This vintage Retro amethyst ring is crafted in 18k rose gold, weighs exactly 6.0g and measures 13mm wide and 8.5mm deep. Emblematic of the highly ornate and color-enriched style of the postwar vintage Retro jewelry, this lavish and elaborately designed amethyst ring exposes an outstanding pineapple checkerboard-faceted amethyst measuring 13.05mm in diameter, graded 'vivid bright-lilac' color and 'good' clarity. Secured by quatrefoil prongs, the fascinating, translucent gemstone referred to as the 'royal gem’ by the ancient Romans is exposed atop a meticulously pierced, asymmetrically themed openwork gallery. The elaborately detailed shoulders depict artfully combined, overlapping scrolls, creating an absorbing design of Hellenistic inspiration. This exquisite vintage Retro amethyst ring concludes with a spherical rose gold band and an easily sizable shank.

Amethyst, the modern birthstone for February, has long been considered a royal color and has therefore been in great demand throughout the history. Fine quality amethysts are featured in the British crown jewels and were also favored by Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. A translucent purple-color member of the quartz family, amethyst is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. The legend of the origin of amethyst is to be found in the Greek mythology and its Greek name 'amethystos' can be translated as 'not inebriated', as the gemstone was considered to be a strong antidote against insobriety. This could explain why in ancient times wine goblets were carved from this gemstone. In Tibet, amethyst continues to be considered sacred to Buddhists and used for fashioning rosaries. The color of this gemstone ranges from pale lilac to deep purple. The lighter colors, often referred to as 'rose de France', were popular and frequently used in Victorian jewelry. Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina as well as in Namibia and other African countries.

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Suggested Retail Price: $1,000.00 Your Price: $650.00 Wholesale Price: $500.00