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QuickviewAmethyst & Crystal Bead Long Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00This 1920s necklace of alternating amethyst glass and crystal beads was designed to complement the long-waisted, slim flapper silhouette but is equally fashionable today. This substantial piece has just been professionally restrung with knots and no clasp. Although the necklace was designed to be worn as a single long (35″) strand, you can wear it doubled if you have a slim neck. A pearl extender clasp (see the seventh photo), which makes the doubling possible, will be included with this necklace. This piece looks great with the Amethyst Bead Long Art Deco Necklace, also weighty, shown in the last photo. Scroll down to see a selection of coordinating bracelets and earrings.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Diamanté 1950s Silver Leaf Brooch by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$225.00This unusual and elegant 1950s brooch by Miriam Haskell has pale amethyst glass nuggets set on a bed of layered, etched silver-tone leaves. Diamanté and beads of pale lavender and clear glass also adorn this luscious piece. I love the way the leaves curl around the large stones. This amazing brooch was in my personal collection, and I am now reluctantly offering it to you.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Diamanté Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00Nine faceted, square-cut amethyst glass stones contrast beautifully with the alternating double-row trios of diamanté in this 1920s Art Deco bracelet. The chromium- or rhodium-plated setting has decoration on the sides and backs of the amethysts. This lovely bracelet, which closes with a hidden, tongue-in-groove clasp, was made for a slim wrist. Be sure to measure your wrist and note the bracelet length (6 5/8″) before purchase. This bracelet, which can be worn anytime and anywhere, coordinates well with many amethyst Art Deco pieces in the boutique – scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Diamanté Dangling Austrian Art Deco Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00These 1930s Art Deco dangling earrings from Austria feature a trio of faceted, rectangular-shaped deep-amethyst glass stones along with teardrop-shaped and round diamanté, all set in rhodium-plated metal. The color combination is striking and easy to wear. These earrings are all-original screw-backs, but they can be modified for pierced ears.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Filigree Art Deco Pendant & Earrings Set
Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$285.00This dainty 1920s Art Deco pendant with matching earrings features faceted, princess-cut amethyst glass stones mounted in a light-weight, chromium- or rhodium-plated setting with filigree accents. The necklace has a paper-clip chain with an old-fashioned filigree clasp. The earrings are all-original screw-backs, but they can be modified for pierced ears. Pick an Art Deco amethyst bracelet to complete the look – scroll down to see examples.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Filigree Drop Art Deco Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Faceted pale-amethyst-glass teardrops with silver-tone filigree caps are the focal point of these stunning and elegant 1920s Art Deco earrings. A faceted diamanté sits at the ear lobe, and tiny pale amethyst glass and crystal stones as well as marcasites dot the space in between. The only flaw in these long and hard-to-find earrings is that the tiny stones are different in each earring, but who cares? In my opinion, it’s the pale amethyst drop that counts! These screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. You could wear these earrings with several amethyst Art Deco pieces shown below – scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Pearl Art Deco Drop Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Faceted amethyst glass stones with faux pearl accents adorn the silver-tone paper-clip chain on these stunning 1920s Art Deco earrings. They are the epitome of the era’s glamour and style, yet remain modern and classic. These earrings, which are all-original screw-backs, are longer than usual. They can be modified for pierced ears. These earrings look wonderful with many amethyst Art Deco bracelets and necklaces that are available – scroll down to see a selection.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Peridot Flower 1950s Brooch by Alice Caviness
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1950s Jewelry, Alice Caviness JewelryUSD$150.00This 1950s brooch has navettes and round glass stones in shades of amethyst and peridot. They are layered like the petals of a flower, with a lovely art-glass stone in both colors at the center. The setting is gold-tone with a roll-over safety clasp. This color combination is unusual and serene. I think this designer’s work is often overlooked.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00Pale emerald-cut amethyst glass stones are prong-set in sterling silver in this late-1930s classic Art Deco bracelet. It closes with a concealed clasp. The stones are a lovely color. This bracelet looks elegant with amethyst Art Deco necklaces — scroll down to see a selection.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Sterling Flower 1940s Kreisler Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1940s Jewelry, Kreisler JewelryUSD$195.00This Kreisler bracelet features four oval, open-back links that form the foundation of this 1940s piece. Atop each link sits a flower with silver petals and a deep-amethyst glass center. The layers add depth to this well-made, sterling silver bracelet. It closes with a fold-over clasp. A lovely piece for casual and office wear with cool colors.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Sterling Link Art Deco Bracelet by Foster & Bro.
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Foster & Bro. JewelryUSD$185.00Four faceted deep-amethyst-glass stones set in sterling silver frames are linked with oval panels in this lovely 1920s Art Deco bracelet. It closes with a hook. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco amethyst earrings and necklaces to wear with this bracelet.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Vermeil Sterling 1940s Brooch by Mazer Bros.
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Mazer Bros. JewelryUSD$150.00A large, faceted square-cut amethyst-glass stone sits at the center of this 1940s brooch by Mazer Bros. The four-pronged setting sits on top of a double-loop bow in gold-washed, sterling silver. The color of the stone is gorgeous, the design is very Retro Modern in style, and the complex construction is very characteristic of the maker. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Although the gold plating has darkened in a places, this brooch still has lots of warmth and beauty.
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QuickviewAmethyst 1940s Earrings by Elsa Schiaparelli
Vintage Earrings, 1940s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli JewelryUSD$150.00These classic and classy emerald-cut, amethyst glass late-1940s ear clips by Elsa Schiaparelli are Retro Modern in design but really hard to photograph. The stones are open back (without any green, as the photos may suggest) in a silver-tone setting. The actual color is a deep amethyst. I have a faux pearl bracelet with a similar clasp, also by Schiaparelli, which I will include with this purchase. (The clasp of the bracelet is lovely, but the quality of the pearls is disappointing and the strands need re-stringing – hence, the no-cost offer.)
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QuickviewAmethyst Bead Long Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00This 1920s necklace of faceted amethyst glass beads never goes out of style. It has been professionally restrung without a clasp, has substantial weight and was designed to be worn as a single long (31″) strand. As an alternative, the third photo shows the necklace worn doubled, with the aid of a device called a pearl extender clasp (shown in the fourth photo), which I will include with this piece. This necklace looks fabulous with my Amethyst & Crystal Bead Art Deco Necklace, which is also weighty, shown in the last photo. You could wear one or both necklaces with any of my amethyst Art Deco bracelets – scroll down to see a selection.
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QuickviewAmethyst Chicklet-Style Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This 1920s-1930s Art Deco necklace of square-cut faceted amethyst glass stones set in silver-tone frames with a delicate chain may be sterling, but it is unmarked. It closes with a filigree fish-hook clasp. Please note that the color saturation of the crystals is even ― any differences in the photos are due to lighting. Scroll down to take a look at coordinating Art Deco amethyst earrings and bracelets that are available.
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QuickviewAmethyst Molded Glass Art Deco Necklace with Drop
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This charming 1920s Art Deco necklace features seven amethyst molded glass plaques, with the last forming a drop from an amethyst glass bead flanked by tiny pearls. The delicate paper-clip chain was very popular during this era. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. Scroll down to see amethyst Art Deco bracelets to wear with this piece.
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QuickviewAmethyst Triangle Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$295.00Amethyst glass in triangle-shaped mounds are mounted on silver-tone frames in this amazing 1920s Art Deco necklace. The stones are rounded at the top and open-backed. This stunning, glowing piece closes with a spring-ring clasp. Although the clasp is marked “sterling” and “Ger“, the frames are unmarked. This necklace may be German in origin. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco earrings and bracelets to wear with this lovely piece.
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QuickviewAmethyst, Diamanté & Rose Vermeil Sterling 1940s Brooch or Pair of Fur Clips by Coro
Double-Clip Brooches, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$195.00Two rows of amethyst-glass navettes separated by two rows of diamanté sit at the center of diamanté-studded folds of rose-gold-plated sterling silver that form this 1940s Duette (Coro’s name for their double-clip brooch). This piece, which was created for the company’s high-end line, can be worn as a brooch or as separate fur clips. The latter work well as embellishments on heavier fabric, such as wool blazers and dresses. My camera picked up two stones that appear to be a different shade of purple, but this difference cannot be seen by the naked eye. You can see the utility patent for the brooch mechanism here, shown below Coro’s name.
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QuickviewAmethyst, Diamanté & Rose-Gold Bow Brooch by Pennino
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino Bros. JewelryUSD$275.00This striking, two-layer rose-gold bow brooch by Pennino is a lovely example of the Retro Modern style. The top is a pavé ribbon of rhodium-plated metal that’s edged with faceted, oval amethyst-glass stones topped with tiny diamanté. The center is cinched with rose-gold plated metal. The second layer is a furled rose-gold ribbon that’s attached to the top with a tiny screw. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. This brooch is not flat – the four corners of the bottom layer fold under, as curls of ribbon or fabric would. The back shows the high-quality, complex construction characteristic of this maker. Scroll down to see a variation of this design in rhodium-plated metal with sapphires.
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QuickviewAmethyst, Diamanté & Sterling Bow 1940s Brooch by Eisenberg
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Eisenberg JewelryUSD$275.00This Eisenberg brooch features faceted, amethyst-glass stones surrounded by diamanté. At the center of this substantial 1940s horizontal bow is a large, faceted amethyst oval. This sterling silver piece closes with a roll-over safety clasp. The color combination is divine, and the quality is superb. This stunning and regal brooch has undergone restoration, which has brought it back to life. You won’t be disappointed!
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QuickviewAmethyst, Diamanté & Sterling Flower Basket 1940s Brooch by Trifari
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Trifari JewelryUSD$175.00Faceted oval amethyst-glass flowers are surrounded by diamanté leaves in a diamanté-trimmed basket in this rhodium-plated sterling silver 1940s brooch by Trifari. This classic piece has a Victorian Revival feel that makes it timeless. I have two other brooches in this design: one with rubies, the other with aquamarines – scroll down to see them. All three pieces are from my personal collection.
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QuickviewAmethyst, Diamanté & Vermeil Sterling Bouquet 1940s Brooch by Adolph Katz for Coro
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$295.00This stunning amethyst, diamanté and vermeil sterling silver bouquet brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for CoroCraft, Coro’s high-end line. This piece has four pavé stems topped with faceted, oval amethyst-glass stones and gathered through the center of a flower with diamanté-rimmed gold-plated sterling silver petals. The gold-plating on the flower is perfect – the difference in tone you see is from the camera’s reflection. What an outstanding example of the Retro Modern style! I have photographed the brooch in the horizontal position, as it appears in the patent drawing, but you could also wear it vertically (as shown in the second photo). This piece, which closes with a roll-over safety clasp, is rich in contrasting colors and was in my personal collection. Wear it on the lapel of a blazer, and I guarantee you’ll be noticed!
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February Birthstone Jewelry
Purple is a royal color, and amethyst – the star of February birthstone jewelry – has been prized by monarchs for centuries. It is prominent in the crown jewels of Great Britain and was a favorite of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. As a symbol of piety, this gemstone was important in church ornamentation in the Middle Ages. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dispel evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Ranging in color from deep purple to pale lilac, this gem was especially popular in Victorian jewelry of the late 19th century. Wear this color when you want to feel mysterious, spiritual, and imaginative. Check out these styling tips.
Purple is a royal color, and amethyst – the star of February birthstone jewelry – has been prized by monarchs for centuries. It is prominent in the crown jewels of Great Britain and was a favorite of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. As a symbol of piety, this gemstone was important in church ornamentation in the Middle Ages. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dispel evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Ranging in color from deep purple to pale lilac, this gem was especially popular in Victorian jewelry of the late 19th century. Wear this color when you want to feel mysterious, spiritual, and imaginative. Check out these styling tips.