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Tiffany Amethyst Rings

Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2020 Tiffany & Company Sparkler collection Sterling Silver Ring, set with a 16 x 12 M.M.

Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Flushing, NY

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Amethyst 18KT Gold Ring Marked: Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Bombé Ring, 1.50ct
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Bombé Ring, 1.50ct

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst Bombé Ring, 1.50ct

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Consult with Tiffany for sizing availability Width: 4.2mm–8.4mm Weight: 9.3 grams Amethyst: Cabochon cut, 8.1mm x 6.7mm, approx. 1.50 cts What's Included Ring Tiffany ring box

Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Signed Antique Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold & Amethyst Snowflake Cluster Cocktail Ring
Signed Antique Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold & Amethyst Snowflake Cluster Cocktail Ring

Signed Antique Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold & Amethyst Snowflake Cluster Cocktail Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. Manufactured by Jones & Woodland Co. for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Purple Amethyst Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring.

Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. French amethyst 18k white gold three stone ring
Tiffany & Co. French amethyst 18k white gold three stone ring

Tiffany & Co. French amethyst 18k white gold three stone ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage three stone ring by Tiffany & Co. showcases a refined French-made design centered on three cabochon cut amethyst gemstones arranged in a balanced linear composition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Bezel Solitaire Ring.

Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 #21179
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring Size 4.75-5 #21179

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.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Hexagon Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 12.37 Cts Amethyst
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Hexagon Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 12.37 Cts Amethyst

TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Hexagon Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 12.37 Cts Amethyst

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Hexagonal cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Sugar Stacking Rings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Sugar Stacking Rings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Sugar Stacking Rings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Set Of Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Sugar Stacking Rings Four stacking rings by Paloma Picasso made of 925 sterling silver setting with cushion cabochon cut ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver

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Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Ring
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Ring

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds
Antique Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds

Antique Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Warrington, PA

Antique Tiffany & Company Engagement Ring set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany Olive Leaf Ring by Paloma Picasso, 18kt Gold & Amethist
Tiffany Olive Leaf Ring by Paloma Picasso, 18kt Gold & Amethist

Tiffany Olive Leaf Ring by Paloma Picasso, 18kt Gold & Amethist

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by Paloma Picasso, this beautiful gold ring crafted by Tiffany has sculpted olive leaves in 18k gold as symbol of peace and abundance.

Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Sparkler Ring
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Sparkler Ring

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Sparkler Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1428 Age: 2000's Size: L 1/2, Band Width - 2mm Box & Papers: Tiffany & Co. Box Material: 18k Yellow Gold, total weight - 12.24 grams Gemset: Set with 1 cushion cut Amethyst ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Feasterville, PA

Bold and beautiful the centerpiece of this Tiffany & Co ring is a 8.5ct amethyst, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold.

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Amethyst, Diamond and Rubellite Ring
Tiffany Amethyst, Diamond and Rubellite Ring

Tiffany Amethyst, Diamond and Rubellite Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

Tiffany 18 karat gold ring with a central amethyst cabochon weighing approximately 2 carats.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Company Sparkler Silver and Amethyst Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2020 Tiffany & Company Sparkler collection Sterling Silver Ring, set with a 16 x 12 M.M.

Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Twist Yellow Gold Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Twist Yellow Gold Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Twist Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Twist Band Ring from Tiffany & Co. With 1 oval amethyst stone 5mm x 6.5mm Measurements: Ring Size: 7 (resize available) Weight: 9.9 grams Width at Top: 10...

Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is made of radiant 18K yellow gold and it is decorated with a lovely amethyst.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Heart Shape Cut Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Heart Shape Cut Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Heart Shape Cut Amethyst Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Flushing, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Heart Shape Cut Amethyst Ring Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750 Approximate Dimensions: 6.25 (Ring Size) 5.8 grams in weight.

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This cabochon amethyst and diamond ring ♦ Designer: Tiffany ♦ Platinum ♦ Circa 1930s ♦ Cabochon Amethyst 14X12.5mm ♦ 6 Diamond=.24 ♦ Size 7 ¼ adjustable ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Amethyst

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Amethyst Heart 18 Karat Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Amethyst Heart 18 Karat Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Amethyst Heart 18 Karat Gold Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a heart shaped amethyst, measuring approximately 5.2 x 5.3 mm, bright medium purple Bezel set in high polished gold With a polished fluted gold shank Fully signed Tiffan...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Vintage Ring
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Vintage Ring

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Vintage Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A timeless and beautiful piece of jewelry, this Tiffany & Co. vintage ring features a large amethyst stone finely crafted in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 2.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Tiffany & Co. 2.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Tiffany & Co. 2.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co. 18k rose gold sparkler flower cocktail ring with lavender color pear shaped amethyst petals and a round brilliant cut center diamond. 5 pear shaped pale purple amethy...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a 14.0 mm round amethyst cabochon; transparent with robust purple color Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set in white gold Total diamond weight ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.48 grams Amethyst: 7 x 7mm Height: 6.5mm Size: 5.5 US Signed: ©Paloma Picass...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Chic and colorful, this ring from Tiffany & Co. is the perfect addition to any collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Moonstone Topaz Turquoise Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Moonstone Topaz Turquoise Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Moonstone Topaz Turquoise Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Circa 1950 Four Stone Gemstone Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 3.00 cttw Gemstones that meet Tiffany's standards for clarity and color saturation rarely surface.

Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Topaz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Bishop Ecclesiastical Ring
Antique Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Bishop Ecclesiastical Ring

Antique Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Bishop Ecclesiastical Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

O' Connor Bishop of Newark, NJ Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1901 Ring Size: 11 1/2 & not sizable Measures North to South 22.4 mm and sits 8.5 mm high Total weight: 23.5 gra...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond and Amethyst Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Versatile and sophisticated, this Tiffany ring is a timeless icon. The sleek 18K yellow gold band boasts a stunning amethyst stone in the center and two sparkling diamonds on its sid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Purple Amethyst Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring.

Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 14K Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 14K Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 14K Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond and amethyst cluster ring set in 14k yellow and white gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Sparklers Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Sparklers Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Sparklers Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. vintage cocktail ring finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold with a center cushion amethyst weighing 6 carats approximately flanked by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds on e...

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring

Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 3/4 x 5/8 inch and is set with an elongated Cushion cut Depp Purple Amethyst of approximately ...

Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Art Deco Circa 1922 Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Rare

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Hunter College Class Ring Art Deco Circa 1922 Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Amethyst Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of tiffany amethyst rings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of tiffany amethyst rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary tiffany amethyst rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Amethyst versions from the 31 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many cabochon, cushion cut and emerald cut tiffany amethyst rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of tiffany amethyst rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Tiffany Amethyst Rings?

Prices for tiffany amethyst rings start at $650 and top out at $6,400 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,663.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.