Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Two Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The pair of sapphires in this ring measure 10pts each. These blue stones are surrounded by old mine cut diamonds totalling 38pts. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Face Dimensions: 7x12mm Heig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Sugarloaf No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Kohn & Co Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Kohn
Located in Boston, MA
Details Period: 1900 Primary Material: 18k Yellow Gold Primary Stone: No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Stone Weight: 5.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Sugarloaf Primary Stone Color: Blue Ring Si...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.02 Carat Sapphire 1.83 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 9k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Antique 18k Gold Top Sİlver Natural Cabochon Cut Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is light brown color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.95 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
.90 Carat Edwardian Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .90ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Dark Blue ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.25 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.48 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.25 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.48 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set tiara ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Ring. This beautiful Edwardian old European cut diamond and sapphire ring is crafted in 18k yellow ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.59 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Diamond and .65 Carat Total Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: VS Sapphire Deta...
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian no heat sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k y...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Frank Walter Lawrence No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Halo Ring
By Frank Walter Lawrence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.69 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Era Elongated Platinum Ring. Diamond Sapphire Accent 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 US, Resizable Color: G Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Edwardian A stunning elon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Silver Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring in silver and yellow gold, circa 1900.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, hallmarked 1902
Located in London, GB
A stunning blue sapphire is flanked by old cut diamonds in this wonderful antique ring hallmarked 1902. The central sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 0.60 carat. The accompanyin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold 1.04tgw Diamond & Sapphire 5 Stone Ring with Scrolled Gallery
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Principal diamond weight, estimated: 0.3ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.56ctw Total sapphire weight, estimated: 0.48ctw Gross weight: 3.2g Ring size: UK – N.5 US – 7 E...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Elongated Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds & Sapphire Accent Diamond Weight: Approx 0.30 Carats Jewelry Type: Ring / Engagement Ring Styl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Colour Change Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced pinkish purple colour change Ceylon sapphire, pinkish purple in daylight and pin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
The turn of the twentieth century produced this classic late Victorian era ring featuring a spirited trio of old cut sapphires alternating with vertically-set pairs of sparkling old ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
.80 Carat Diamond Sapphire Pierced Dome Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's diamond and sapphire engagement ring. .20 Old European center stone with a halo of 10 diamonds and 2 French cut blue accent triangle sapphires in a Platinum pierced dome setti...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This lovely Victorian cluster ring features a blue sapphire and diamonds. The oval cut sapphire is 0.30 carats. Surrounding the sapphire are 0.70 carats of old cut diamonds. They are...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Alliance Ring Sapphire & Diamonds In Rose Gold, Vienna c1900
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant band ring in 14k red gold, reinforced at the top and set in the center with an inlaid sapphire, approx. 0.40 ct, flanked by two old-cut diamonds, together approx. 0.50 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central sapphire measures 35pts and the ones either side measure 10pts each. In between the blue stones are pairs of rose cut diamonds measuring 2pts per pair. The ring is modell...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 3.55ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 3.55 old cushion cut Sapphire sits central to this halo ring from the Victorian Era. The sapphire is firmly claw set into an intricate ring hand crafted from 18 carat rose...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.22 carat. Clearity is diamond G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.12 carat. Ring size is US 6...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.33ctw GIA Sapphire Old European Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - 0.80-1.0ct (approx. based on certification) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Damond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an emerald cut sapphire measuring 15pts at the centre and ether side there is a shimmering round cut diamonds measuring 15pts each. Modelled in 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1900s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 0.29 carat sapphire and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impre...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an square cut sapphire measuring 35pts at the centre and either side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A favourite style of the Victorians, this original period ring features three oval-shaped sapphires interspersed with vertically-set pairs of rose cut diamonds in 18 carat yellow gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.30ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1908
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating it to 1908, this stunning antique piece features a collection of vibrant pink sapphires and glittering diamonds. A trio of pink sapphires are set diagonally acr...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian .65 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.70 Ct. Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A Heart of Love This exquisite Edwardian era heart shaped ring is 1905 ca Beautiful hand crafted as unique of solid 18 kt gold topped by silver Sweet heart as love token, classic, ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 8 gr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 0.08 Total Carat Weight Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian 0.08 Total Carat Weight Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring The ring is a size 7.5 and weights a total of 1.8 grams. The ring is made of Platinum and 18 karat gold Very rare ri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This five stone ring has 3 beautifully deep blue sapphires, complimented by two lovely old cut diamonds. The sapphires have a combined weight of 1.85 carat, and the diamonds 1.20 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round cut blue sapphires, and two old single cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Natural Unenhanced Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire to centre in an open back rubover millegrain setting with an approximate weight of 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 1.50 Ct Diamond F VVS VS Sapphire Platinum ring In
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb example of Edwardian period Diamond and Sapphire ring Individually hand crafted as unique piece of solid Platinum Highest standard of workmanship and design related to the per...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.90 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.90 carat pink and blue sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our diverse collection of twist rings. This stunning, ...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marcus & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire Enamel Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Iris Ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.06 carats - transparent medium vibrant blue Set via stylized prongs in a navette shaped surround depicting highly rendered i...
Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau .90 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Appealing Art Nouveau period Diamond and Sapphire ring, 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid Platinum and 18 KT gold, unmarked Exquisite example epitome of the eternal elegance expressing i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.02 ct. The diamond is has I color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.71 ct. Ring size is US 7.6 We can make...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
Edwardian .85 Ct Diamond .35 Ct Sapphire 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming antique ring is Edwardian period Individually hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by Platinum, marked Designed to be elegant and timeless, with a flat head enriched...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Heart Shaped Ring with Diamond, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked in 1902, thia Victorian ring features a diamond, sapphire and ruby all set to centre. The sapphire and ruby each weigh 0.10 carat, whilst the centre diamond weighs 0.03 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,451Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has brown color and s2-s3. Totally is sapphire about 0.70 carat. Ring size is US 8.9...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
J.E. Caldwell Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 14K Gold Antique Unisex Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 10.02 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of ...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1910s, worn Swedish hallmarks : 18 K, three crow...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,029Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.24 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Ring siz...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning antique pink sapphire ring is fine quality, set with a stunning pink sapphire displaying fine color brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, composed of 18k rose gold & platinum. The 2.40 carat Oval Cabochon blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
Located in SE
Late XIX - early XX century. European Ring with Silver on 18K Gold openwork crown with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, band tested solid 18K . Medium...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period Swedish Toi et Moi Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted frame with claw set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Dress Cocktail Ring, circa 1905
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold platinum sapphire diamond dress cocktail ring, circa 1905. This fairy-tale jewel is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with platinum and features a marquis...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.9 grams. Totally brilliant cut diamond is 0.50 carat. The diamond is has Ice color and s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
“Antique 14k Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Caucasus, Circa 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with 1 natural blue sapphire stone diameter 9mm×7.50mm with rose cut diamonds ring head diameter 18mm in detailed workmanship ring was made in the cauc...
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful ca.early 20th. century period ring decorated with natural Sapphire,Pearl and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Swedish customs...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Edwardian Cluster Ring 18k Mine .36ctw Stripe Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
An original Edwardian Natural Ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond cluster toi et moi ring set into 18ct yellow gold. A pretty 18carat gold Edwardian double heart ring that has been ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented with rose cut Diamonds. Made in Sweden band hallmarked 18K , maker's hallmarks. Dat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.