$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emerald, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The carved Blue Sapphires and Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Burmese and Mozambique origin respectively.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, and Carved Coral Buddha Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 single cut = 0.05cttw Ruby: 8 round cut = 0.60cttw Sapphire: 8 round cut = 0.60cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine Turquoise Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Turquoise Round Bead of 21 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Blue Sapphire cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow go...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Turquoise Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Turquoise Round Bead of 21 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Blue Sapphire cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow go...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI 84.65 Carat Carved Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 84.65 Cts Diamond: 0.23 Cts
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Pink Opal Sapphire Tourmaline Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One-of-a-kind carved pink opal, sapphire and tourmaline drop dangle earrings, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 2.44 inches or 62 mm length.
Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Carved Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Buddha Pendant set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Ruby 8.96 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.11 carat and Emerald 0.28 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 3...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
39.98 carats Carved Jade Mutli Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved Jade earrings are crafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in 39.98 carats Jade, 1.25 carats Citrine, 1.7 carats Amethyst, Iolite, Peridot and 2.79 carats of sp...
Diamond, Jade, Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Carved Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning White Hand Carved Jade With Diamond and Sapphire in 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Stunning White Hand Carved Jade with Diamond and Sapphire in 18K white Gold is just perfect for any brunch or dinner occasion.
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Lavender Jade Dangle Earrings With Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.478g, JADE:97.44ct,SAPPHIRE:3.47ct,
Jade, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
2 Oval Faceted Yellow Sapphires Gold Diamonds Carved Round Citrine Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 faceted oval shape Yellow Sapphires of 5 mm x 7 mm set together in 14 Kt white gold with a small diamond i...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Carved White Jade Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold earrings suspending two carved white Burmese Jade weighing 34.30 carats, surrounded by 0.95 carats of orange ...
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Carved Cameo Earrings With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt Gold:1.67g, Diamond:2.62Ct, Silver:18.66g, Blue Sapphire:3.05Ct, Cameo:55.3Ct"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Carved Turquoise Dangle Earrings With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:13.6g,D:1.82Ct, ,SAPPHIRE:1.2Ct,,TURQUOISE:21.38Ct
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Rose Quartz Earring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This too cool for summer Carved Rose Quartz Earring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire in gold and silver will be the prettiest earring you have seen lately.
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Meghna Jewels Aquamarine Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Carved Leaf Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 14-karat gold and intricately set with a Aquamarine, Blue sapphire, emerald and .93 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront...
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Today we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.21 ct Carved Emerald Cocktail Ring With White Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details: 18KT Gold Weight: 7.355 grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.56 carats Product Features: Style: Cocktail Ring Design: Carved Emerald Center with Sapphire & D...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Steel Cuff with Carved Emerald, Sapphire & Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT gold:0.382g, Diamond:1.15ct, SiIver:9.068g, Emerld:13.04ct, Sapphire:1.76ct, Steel:167.80ct,"
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Steel
1960's Tutti Frutti Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18KWG Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 18k white gold tutti frutti diamond sapphire ruby emerald cocktail ring is a dazzling statement piece that combines luxurious materials with a vibrant array of gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Chalcedony Cushion Cab Blue Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Today we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large oval cabochons of blue sapphire support 2 white gold diamond and blue enamel elements, at the bottom we find 2 engraved flat drop jades,with 2 small blue sapphires set in the...
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Rhombus Shaped Carved Pink Opal Dangle Earring with Blue Sapphire & Pave Diamond
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:2.43g, Diamond:2.740ct, Silver:15.976g, Opal:32.700ct, Sapphire:1.100ct, "
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Sapphire and Citrine Hand Carved Lionshead Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved Citrine Lionshead with sapphire bail and inlaid jasper nose.
18k Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Today we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Carved Ring with Sapphire & Diamonds Made in 14kt Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:10.475g, Diamond:0.200ct, Silver:1.553g, SAPPHIRE:2.000ct, TOPAZ:18.510ct,,,, Size: 36X17X28MM
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold 43.67 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 43.67 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cocktail Earrings This fascinating mix of cobalt blue sapphire, crimson red ruby, tuscany yellow sapphire, p...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Carved Sliced Sapphire Earring With Diamonds Around in 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This awesome looking hand carved oval shape slice sapphire is a statement earring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
RUCHI Opal and Carved Multi-Colored Sapphire Leaf Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold OP-5.22 Cts MS- 7.56 Cts
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Dangle Earring with Baguette Diamond & Sapphire in 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:14.363g, Diamond:2.20ct, Jade:22.37ct, Sapphire:2.75ct
Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Carved Onyx and Orange Sapphire Tassel Earring with Diamonds in Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Onyx and Orange Sapphire Tassel Earring with Diamonds in Gold Silver is lovely and can be worn with any black dress and is very dramatic piece to add to your jewelry coll...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Motif Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Finely carved gemstone leaves featuring emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, and yellow sapphire are thoughtfully arranged in varying sizes and orientations, creating a dynamic cascading si...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Carved Jade & White Sapphire Dangle Earring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:12.1g, Diamond:1ct, WHITE SAPPHIRE :2.5ct, JADE:50.2ct
Jade, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Aquamarine Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Aquamarine Ball measuring 17 mm in diameter surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18.65ct Carved Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.74g,D:1.05ct,SI:5g SAPP:18.65ct, Size: 28X17X27MM
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
This rare hand-crafted enhancer brooch features a natural red coral cameo of a Lu, Chinese God of Wealth . The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with marquise-cut ru...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Carved Lava Quartz Earring with Blue Sapphire & Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:1.84g, Diamond:3.19ct Shell Cameos:95Cts, Sapphire Blue:1.08Cts"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Quartz, 18k Gold
Carved Jade Stud Earrings With White Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.498g, Diamond:0.34ct, Jade:6.53ct, Sapphire:2.37ct, Size: 26X20 MM"
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Pear Shape Pink Opal Pendant With Blue Sapphire Cab Set In 14k Gold Bezel
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Today we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire Carved Emerald Cts 306 South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 306 carats of heated pink sapphires from Madagascar and intricately carved emeralds from Zambia, this piece showcases a perfect harmony of bold color and delicate artistry.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby
Carved Blue Sapphire Connected Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.29gms, Diamond:1.16cts, Silver:5.14gms, Sapphire:12.20cts, Size: 25X17X21MM"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
23.59ct Carved Jade Dangle Earrings With Opal & Sapphire made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:17.981g,D:0.65ct, Jade:23.59ct,Opal:2.53ct,Sapp:4.30ct,
Jade, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Black Tournaline Crystal carved Lionshead by Master Idar Oberstein Carver
18k Gold
Hand-Carved White Sapphire Buddha Head Sculpture from India - 1275 carats
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved White Sapphire Buddha Head from India radiates tranquility and refined craftsmanship.
Precious Stone
$1,200
Carved Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved Moonstone Ring A yellow gold ring set with a carved moonstone face accented with 8 sapphires Approximate Sapphire Weight: .64 carats Ring Size: 6.25 Complimentary resizing ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$24,800
Sapphire Gold Cufflinks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A nostalgic pair of cuff links featuring approximately 2.00 carats of sapphires. The oval cut blue sapphires are set in the center of a 22K yellow gold setting which is designed wit...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$982Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold, Genuine Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Other stones: Sapphire - 0.2 ct, round cut, vs clarity, yellow color Carved mother of pear flower - grey or white color, 15.5 mm. size.
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Magnificent Carved Coral Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 2 1/2 inches long WEIGHT: 38.9 grams total STONES: Natural carved coral, 3.0 carats total weight of colored sapphire and .80 carats total weight of H color, SI1 cla...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Dilys' 268.50ct Lavender Jade Grape Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Set in 18K gold, the grape vine connected to the centrepiece is further adorned with 60 White Diamonds (0.69ct), 2 Carved Sapphires (1.59ct), 2 Briolette Pink Sapphires (1.06ct), 3 R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
Ideal for entertaining the Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet offers a lot of storage while using up a small amount of wall space. The two handsome doors are mounted on pivot hing...
Metal
$487Sale Price / item|31% Off
14k gold carved flower earrings studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gemstones: 2 blue lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, color. 2 white hand carved mother of pearl flowers - 8 mm.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$487Sale Price / item|31% Off
14k gold carved flower earrings studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gemstones: 2 yellow lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl flowers - 8 mm.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Carved Colombian Emerald and Pearl Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The carved Emeralds give an art-deco feel to the necklace, and 8.36 carat faceted white sapphire drops adds a unique touch to it.
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Carved Natural Fine Gemstone Necklace
Located in London, GB
A unique tiered necklace featuring a selection of fine carved gemstones and beads creating a foliage vine leaf design set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
Diamond and Carved Natural Fine Gemstone Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A unique cocktail bracelet featuring a selection of fine carved gemstones and beads creating a foliage vine leaf design set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
$419Sale Price / item|46% Off
Carved Flower with gemstones, silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower with gemstones Lab emerald and sapphire ring .
Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$905 / item
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones. Open ended Lab sapphire ring in 14k gold.
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$905 / item
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones. Open ended Lab sapphire ring in 14k gold.
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$419Sale Price / item|46% Off
Carved Flower with gemstones silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower with gemstones Lab emerald and sapphire ring .
Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 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.