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Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet in 15kt Gold with Turquoises and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late
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Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata 40.00 Carat Blue Topaz Earrings in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
available in a range of six different gemstones: Amethyst, Guava Quartz, London Blue Topaz, Black Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

VICTORIAN 1900 Geometric Locket Pendant In Repousse 15 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Curved Scents Bottle-Pendant In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Topaz Stud Italian Made Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
able to offer these stud earrings in Black Agate, Amethyst, Chrysoprase and Rose Quartz as well as in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Large Dangle Drop Earrings In 15 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late
Category

Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 2007 Cruise Collection Semi Precious Gemstone Bead Tassel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
17.25 inches long of semi precious stone beads connected by satin gold color rings. The various size
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate

Amethyst Black Onyx Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring, Stackable Amethyst
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold amethyst and black onyx ring. This stackable ring features a bezel
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ferrucci Amethyst Diamond Black Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ferrucci unique 3.50 carats round brilliant cut natural Amethyst, set in a black 18k gold ring
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Black Onyx Horizontal Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold amethyst and black onyx horizontal ring. This ring features a 10 x 6mm
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Black Diamond Purple Amethyst White 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Diamond 81-Round 57-1,09ct Amethyst 4-0,79ct Amethyst 3-0,12ct Amethyst 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

6.18Ct Amethyst Black Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
colors. At the heart of the ring lies a magnificent 6.18 carat cushion-cut Amethyst, known for its
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Bondanza Gold Ring with Onyx; Amethyst and Diamonds
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Darnestown, MD
Custom made ring by New York jewelry designer, Michael Bondanzxa. A square amethyst is flanked by
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Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

de Vroomen Amethyst and Enamel Ring
By De Vroomen
Located in Darnestown, MD
amethyst. The enamel is both black and deep green. The ring is size 8 3/4 but can be sized.
Category

1990s English Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

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
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Antique 1760s American More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

AJD Crossover Amethyst and Sterling Silver Ring with 14K gold accent
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring. Pinky finger delight! This lovely ring caresses your
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade and Amethyst Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning cocktail statement ring in 14k yellow gold featuring a remarkable lavender jade
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Pink Blue Black Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Earrings Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst Pink Blue Black Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Earrings Suite In early June in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

15 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold and black rhodium, showcasing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Amethyst Peridots Pearls Coral Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful fashion ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed by 3 flower pink coral and
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Black Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...

New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal Amethyst Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
prong held with Gold Plated prongs and the setting is Oxi-Black 925 Sterling silver. The ring is a size
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Amethyst Old European Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian era ring, measured to weigh approximately 15 carats. Amethysts of this color and saturation have
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Green Amethyst Green Garnet 18 Karat Diamond Black Gold Open Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Whispering large double ring with 4.5ct green amethyst, 0.3ct white diamonds and 0.2ct
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium,...

Fei Liu Green Amethyst Diamond Green Garnet 18 Karat Black Gold Fashion Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Whispering small round stone ring with a central 3ct green amethyst and shoulder set
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium,...

Ring with Natural Green Amethyst in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat yellow and white gold with 15x15x8 mm natural green amethyst (quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1865 Victorian Amethyst Opal 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Victorian 15 karat yellow gold ring was made in mid 1900s, in 1865. In the center a beautiful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, 15k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980s 18k Gold Amethyst Cabochon Cushion Cut Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 1980s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. ring crafted from 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring with Natural Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 14 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm natural green amethyst. It was published in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New Ethiopia Black Opal, Purp Amethyst, Pink Rhodolite Wgold Plate Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 7.5 and white gold plated. This beautiful Black Opal comes
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Black Opal, Rhodolite, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold...

Yianni Creations Amethyst Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Handmade Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Karat Yellow Gold features 1.25 Carat Amethyst complimented by unique techniques of craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultu...

Orloff of Denmark, 18K Gold-Plated Amethyst Sapphire Statement Ring 925 Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Sapphires surrounding a huge Amethyst, set in an 18 Karat Gold-Plated bezel Introducing a striking
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver,...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 Karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst. It was published in Harper's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco Style men ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm natural vivid amethyst. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Diamond Double Ring Estate Enamel 14k Gold Silver Two Orbs Sz 7 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish double amethyst & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and sterling silver
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, S...

Bat Designer Ring 11 ct Amethyst and 1 ct Diamonds total ca. 0.89 ct so Creepy
Located in Viena, Viena
overthrows, cool motif, great realization, matching a very fine Brazilian amethyst ca. 11.54 ct and black
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

*Sale* 14k 17.46ct Amethyst Sapphire Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Amethyst weighing 17.46 ct set on the 14K black gold 4 prongs design pave' band with natural vivid blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

New Brazilian IF 4.40ct Amethyst, Spinel Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
is a Green Amethyst. It is surrounded by diamond cut Black Spinel stones and they are surrounded by
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow ...

Fashion Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring with Green Amethyst, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in rhodium plated sterling silver with 15x15x8 mm grown green amethyst. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yianni Creations Peridot and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
edges are decorated with an overlay of 24 Karat yellow gold. This artisan ring features 1.35 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Dia...

Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Peridot Thick Band Rhodium Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Greece. This gorgeous ring is overlayed with Black Rhodium and decorated with a 24 karat gold overlay of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural...

Yianni Creations Peridot Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
From Yianni Creations Midas Collection this is an artisan ring handmade in Greece from fine silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Dia...

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
indicate Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Ruby if nothing else is requested GEMS: Can be made with any gems
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

Victorian 1870 Antique Navette Ring In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Green Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

VICTORIAN 1850 Cocktail Ring In 15Kt Gold With Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Honey Quartz Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
available in a range of six different gemstones: Amethyst, Guava Quartz, London Blue Topaz, Black Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Unusual Mother of Pearl Inlaid Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Mother of Pearl Inlaid Snake Ring clutching a faceted amythest in mouth. Mounted in 14k
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Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Heidi Daus Colorful Crystal Kaleidoscope Flower Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
crystals. Includes aquamarine, citrine, emerald, and amethyst colors. Ring size US 8.5 (18.5mm band inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal

Victorian 1900 Cluster Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Ring In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the
Category

Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1970s Bruno Guidi for Haroldo Burle Marx, Forma Livre, Gold Tourmaline Ring
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
piece of gold without the aid of any molds. Our ring is marked GB. The boardwalk of swirling black and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J. Black Onyx Ring and Amethyst Bead Earrings and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful earrings are made with amethyst stones and black onyx. The 14K yellow gold lever
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Ring 3.58 Carat Round No Heat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated 3.58 carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire round, 18K white gold ring, surrounded by round
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamar...

Pasquele Bruni Amethyst Aquamarine, Rose of France and White Gold Italian Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Valladolid, ES
An exquisite black gold ring with a pave of precious stones, amethyst, aquamarine, rose of France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Collectible Jewelry

1950s Lantern Fob Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise and Amethysts
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
have a light rose gold wash, as does the jump ring. The loop is stamped (not too successfully) "18K
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel and Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
total weight of .60 carats. The prong set amethysts are surrounded by a ring of black enamel and have a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rose Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sculpture in gold with cube quartz. Later the sculpture has been modified into a ring, pendant necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, St...

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Amethyst And Black Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of amethyst and black gold rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of amethyst and black gold rings bearing Contemporary or Artisan hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by JAG New York, Yianni Creations and FERRUCCI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, oval cut and bead can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of amethyst and black gold rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Amethyst And Black Gold Rings?

On average, amethyst and black gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,450, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $18,037 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.