Claris-A Black Star Sapphire Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This handmade Claris-A ring is crafted with a fluid, sculptural form. Its design holds two oval cabochon black star sapphires, each displaying the soft, shifting light characteristic...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond accent ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire Bezel Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 6.92ct black star sapphire radiates celestial charm with its natural asterism—forming a star-like reflection under light–in this handcrafted ring by Bracken Jewelers.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed 10K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 10k brushed yellow gold, offering a warm, textured finish that enhances its bold design. At the center, a captivating oval cabochon star sapp...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold
14k Black Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A distinctive modern ring crafted of textured 14k white gold featuring a remarkable black star sapphire with diamonds.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive and stylish cocktail ring featuring 22.75 carats of black star sapphires!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Black Star Sapphire Ring. The ring features a bezel-set oval black star sapphire.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire and Blue Sapphire 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Crown Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Listing Title: Hand carved Sterling Silver with Gold Ring on Ring • Hand carved 10 karat yellow gold • 3 x Black Star Sapphire, cabochon • Pavé set blue sapphires, 1.2 Approximate...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 6.52 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.58 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.0 carats with Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.43 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 11.51 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.51 carats and Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.06...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, 3.34ct, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire, bezel-set at the center.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Black Star Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and distinctive men’s ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Dome Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The black star sapphire is a special stone, this one in particular, offering a fantastic display of a bursting star as light hits it (see video).
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire & Pearl Ring Size 5.75 #20226
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring Size 5.75 JAGi Certified- This striking cluster ring showcases six cabochon-cut natural black star sapphires accented...
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Octopus" Ring in Textured 14K Gold with Star Ruby and Parti & Star Sapphires
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The fifth stone is a 2.92 carat silver-grey sapphire with unusual golden needle inclusions. It's also a star sapphire, and when the star blazes through all that interior "crackle," ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold,...
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Black Star Sapphire & Diamond Wide Large Heavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - Natural Silks & Striations - 15.69x11.8mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rou...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Black Enamel Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Star Dust Cocktail Ring, 14k Gold Plated Black Enamel with White Diamonds Designer J DAUPHIN This cocktail ring is handcrafted in brass with 14k gold plating and fini...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Black Star Sapphire with Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 29.64 carats, Ruby 9.37 crats with Brown Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 13.68 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2. cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customisable Natkina Star Sapphire / Tsavorite / Black Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Lot 1 (Black diamond) price 5300 euro Ring 14K White Gold Diamond 3-Round 57-0,13-4/6A Diamond 24-Round 57-0,19-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,09-99/A Diamond 52-Round 57-0,26-99/A Weigh...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Customizable Star Sapphire Tsavorite / Garnet / Black Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Lot 1 (Blue Sapphire) price 4690 euro Ring 14K White Gold Diamond 1-Round 57-0,05-4/5A Diamond 20-Round 57-0,23-4/6A Blue Sapphire 40-Round-0,34 Т(5)/3C Weight 3.48 gram Size 17 Lot...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Garnet, 14k ...
14K Yellow Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 10.25 #23343
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 10.25 JAGi Certified- A bold and striking Modernist piece, this 14K yellow gold ring features an oval cabochon natural blac...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This ring has been designed with bold geometric patterns and carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum for the settings of the diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Concentric Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black and White Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Concentric Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold fashioned with Black and White Diamond, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios gorgeous designer wide band Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all hand made. It features a stunning oval shape natural Sapphire total weight of 4....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
$13,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $26, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
70s Vintage Hedgehog Ring 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Eyes Sz 4.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 8.3 grams Stones: One small 3mm cultured pearl adorns the nose, and two cabochon cut black star sapphires measure 3mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
$5,735Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $9, 559 18kt Gold Rare Natural Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Light Brown Diamond Victorian Cluster Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in a luxurious 18K/925 gold setting with black prongs and shank, this ring is an embodiment of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the captivating allure of the "Midnight Serpent" ring, a striking piece crafted in cool 18K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $12, 500 18KT Gold Fancy Large Fancy Heart Pink Sapphire Diamond Agate Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Heart Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Black Agate Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cocktail ring is a true gem in every sense of the word. It features a stunning 3 Carat Colombian Emerald that is set in 18 karst White gold.
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
2.2 Ct Oval Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.2 Ct Oval Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 7 in 14 K white Gold Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.2 Carat Oval Natura...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite and Diamond Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in a luxurious 18K/925 gold setting with black rhodium accents, this ring is a true embodiment of elegance and craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Ring is all hand-made in yellow Gold 18 Karat. The stunning piece features a solitaire Cabochon Natural Tourmaline with a total weight of 2.00 Carat and natu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, ...
Victorian 27cttw. Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine/Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver with a striking black rhodium finish, this ring is a true testament to opulence and sophistication.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
We present you this new color variation of this popular ring from S.Georgios designer with white Enamel, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold. This stunning piece feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Victorian 10.00 Cttw. Natural Yellow Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
JEWELRY SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Gemistry Metal: 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium Accents Total Metal Weight: 7 GM Primary Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18.2 Cttw. Natural Aquamarine, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of Victorian elegance with the 18.2 Cttw. Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Dome Ring — a true statement piece that marries classic charm with contemporary allure.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 17.75 Cttw Aquamarine, Sapphire/Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
The outer shank, crafted in sterling silver, provides a contrasting backdrop, highlighting the inner shank's luxurious 18k gold construction. Eight black rhodium clips studded with d...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 4.85 Cttw. Pearl, Blue and Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Split Shank Floral Ring, a captivating cocktail ring that seamlessly blends the elegance of blue and pink sapphires...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterlin...
Victorian 3.3 Cttw Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in sterling silver with a black rhodium top, the ring head takes the form of a full-face mask, intricately detailed with channels of black rhodium that delineate the facial f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 5.75 Cttw. Tanzanite/Sapphire/Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Step into the opulent world of the Victorian 5.75 Cttw. Tanzanite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, and Diamond Cocktail Ring — a harmonious blend of vintage charm and contemporary sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
Victorian 4.3 Cttw. Natural Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with the Victorian 4.3 Cttw. Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Split Shank Ring — a fusion of artistry and sophistication in 18k Gold and black ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
This detailed openwork arrangement allows light to interact with the gemstones, creating a captivating interplay of brilliance and color. The ring is crafted with a thoughtful combi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 7.5 Cttw Tanzanite/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a journey of unparalleled luxury with this exquisite Dome Ring, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends the richness of tanzanite, the sparkle of diamonds, and the allure of b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Listing Title: Black Star Sapphire Crown Ring • Hand carved Sterling Silver and 10 karat yellow gold • Blue Sapphires, Black Spinels and Green Tsavorites • Ring Size: 11 • Total wei...
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Spinel, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold,...
Victorian Era Pink Gold and Sterling Silver Rubies Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This ring can be customized with different stone : black diamonds, white diamond , sapphires and rose cut diamonds.
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold
"Shield" Converted 1970s Ruby & Diamond Cufflink Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Originally set with a not-aging-very-well black star sapphire, Eytan replaced it with a nice 1.02 carat natural ruby cabochon.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
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.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. 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. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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