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What is blue stone jewelry?
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The phrase “blue stone jewelry” likely refers to sapphires. Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York. The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge.Shop a collection of antique and vintage sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Westhampton /// Contemporary Thomas McKnight Screenprint Hamptons NY Modern Art
By Thomas McKnight
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Thomas McKnight (American, 1941-)
Title: "Westhampton"
Portfolio: The Hamptons
*Signed by McKnight in pencil lower right
Year: 1987
Medium: Original Screenprint on soft-white...
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Screen
Tiffany & Co. Plain Wedding Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany & Co. wedding band is handcrafted in platinum and finished with a high-polish surface that exudes timeless elegance. Its clean, minimalist design offers a refine...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Materials
Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond (Approx 0.60-Carats) Diamond Cluster Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a center cluster of old European cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.60 carats. The diamonds exhibit a warm J color and a clarity range of ...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 6 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog rests for knives, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog—possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener Dog. Cr...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
Marc Chagall(1887-1985)-Devant St. Jeannet (In front of St. Jeannet)- lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured lithograph on Arches paper, edited in 1972.
Limited edition of 50 copies, numbered as 20/50 in lower left corner.
Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner.
Paper si...
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Rug & Kilim’s Tudor Style Flatweave Runner in Cream & Green Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, its design is inspired from antique Tudor tapestries and textiles of English and French sensibilities.
On the Design:
This particular flat weave enjoys an elega...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
