Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 8" Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). Carved amethyst measures 25mm x 15mm and 15mm x 10.5mm. The stylish bracelet i...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Antique-Style Amethyst Pearl Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large vintage gold necklace made in the antique-style with Victorian features.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Purple Amethyst Emerald Vintage Inspired Antique Style Snake Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the allure of vintage elegance with our stunning Cabochon Amethyst and Emerald Antique Style Snake Ring in Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage.
Located in London, GB
14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage. 14ct Yellow gold chunky large bangle bracelet with purple gemstone amethyst total weight 2.50ct Hallma...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Filigree Stick Pin with Marquise Amethyst Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
Antique Filigree Stick Pin Marquise Amethyst Glass, Gold-Tone Wirework, 1920s Hat/Lapel Pin Description A refined vintage stick pin featuring a marquise-cut amethyst glass stone set...
Crystal, Amethyst, Gold Plate
$982Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Pink Topaz Pastel Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Blue Topaz & Pink Quartz Paster Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst 8 carats Natural Pastel Color Pink Quartz 14 Carat N...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Carved Two Portrait paste Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Simply Beautiful!
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Brass
Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lady Cameo Diamond Pearl Amethyst Locket Pendant Collier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Amethyst Diamond Spider Pendant! The vintage modernist spider is set with a 10 Carat oval cabochon Amethyst of great beauty. The Amethyst is a stunning purple g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Fine Watch Talisman Bracelet Filled with Vintage Amethyst
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
The Fairydust band is a non-functioning antique watch a symbol, a talisman, to hold the intention of staying present, neither dwelling in the past nor looking toward the future. The...
Amethyst, 10k Gold
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W 0.67 in L 1.86 in
Antique Circa 1900s Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Condition Antique. Circa 1900s. Great to Know The Elvera Brooch is part of our trove of strongly sustainable, environmentally friendly, and conflict-free jewellery.
Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Suffragette Amethyst Peridot Ring 18 Carat White Gold Dated 1976
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful ring features original Antique Edwardian Suffragette gemstones set in a newer gallery and shank. The ring features a gorgeous 1.50ct Amethyst and a stunning 1.50ct Per...
Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Vintage Boucheron Suite of Amethyst Citrine Flower Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A stylish mid-Century set of flower jewelry by Boucheron set with amethyst and citrine. The petals are carved pieces of amethyst and citrine, set with a spray of diamonds. The 18k ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bangle Bracelet Amethyst 10 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10k rose gold. Round faceted amethyst measures 6.3mm and is estimated at 1 carat. The amethyst ...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Drop Earrings Amethyst 10k Rose Gold Vintage Jewelry Leaf
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of antique Victorian drop earrings (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 10k rose gold. Two amethysts are estimated at 0.25 carats each (0.50 carats total estimate...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Star Earrings Studs 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst star earrings (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The amethysts measure 10.5mm each and total an estimated 4 carats ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Star Pendant Large 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst star pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The amethyst measures 25mm x 20mm (estimated at 35 carats). the ame...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 0.89 in
Antique Deco Amethyst Seed Pearl Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Art Deco earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Cabochon cut amethyst measures 15.5mm x 11.5mm (estimated at 8.5 carats each - 17 carats total estima...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Flip Ring Onyx Amethyst Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. The 'flip' ring features one side set with onyx (measuring 14mm x 6mm) and the other side ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chanel Metal Dore and Amethyst Chicklet Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Coco Chanel chicklet necklace, comprised out of gilt metal "metal dore" and faceted amethyst crystals. Singed Chanel 1981 on the round hang-tag.
Amethyst
Antique Deco Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring Vintage 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18 karat white gold. Unique shield cut amethyst measures 13mm x 8mm (estimated at 4.50 carats). Note: f...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Sugarloaf Amethyst Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Trefoil Antique
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Art Deco era bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Sugarloaf cut amethysts each measure 11mm each (estimated at 8 carats eac...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Amethyst Cultured Pearl Bangle Bracelet Vintage 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era bangle (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14k yellow gold. Cabochon cut amethyst measures 17mm x 12mm (estimated at 11.50 carats), accented wit...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Necklace 14k Gold Amethyst Sawtooth Pearl Enamel Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Art Nouveau drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One estimated .75 carat amethyst, 6mm x 3.5mm to 9mm x 3mm sawtooth pe...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Deco Bracelet 10 Karat Yellow Gold Round Links Amethyst Diamond Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Art Deco era bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Two amethysts are estimated at 0.20 carats each, accented with an estimat...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Carved Amethyst Intaglio Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Centrally mounted amethyst intaglio is carved featuring the head of a woman. The a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Crown Edwardian Brooch and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Edwardian Crown necklace majestically set with 86.07 carat Amethyst stones in 18 Karat yellow Gold mounting; inter-spaced with hand crafted and engraved rectangular...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Genuine Amethyst 800 Silver Demi Parure Earrings Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
An absolutely regal demi-parure from the Victorian era, circa late 1800s. Features a drop necklace and pair of earrings in hallmarked 800 silver, with 8 graduated genuine amethysts i...
Amethyst, Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Carved Amethyst Antigorite Diamond Violet Flower Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst 0.40 Carat Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Amethyst 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage "Sputnik" 18 Karat Gold Multi Gem Dome Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Ring Vintage 10k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 10 karat rose gold. Two 2.5mm seed pearls are accented with two estimated 0.05 carat ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Deco Amethyst Ring Vintage 10 Karat Gold Filigree Cocktail Jewelry 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 10 karat white gold. Centrally mounted amethyst measures 15.75mm x 8mm (estimated at 5.50 cara...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Deco Filigree Ring Amethyst Glass 10 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 10 karat white gold. Amethyst glass measures 9mm x 8mm (estimated at 3 carats). The amethyst glass is...
10k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Amethyst Ring with Pearls 2ct Vintage Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Amethyst Ring with Pearls 2ct Vintage Antique 14K Featuring Two 1ct Genuine Natural Oval Amethyst Centers Circa 1840s-1860s The Victorian Era of Jewelry Design Genuin...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace 10.65ct Antique Victorian 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique 10.65ct Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace Double Strand 14K Gold Victorian Featuring a 10.50ct Natural Oval Cut Amethyst Gemstone Center Double Pearl Strand with 8....
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Amethyst Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cocktail Square
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Centrally mounted amethyst measures 9mm x 7mm (estimated at 2 carats). Th...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Deco Amethyst Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Egyptian Pharaohs Lotus Flower
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18 karat white gold. Egyptian Pharaohs & lotus flowers on both side shanks. SPECIFICATIONS Era: Art Dec...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Ring NOS Vintage 2.90ct Rectangular Cut 1950's Retro Antique Yellow Gol
Located in Dearborn, MI
Amethyst Ring NOS Vintage 2.90ct Rectangular Cut 1950's Retro Antique Yellow Gold Featuring a Lab Grown 2.90ct Rectangular Cut Amethyst Gemstone Center Genuine Antique from 1950's.
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Amethyst Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Amethyst 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Askew London Glass Fire Opal Amethyst Scarab Bug Estate Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Askew London Brooch featuring a Scarab Beetle with a Large Glass Cabochon Fire Opal Amethyst and enhanced with sparkling multi-colored Crystals Gemstones. Antique Gold Plat...
Gold Plate
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, vintage and antique jewelry components and an antique coin.
Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Fres...
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H 1.38 in W 0.87 in L 17.72 in
Antique Circa 1910s Deep Dark Amethyst & Pearl Necklet 8 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
She lives in our carefully curated collection of one of a kind vintage jewellery pieces. A vintage piece of jewellery has many stories to tell.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold, Diamond and Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted pearls measuring 7.5 mm each. With a 14k white gold clasp inlaid throughout with diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
$9,957
H 1.34 in W 1.22 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Garnet Locket Pendant, with Floral Diamond Setting
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian pendant, expertly crafted from 15ct...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
$1,098
H 0.24 in W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box the most beautiful detailed ruby and diamond bangle, truly excellent! The item comes with the box! Meas...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch in 9k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 3.22 carat garnet and 0.61 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch in the Belle Époque style; part of our diverse antique jew...
Diamond, Garnet, 9k 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.
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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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