Amethyst Quartz Diamond 5 Section Hinged Platinum Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco Handmade 5 section hinged amethyst and diamond pendant. Triangular 3.25 amethyst set in platinum with a 4 section diamond bail. The cut quartz amethyst has color zoni...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Storm Necklace 10k Yellow Gold Diamond & Amethyst Jewelry Bold Elegant Gift
Located in Greeneville, TN
✨ A Striking Contrast of Power and Beauty ✨ The Storm Necklace, forged in lustrous 10k yellow gold, blends glittering diamonds and a vivid amethyst gemstone for a design that command...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Timeless Heart-Shaped Green Amethyst Solitaire Necklace in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace showcases a natural green amethyst gemstone, expertly cut into a 7x7.5 mm heart shape and weighing 1.88 carats. The gemstone is set in a polished 925 sterling s...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$952Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Timeless Bezel Set Amethyst Station Link Necklace for Gift
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in fine 925 sterling silver, this elegant natural amethyst link necklace showcases a timeless continuous line design set with 73 round amethyst gemstones, each measuring 4 mm...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$912Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Classic Round 31.97ct Deep Purple Amethyst Line Necklace Gift for Wife
Located in New York, NY
This elegant tennis necklace is crafted in 925 sterling silver and beautifully set with 65 natural deep purple amethyst gemstones, each expertly cut in a classic round shape. Measuri...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Rough Cut Amethyst & Mauve Glass Seed Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Worth its weight in glass beads; no picture or video could ever do it justice! Clasped at either end in highly-polished silver plate, strand after strand of mauve glass seed beads a...
Amethyst, Silver Plate
$827Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 38.6CT Lustrous Purple Amethyst Necklace in 16.5 Inch 925 Silver Strand
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features amethyst gemstones totalling 38.6 carats, set in 925 sterling silver. Each 4 x 6 mm gemstone is securely set and arranged in a continuous linear design of 63 p...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 28 Carats Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats Na...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,416Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats Green Peridot - 11 Carats White Topaz - 14 Carats Purple Amethyst -11 Carats...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow ...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,592Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot - 9 Carats Blue Topaz pe - 7 Carats Citrine - 4 Carats Green Amethyst...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Green Amethyst Cushion Pendant Necklace with Zircon Halo in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver pendant necklace centers a natural cushion-cut green amethyst, framed by a bright white zircon halo for classic sparkle. The pastel-green gemstone me...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$110Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sterling Silver 9.9 Ct Amethyst Gemstone Halo Floral Pendant Necklace for Her
Located in New York, NY
9.9 Carats Amethyst Gemstone Halo Pendant Necklace for Her in sterling silver studded with marquise, round cut amethyst. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual lo...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 166.70 Carats Sapphires - 4 Carats Purple Amethyst -5 Carats 18 K Gold & Silver • Signed...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$980Sale Price|27% Off
New 15 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous necklace! There are 12 pear cut amethyst stones on this statement necklace. They are 8 x 6 mm and total 15 carats. Each opal is surrounded by diamond cut white sap...
Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,917Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Amethyst, Citrine & Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot - 5 Carats Blue Topaz pear shape drop - 7 Carats Citrine - 4 Carats Pu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
10 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst in 18K Yellow Gold Thin Bezel Necklace Pendant
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
10 Carat Emerald cut Amethyst in 18K Yellow gold thin bezel Necklace Pendant The necklace length can be adjusted at 18" and 16" Custom options available upon order
Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Art Deco Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circle Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This extraordinary 14k gold tapered cut rainbow gemstones diamond art deco inspired circle pendant necklace is a celebration of vibrant hues and unparalleled sophistication.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz,...
Lily Cut Pink Amethyst and Ruby Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this refined Halo Pendant Necklace is available in White Topaz with Emerald, Pink Amethyst with Ruby, or Blue Topaz with Sapphire, offering timeless Art D...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Lacroix Ruby Emerald Turquoise Heart Sapphire Amethyst Tassel Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Luxury Red Ruby Heart Love Turquoise Beads Emerald Sapphire Green Blue Yellow Purple Amethyst Circle Round Oval Square Water Drop Crystals Tassel Pendant Br...
Silver Plate
$12,866Sale Price|25% Off
Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace 18k white gold, pink vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, amethyst cabichon, modelled after an original safe key from V...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engr...
Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gol...
Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.92 Carat Beryl Heliodor Amethyst Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beryl Heliodor and amethyst Art Deco style pendant necklace. Made from two bright yellow genuine golden Beryl Heliodor emerald cut shape.
Beryl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Pendant Necklace 1.00 ct 18K Rose Gold Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$12,866Sale Price|25% Off
Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90 Ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace, 18k white gold, falcon grey vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, Amethyst About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1.08 Ctw Amethyst Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Woman Wedding Amethyst Pendant Necklace 4.33 ct 18K Rose Gold Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
About this Listing: Amethyst Pendant , Genuine Amethyst Sterling Silver Butterfly Pendant , Dainty Butterfly Amethyst Pendant with chain , Bridesmaid Gift ♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gem...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
A & Furst. 18K Amethyst Chain
Located in New York, NY
Natural precious stones and precious metals handcrafted in Italy give life to unique and distinctive jewels. The colored stones take center stage in very dynamic designs that reflec...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Spider Web Necklace Diamond Rose de France Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Enamel Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning and rare antique Spider Web and Spider Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous Rose de France Amethyst, Diamonds, Black Onyx and Black Enamel in beautiful 18 Karat Y...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique German Necklace Natural Amethyst Pearls Silk solid 10K Gold /44 cm/16 gr
Located in SE
German Necklace ca. 1920s - 1930s. Mix of natural Amethyst stones, cultured Pearls, and beads in solid 10K Gold. Original lock in solid 10K with 10KA hallmark. 52 golden beads Ø3mm ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
6.12 Ctw OVAL AMETHYST 18K ROSE GOLD PLATED OVER 925 SILVER NECKLACE JEWELRY
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
$19,110Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amethyst Citrine Peridot Topaz Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut semi precious gemstone. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Multi gemstones ar...
Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, 18k...
3.8 Cts Oct Shape Amethyst 18K ROSE GOLD PLATED OVER 925 SILVER BRIDAL NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
$8,399Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Citrine Turquoise Tourmaline Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. This Necklace is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow, White or Rose Gold.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Tur...
Mid-Century 18K Gold Filigree Pendant with Cabochon Amethysts
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A rare and radiant piece of mid-century jewelry, this rectangular 18K gold pendant features a beautifully executed filigree design, entirely handcrafted, and likely created in the 19...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,671Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Gold Oval Cut Green Amethyst & Opal Halo Pendant With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the serene elegance of this 14KT gold pendant, weighing 3.489g. At its heart lies a substantial 7.22ct oval-cut amethyst, showcasing a pale, ethereal lavender hue. This ce...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Certified 4.65Ct Octagon Amethyst Halo Zircon Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a certified natural octagon-cut amethyst weighing 4.65 carats and measuring 9.5 x 7.5 mm, set in a polished 925 sterling silver frame. The center stone...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 9.41 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 6.35 grams "We first open...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 10.0 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weight: 7.92 grams "We first open...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklac 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot - 5 Carats Blue Topaz pear shape drop - 7 Carats Citrine - 4 Carats Pur...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,664Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Lapis Lazuli and Green Amethyst Pendant in 14KT Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Experience a masterclass in color theory with this striking artisanal pendant. The piece features a central 4.62ct cushion-cut green amethyst, known for its soft, ethereal glow, whic...
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 3.2 Ct Amethyst Sunflower Round Shape Silver Pendant for Gifts Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Thi pendant showcases natural Amethyst and sparkling Zircon gemstones set in solid 925 sterling silver. Designed in a radiant sunburst style, it features a striking combination of ba...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cushion With Natural Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of 7.0 mm Cushion-cut Amethyst (1 pcs) 1.44 carat and Rou...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Classic 12.45 Ct Natural Amethyst Starburst Pendant in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, this elegant pendant showcases the timeless beauty of natural amethyst. Featuring 13 oval and round stones in sizes 8x6 mm and 6.9x5 mm, with a ...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 5.22 Carat Amethyst Two-Stone Sterling Silver Pendant with Halo Zircons
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver pendant showcases two natural amethyst gemstones accented by shimmering zircons. The design highlights a 9x6.5 mm octagon cut amethyst paired with a ...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rainbow Multicolor Natural Gemstone Circular Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This vibrant pendant, crafted in 14K yellow gold, is a celebration of natural color, artistry, and precision. Designed in a dynamic spiral form, it features a meticulously arranged s...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, R...
27.5x18.5mm, 22cts Amethyst Pendant w Earth Mined Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This dramatic statement pendant showcases a vivid 22-carat emerald-cut Zambian amethyst (27.5x18.5mm), wrapped in a sparkling halo of earth-mined diamonds. Expertly crafted in solid ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Genuine Amethyst Pendant with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of fancy Pear-cut Amethyst (1 pcs) 7.12 carat and round-c...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$177Sale Price / item|50% Off
8.5 Carat Starburst Amethyst Blue Topaz Silver Pendant Jewelry for Fiance Gift
Located in New York, NY
8.5 Carat Starburst Amethyst Blue Topaz Silver Pendant Necklace In 925 Sterling Silver New Year Gift studded with round, pear cut amethyst, blue topaz. This stunning piece of jewelry...
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Double Halo Natural Diamond Pendant in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This pendant features a captivating green amethyst gemstone encased in a double...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$11,974Sale Price|25% Off
Key Pendant 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 162 Diamonds total 1.90 ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant 18k white gold, pink vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, amethyst cabochon - modelled after an original safe key from the 1920i...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2.590 cts Trillion shape Amethyst 18K ROSE GOLD PLATED OVER 925 SILVER
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco pendant necklace is made of sterling silver and features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid dark green grown quartz (or natural minty transparent), which was cut specifically for...
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco pendant necklace is made of sterling silver and features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid dark grown green quartz, which was cut specifically for the artist. It is a part of th...
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$11,974Sale Price|25% Off
Key Pendant, 18k White Gold, Grey Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90 Ct G VS Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant 18k white gold, falcon grey vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct, G VS brilliant cut, Amethyst About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is intern...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Rainbow Iolite Amethyst Blue Topaz Peridot Citrine Pink Tourmaline Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite 14K gold circle pendant showcases a vibrant, fully graduated rainbow of natural gemstones meticulously set in a sleek, modern open-circle design. Each baguette-cut sto...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tour...
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.