Amethyst Cameo
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Deco Centerpieces
Crystal
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelit...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, 14k G...
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Brass
20th Century Link Bracelets
Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century German Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
American Stud Earrings
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Amethyst, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Vases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst
Emerald, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Ruby
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Centerpieces
Amethyst, Crystal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Vases
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Go...
Late 20th Century Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Czech Other Glass
Gold
Vintage 1960s French Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Antique 1810s George III Fashion Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Antique 1870s French Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Dome Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s French Suitcases and Trunks
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Amethyst Cameo?
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.
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