Bailey Banks and Biddle Three Stone Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful 18 carat gold three-stone ring with two European cut diamonds (app. 0.80 carat in total F-G, VS) and in the middle one cushion cut natural non-heated Ceylon sapphire (2.6...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks Biddle 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - GIA
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks Biddle 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.42 in D 0.21 in L 1.42 in
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1925 Art Deco Platinum Brooch 4.74 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An exquisite piece created by Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious art deco period, circa 1925.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1.67 CTW Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.51 carats total - transparent medium blue Prong set in a basket and flanked by arching cathedral shoulders with flush set d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Vintage Bailey, Banks &Biddle Star Sapphire, Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond, ruby and sapphire ring by the famous jewelry house of Bailey, Banks and Biddle.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Platinum
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W 1.97 in L 2.75 in
Bailey Biddle & Banks 1905 Edwardian Belle Epoque Convertible Brooch in Platinum
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque necklace-pendant-brooch by Bailey Biddle & Banks. Magnificent statement piece from the Belle Epoque period, created by the iconic American jeweler and luxury...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Bailey, Banks and Biddle Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Made by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle in Philadelphia c. 1935.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bailey Banks and Biddle Art Nouveau Sapphire Scarab Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bailey Banks and Biddle: An Art Nouveau Sapphire and Gold Ring, centering upon a carved cabochon sapphire designed as a scarab, sapphire weighing approximately 18.15 carats, to the s...
Sapphire, Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle Jade Sapphire Gold Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous jade and sapphire ring from the Retro (ca1940) era! The ring, which is made of 14kt yellow gold, is by legendary maker Bailey, Banks & Biddle and has a cab...
Jade, Sapphire, 14k Gold
U.S. Naval Academy Bailey Banks Biddle Sapphire Diamond Ring, 1949
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Superb United States Naval Academy sweetheart ring. Made and signed by BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE. 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Bailey Banks and Biddle Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Circle Pen
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning gemstone pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920) era by renowned maker Bailey, Banks & Biddle! This breathtaking platinum pendant forms the shape of an open circle, an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Entourage Ring Yellow Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A bright yellow Sapphire is the central point of this classic Vintage Entourage Ring in 18 K yellow Gold. The yellow Sapphire has a weight of approximately 4.80 ct and is surrouded b...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ancient Roman Gold Snake Ring c. 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 1st – 2nd century AD A charming ancient ring in high karat gold, formed as two coiled snakes with their heads set back-to-back and turned in opposite directions....
Gold
AGL Certified Tiffany & Co Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In a delicate, four leaf clover design, set with pear-shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 15-18cts, and round diamonds, weighing 0.35-0.40cts, this art deco piece is a beauty by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Fancy Brown-Pink Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Brown diamonds have unique beauty all their own. They naturally occur in a tempting spectrum of hues like chocolate, champagne, clove, cognac, coffee, and caramel. Are your senses pr...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Purple Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced purple Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weig...
Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dimensional brooch. From the coil...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring. Horizontally set with two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphires, one of Burmese origin, the other Basaltic, in open back ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920 Natural Unenhanced Burmese Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace Tiara
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphires in open back claw settings, ranging from sma...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7.25 Carat No Heat Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and highly coveted gemstone. A 7.25 carat cushion cut ruby. GRS certified as vivid purplish red, unheated, and from Siam (Thailand). Set in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 32.03 Carat Fancy Pear Marquise Shaped Diamond Tiara Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This astounding 32.03 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Diamond bespoke Necklace features 17 Pear Brilliant GIA Certified Diamonds Ranging from D to F in color and IF to VS1 in Clarity total...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
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.