French Amethyst Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s French Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Bronze
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
Antique 1830s French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Kunzite, Multi-gemstone
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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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Amethyst, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Quartz, 14k Gold
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Pearl, Amethyst, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
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Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, G...
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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