Siberian Amethyst
Early 20th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Russian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Cufflinks
Amethyst
Early 20th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Amethyst
Vintage 1930s Russian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
20th Century More Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Brooches
Amethyst
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Russian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Amethyst
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cluster Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
English Bangles
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How Much is a Siberian 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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The dark purple Deep Russian amethyst is largely considered one of the rarest high-grade amethysts. However, rare does not always equal sought after. The value of the amethyst may depend on the labor needed to facet the semi-precious stone. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted amethysts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Siberian amethyst?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Siberian amethyst is a gemstone prized for its dark purple color. The gemstones are much rarer than the redder variety commonly used to produce jewelry and decorative objects. Most come from mines in Uruguay, Siberia and the U.S. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Siberian amethyst gemstone jewelry.