18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham, Date Letter Worn 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in altern...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 7.00 Carat Natural Sapphire 2.20 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The vivacious Sapphire ring in modern design, so elegant and sophisticated style, perfect for this spring/summer season. Colors time is incoming .Adds a touch of class and grace on y...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.80 Carat Orange Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Orange Sapphires are one of rarest of sapphires. These extremely rare stones are unknown to most, but when discovered usually become an absolute favorite. They are strikingly beauti...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring a 6.24 ct Sri Lanka sapphire
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 6.24 ct Sri Lanka natural cushion cut sapphire (REPORT CDC#1801445) with 2.56 cts tw of diamonds around (C.Dunaigre certified-10.29...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 2.67 carat solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful natural emerald cut sapphire in a classic 18ct yellow gold setting.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 4.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.30 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite ring in contemporary design . This radiant creation is bedecked with a vibrant blue Sapphire and splendid and sparkly Diamonds. Adorn your hands with this unparalleled m...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Irina Ferry 11.63 CT Green Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary handmade Irina Ferry 18K white gold natural green sapphire and diamond designer ring, IGI certified.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt. White Gold Ring with 0.30 Ct Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, 18-karat white gold band ring, decorated with 15 princess cut diamonds of approx. 0.30 ct in total, G/VS and 18 'carré' (square) cut sapphires of approx. 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Red Purple Sapphire weighing 1.35 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with natur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
$7,000Sale Price|30% Off
GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 1.01 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with nat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring, Birmingham 1989
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1989 Maker's Mark H - L This exquisite vintage ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut natural sapphire at it...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold. The sapphire measures approximate...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 ct, 18k gold 10.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.0 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description The top of the ring is 5.5 mm wide r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful Flower Ring Two tone ring as the band is made out of Yellow gold and top of the ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1907, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 This stunning Edwardian 18ct yellow gold five-stone band ring is a true work of art.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200Sale Price|40% Off
GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 0.38 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
0.15ct Diamond sapphire solitaire eternity engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Diamond pink sapphire engagement ring 18k white gold. Classic wedding band 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Leto Lama 18ct Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring, 2.5ct Sapphires
Located in London, GB
The 18ct Yellow Gold Gaia Flower ring showcases stunning Green and Pink natural sapphires weighing in total 2.5 carats.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
All set in 18ct white gold. Sapphire weight approximately 1.00ct Total Diamond weight approximately 0.65cts The face of the ring measures approximately 14mm x 14mm Band width at b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Ct Modern Blue Sapphire & 0.30 Ct Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-4556 Gross Wt. :- 2.53 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.24 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.30 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt....
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Stamped 750 Circa 1980 An 18ct white gold dress ring centred with a deep blue cabochon sapphire, its dome polished to a smooth, high lustre t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.52 CT GIA Certified Cushion Cut Sapphire in 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
4.52 CT GIA Certified Cushion Cut Sapphire in 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring This ring represents the pinnacle of fine jewelry craftsmanship, combining a vivid blue cushion-cu...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.60ct Sapphire oval solitaire engagement ring in 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning sapphire engagement ring features a perfect oval-shaped pink sapphire set in 18ct white gold.
Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Pearl Rectangular Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum Edwardian cluster ring.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
“Lace” Openwork 18K White Gold Ring with 0.80 ct Sapphire & 22 Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A delicate “lace” motif ring cast in luminous 18K white gold (750‰), this design features an oval 0.80 ct deep-blue sapphire held aloft by graceful prongs.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring with 1.20 ct Natural Sapphire NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling Sapphire carat . The jewelry is made of 18k Yellow Gold with a high quality polish.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exclusive 18k white gold antique ring with natural sapphire and diamonds 1.30 ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold (0.750 fineness).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI/Lotus 18K 3.13 Ct Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI/Lotus 18K 3.13 Ct Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Antique Style Engagement Ring * IGI/Lotus-certified natural Vivid blue ( Peacock Blue ) Sapphire weighing 3.13 ct set on the 18K ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special, Beautiful 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald: Intense Green Minor Cabochon 3.78 ct. with Carat Gem Lab cer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 18ct Gold, Platinum Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1910s Era: Edwardian (1901-1914) Diamonds: Old cut diamonds approximate total weight 0.54 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.27ct Sapphire and diamonds solitaire engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18ct white gold ring is the perfect choice for making an engagement proposal.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.02ct round teal sapphire engagement ring in 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring features a 1.02ct round teal sapphire set in 18ct white gold.
Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring, 0.7 Ct, Italy Circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18K white gold band, two sapphires for a total of 0.8 karats and three brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.7 carats, Italy 1930s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Ring with 0.24 Ct Sapphire and Diamonds NGI Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring made from 18K White Gold with 0.24 total carat of round brilliant sapphire and diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
3 -Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring – 18ct Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage 18ct yellow and white gold three-stone ring, featuring a 1.65ct oval Ceylon sapphire and two natural diamonds totalling approximately 0.85ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Portland, England
Details: Era: Victorian (circa 1897–1898) Metal: 18ct yellow gold (hallmarked) Stones: Natural sapphires and old-cut diamonds Weight: 2.48 grams Ring size: L 1/2 (UK) Setting: Carved...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$6,000Sale Price|40% Off
GIA 18K 0.56 Ct Kashmir Unheated Vivid Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 0.56 Ct Kashmir Unheated Vivid Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Vivid Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 0.56 ct set on the 18K white gold band with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.80 Ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Diamond and Sapphire ring is mid century, or late Retro 18 Kt white gold, sturdy, well hand constructed mounting quite different and unique The squarish crown raises...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.89 Ct Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.89 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every styl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Square Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s A striking example of 1920s craftsmanship, this elegant Art Deco ring showcases a rich arrangement of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Sebastian Bernards Flower Style 0.96 Ct Diamond/1.47 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18K Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones: Diamonds: 5 Pear shaped and 2 Round Brilliant- Total weight 1.00 Ct Yellow Sapphires: 5 Pear shaped - Total weight 1.57 Ct Metal: 18K Two Tone Gold- 5.60 gr
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
7.21 ct Carved Emerald Cocktail Ring With White Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by 3.21 ct of glistening white sapphires and 0.56 ct of diamonds, the ring is crafted in 18k gold for a rich, luxurious finish.
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphires & Diamond Dress Ring Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching statement piece, this luxurious dress ring is crafted in elegant 18ct white gold and features six vibrant pink sapphires, arranged to create a bold geometric pattern ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.01 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Made 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 3.01 carats and diamonds of 0.55 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with eve...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85-ct Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring by Nancy Phillips
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
The mesmerizing allure of this breathtaking statement piece is perhaps caused by the prominent oval-cut natural Blue Sapphire gemstone in the center. Sourced for its superior brillia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Channel Set Wavy Pattern 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Wave Ring – 0.90 Carat Channel-Set Sapphire Designer Band Elegant curves and contemporary craftsmanship come together in this sop...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 A truly exquisite Edwardian era sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in rich 18ct gold and platinum and datin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.65ct Teal Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Teal Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold Teal sapphire gemstone solitaire ring in 18ct white gold, natural gemstone round cut plain band.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Natural Sapphire 4.13 ct Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Ceylon
Located in Roma, IT
This exceptional ring features a stunning 4.13 carat natural sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, certified by GRS with no indication of thermal treatment. The sapphire is cushion-cut, dis...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
3.03 Ct. Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold ring featuring a 3.03 carat oval shaped pink sapphire surrounded by round diamonds. There are eighty round diamonds that total 1.20 carats; H-I color and VS clarity. ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian cluster ring that epitomises timeless elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.36 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-27886 Gross Wt :- 2.78 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 2.47 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.19 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt :- 1.36 ct Ring Size :...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 3-Band Diamond Ring, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and elegant 3-band ring crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold, featuring three iconic gemstones emerald, sapphire, and ruby, each set on its own band.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15ct Sapphire Diamond Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Chunky blue sapphire and double diamond halo large solitaire engagement ring in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French 18K Yellow Gold Daisy “Marguerite” Ring with 0.40 ct Sapphire & Ros
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 58 / US 8 (resizable upon request) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Center Stone: 1× Round Sapphire, ~0.40 ct Accent Stones: 8× Rose-Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.58 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.58 ct heated cushion cut sapphire with 1.50 cts tw of baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.61 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 0.14Ct Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-4178 Gross Wt. :- 1.62 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.47 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.14 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Blue Sapp...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,281Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring with 2.81 ct. Natural Sapphire and diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt white gold ladies ring with natural Corundum sapphire with diamonds. Circa 2000's Dimensions - Weight : 14 grams Finger Size (UK) = M (US) = 6 1/2 (EU) = 52 1/2 Size : 2.7 x 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roshe Jewels Natural 3.45 ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roshe Jewels Natural 3.45 ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold This ring has natural Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires that weighs 3.45 Carats.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Sapphire And Pearl Victorian Antique Engagement Ring Rose Gold.
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Sapphire And Pearl Victorian Antique Engagement Ring Rose Gold.
Pearl, Sapphire
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.
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