period, marks Prince Albert’s engagement to Queen Victoria. Romantic notions of love are reflected in the period’s designs, which showcase rubies, amethysts and emeralds in motifs featuring hearts and flowers.
Find an extraordinary collection of vintage and antique amethyst engagement rings on 1stDibs, and visit our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings.
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