Egyptian Amethyst
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s German Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Egyptian Revival More Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Amethyst
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Obelisks
Amethyst, Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Renaissance Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Regency Center Tables
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Porphyry
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Natural Fiber
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens
Natural Fiber
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens
Natural Fiber
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Egyptian Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, Gold
2010s Swiss Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Jasper, Gold
2010s French Egyptian Revival Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1910s American Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antiquities
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1970s Egyptian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise, Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s German Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Egyptian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Day Dresses
1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1990s Italian Corsages
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
1990s Evening Gowns
Antique 1860s English Egyptian Revival Bangles
Jade, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Egyptian Amethyst For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Egyptian Amethyst?
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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