The Smithsonian has a fantastic collection of amethysts in jewelry at the National Museum of Natural History! Here are just a few. Check out the links for more information about each piece.
96-carat amethyst and diamond brooch in a platinum mounting, cir. 1915
56-carat square cushion-cut amethyst in 18k gold setting by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915
10-carat amethyst in 18k white gold from Four Peaks mine, Arizona, USA
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