Amethyst Clasp
Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodocrosite, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, G...
2010s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose G...
2010s American Modern Link Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Crystal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Handbags and Purses
1980s American Handbags and Purses
Vintage 1940s British Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1970s American Handbags and Purses
20th Century Chinese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Peridot
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Enamel
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Citrine, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
1980s American Handbags and Purses
1980s American Accessories
1980s American Handbags and Purses
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
1970s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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