Amethyst Clasp
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Metalwork
Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Metalwork
Gold
20th Century Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Zircon, White Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Link Bracelets
Jade, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quart...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tsavorite, 1...
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Jade, Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Charoite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Gilded Age Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
1970s American Belts
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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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