Buccellati, 18K Gold Sapphire Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This Buccellati bracelet showcases hand-engraved rigato and modellato textures, articulated gold floral plaques, and delicate openwork construction. Satin-finished petals surround sa...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron 18k Gold Sapphire Wide Mesh Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Boucheron Materials: 18k Gold Weight: 73.9 Grams Gemstone: Sapphire Measurement: 1" x 7 1/2" Hallmarks: Boucheron, French Marks A vintage Boucheron bracelet crafted in 1...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarin white sapphire bracelet 18 k white gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
This aquamarine bracelet is made in 18 k white gold and has 15,79 ct aquamarin 4,10 ct white sapphire is 19 cm long 8 mm wide 25,64 gram it makes every arm more beautiful and it is f...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
18 K White Gold Interlocking Charm Wire Link Bracelet with Pearls Fancy Sapphire
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This delicate, stylish charm style bracelet is fashioned from 18 K white Gold interlocking wire circles featuring 6 golden and white South Sea Pearls pearls and 11 Tahitian Pearls an...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ostertag, 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Ostertag
Located in New York, NY
This Ostertag bracelet is built around a wide, articulated gold lattice composed of repeating triangular links. Each element is individually constructed and invisibly hinged, allowin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet – 18K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Bracelet in 18K white gold set with two sapphires (total ~4.0 ct) and 17 brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hemmerle, Platinum 18K Gold Sapphire Leather Bracelet
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Spiral bracelet with a cabochon sapphire at each terminal, total approx. 32ct. Running along the interior of the spiral is a textured deep blue leather inlay. Accenting the design is...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamonds, Sapphires & 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Sapphires & 18K White Gold Bracelet MATERIALS ◘ Earrings Weight: 90,77 grams ◘ 199 Diamonds 6,50 ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Oval Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Elegant and refined, this sapphire bracelet features a continuous line of richly saturated dark blue natural sapphires, each beautifully ov...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k white gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in sleek 18k white gold during the 1980s, the design reflects a bold and luxurious aesthetic with exceptional craftsmanship and presence.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted with 18k white gold and adorned with 6.06 carats of diamonds and 7.00 carats of deep blue sapphires, this bracelet exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The bracelet weighs 34.2 grams and is crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and beautifully structured vintage bracelet crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a striking geometric design of alternating rows.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with our 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet. this 51.7 gram bracelet is adorned with 2.13 carats of sparkling diamonds and 24.95 carats of st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a pink sapphire and a blue sapphire, both set with a halo sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approx. ❋ Diamond Quality : HI-VS-SI ❋ Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ❋ Metal Color : White Gold ❋ Bracelet Length : 6.75 In...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$655Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Minimalist Bracelet Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
3 stone bracelet in Gold / Emerald / Ruby / Sapphire / Minimalist Gold bracelet / Genuine precious stone bracelet / Bezel set bracelet Trio stone, bezel set stone, floating stone, f...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Pink Sapphire & 18k White Gold Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Think pink! This pink champagne of a bracelet showcases sparkling pink sapphires weighing in total 10.00 carats in floret links. Delicate looking and brilliantly eye-catching, it wei...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This bracelet is made of 18K white gold and weighs 15.6 grams, giving it a strong yet elegant feel.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Star Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Star Sapphire Bracelet Mounted with: (5) Oval Star Sapphire Cabochons displaying asterism Numerous round near-color brilliant Diamonds (40) dr...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and diamond bracelet 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
11.39ct Blue sapphire and diamond halo bracelet in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamonds Bracelet 18k Yellow gold Sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the stunning Royal 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Sapphire and Diamonds - a masterpiece of elegance, luxury, and sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Yellow Sapphire Chain Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and lightweight bracelet is perfect for everyday wear. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Yellow Sapphire > Stone Weight - 1.45 ct > St...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Bracelet 18K Gold
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
3.38 carats of vivid blue sapphire and 0.68 carats of white brilliant round diamond are set in a 18K bangle hand made in Japan. The details of the diamond are mentioned below: Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS FANCY DIAMOND: 4.47CTS BLUE SAPPHIRE: 2.52CTS N. WT: 11.24 GRAMS G. WT: 12.64 GRAMS 18K GOLD FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) Code: A
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 2.35 ct > Stone Shape - Square > Stone Pcs - 58 > Stone Size - 2 mm > Gross Weight...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage bracelet!! Bracelet Details Material: 18K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Width: 7.25mm Weight: 21.6 Grams Accented by the following gemstones 39 - 3.7mm Rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,040Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Multi sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features rich multi-sapphire & diamond gemstones set evenly across its surface.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire 1.92cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Such bracelets are often made of 18k gold and multi-sapphire, sometimes studded with stones.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,790 / item
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The sleek and elegant style complements the attire beautifully, whether it's the bride wearing it herself, or as a gift to her bridesmaids to wear on the D’day. Blue sapphire gemston...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Multi Sapphire 24.80cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This Natural Multi Sapphire Bracelet boasts an impressive 18-carat gold of exquisite sapphir...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow & Rose Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow & Rose Gold This terrific estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Rose gold for the clasp and set with genuine Earth ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet Sapphire Wide Gold Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k gold diamond sapphire cuff bracelet featuring an extra wide bangle design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Trillion Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
❋ Diamond Shape : Round ❋ Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ❋ Metal Color : White Gold ❋ Bracelet Length : 6.50 Inches ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K Gold PINK SAPPHIRE: DIAMOND: Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire 1.87cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This is an 18-carat gold and elegant multi-sapphire and multi-colored gemstone Bracelet. The...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features rich pink sapphire & diamond gemstones set evenly across its surface.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features rich pink sapphire & diamond gemstones set evenly across its surface.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
French antique sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver, the piece carries the elegance, charm, and hand-finished character that make antique French jewels so deeply collectible.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Milgrain Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this refined bracelet showcases a striking arrangement of bezel-set blue sapphires framed by in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Multi sapphire 10.97cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sap...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Multi sapphire 11.21cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sap...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.94tcw Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet Two-Toned Gold 18K Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Metal Purity: 18K Yellow & White Gold Weight: 15.8 grams Total Carat Weight: 4.94cts Main Stone: Yellow Sapphire Setting: Prong Weight: 3.48cts Total Sapphires: 114 Shape: Round...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini ruby emerald sapphire 18k gold bracelet bangle
By Sabbadini
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive 18K gold bracelet with multi gemstones by Sabbadini.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural multi sapphire 24.80cts bracelet in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
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Sapphire, 18k Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
8.91 Carat Multi Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
8.91 Carat Sapphire Bracelet in 18K Gold This magnificent shape sapphire tennis bracelet is incredulous.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Moonstone Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary chain bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold. The design features cabochon moonstones, totaling 11.22 carats, set in elegant links.
Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.3 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Type: Diamond (natural) Weight: 2.50ct total weight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet contains 10 finely matched oval shape pink sapphires weighing a total of 9.00cts and 380 round brilliant diamond accents totaling 2.50cts. Diamonds are near colorless and SI...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Multi sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
18K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handcrafted, baguette cut sapphire about 1.13 carat and round cut white natural diamond 0.89 carat, Mounted in 18K White...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant bracelet crafted in solid 18K white gold, set with a refined combination of round and baguette-cut diamonds accented by marquise-shaped blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Sapphire Stacking Chain Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Dainty Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and lightweight bracelet is perfect for everyday wear. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald, Yellow Sapphire > Stone Weight - 2...
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$661Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Evil Eye Diamond Bracelet with Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Evil eye Diamond bracelet with Sapphire / 18K Solid gold / Dainty minimalist bracelet / Everyday wear gold bracelet. 18K Solid gold, adjustable chain, Pave set, Birthday Hanuk...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.