PURPLE REIGN Amethyst rules Derived from the ancient Greek word amethustos, meaning sober, amethysts have intoxicated many a royal eye as evidenced by their presence in royal collections worldwide, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. Add a regal touch to your everyday ensembles with a selection of amethyst pieces that caught our eye. Compiled by Bridget Williams
Clockwise from top left: Adorned necklace from Anthony Lent ($34,500; anthonylent.com). Amethyst Eve ring from Samantha Tea (samanthatea.com). David Yurman Cable Classic Collection bracelet with amethyst and yellow gold ($825; davidyurman.com). Amethyst Jelly Munchkin pendant and cable chain necklace from Bondeye Jewelry ($850; bondeyejewelry. com). Akoya pearl and tanzanite cocktail ring from Assael (assael.com). Jennifer DeMoro 1120 007 v2 Ameth. Rush Jewelry Design Icon Victoire earrings (rushjewelrydesign.com). Enamel Frame gemstone studs from Sarah Hendler ($4,750; sarahhendler.com). UVA drop amethyst earrings from Deborah Pagani ($9,500; deborahpagani.com). Double Full amethyst ring from Nouvel Heritage ($4,800; nouvelheritage.com). Sapphire ring from Vram (vramjewelry.com).
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