$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 17.97 carats, Ceylon Pink Sapphires Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphire Hoop Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 17.97 carats.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings have a simple push back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ceylon Blue Sapphires ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.59 ct.
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphire Rose Cuts & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Pink Sapphire Rose Cuts is 11.31 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of 1920s Italian 18kt White Gold Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold, Ceylon sapphire of 1.5 karats each, and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.3 karats, Italy 1920s Length 3.5 cm
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Set Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These captivating sapphire diamond stud earrings. A stunning surface polish has been applied to the surface of earrings to bring out the deep hue of the round cut sapphire gemstone h...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
IGI Certified Ceylon Sapphires Yellow Gold Set Earrings and Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The earrings are bezel-set with 12.00ct sapphires and the pendant is bezel-set with 6.50ct sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 17.97 carats, Ceylon Pink Sapphires modern Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 17.97 carats.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ceylon Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Tivoli earrings centering two oval cut Ceylon blue sapphires weighing totally 1.89 carats and white diamonds ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 5.30 Ct Ceylon Blue Sapphires 2.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive pair of earrings. Truly stunning! Opulent Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds earrings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 2.16 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings are Huggie Hoop Earrings. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ceylon (Sri Lankan) Pink Sapphires ✦ Gemstone Cut: Baguettes ✦ Gemstone Weight: 2.16 ct.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 1.66 Ct Ceylon Pink Sapphires 1.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Ceylon Pink Sapphires and Diamonds pair of earrings, in romantic and contemporary design.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold with Red Rhodium, Ceylon Multi Sapphires Half Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 3.60 carats. The Multi Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Stud 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These gorgeous Ceylon sapphire and diamond stud earrings have been crafted from the finest 18K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carat Diamond Stud Earring 18KG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carat Diamond Stud Earring 18 Karat white Gold Very fine 3 Carat Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carats Diamond Stud ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Rose Cuts & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 9.84 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold with Blue Rhodium, Ceylon Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 12.46 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings have a simple push back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ceylon Pink Sapphires ✦ Gemstone Cut: Ovals & Pear ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.35 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This pair of 18K White Gold Earrings, certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), is a radiant celebration of natural warmth and sophisticated design. At their heart ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant Ceylon Sapphire at the center, surrounded by sparkling diamonds arranged in a graceful drop shape.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paired with matching earrings, each featuring a dazzling Ceylon sapphire and diamond accents, this set offers sophisticated luxury and vintage charm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 10.90 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Diamond stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 10.90 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 8.96 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 8.96 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
16.54 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.349g,D:0.53ct, Sapp:16.54ct, 30X12 MM
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fab Drops 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Andrew Fabrikant & Sons
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.90 ct twd (Diamond) Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire: 1.10 ct twd Total Weight: 3.7 grams Earrings Length: 1.5 inches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Make a timeless statement with this elegant pair of 18K yellow gold sapphire and diamond halo earrin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
New 18k Gold Platinum GIA Ceylon Yellow Sapphire w/ Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent and breathtaking pair of brand new, custom made earrings that are very well crafted in solid platinum and 18k yellow gold. They feature a truly...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s/1950s Vintage Platinum Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
The design is enhanced by old-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1 ct, adding brilliance and sparkle, while at the center are oval-cut natural sapphires, approx. 1 ct total, likely of Cey...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AIG certified 5.33 ct of Ceylon sapphires and 2.03 ct of diamonds on earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive design , so chic and elegant, by Italian designer, realized exclusively hand by hand by artisan goldsmith. Earrings come in 18k gold with 8 pieces of natural Ceylon viv...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Clip-On Earrings Tremblant Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings en tremblant feature a flower design with oval cut faceted Ceylon sapphires for a total weight of 7.93 carats.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
18k Sapphire & Diamond Drop Dangle Halo Earrings 750 White Gold Ceylon Blue
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning 18k ceylon blue sapphire and diamond drop dangle earrings in a lever back white gold setting (stamped 750).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 9.18 carats with Diamond 5.53 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 14.18 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 12.00 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 4.50 Ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Gorgeous design , so adorable and particular style , a very piece of art . Earrings come in 18k with Natural Ceylon Sapphire of 12.00 carats, extra fine quality, in perfect pear cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,946Sale Price|30% Off
So Gorgeous!!Ct 17, 55 of Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Extremely stunning design in 18k with natural Ceylon sapphires ct 12,90 and natural diamonds ct 4,65 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture. Super discount price.
18k Gold
Exclusive Design with 3.38 Carats of Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design , so elegant and chic, in 18k gold with 2 pieces of oval cut Ceylon sapphires in royal blue of 1,47 carats and round and baguettes cut diamonds of 1...
18k Gold
12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Stud Heart Earrings 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond stud earrings 18K Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire Origin Ceylon, 12 Ct total Diamonds approximately 2 Ct Clarity V...
Important Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ceylon sapphire and diamond ear clips for pierced ears. 15.86 carats of cushion cut Ceylon sapphires. 8.05 carats of colorless white diamonds. Custom made and set in pla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire Granulation Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drops with granulation detail add texture and interest to Faye's collection of hoops. Sapphire Drops 0.75 tcw Diameter .375" Pictured...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Minimal Studs Accented With Diamonds in 18k
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details: 18KT Gold Weight: 4.32 grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.84 carats Product Features: Style: Stud Earrings Design: Heart Shape with Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diam...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamonds Studded Minimal Studs in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in a clean, refined silhouette, these minimal oval-shaped studs feature a single Ceylon blue sapphire in each ear, framed by a halo of diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified South Sea Pearls 5.40 Ct Diamonds 5.10 Ct Ceylon Sapphires Parure
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k gold with luxurious South Sea Pearls of 13-14mm, in perfect shape and surface, in pure white color, and 4 pieces of Ceylon Sapphires of 2,70 carats , and sparkly...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire
Pear Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 2.95g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 0.32 carat Product Features Style: Stud Earrings Design: Pear-shaped Ceylon blue sapphire accented with diamon...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pear Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details: 18KT Gold Weight: 2.24 grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.24 carats Product Features: Style: Stud Earrings Design: Pear Shaped Minimal Studs Metal: Solid 18k G...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Earclips, Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: SA.approx. 13.25 cts. & approx. 5.75 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: G-H VS Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Metal: 18K Yellow gold Weight: 21.77 grams Period: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Reserve Price.Ct 9, 10 of Ceylon Blu Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent flowers design in 18k with Ceylon blu sapphires pear cut ct 7,60 and round brilliant cut natural diamonds ct 1,50 F/VS. Handmade Italy by artisan. Top quality and top ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 4.40 Ct Zambian Emeralds, Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds on Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Amazing earrings in 18k gold with natural emeralds from Zambia ct 4,40 , Ceylon vivid blu sapphires oval cut and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 0,70 F/VS.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$36,840Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $92, 100 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy 20CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Fancy Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet. Bracelet consists of Rare Fine ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Ceylon and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Back Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 80 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ceylon Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 24 Weight: 0.48 These earrings will be made to your order in 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.07ct Blue Sapphire Earrings - Diamond 18k - Stunning
Located in bangkok, TH
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning pair of total 5.07ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold, these earrings are a true masterpiece.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
ASBA Collection Ceylon Blue Sapphire Princess Cut Invisibly Set and Diamond Drop
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This ASBA Collection set showcases a stunning combination of Ceylon Blue Sapphires and Diamonds, Princess Cut, and Invisibly Set in 14 kt White Gold. The design is characterized by a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 6.50 and 7.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Ruby Ear Clips in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Retro era No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Ruby clip-on earrings circa 1940, in 14 karat yellow Gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,125Sale Price|44% Off
Pink Sapphire Diamond Shoulder Duster Earrings Black Spinel 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Custom Statement Earring 18k Pink Ceylon Sapphire and Titanium Diamond Earring Metal Purity: 18k White Gold/Titanium Accent Diamond Carat: 6.00 carats Colored Stone: Ceylon Pink Sap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Black Spinel, P...
$1,747Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hanging Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Ceylon Sapphires: Adorning each earring are three pear-shaped, vivid blue Ceylon sapphires, totaling an impressive 4.00 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire, Diamond Large Cocktail Flower Earrings 23.71 carat Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings 23.71 Carats 18K White Gold A striking pair of Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower earrings handcrafted in solid Platinum PT950 and 18K white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Peter Suchy .83 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue Ceylon sapphire diamond halo earrings in white gold settings 2 round sapphires approx. total weight .83cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Art Deco–inspired Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings, featuring richly saturated Ceylon sapphires framed by concentric pavé-set diamond halos.
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
$11,880Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $26, 400 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy 10CT Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant and Elaborate 18KT White Gold Large Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Earrings are comprised of Approx 10 Carats o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$126,800Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $317, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 18CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Earrings are comprised of Gorgeous Ceylon Blue Sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$76,500Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $170, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 15CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Earrings are comprised of Gorgeous Ceylon Blue Sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$83,511Sale Price|60% Off
Blue Elysian - 9.67ct Untreated Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Pendant and Earrings
Located in London, GB
Complemented by a matching earring pair of untreated royal blue sapphires, 3.02 carat each.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 7.90 Carat Pink Ceylon Sapphires 2.80 Ct Diamonds Bracelet/Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Pink Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds parure, complete of bracelet and earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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