Amethyst Collection

Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Harold Francis Letford, as he appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1949, when he was awarded a bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in assisting HMS

Birthstone Series: Amythest Quartz
An Amythest quartz specimen. Amythest is a form of quartz that is usually purple in colour, it is the birthstone for the month of March. Natural History Museum specimen number 84817

The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Crucifix set with sapphires, zircon, spinel, cairngorm and amethyst. The whole cross is bordered by diamonds

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331102 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

Amethyst Glass Oil Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: Marcus Moran
Amethyst Glass Oil Lamp, c. 1936

Amethyst Glass Bowl, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance
Amethyst Glass Bowl, c. 1940

Oxides (quartz group), amethyst, smoky-quartz, rock-crystal, cat s-eye, rose-quartz (colour litho)
2797886 Oxides (quartz group), amethyst, smoky-quartz, rock-crystal, cat s-eye, rose-quartz (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxides (quartz group)

Amethyst sunbird 12-day chicks in nest_DSC5788
Amethyst / Black Sunbird - chicks begging from nest attached to Christmas fairy lights on verandah of house - chicks 12 days old. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Cylindrical vase with applied decoration by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass)
BON109586 Cylindrical vase with applied decoration by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass) by Daum, Auguste (1853-1909); height 26.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

What have you done
Daan de Vos

Internally decorated and acid-cut trumpet vase by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass)
BON109582 Internally decorated and acid-cut trumpet vase by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass) by Daum, Auguste (1853-1909); height:34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Big Diadem with pendants. Artist: Gold of Troy, Priam?s Treasure
Big Diadem with pendants. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Amethyst-throated Sunangel. Ecuador. Date: 25-07-2021

American browallie - Jamaican forget-me-not, amethyst flower, or bush violet, Browallia americana (Tall browallia)
FLO4583809 American browallie - Jamaican forget-me-not, amethyst flower, or bush violet, Browallia americana (Tall browallia, Browallia elata)

Snuff Box, England, 1800 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, England, 1800/1900

Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Brooch, c. 1936

Amulet of a Female Sphinx, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 11-13 (about 2055-1650 BCE)

Bead, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bead, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

102 Beads, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: Unknown
102 Beads, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

Snuff Box, Austria, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, Austria, 19th century

A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts
1766486 A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts, pink tourmalines, emeralds, sapphires and periodots, with a pair of flowerhed earrings, c.1810 (gold, topaz)

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326250 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326248 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bull s-Head Amulet, c. 3500 BC-2950 BC (amethyst)
500258 Bull s-Head Amulet, c.3500 BC-2950 BC (amethyst) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); 3.4x3.7x2.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L

Ring (gold & amethyst)
614899 Ring (gold & amethyst) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Anello); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Cameo: Head of a Woman, c. 1-100 (amethyst)
499505 Cameo: Head of a Woman, c.1-100 (amethyst) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 4.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.; out of copyright

An icon depicting Moses striking the rock, early 19th century (painted copper, wood
1195823 An icon depicting Moses striking the rock, early 19th century (painted copper, wood, amethyst, beryl, obsidian, rock-crystal) by Russian School (19th century)

Gold muff chains with amethyst beads, enamel bars, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina. Almost adult
Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus amethystina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystine (immature male)
Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystine, immature male (even-tailed amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus orthura). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

German necklaces of the mid 16th century: gem with enamel painting of a crucifixion scene A, gem with enamel painting of St

Bee hummingbird and amethyst woodstar
Bee hummingbird or zunzuncito, Mellisuga helenae, and amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina. Handcoloured lithograph from Th

Jamaican forget-me-not, amethyst flower, or bush violet, Browallia americana (Tall browallia, Browallia elata). Handcolured copperplate engraving

The Battle of Pacocha - The British Attack Peruvian Ship
The Battle of Pacocha in the Pacific - an engagement between the HMS Shah and HMS Amethyst against the rebel Peruvian ship Huascar off Ilo, on 29th May 1877

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912
Selection of beautiful brooches, pendants and a necklace all made of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones Date: 1912

The Amethyst Necklace, 1906 (oil on canvas)
658687 The Amethyst Necklace, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); 85x87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amethyst Necklace. Charles Haslewood Shannon (1863-1937)

Gems
LLM456770 Gems by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gems. Illustration from The National Encyclopaedia (William Mackenzie, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326251 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Precious Stones: Amethyst, 1900 (colour litho)
2634674 The Precious Stones: Amethyst, 1900 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

The War between Chili and Peru (engraving)
1054261 The War between Chili and Peru (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Chili and Peru)

The Thame Ring (amethyst & gold)
1216431 The Thame Ring (amethyst & gold) by English School, (14th century); 2.5x1.6x2.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326253 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326249 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Starfish brooches (rubies, amethyst, emeralds, aquamarine & gold)
3251455 Two Starfish brooches (rubies, amethyst, emeralds, aquamarine & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed as a cabochon ruby and circular-cut starfish)

Poignant moment as Amethyst wounded arrive at St. Martin-in-the-Field for the short, simple thanksgiving service that was held there

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Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO, proudly displays The Kings Orb and Sceptre in this captivating photograph from 1937. This exquisite set, created by an unknown artist, showcases the regal beauty quartz. Known as the birthstone for February, it has long been revered for its stunning purple hue and spiritual properties. Intricately carved into a crucifix or found in its raw form, amethyst captivates with its vibrant color and enchanting allure. Its presence is not limited to jewelry alone; even delectable treats like the Tasty Cake | Amethyst Mineral A2 Copy pay homage to this gemstone's mesmerizing qualities. Amidst a collection of oxides within the quartz group lies amethyst - a gem that ranges from smoky-quartz to rock-crystal and even cat's-eye variations. Its diverse range of colors is beautifully captured in a lithograph featuring rose-quartz alongside other members of the quartz family. Nature too holds its own treasures when it comes to amethyst's splendor. From adorable Amethyst sunbird chicks nestled in their nest to the breathtaking Amethyst-throated Sunangel spotted in Ecuador just last month - these winged wonders showcase nature's affinity for this precious stone. Not limited to natural wonders alone, historical artifacts also bear witness to amethyst's grandeur. The Big Diadem with pendants, crafted by Gold of Troy as part of Priam’s Treasure collection, exudes opulence fit for royalty. Even amidst times of conflict such as World War I, Allied warships sailing through the treacherous waters of Dardanelles carried on their mission while perhaps finding solace in the calming energy radiating from their trusty companion – amethyst. So whether adorning our fingers or gracing us with its presence in nature or history books alike, one cannot help but wonder: what have you done, amethyst.