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14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring Size 8.5- This lovely ring features a genuine
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Chanel Baroque 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Cabochon, Amethyst and Pearl Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
peridot and dazzles with alluring glisten of amethyst and pink gemstones. This outstanding ring from
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. ARNOLD FREW Pearl Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 14k gold, tumbled amethyst and pearl ring by jeweler J. Arnold Frew of Arcadia, California. Ring
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18 karat yellow gold, silver, amethyst and seed pearl ring with later added shank. Set
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Amethyst Pearl Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Gold, Amethyst and Freshwater Pearl Ring by Mimi. 18 kt., centering one emerald-cut amethyst
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Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold

Suffragette Ring with Amethyst, Pearl and Peridot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This historically significant suffragette ring showcases the powerful symbolism of the women's
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20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold

Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed with a vibrant purple amethyst, which is accented by the lovely sheen of the seed pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed with a vibrant purple amethyst, which is accented by the lovely sheen of the seed pearls
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning antique Victorian ring is set with a wonderful cluster of pearls with an amethyst at
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gerbera Daisy Diamond Pearl and Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a large pearl in the center surrounded by amethysts and diamonds. pearl (4.30gr) amethysts(1.60Kt
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Edwardian gold ring with amethyst and natural pearls, 1911-1912.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Edwardian gold ring with amethyst and natural pearls, Great Britain, early 20th century
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold

Late Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and Pearl 12 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Lovely Late Georgian 12ct gold multi-stone ring of pearls, Emeralds and Amethyst. The band itself
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold

Edwardian gold ring with amethyst and natural pearls, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Edwardian gold ring with amethyst and natural pearls, Great Britain, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst and Seed Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Transparent Accented by 25 Natural seed pearls Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 6.75, sizing available
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Amethyst Pearl Pink and Yellow Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Amethyst Pearl Sapphire RIng by Chanel. With 1 x 11mm Grey Pearl 1 x 10mm
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Amethyst and Pearl Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning antique Art Deco ring features a gorgeous combination of Amethyst and Pearl, perfect
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Amethyst and seed pearl ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A conversion piece made
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Peridots, Pearls, Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, peridots, multicolor stones and pearls. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Ring with Amethyst and Pearls in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
charm. Encircling the amethyst are 20 luminous round pearls, each one a drop of sophistication. This
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hydro Amethyst, Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethyst with a pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and little pearls. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, S...

Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Navette Ring, 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Victorian Amethyst and seed pearl ring in 9kt Rose gold. This ring has a navette
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Amethyst Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and amethyst ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not
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Vintage 1950s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Emerald and Pearl Suffragette Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a beautiful combination of Amethyst, Emerald and Seed Pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Diamonds, Amethysts, Topazes, Hard Stone Flower, Pearl, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with 0.35 ct of diamonds and 1.15 ct of amethyst and yellow topazes. This ring was totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Diamonds Pearls Coral Topèazes Garnet Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fantastic 9 kt rose gold and silver cocktail ring
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Topazes Amethyst Flower Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
topazes, 1.4 g of amethyst flower, 0.07 ct of diamonds, 0.50 g of white little pearls. Diamonds ct 0.07
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Diamonds Pearls Coral Topazes Garnet Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic 9 kt rose gold and silver cocktail ring, length
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Amethyst, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Pearls, 9Kt Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds, pearls and colored stones. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose G...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top 20.90mm by 23.16mm Weight: 10.8 grams
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Amethyst 8.04ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Pearl and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
which is accented with delicate diamonds and pearls. Designer amethyst ring in 18K rose gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Topazes Peridots Hydro, Amethyst, Pearl 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
hydrothermal amethyst and a small pearl. It is surrounded by drops yellow topaz and round peridots. This ring
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mauboussin "Aloha" Amethyst and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mauboussin amethyst and Mother of Pearl "Aloha" minimalist style ring crafted in high
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and Natural Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
features five bezel-set amethysts and two bezel-set natural pearls, surrounded by entwined leaves of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Stephen Webster Superstud Silver Mother of Pearl and Amethyst 2 Finger Bar Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
17.9 grams. This stunning “Superstud” piece is decorated with mother-of-pearl and amethyst stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Georgian Citrine and Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian mourning ring, set with a cushion shaped citrine and natural half seed pearls, with
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Antique 1810s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Amethyst Pearl Filigree Ring in Multicolor Rose, White, Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An original Art Deco period amethyst, and seed pearl filigree ring in 14 Karat white gold. Centered
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, White Gold

Estate Kabana Mother of Pearl, Blue Topaz, and Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14k
By Kabana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Kabana cocktail ring with white mother of pearl, square blue topaz and square amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco 1920s Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top is 18.10mm by 23.11mm Weight: 7.57 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

18kt Gold, Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Ring with Frame of 0.20 Carat Diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18 karat rose gold, amethyst and mother-of-pearl ring The beautiful multifaceted amethyst measures
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20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 10mm Pearl Dimensions: 4 (3mm) Amethyst Dimensions: 1 (2mm), 4 (1.5mm) Emerald Dimensions: 2 (2mm
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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata 46.00 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring and Earring Set in 18KRG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata 43 Carat Green Amethyst and Diamond Ring and Earring Set in 18KYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Pearl 2.60 Carat Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An eye catching lavender jade, amethyst, and pearl cocktail ring offers rich color and a classic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Pearl

Chanel Gemstone Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
gold rises with stern purpose into a canopy of rippling amethyst, swelling peridot and petite pearls
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Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Multi Gem Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and Vibrant Chanel ring composed of peridot, amethyst, and aqua "petals" with small round
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Sunita Nahata 44.0 Carat Guava Quartz Ring and Earring Set in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Guava quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Sunita Nahata 62.00 Carat Blue Topaz Ring and Earring Set in 18KWG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. London blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata 45.00 Carat Black Onyx Ring and Earring Set in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k...

Sunita Nahata 30.0 Ct. Guava Quartz Ring and Earring Set in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Guava quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring Size 5.75- This beautiful ring features a
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890 Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 3.82cts Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An amethyst and pearls ring from the Victorian era. A classic cocktail ring, created in England
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
This Edwardian-era amethyst and natural pearl ring features a 15.25 x 12.91mm rectangular-cut
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Filigree and flowers of white, yellow and rose gold surround a large rectangular faceted amethyst
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Pearls Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delicate flower ring in 9k rose gold structure composed by amethyst flower with a pearl in the
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Pearls Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful ring in 9k rose gold structure composed by an amazing amethyst in the center surrounded
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Amethyst 15 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This beautiful Victorian English ring features two amethysts accented with seed pearls set in 15KT
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian 12 Karat Gold Amethyst and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning antique Victorian ring is set with a wonderful cluster of three oval amethysts and
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Antique 1870s British High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Amethyst And Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact amethyst and pearl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect amethyst and pearl ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing amethyst and pearl ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yianni Creations, Sunita Nahata and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and briolette cut alternatives. Finding a amethyst and pearl ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Amethyst And Pearl Ring?

On average, a amethyst and pearl ring at 1stDibs sells for $801, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Amethyst And Pearl Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not amethyst rings are durable is largely a matter of how you define the term. Amethysts have a hardness rating of 7, making them resistant to scratching. However, you can still damage an amethyst ring if you wear it while performing household chores or engaging in intense physical activity. Shop a selection of amethyst gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an amethyst stone ring is worth depends on the origin, cut, color, clarity, shine, shape and certificate it carries. In general, the price of an amethyst gemstone can range from $2.74 per carat to $16.44 per carat and much more depending on the quality combination specified. Find a collection of antique and vintage amethyst rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An amethyst ring is good for an engagement ring. Its Mohs hardness of 7 means it's good for everyday wear, but will show wear over the years. The choice in engagement ring stone is a personal choice.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How long a pearl ring lasts depends on how well you care for it. Protecting your ring from chemicals and taking it off before you perform tasks like house cleaning can help to extend its life. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pearl rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    What pearls symbolize in a wedding ring is a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate pearls with sincerity, so a wedding ring that features them may mean a person takes their vows seriously. Others believe pearls are a symbol of purity and innocence. Pearls may also represent being loyal to one's spouse or promising to live harmoniously with them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl wedding rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pearls are good for engagement rings. Pearls symbolize loyalty, integrity, generosity, and purity which makes them a fitting choice for an engagement. However, pearls have a hardness of 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale, meaning they are easily scratched and not ideal for everyday wear.