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Vintage 2.90 Carat Peridot and Amethyst Heart 3 Stone Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three Stone Oval Peridot and Heart Amethyst Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Peridot Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-10 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold

Mini Three-Stone Rope Twist Ring with Green Amethyst and Citrine
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
ring features a faceted cushion cut Green Amethyst Center stone and two cushion cut Citrine side stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose...

Elegant Three-Stone Amethyst Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Rose Gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

Mini Three-Stone Amethyst Ring and Pink Topaz with Rose Gold Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
ring features a faceted cushion cut Amethyst Center stone and two Pale cushion cut Pink Topaz side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White ...

Elegant Three Stone Garnet Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
stone measures 1/2" tall (including the rope border) 3/4"across (including the rope border). The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White ...

Elegant Three-Stone Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
). Each side stone Peridot measures 1/2"; tall (including the rope border) 3/4"; across (including the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine pink topaz gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with Citrine, Pink Topaz and Rope Twist Border with split
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Rock Crystal, Peridot, Jade, Iolite, Citrine, Chalcedony, Amethys...

Christina Addison Large GUM DROP Ring with Citrine and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
cts This beautiful ring measures ~ 1" across the top and 3/8" from the mounting carriage to the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tsavorit...

Elegant Three-Stone Amethyst and Peridot Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
measures 5/8" and 1/2"wide. Each side stone measures 1/2&" tall 3/4"; across. The ring measure 1" across
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Amethyst, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Peridot and Amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural peridot Color - green
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold

10k White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Trilogy Ring, Modern Design Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
and claw set by a Master Jeweller. These are Genuine Natural Sapphires. *This 3 stones ring is made
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Peridot, Amethyst and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural peridot, amethyst and diamonds. February birthstone ring. August
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

14K Gold Ring with Amethyst and Peridots. Scottish Thistle!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Scottish thistle ring with natural amethyst and peridots. February birthstone ring
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst, Citrine and Peridot Cocktail Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
large amethyst stone in the center and is surrounded on either side by citrine and peridot. It is one
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot and Amethyst Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Peridot Color: Green Shape: Round Size: 3 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.14 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s A lovely, suffragette piece made
Category

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

H.STERN Citrine Rubelite Amethyst Peridot Indicolite Garnet Aquamarine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
A beautiful and colorful 1960's ring from the "Whole Master Line Harmony" Collection by jeweller H
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Indicolite, Go...

Natural Amethyst Peridot Pearl Vintage Style Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, Pearl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

MOISEIKIN Peridot Diamond Gold Ring in Aurora Style
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst 0.46ct, 7 Diamond 0.26ct, 3 Peridot 0.89ct, 7 Citrine0.31ct
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Blue Topaz 3 Tier Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 18K Yellow Gold with Stunning Amethyst and Blue Topaz. The total gem weight
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christina Addison Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Blue Topaz and Peridot
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Peridot Side stones The ring Measures approximately 3/4 inch across and 1/2 high. This mini emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...

English 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Peridot Cluster Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from Solid 18K Yellow Gold and handset with Natural vibrant Peridots with a
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christina Addison Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Pink Topaz Peridot
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Peridot Side stones The ring Measures approximately 3/4 inch across and 1/2 high. This mini emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Milly Carnivora Epinosa Diamond Peridot Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Holland, PA
round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color Round Peridot stone Round Amethyst Stone Briolette Tourmaline
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grams. This ring is a size 6 but we will size to fit for free. *pick any stone from amethyst, blue
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and Pink Topaz Gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Topaz, Iolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, B...

Sonia B Multiband Ring with Gemstones
By Sonia B
Located in Darnestown, MD
stones that include: amethyst; citrine; peridot; blue topaz and tourmaline. Between the stones are
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant shapes Natural Green Oval Shape Peridot - 2.2 carats Natural Purple Amethyst Oval Shape - 1.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver, G...

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedding or Engagement Ring with Personalized Custom Engraved or Letters in relief This Price
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Black Diam...

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedding or Engagement Ring with Personalized Custom Engraved or Letters in relief This Price
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Black Diam...

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedding or Engagement Ring with Personalized Custom Engraved or Letters in relief This Price
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Black Diam...

Custom Ring Personalized Name Children Family Member Name Ring Gold Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedding or Engagement Ring with Personalized Custom Engraved or Letters in relief This Price
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Black Diam...

Samuel Benham BJC Sterling Silver 18K Plated Multi Gemstone Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
appear to by amethyst, peridot, blue topaz, garnet and citrine. Measures approx 3/4" diameter at front
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Daisy Ring - Made in UK - Fully Hallmarked
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 925 Sterling Silver with Genuine Pearls. Seven 3 mm (0.12") Very nice
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Dainty Heart 18k White Gold Natural Tanzanite Womens Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
dainty solitaire style setting, which has 3 graduating heart shapes pierced into each shoulder. The ring
Category

2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Heart 14k White Gold Natural Tanzanite Womens Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
dainty solitaire style setting, which has 3 graduating heart shapes pierced into each shoulder. The ring
Category

2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty 9k White Gold Heart Design Natural Garnet Solitaire Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful ring has been set with a single admirable garnet measuring 4mm (0.16" inches) which
Category

2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, White Gold

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Dark Amethyst and Pale Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
is made to order to your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Whit...

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your outfit or your mood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Peridot, Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
A show stopper! Peridot and Iolite set in White Gold with Diamond Accents. Christina Addison The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Wh...

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz, Peridot and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your outfit or your mood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, ...

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite and Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
order to your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your outfit or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Wh...

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Gold GUM DROP™ earring with faceted Iolite (approximately 3 cts each), faceted Amethyst (approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Wh...

Large Gum Drop Earrings with Pale Blue Topaz and Bright Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
to your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your outfit or your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Large Gum Drop Earrings with Two-Toned Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
order to your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your outfit or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, 1...

Contemporary Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Line Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
to your jewelry wardrobe! This line bracelet features Garnet, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Peridot, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Pink Topaz and Cabochon Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
4 diamonds weighing approximately 0.60cts The earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" wide at its widest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
, Medium and Mini. The Earrings can be made for Clip or Pierced. There are 3 stone sizes of the Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Wh...

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Citrine and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
(approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts. They can be made in ANY color stone combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Wh...

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Citrine and Cabochon Pink Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
each, and 4 diamonds weighing approximately 0.60cts The earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" wide at its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White...

Christina Addison Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite, Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
in ANY color stone combination that you would like! Please contact us with any inquiries you may have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Wh...

Gubelin Rainbow Earrings
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Inv. #26716 SIZE: 1 inch long WEIGHT: 24.7 grams total STONES: Tourmaline, amethyst
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Ye...

Gubelin Rainbow Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Inv. #26715 SIZE: 7.5 inches long WEIGHT: 71.5 grams STONES: Tourmaline, amethyst
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Ye...

Gubelin Rainbow Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Inv. #26715 SIZE: 16.5 inches long WEIGHT: 144.0 grams STONES: Tourmaline, amethyst
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Ye...

14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Taper Baguette Diamond Pride Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, BIS Hallmark, India • Stone: Aquamarine-1, Blue Topaz-2, Peridot-1, GT-1, Citrine-3, Garnet- 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethy...

Christina Addison Large Gum Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal Smoky Topaz Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
to order to your ring size. You may select whichever color stones you would like to match your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Turquoise, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamon...

Mini Gum Drop Earrings with Iolite, Amethyst and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
), amethyst (approximately 3 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.20 cts. Specifications: Height: 5/8", Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Rock Crystal...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Piramidal Cut Stones BenBen Ring. Sustainable Fine Jewelry
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
You can combine the gems or choose our combination of Garnet, Amethyst , Peridot, Blue Topaz and
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Suffragette Amethyst Peridot Ring 18 Carat White Gold Dated 1976
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gallery and shank. The ring features a gorgeous 1.50ct Amethyst and a stunning 1.50ct Peridot which form
Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold

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Amethyst And Peridot 3 Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate amethyst and peridot 3 stone ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a amethyst and peridot 3 stone ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A amethyst and peridot 3 stone ring from Christina Addison, D and A Style and Garavelli — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our amethyst and peridot 3 stone ring for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Amethyst And Peridot 3 Stone Ring?

On average, a amethyst and peridot 3 stone ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,650, while they’re typically $539 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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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