Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
5.38 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.90 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.1 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Unheated Sapphire Shape: Antique Oval Carat: 5.38 carat Color: Pink Side Stone Details:...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Liana 14K White Gold Ring with 2.50ct Sapphire & 0.08ctw Hidden Diamond Halo
Located in Greeneville, TN
Elegant and modern, the Liana ring features a vivid 2.50ct natural sapphire set in lustrous 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.18 Carat Natural White Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Colorless sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified octagonal corner cut 3.18ct cut. sapphire mounted in a platinum setting with 2 tapered baguette diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Tricolor Yellow Rose White Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique 14K rose, yellow, and white gold ring with ribbed scroll sides featuring a sapphire center stone accented by three diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Lab Created Sapphire Art Deco Ring - 18k European 1.24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.24ctw Cut: European Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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
Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct and Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this striking five-stone ring. Crafted in a refined blend of plat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian GIA 5.25 carat no heat sapphire diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian ring from the 1910’s is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a GIA certified cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 5.25 carats, of Australian origin and unhea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.33 Carat Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Art Deco Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, this ring makes a bold statement while maintaining a timeless appeal. 1 old European cut diamond, J VS approx. .33cts 1 French c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.65ct Diamond w/ Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.65ct (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - Calibre Cut Baguette & Trillion - Frenc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: 1.40 carat Cut: Old Cushion Color: Intense Pink Clarity: SI Treatme...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1925 Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Ring with AGS Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This dazzling Art Deco ring's crowning glory is an icy white round-cut diamond weighing 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Old European cut white Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1 AGL certified center sapphire with 2 halfmoon cut side stones in a 14k white fold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Sapphire Details: Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Pink, Unheated Clarity: VS D...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold Art Deco Ring with Diamond & Blue Sapphire - Size 3.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a Vintage 14k White Gold Art Deco Style Ring featuring One 0.5ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond ring dating back to the 1920s.
Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Stacking
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring Engagement Stacking Ring set with a gorgeous .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of brilliant white H color a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center SAPPHIRE Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: .75ct Cut: Old Mine, Antique Cushion Brilliant Co...
Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5 Width: 1.75 mm Weight: 3.12 grams 18K White Gold art deco (1920-1930), diamond and sapphire cocktail, dinner, dress ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold .28ct Old Diamond Sapphire Crisp Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.28ct (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - Calibre Trilliant Cut - Bez...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Band Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Wed always love the combination of diamonds & sapphires!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 4.2mm Head Height: 4.1mm Shank Width: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.33ctw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.33ctw (approx.) (8) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Channel Set - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Diamond & Sapphire East West Saddle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.70 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 4.41 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.69 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 8.5mm (0.33") (top of the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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ART DECO 1920 Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is entirely crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with polished finish and is embellished with a nice selection of nineteen earth mined natural gemstones, such; a blue sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Ring Dark Pink Sapphire Diamond Filigree Art Nouveau 1920's
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1920's 14K White Gold Ring. Dark Pink Lab Created Sapphire with Diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Round White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautifully crafted vintage sapphire and diamond ring. Size 5.25. An array of white diamonds (.50cttw) accent the perfect blue color of the sapphire gemstone center stone (1.00ct) Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Round Sapphire and Round White Diamond Panther Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular antique panther ring handcrafted in the early 1900 features 14k yellow gold, luscious sapphires and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum throughout. The cushion cut sapphire is claw set amidst a border of ten old European Cut diamonds set in plati...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 20k White Gold Sapphire & Dual Old Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 20k White Gold Weight: 11.28 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12.4mm (0.48") (top of th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.55tcw Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k white gold and set with two old European cut diamonds weighing 0.33ct and 0.22ct, for a total diamond weight of 0.55ctw.
Diamond, Sapphire
1920s 14K White Gold Art Deco Old European Diamond Ring with Sapphire Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .30ct, Old European Brilliant, J Color, VS C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct gold and platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamond and Triangular Blue Sapphire Dome Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold with beautiful hand-engraved details. - Size 9 and resizable - Unisex dome style band ring - From our antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Austro-Hungarian Empire, made between 1867 and 1872. The ring is finely crafted in solid 18K gold. It is centered with a sparkling blue sapphire surrounded by chunky old mine cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K, clarity SI1-SI2; remaining diamonds weigh 0.50 carat; calibre-cut sapphires of 1 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Crafted from 18ct white gold, this piece showcases many of the typical features associated with the style including meticulou...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$1,489 / set
18K Art Deco Filigree Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 18K white gold filigree ring featuring a round blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.10 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s The ring is finely crafted in platinum. It features a natural unheated cushion cut sapphire from Ceylon of a very nice blue color framed by a double halo of old cut diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire White Diamond Vintage Flower Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy L. Vintage-Inspired One-of-a-Kind collection features an array of white diamonds (.10cttw) accenting a center, oval-cut, blue sapphire (.25ct) in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and White Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 1-2 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Accent Stone Treatment Code: N Diamond Color: White Stone Properties: Natural ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.00 Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Men's White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's men's star sapphire and diamond ring. The center stone of this mounting is a light grayish blue 5.00ct oval cabochon sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with an intricately pierced under-gallery and slim 18ct white gold band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.4 grams Ring Size: O (55) Band Width: 1mm Face ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Round-Cut Sapphire and White Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 1-2 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Accent Stone Treatment Code: N Diamond Color: White Stone Properties: Natural ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sweet and charming cluster ring dating back to the Art Deco movement. This elegant piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and features a single round faceted sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sweet and charming cluster ring dating back to the Art Deco movement. This elegant piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and features a single round faceted sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.24 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.24 carat Color: M Clarity: VS1 Side Stone...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1925s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Magnificent Art Deco ring, it forms an openwork dome of plant decorations set with diamonds. In the center an antique brilliant- cut diamond is closed set millegrai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Dinner Ring, Jabel
By Jabel
Located in Denver, CO
Set in 18K white gold. Stamped 18K Jabel, indicating the ring was made by Jabel Manufacturing Co., an American jewelry company founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1916.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
antique sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique gold 18 Karat ring circa 1900/ 1910. The ring is set with a round deep blue Ceylon sapphire of approximately 0.80 Carats and two old European cut diamonds for a total of ap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Cut Diamond Trillion Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.41ct (exact) (2) Synthetic Sapphires - French Trillion Cut - Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920 Description: A stunning Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, featuring a vibrant oval-cut Ceylon no heat sapphire weighing appr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Double Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams Ring Size: P (57) Band Width: 2mm Face Dimensions: 15mm x 12mm Target Dimensions: 2 (6mm) Total Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.24 Car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 12K Gold Sapphire & Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
A wonderful Antique Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents. Hallmarked 500 which is less than 14K more like 12K. The Sapphires are Bezel set and has minor wear. Mine Cut diamonds set lik...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Sapphire
Located in beverly hills, CA
The shank is designed to taper slightly for a sleek, comfortable fit, and the entire piece is crafted in 18k white gold. Details: Center Diamond: 0.25 carat Old European cut, H col...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Diamond w/ Trillion French Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Faint Yellow Diamond - VS2 Clarity - 0.38ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Experience the enchanting beauty of this Art Nouveau ring, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold. This exquisite piece features a natural oval light blue sapphire weighing approxim...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Mine Diamond and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Circa 1920s, this striking Art Deco ring is expertly crafted in platinum and features a captivating center old mine-cut natural diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carats, graded H-I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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