Citrine Double Orb Ring with Cabochon Amethysts
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Both bold and delicate, it brings just the right amount of luxurious elegance to dress up daytime or evening looks with unmistakable finesse and flair. Gold 18K Yellow Gold 19.27g ...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Square Sugarloaf Amethyst Modern Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely ring has a square sugarloaf cabochon cut dark purple color amethyst center, bezel set atop a modern profile, and wide, high polished yellow gold band.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Rotating Amethyst Baguette Cabochon Diamond Roulette Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
You don’t have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. An exceptional contemporary statement ring crafted in 14 karat gold. Inspired by the Roulet...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Cabochon Contemporary Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a beautiful natural cabochon amethyst and 4 small round diamonds. We use top-quality natural diamonds from a Ger...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Oval Cabochon Pink Violet Amethyst 14K Diamond Statement Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in elegance, color, and brilliance. This striking statement ring features a captivating pink cabochon-cut amethyst. The smooth, rounded stone is flanked by clusters of spark...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yelow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1994 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Peridot Bypass Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
A bold and sculptural bypass ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring an elegant pairing of cabochon-cut amethyst and peridot.
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of Italian luxury, this authentic BVLGARI statement ring is masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases the brand’s bold yet timeless design langu...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Yellow Gold Amethyst 10 cts. & Diamonds 0.44 cts.
Located in Miami, FL
A cluster-style ring, resplendent in 18kt yellow gold, features a captivating arrangement of amethyst cabochons, with their smooth rounded surfaces, radiate a deep and enchanting pur...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Aletto & Co. Natural 14 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Aletto & Co. ring set with a cabochon amethyst that is faceted on the bottom.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Oval Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Satin-Finished Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval-Shaped Checkerboard Cabochon Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 10 Weight: 10.80 Grams Width: Approximately 23.18mm tapering to 1.50mm Diameter: 19.82mm 18K yellow gold polished diamond and a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Circle Fine Art Vintage 14k Gold Sz 5 Jewelry
By Circle Fine Art
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish amethyst & diamond dome ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s).
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 10.27ct Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the beauty of timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing sugarloaf cabochon amethyst weighing 10.27 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Amethyst and Emerald Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Every detail reflects an exceptional level of manufacture, from the precision of the stone setting to the flawless gold finishing. In detail: 15 cabochon cut amethysts weighing 9,1...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning antique set is exceptional quality, crafted in an exceptional gauge of gold. The enamel is in perfect condition. Amethyst Quality Ring Amethyst Color Purple ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Amethyst Round Ruby Cabochon Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique style ring with a Big Natural Engraved Oval Shape Amethyst ,measuring 22 mm. x 18 mm x 14 mm. and weighing 41 Carats with a nice Round Ruby Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Athena GB Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Athena GB cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a 13.0mm x 13.0mm x 10.0mm deep purple cushion-cut cabochon amethyst, accented with bezel-set with ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold & 6.75 Ct Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Pisces Zodiac Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & amethyst cocktail ring In 18 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Amethyst Rope Motif Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications & Description: • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Maker’s Marks: Present; likely British • Gemstone: Natural amethyst cabochon • Gemstone Size: Approx. 15.5 × 12.7 mm • Estim...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcarafted Hammered Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Dimensions: Amethyst 10 mm x 10 mm 18k yellow gold band height 6 mm This stunning 18-karat yellow gold ring features a hollowed-out design, crafted in Italy using the waxing techniqu...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau 7.25 carat amethyst 14k yellow gold enamel cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Nouveau cocktail ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1910’s, centered by a cabochon cut amethyst weighing approximately 7.25 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Mourning Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking Victorian mourning ring crafted in yellow gold, rich with symbolism and antique character. At the center sits a vivid, domed amethyst displaying deep violet tones, a gemst...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Purple Lavender Jade Alternating Amethyst & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Overall Width: 22.4mm (0.88") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 9.7mm rise off ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.58 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.15 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Height...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Ring with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Bvlgari Deep Purple Amethyst Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful domed purple amethyst set in a fine 18k yellow gold tension set ring. In excellent condition, has been ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
55 Carats Octagon Shape Natural Amethyst Round Amethyst Cab Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Octagon shape Natural Amethyst ,measuring 25 mm. x 25 mm x 7 mm. and weighing 55 Carats with in the center a nice Round Amethyst Cabochon measuring 8 mm in diame...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring By Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring by Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold 14.84ct Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.7 Grams Stone: 14.84ct (24x16 mm) Amethyst & Sea Pearl (2 mm) Measurements: 30 x 21 x 9.5 mm Ring Size: 5.75 Hallmark: 14K Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-909-031323-06
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
POMELLATO Milan Nudo Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.45 Cwt. Amethyst
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
This artistic ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished on top with a vivid purple amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Custom Made Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fashion Engagement Ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm, 0,47x0,47 inches).
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Soft, elegant, and full of vintage charm, this Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring features five smooth round cabochon-cut amethysts set gracefully across the band.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20 CT Amethyst Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring. Centered with a natural oval shaped amethyst weighing approximately 20.00 CT and measuring approximately 22 × 16 mm, displaying...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold Modern Handcrafted Unisex Rope Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini " Organic" Collection Oval Amethyst 18 Karats Yellow Gold Unisex Artisan Band Ring
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Purple Jade Cocktail Ring with Amethyst & Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
The purple amethyst add dimension and depth of color. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, size 7.75 (sizeable).
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Set Contemporary Horizontal Elongated Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This unusual ring has a square, half-faceted, and half cabochon cut, medium to dark purple color amethyst, offset into a wide, elongated contemporary split, dec...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm grown dark vivid amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. The ring reflects the art deco spirit and...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18k Gold Amethyst Ring 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Gucci ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a bold cabochon-cut amethyst at its center.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
AMETHYST CABOCHON AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING A lovely early Victorian ring set with a good deep color, bright purple cabochon shaped amethyst measuring approx. 2.70 carats (9.22X7.74...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Coral Bead Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a cluster of 4 amethyst beads and 3 rose coral beads accented with a solitaire...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25 Carat Amethyst and Citrine Yellow Gold Band Ring, in Stock
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Designed by award-winning artist Brenda Smith, this size 5-7 twist textured open shank ring features meticulously cut sugarloaf citrine and amethyst cabochon set in 14-karat yellow...
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
MARINA B. Modernist Lion Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Amethyst & Citrine
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage ring is part of the limited Lion collection, which was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Ring by Patrick Irla
Located in Troy, MI
Patrick Irla is known for his beautifully executed contemporary jewelry. Hand assembled 14 karat yellow & white gold, this ring features a 10mm sugarloaf amethyst with gemmy color! R...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Triangular Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Retro Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 6 Carat Round Cabochon Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Kt Yellow Gold Amethyst 0.30 Ct Emeralds Hammered Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Dimensions: Amethyst 10 mm x 10 mm Emeralds Ct 0,30 3mmx3mm 18-karat yellow gold band height 6 mm This stunning 18-karat yellow gold ring features a hollowed-out design, crafted in I...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s 3.77 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage amethyst ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
55 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Cab Amethyst Round Cabochon 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Ruby,measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 6mm. and weighing 55 Carats with a Round Amethyst Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold b...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring with 18K Yellow Gold trim Set In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking artisan ring features a beautifully faceted cushion-cut amethyst at its center, radiating a rich violet hue that catches the light from every angle. The vibrant gemston...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Handcrafted Twist Thread Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst White Diamonds Contemporary Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini contemporary handmade 18k yellow gold ring, Violet cabochon-cut Amethyst and 0.20-carat brilliant-cut white Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Stunning Ring Constructed from 18kt yellow gold and adorned with diamonds and a stunning amethyst stone. this Origen maxi ring from Carrera Y Carrera will be the focus of your ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$874Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with amethyst. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - amethyst 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, purple ...
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 #21179
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted in meticulously detailed sterling silver. An 18K yellow gold r...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This mid-century cocktail ring features a high-domed elongated oval cabochon amethyst measuring approximately 20 x 10mm and weighing approximately 11.57 carats.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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