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What is the bishop's stone?
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The bishop’s stone is a nickname for amethyst. This purple gemstone’s hue was thought to represent piety and wisdom. Amethysts often adorned crosses and bishops’ rings. Shop an array of amethyst pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful 14 Karat yellow gold Amethyst, Bishop's ring. With, a beautiful faceted 0.5" in x 0.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metal Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully designed, historic Bishop’s ring consisting of blended metals. Great craftsmanship
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Materials
Mixed Metal
19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metals Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage historic Bishop Ring made of blended metals. Rings of this kind, that have survived over
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Fashion Rings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
A perfect quality, elegant, unique Byzantine architectural gold ring decorated with filigree and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Bishop’s Amethyst Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful bishops ring with a stunning cabochon amethyst. This beautiful bishops ring is part of
Category
20th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ring 2.2 Carat Sapphire and 0.27 Carat Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
sapphire became this symbol of the union of the prelate and the sky and adorned the rings of bishops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
