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Silver Plated Chandelier with Amethyst Glass
Located in New York, NY
Italian circa 1960s silver plated chandelier with amethyst glass body and bobeches. Seven lights.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Midcentury Amethyst Necklace by Elis Kauppi, Finland, 1959
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Expressive silver pendant by Elis Kauppi, with a bullet cut amethyst stone. A great design in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Rivera Taxco Sterling Amethyst Spratling Design Necklace Earrings Set
By Taxco
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and carved amethyst necklace and earrings set in Spratling's Hands Holding Tulip
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Multi Gemstone Tree of Life Circle Pendant for Wedding Gift
Located in New York, NY
Solid Sterling Silver Multi Gemstone Tree of Life Circle Pendant in sterling silver studded with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling ...

10K Rose Gold Plated Silver Rainbow Colored Gemstone Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a captivating masterpiece that will leave you spellbound. This exquisite pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose...

Modernist Multi Gemstone Tree of Life Circle Pendant Necklace for Her in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Multi Gemstone Tree of Life Circle Pendant Necklace for Her in sterling silver studded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling ...

Georg Jensen Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace, circa 1960
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Sterling Silver Necklace and double tear drop design no 135 with Amethyst and Quartz Drops
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby Voo Doo Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Gold Silk Cordwith Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top and bottom pendants can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Bone, Agate Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord, or Silver/Gold Silk Cord Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

LB offers Vintage French Steel Buckle Sterling Butterfly Amethyst Glass Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
strings of beads. Amethyst and Sterling Silver beads along with Vintage frosted Czech glass beads and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Steel

Amethyst Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A four light French pewter finish chandelier with amethyst colored glass bobeches drops and draped
Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Jewelry Pendant Levinger Bissinger circa 1905 Silver Art Nouveau
By Levinger Bissinger
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
925 silver with gradient window enamel, dalmatite and amethyst marked From 1904 on, jewelery
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Nicky Butler Sterling Silver 925 India Multi Gemstone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
minor scratches consistent with age gemstones listed amethysts garnet citrin rose quartz the necklace
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman "Spretzzatura" Multi Stone Antique Silver Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Tan Suede Cord with Silver Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top and bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Sterl...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Tanzanite Quartz Necklace 37"
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
round wood beads - rubellite & amethyst beads - Two tone silver gold vermeil polki diamond tumbler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold Plate,...

Flli Menegatti Sterling Silver 14K Multi Gemstone Open Work Cross #15128
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 14Kopen work cross pendant by Flli Menegatti. Beautiful open work sterling silver
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.33 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Aquamar...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tanzanite Diamond Beaded necklace Garnet Ruby Gold Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
& amethyst beads - Two tone silver gold vermeil polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead 10 x 16 mm Please Note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tanzanite Pearl Diamond Carmen Necklace Ebony Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
SILVER, - POLKI DIAMOND, - 50" LENGTH TOTAL Signature Ebony Evil Eye Pendant consists of: - 1.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, Amethyst, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Pearl, D...

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.33 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pe...

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.33 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pe...

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.33 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pe...

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pe...

Diamond Sapphire Peridot Tourmaline Aquamarine Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pe...

Amethyst Set Earrings, Pendants and Ring in Silver
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Description of the - sterling silver - Germany, around 2000 - Punctured on the closure and inside
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Silver and Amethyst Murrle Bennett Pendant c1910
By Murrle Bennett Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murrle Bennett silver and amethyst Arts and Crafts pendant Date : c1910 Origin
Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Love You to the Moon and Back Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord/Silver Silk Cord/Gold Silk Cord of choice with 14K Gold Auto Lock Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

LB offers Vintage Mexican Inlaid Cross, with Turquoise, Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage, Mexican inlaid, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant on a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Empire of the Senses Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, sapphire, diamond, amethyst, peridot, ruby, enamel, silver, 14 karat gold, gold plate, silver. length: 14
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tazanite Diamond Sapphire Ruby Wood Feather Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Feather/Horn Pendant: -925 sterling silver - Diamond = approximately 0.02 ct. tw.; color =Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold P...

Clarissa Bronfman "Strawberry Fields Forever" Diamond Ruby Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, druzy, enamel, 14k gold, 14k gold plate, 925 sterling silver, diamonds, turquoise, amethyst, ruby, topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, Druzy, 14k Gold, Gold...

Clarissa Bronfman Ruby, Diamond, Bone Sapphire Wild Child Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
bottom pendants can be removed so piece can also be worn as a bracelet. Wearer is able to interchange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ti...

New Tsavorite Garnet Sapphire Amethyst Silver Dangle Pendant Earrings by Baume
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in silver with black rhodium and 18 carats yellow gold, for the stems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold...

1.38 Ctw Amethyst Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Rose Gold Plated Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut Amethyst Necklace is made of 925 solid sterling silver 18K 1MM Rose Gold Plated , making a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.92 Ctw Amethyst Halo Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold Plated Over 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Amethyst Necklace is made of 925 solid sterling silver 18K 1MM Rose Gold Plated , making a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Georgian Amethyst and Rose Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique amethyst pendant in the form of a heart with a rose-cut diamond surround and diamond
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Aqua Chalcedony Matte Amethyst Reticulated Ceramic Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
used as a pendant. The sweet aqua chalcedony hand-linked necklace chain has been intercepted with some
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Modern 4 Carat Tourmaline 18.90 Carat Amethyst Vermeil Pendant Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
, 3 amethyst cabochons articulated between them and separated by 2 x 2 troidia-cut pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Aquamarine Diamond Rosary Garnet Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
: 3 3/8 Inches - Materials: Amethyst, garnet, moonstone, sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, Ster...

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary Ruby Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
; Pendant height: 3 3/8 Inches - Materials: Amethyst, garnet, moonstone, sterling silver Rosary consists of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Clarissa Bronfman Tiger s Eye Polki Diamond Rosary Ruby Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
/8 Inches - Materials: Amethyst, garnet, moonstone, sterling silver Rosary consists of: - 12mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling ...

Antique 9.88 Carat Amethyst 1.25 Carat Emerald 1.13 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold with silver diamond settings. This authentic (circa 1910) pendant has been modelled in the
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Black Orchid Natural Diamond Pendant 14mm
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Black Orchid & Natural Diamond Pendant Metal: Sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Haleigh Necklace - Kunzite Tourmaline Pendant with Kunzite, Pi
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
interspersed with Pink Amethyst and Tourmaline rondelles to form this elegant Spring necklace. The stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Apatite Kyanite Necklace with Luxe Prasiolite Pendant - Mabelle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Apatite Kyanite Necklace with Luxe Prasiolite Pendant - Mabelle Necklace. A hand-linked chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Amy Sandheim Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pendant/necklace by Amy Sandheim. Fitted Box: The interior signed Amy A. Sandheim
Category

Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Attributed to Dorrie Nossiter Arts and Crafts Pendant
Located in London, GB
An impressive Arts & Crafts pendant with a sumptuous collection of gemstones.
Category

Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Opal, Tourmaline, Silver

Peridot Nuggets Quatrefoil Lapis Foliate Pendant Necklace, Avery Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
remarkable workmanship found in this jaw-dropping lapis pendant. The pendant features a smooth lapis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman F*Ck It Ebony 14k Gold Pendant Quartz Ruby Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- amethyst Signature F*ck It Pendant consists of: - 1.75" length width - fine carved Indonesian ebony wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Ster...

Pair of Bagues Style Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
and pendants and silver plated.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Blue Enamel Amethyst Pendant Silver Present
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Huge antique pendant. Silver with Gold. A fine and unusual present! Superb deep coloured Amethyst
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Enamel

Oval Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sterling Silver Pendant with Amethyst. Sprarkling, Step cut Brazilian amethyst of 20.30 carats set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Mexico sterling silver and amethyst locket. Beautifully detailed round locket featuring a
Category

20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

17.84 Carat Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering exceptionally beautiful oval cut 17.84 carat Amethyst (19 mm x 15.2 mm) with spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Pendant Necklace 5.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 17 mm Jewelry Gift Box & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant- This lovely hinged harmony ball
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amethyst Solitaire Pendant - 925 Tumbled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Amethyst Cut: Tumbled Color: Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

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Amethyst Pendant Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of amethyst pendant silver you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 85 antique edition and 106 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of amethyst pendant silver may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of amethyst pendant silver from David Yurman, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Yianni Creations — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of amethyst pendant silver of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Amethyst, from our inventory of 160, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of amethyst pendant silver for sale for women should be easy, but there are 84 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Amethyst Pendant Silver?

The price for a piece of amethyst pendant silver starts at $95 and tops out at $29,883 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,033.

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 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.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

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