Amethyst Pendant Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Jade, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Israeli Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Israeli Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Turquoise, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gol...
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Marcasite, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Amethyst Pendant Silver?
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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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
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