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Georgian Amethyst Ring

Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring

Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring

Located in London, GB

George Nassau was an English country gentleman, and the brother of Henry, 5th Earl of Rochford. He was a historian and bibliophile and amassed an extensive library including many man...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

19th Century Antique Georgian Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
19th Century Antique Georgian Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

19th Century Antique Georgian Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique Georgian oval amethyst 14K rose gold cocktail ring 19th Century Amethyst: Royal Purple, oval, facet cut, 16mm by 12mm by 7mm, approximately 7.10 TCW Royal purple amethys...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Georgian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Georgian Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Georgian Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Georgian Amethyst and Diamond Ring c.1830-80

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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring

Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped amethysts, glazed hairwork panel, and black enamel, in 22 karat and 18 karat yellow gold.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian Regard 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1820 In this original 18 karat gold acrostis Regard ring the first letter of each bezel set old oval cut stone spells out the word...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Memorial Ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime
Amethyst Memorial Ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime

Amethyst Memorial Ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime

Located in London, GB

Amethyst memorial ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime Minister, 1763-1765). Set to centre with one cushion shape old cut amethyst in a closed back cut-down ...

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Antique 1770s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Dated 1808 12 K Amethyst Mourning Band with Jet surround
Dated 1808 12 K Amethyst Mourning Band with Jet surround

Dated 1808 12 K Amethyst Mourning Band with Jet surround

Located in Baltimore, MD

This Georgian memorial ring commemorates the death of JAMES YOUNG who DIED 24 AUGUST 1808, AGED 64.

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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Antique Georgian Amethyst Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780
Antique Georgian Amethyst Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780

Antique Georgian Amethyst Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning Antique Georgian ring, known as a Bishop’s Ring, is modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and features a beautiful central Amethyst weighing 3ct.

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Antique 1780s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring
Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring

Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

C.1750. A Georgian foiled-back amethyst ring set in 15k yellow gold.

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A good example of a late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond – the first letter of each stone spelling “Regard”.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring
Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring

Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In the case of this 14k gold ring, the word "regard" (a 19th century word that was the equivalent of "you drive me wild") is spelled using a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, an...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Amethyst Cameo Ring
14 Karat Amethyst Cameo Ring

14 Karat Amethyst Cameo Ring

Located in Houston, TX

14K yellow gold carved amethyst cameo ring. Stone carat weight not provided due to limitations regarding cut/shape.

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Antique 18th Century German Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable

10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable

Located in Chesham, GB

They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the design of which was inspired by the English Georgian period. The Cultured Pearl and Vibrant Purple Amethysts combine...

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2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Classic Georgian Amethyst Ring with Diamond Surround
Classic Georgian Amethyst Ring with Diamond Surround

Classic Georgian Amethyst Ring with Diamond Surround

Located in Baltimore, MD

This antique amethyst and diamond ring set in 15K gold would certainly have been worn by an elegant lady.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold

Georgian Pearl Amethyst Gold Ring
Georgian Pearl Amethyst Gold Ring

Georgian Pearl Amethyst Gold Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful Georgian amethyst ring in a fantastic 18K gold repose setting and surrounded by pearls.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring
Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring

Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

An early 18 kt gold, 19th century ring has the kind of beauty that goes straight from your eyes to your heart with its rich colors of gold, amethyst, white old mine diamonds of appr...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Cannetille Ring, circa 1840
Georgian Amethyst Cannetille Ring, circa 1840

Georgian Amethyst Cannetille Ring, circa 1840

Located in Baltimore, MD

This 15K amethyst ring is a striking example of gold-work decoration that became popular in the second decade of the 19th century. A type of filigree work known as "cannetile" and na...

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Antique 1840s British George IV More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Late Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and Pearl 12 Carat Gold Ring
Late Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and Pearl 12 Carat Gold Ring

Late Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and Pearl 12 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Lovely Late Georgian 12ct gold multi-stone ring of pearls, Emeralds and Amethyst.

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold

Georgian Amethyst and Enamel 18 Karat Gold Navette Sepia Mourning Ring
Georgian Amethyst and Enamel 18 Karat Gold Navette Sepia Mourning Ring

Georgian Amethyst and Enamel 18 Karat Gold Navette Sepia Mourning Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A truly wonderful Georgian memorial ring. The navette shaped face is elegantly outlined by 24 amethysts, with a beautify sepia image at its centre displaying a female mourning an urn...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Georgian amethyst and chrysoberyl mourning ring, circa 1818.
Georgian amethyst and chrysoberyl mourning ring, circa 1818.

Georgian amethyst and chrysoberyl mourning ring, circa 1818.

Located in London, GB

Georgian amethyst and chrysoberyl mourning ring. Set with an oval old cut amethyst in a closed back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.50 carats, flanked by a central oval ...

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Antique 1810s Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring
Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring

Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The Amethyst plaque ring is over two hundred and thirty years (230) old, circa 1790

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 18 Carat Gold Dendritic Agate and Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Dendritic Agate and Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Georgian 18 Carat Gold Dendritic Agate and Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This exquisite late Georgian ring is set with a superb dendritic agate cabochon.

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Amethyst Paste, 9k Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Amethyst Paste, 9k Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Amethyst Paste, 9k Rose Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A charming antique Georgian Amethyst paste and hairwork mourning ring.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Citrine and Pearl Mourning Ring

Georgian Citrine and Pearl Mourning Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian mourning ring, set with a cushion shaped citrine and natural half seed pearls, with amethysts set in the shoulders, mounted in gold.

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Antique 1810s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Gold

Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring
Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring

Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Acrostic jewelry, where the first letters of the gemstones spell a romantic word, were love tokens of the Georgian era. In this ring the stones spell the word “dearest”; Diamond, Eme...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold

Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring
Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exemplary antique Georgian regard ring. The first letter of each of the beautiful stones in this cluster spells "REGARD".

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Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

18th Century Urn Motif Memorial Ring with Diamond and Amethyst Surround
18th Century Urn Motif Memorial Ring with Diamond and Amethyst Surround

18th Century Urn Motif Memorial Ring with Diamond and Amethyst Surround

Located in Baltimore, MD

Exquisitely crafted hair paint memorial ring of an urn embellished with gold and surrounded by weeping willow branches. The enamel band says "JOHN JENKINS .OB:20:FEB:1780". The urn...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold and cushion-cut amethyst ring with a diamond surround and mounting, in 15k and sterling silver. Inscribed: Anna Napier, Ob. Dec. 4 1775, Age 102.

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Antique 1770s British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring

Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

The ring is bezel set with a cushion shape flat cut amethyst (13.3 x 10.7 x 5.8 mm) of a medium purple color.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

the shield shaped amethyst panel carved with the pelican plucking its breast to feed its young with the motto Operibus Non Verbis, in a domed closed back foliate setting, Size : 7 W...

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Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Antique Portuguese Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Ring
Antique Portuguese Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Ring

Antique Portuguese Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Eye catching 15K gold and amethyst ring surrounded by pave set chrysoberyls from Portuguese mines in Brazil. Fabulous jewelry was made from the various gemstones exported from these ...

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Antique 1790s Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval amethyst intaglio, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and arrow drawn, mounted in silver and gold, ring size 7 length 1.9cm, width 1.6cm Weight:...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring

14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring. It depicts a large oval amethyst weighing 8.08 carats mounted in 14K white gold prong setting embellished by a halo of brilliant cut ...

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20th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring
Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring

Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 2.0 grams Size: N 1/2 (55) Face Dimensions: 10mm Pearl Dimensions: 4 (3mm) Amethyst Dimensions: 1 (2mm), 4 (1.5mm) Emerald Dimensions: 2 (2mm x 1.5mm) ...

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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique "Regard" Ring
Antique "Regard" Ring

Antique "Regard" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. The first letters of the stones spell the word "regard", a term that had a romantic conn...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Dearest Ring
Antique Dearest Ring

Antique Dearest Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic ring, a love token of the Geogian Era, whose stones spell the word "dearest": diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and tourmaline. Also know as acrostic jewel...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique "Dear Regard"  Ring
Antique "Dear Regard"  Ring

Antique "Dear Regard" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare Georgian "Dear-Regard" ring set in 15K gold. The center motif of a flower is set with a "R"uby, "E"merald, "G"arnet, "A"methyst", "R"uby, and "D"iamond, the first letters of th...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Antique Multi-Stone Gold Hands Holding Pansy Ring
Antique Multi-Stone Gold Hands Holding Pansy Ring

Antique Multi-Stone Gold Hands Holding Pansy Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Fabulous Georgian 18K gold and multi-stone pansy ring, the flower supported by a pair of hands, a classic Georgian motif of hands offering a gift.

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Multi-Stone Half Hoop Ring in Yellow Gold
Antique Multi-Stone Half Hoop Ring in Yellow Gold

Antique Multi-Stone Half Hoop Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in Baltimore, MD

The stones in this ring are ruby, amethyst, turquoise, sapphire and topaz.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Colorful Antique Multi-Gemstone Eternity Band
Colorful Antique Multi-Gemstone Eternity Band

Colorful Antique Multi-Gemstone Eternity Band

Located in Baltimore, MD

Delightful multi-stone Georgian eternity band containing a variety of gems including diamond, ruby, emerald, turquoise, amethyst and sapphire.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 1...

1820s Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Band Ring
1820s Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Band Ring

1820s Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Band Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Bold and dashing Georgian ring set with a beautiful amethyst in an elaborately carved setting.

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and 15 Carat Gold Ring

Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and 15 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Lovely Victorian 15ct gold ring which holds four kite shaped amethyst stones and four emeralds. The setting has so much details and the band is delicately engraved. Fully hallmarked ...

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Antique 1810s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Gold

Georgian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Five-Stone Ring
Georgian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Five-Stone Ring

Georgian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A spectacular antique Georgian five-stone ring set with beautiful deep purple round-cut amethysts.

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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian 1763 Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Georgian 1763 Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Georgian 1763 Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1763 Yellow Gold Memorial Ring, centrally set with an Amethyst and having Black Enamel. Engravings throughout the ring, some obscured with the dates clearly visible. The ring m...

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Antique 1760s American More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Georgian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Georgian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring

Georgian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ring holds five amethyst stones totalling approx 1carat. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width (widest point): 6.5mm Height Off Finger: 3mm W...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Rare Georgian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Rare Georgian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality

Rare Georgian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

A very early Georgian ring with a gorgeous flat cut faceted pear shaped Amethyst accented by two Rose Cut Diamonds and dating to the 1700s.

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Late Georgian Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Late Georgian Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Late Georgian Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning late Georgian amethyst cluster ring is so ornate and has wonderful sparkle.

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Antique 1820s French Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Charming Georgian Moonstone Ring
Charming Georgian Moonstone Ring

Charming Georgian Moonstone Ring

Located in New York, NY

Charming Georgian Moonstone Ring from the early 19th Century set in 18k gold. Lovely quality craftsmanship with tiny bullet cabochon moonstones set around a central amythest in close...

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Amethyst Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Lovely Georgian ring of amethysts set in 15K gold with the center holding a lock of hair.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Pinkie Ring Opal Natural Oriental Pearls Amethyst
Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Pinkie Ring Opal Natural Oriental Pearls Amethyst

Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Pinkie Ring Opal Natural Oriental Pearls Amethyst

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful little Georgian 15 karat gold ring dates from 1825 ca. It is set with cabochon amethyst within a natural pearl surround and an outer frame of cabochon cut opals.

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Antique 1820s English George IV Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830
Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830

Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830

Located in Altrincham, GB

I think a truly romantic trend such as this should still be popular today... This stunning Georgian ring features an acrostic message across the top in gemstones- Ruby, Emerald, Gar...

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Antique 1830s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Intaglio and Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Amethyst Intaglio and Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Amethyst Intaglio and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval amethyst intaglio, probably Roman, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and arrow drawn, mounted in silver and gold, ring size 7 length 1.9cm, wid...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Georgian Emerald, Garnet and Chrysoberyl 12 Carat Gold Ring
Late Georgian Emerald, Garnet and Chrysoberyl 12 Carat Gold Ring

Late Georgian Emerald, Garnet and Chrysoberyl 12 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The bright chrysoberyl next to the deep amethyst and stunning green emerald are all held in a beautiful and intricate scroll setting modelled out of 12ct gold. The rest of the band i...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Emerald, 10k Gold

Early 19th Century Bishop's Ring with Amethyst, Diamonds, and Blue Enamel
Early 19th Century Bishop's Ring with Amethyst, Diamonds, and Blue Enamel

Early 19th Century Bishop's Ring with Amethyst, Diamonds, and Blue Enamel

Located in New York, NY

An antique Bishop's ring of octagonal design centering on a foiled amethyst in a blue enamel and old mine diamond concentric surround, in 15K gold and silver. England. Amethyst mea...

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Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Rare Josef Seiss Antique Amethyst Intaglio 14K Yellow Gold Lions Signet Ring
Rare Josef Seiss Antique Amethyst Intaglio 14K Yellow Gold Lions Signet Ring

Rare Josef Seiss Antique Amethyst Intaglio 14K Yellow Gold Lions Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional museum quality signed Josef Seiss oval amethyst intaglio 14K yellow gold signet ring A pair of sinuously sculptural gold lions flank a superb amethyst intaglio depicti...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Georgian Antique Gold Amethyst Ring Cannetille, circa 1830
Rare Georgian Antique Gold Amethyst Ring Cannetille, circa 1830

Rare Georgian Antique Gold Amethyst Ring Cannetille, circa 1830

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare antique, early 19th century gold ring with oval cut amethyst. Stone is 3/8" and surrounded by highly ornate cannetille work. The back is open, which is rare for these piece...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French George IV Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring

Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian amethyst and enamel mourning ring, the ring set with a faceted oval amethyst, measuring approximat ely 7.5 x 5mm, rubover-set within a yellow gold mount, to a white enamel...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian regard ring, set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond spelling REGARD, all in a closed back setting, with open-work shoulders to a decorated ribbed shank...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Half Hoop Ring
Georgian Amethyst Half Hoop Ring

Georgian Amethyst Half Hoop Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The prized purple gemstone was used to adorn both royal jewels and religious pieces such as bishop's rings. This Georgian era six stone ring features graduated amethysts in crimped g...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Black Enamel Gold Ring
Georgian Amethyst Black Enamel Gold Ring

Georgian Amethyst Black Enamel Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

C.1761. This stunning Georgian black enamel mourning ring bears a large cushion cut amethyst which reflects light brilliantly.

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Antique 1760s British Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring
Antique Georgian Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring

Antique Georgian Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A beautiful Georgian period amethyst cabochon ring, with a cluster of rose cut diamonds around the main foil-backed stone.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Ring
Antique Georgian Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Ring

Antique Georgian Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A superb late Georgian solitaire ring dating from the 1830s. The principal stone is a gorgeous Siberian amethyst set in a partially fluted open-backed mount and flanked on each side ...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Georgian Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Georgian Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Large Scale Amethyst and Diamond ring . Large amethyst stone surrounded by old mine cut diamond ring in silver and gold. English in origin, Circa 1830. Size 6.5 , can be resized.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring with Victorian Shank
Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring with Victorian Shank

Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring with Victorian Shank

Located in New York, NY

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Georgian Amethyst Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian amethyst ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a georgian amethyst ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic georgian amethyst ring over the years, but those made by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding a georgian amethyst ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Amethyst Ring?

The price for a georgian amethyst ring starts at $680 and tops out at $28,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,812.

A Close Look at Georgian Jewelry

Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.

There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.

Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.

Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.

Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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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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Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.