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Amanda’s Style File: February Birthstone Bling
An affordable gemstone, amethyst is ideal for designers to create large-scale, bold pieces.
Alex Soldier’s amethyst and peridot ring set in 18-karat yellow gold
Starting with February, I will be curating the best birthstone bling for each month.
Staying true to my Style File columns, these birthstone editions will help jewelers think outside the box, explore new jewelry, find new designers, and hone in on styles worth purchasing and promoting.
Birthstone jewelry doesn’t have to be basic and it certainly doesn’t have to be boring. Amethyst is the perfect gemstone to kick off this series. As an affordable gemstone, it is ideal for designers to create large-scale, bold pieces.
Amethyst also is well known among consumers, which makes it an easy sale.
Here are my top 15 pieces of amethyst jewelry.
Gemstones don’t have to be worn. Health and gemstone enthusiasts will love this Gem-Water wellness water bottle with a gem blend of amethyst, rose quartz and clear quartz ($78).
Gem-Water.com
Gem-Water.com
Pyrrha sterling silver open oval bangle with amethyst caps ($196) Pyrrha.com
Belle Étoile “Celine” plum and lavender bracelet with hand-strung plum Italian rubber with framed lab-grown amethyst stones set into rhodium-plated, nickel allergy-free, .925 sterling silver ($225) BelleEtoileJewelry.com
John Hardy classic chain stud earrings in sterling silver with amethyst ($425)
JohnHardy.com
JohnHardy.com
Lola Fenhirst’s Daphne Earring handcrafted in 18-karat recycled yellow gold with amethyst ($2,100)
LolaFenhirst.com
LolaFenhirst.com
Gurhan one-of-a-kind Amulet Hue pendant in 24-karat gold featuring a heart-shaped faceted amethyst ($2,750)
Gurhan.com
Gurhan.com
Carelle Whirl amethyst and burnished diamond ring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,970)
Carelle.com
Carelle.com
Sylvie Collection 18-karat rose gold ring featuring a 10-carat oval cut amethyst with 0.64 carats of round diamonds ($3,145) SylvieCollection.com
Le Vian 14-karat Strawberry Gold ring with Cotton Candy Amethyst, Vanilla Topaz and Ocean Blue Topaz ($3,200)
LeVian.com
LeVian.com
Onirikka “Stella” ring with sugar-loaf amethyst center stone set in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,650)
Onirikka.com
Onirikka.com
Ayva Fine Jewelry “Lira” amethyst, white sapphire and green tourmaline necklace set in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,740) AyvaJewelry.com
Alex Soldier amethyst and peridot “Symbolica” 18-karat yellow gold, one-of-a-kind ring ($10,500)
AlexSoldier.com
AlexSoldier.com
Julie Lamb ombré amethyst and diamond ring set in 18-karat white gold (price upon request)
JulieLambNY.com
JulieLambNY.com
William Noble Rare Jewels Estate 18-karat yellow gold, citrine and amethyst earrings by Marina B (price upon request)
WilliamNoble.com
WilliamNoble.com
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