"Contemporary 44ct Multicolor Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in Gold, USA"
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
One Row Multicolor Sapphire Necklace Round-cut AAA natural Ceylon sapphire necklace, the gorgeous array of multi-colors will get everyone's attention.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
3.14 carats marquise cut Ceylon Sapphire necklace 18k yellow gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite array, 3.14 carats of selected Ceylon blue Sapphires, marquise cut shape, 18k yellow gold necklace.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.14 carats marquise cut Ceylon Sapphire necklace 18k yellow gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite array, 3.14 carats of selected Ceylon blue Sapphires, marquise cut shape, 18k yellow gold necklace.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
$98,500Sale Price|60% Off
$250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Estate Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Estate Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Necklace and adorned with Sparkling Round Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 18K Gold Necklace with 50.00ct Ceylon Rainbow Sapphires
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite vibrant and colorful Ceylon Sapphires necklace. When touched by sunlight, it exudes a breathtaking sparkly that enchants the eyes and captures the heart.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.90ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Drop Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
With a total carat weight 1.90ct this natural Ceylon sapphire necklace is a true gemstone masterpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18k Gold Necklace with Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So glamour and unique! Necklace cone in 18k gold and come with lustrous vibrant blue Ceylon sapphires, in oval cut, of 24 carats, and natural diamonds, drop and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
13.20 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 4.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning necklace come in rosè 18k gold with 86 pieces of Natural Ceylon Sapphires, in perfect baguettes cut , of 13,20 carats, vibrant colors , and of Natural Diamonds in round bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gold Necklace Sapphire set along side four rows of Beautiful Baguettes AGL Certified Approx Sapphire Weight: 8.00 Cts Approx Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Necklace with 5.70 Ct Ceylon Sapphires & 6.50 Ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold , with 9 pieces of Natural Ceylon Sapphires of 5,70 carats, fine vibrant color, and dazzling Natural Diamonds of 6,50 carats, F-G color VS cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 23.06 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 9.32 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18k gold with 19 pieces of perfect oval and pear cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of 23,06 carats, extra fine quality, stunning color , and 511 pieces of natural diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 15.74 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 9.53 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18K gold with 13 pieces of natural Ceylon Sapphires of 15.74 carats,in perfect cut, extra fine quality and grade, spectacular color, and 688 pieces of natural diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 26.00 Ct Ceylon Blue Sapphires 16.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Experience the perfect harmony of brilliance and elegance with our exquisite blue sapphires jewelry collection. Featuring vibrant Ceylon blue Sapphires and dazzling Diamonds, each pi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Harry Winston 32.63 cts. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Harry Winston Metal: Platinum Weight: 93.28 grams Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent condition The Harry Winston Sapphire Diamond Necklace f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$19,743Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with big natural vivid blue cushion sapphire from Ceylon.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Contemporary Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Necklace, 4.33ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sapphire 4.33 cts Chain 16"/18", adjustable Photos also show Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Bezel Ring, sold separately.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Heart Necklace in 18K Gold with Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A breathtaking Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds necklace that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ceylon Yellow & Blue Sapphires Necklace/Detachable Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in 18K yellow gold, the design blooms with clusters of yellow sapphires from Ceylon—certified no heat by Gübelin—accompanied by vivid blue sapphires, emeralds, and brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 12.43 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum pendant necklace is centered with a lovely GIA certified cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs 12.43ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Grs 12 Carat Ceylon Untreated Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 12 carat ceylon sapphire certified by GRS as untreated the pendant is made in solid platinum and has a beautiful halo of round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9.77 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Suspending a detachable pendant featuring an oval-shaped sapphire, framed by round diamonds, the necklace set with round diamonds and a pear-shaped diamond. sapphire weighing 9.77 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Red Carpet 91.47ct Mozambique Ruby Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Drop Necklace 18K
Located in Great Neck, NY
(additional comments and/or requests please feel free to message us directly) Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 22 Mozambique Oval & Pear Brilliant Cuts, 29.54 Carats Total Sapphires: 95...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
$25,598Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural Corundum Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drop Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features a CDC Certified (CDC 170051) pear shape, 4.37 carat Natural Corundum Ceylon Blue Sapphire, from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 130.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a sophisticated statement piece: the Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace crafted from exquisite natural sapphires and diamonds, set in lustrous 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celestial 18K Gold Necklace with 37ct Ceylon Sapphires & 11ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The classic design amplifies this energy, acting as a talisman of guidance and serene confidence for the modern woman. Stunning necklace come with natural Ceylon Sapphires of 37,00 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Heart Shape Ceylon Sapphire Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
An estate vibrant blue heart shapes a natural Ceylon sapphire pendant necklace. 3.50-carat heart-shaped set pendant in 18k rose gold, the total length of the necklace is 18 inches.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Necklace-Brooch Designed as an articula
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Necklace-Brooch Designed as an articulated line of brilliant-cut diamonds, this exquisite necklace showcases a fringe of graduated pear-shape...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold Blue Ceylon sapphire pear shaped natural gemstone weight approximately 1.10ct Round brilliant diamond F colour VS1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Ceylon no-heat Sapphire Pearl Diamond Necklace, IGN
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Bvlgari sapphire pendant necklace combining luminous natural pearls with warm yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Necklace with 5ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamonds, Italy 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage platinum necklace with 5 carats of blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by brilliant diamonds, Italy 1920s Length 42 cm
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 13.50 carat Ceylon blue sapphire and 3.27 carat diamond, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. GIA 6.99 Carat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The centerpiece is an investment-grade, GIA-certified 6.99-carat natural yellow sapphire of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin. Measuring 12.73 x 11.92 x 5.83mm, the sapphire features a beaut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.78 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace featuring a 27.78 Carats of Natural Ceylon Sapphires and 11.07 Carats Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Important Estate Certified 18KT Gold 20CTS Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant 18KT White Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace consisting of Approx 20 CTS of Fine Oval Blue Sapphires an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Important Natural 23 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1950s Provenance
Located in Lisbon, PT
Important one-of-a-kind 23-carat Ceylon natural no-heat sapphire and diamond convertible necklace/brooch in platinum and White gold, Portuguese, circa 1957, crafted for an occasion g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1.03ct Vivid Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Royal Blue Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace. 1.03ct Total. 1.00 Carat sapphire with a vivid, royal blue colour and excellent clarity with onl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A natural yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
4.50 Carat GIA Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and captivating color change sapphire necklace handcrafted in 18K white gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a remarkable 4.50 carat Ceylon sapphire accompanied ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
25.62 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace featuring a 25.62 Carats of Natural Sapphires and 0.95 Carats Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Luxury 18k White Gold Statement Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, 82.58 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
Designed in a Winston-inspired style, it radiates elegance and luxury, making it the ultimate statement for an evening gala or an unforgettable holiday gift. The necklace features a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 6.67ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Yellow Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 5.43ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
$19,745Sale Price|20% Off
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning 6.96 carat natural vivid blue cushion sapphire from Ceylon, measuring 12.5x8.8 mm.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Colombian Emerald, Ceylon Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous 825 ct. of Colombian emerald and Ceylon blue sapphire beads with an 18k white gold and diamond fish design clasp.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
BELLEROPHON 4.24 Carat Heart-Shaped Ceylon VIVID BLUE Sapphire Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant sapphire and diamond necklace centered on a remarkable heart-shaped natural sapphire, mounted in platinum and accompanied by delicate diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Necklace 2.34 carat Blue Flash Moonstone and Ceylon Sapphire Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold moonstone and blue sapphire pendant. The genuine earth mined pear shape cabochon cut Ceylon moonstone is clear transparent with blue flash.
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$91,600Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $229, 000 Gorgeous 18KT Gold 40CT Fancy Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Winston Style Radiant 18KT White Gold Gorgeous Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace consisting of Large 11 Fine Fancy L...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Amazing refined design, so chic and elegant, a very beautiful piece. Necklace come in 18k gold with 4 pieces natural Ceylon sapphires of 15 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds o...
18k Gold
18K White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Art Deco Inspired 18K White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace. This necklace features a specially cut and very unique beautiful blue Ceylon sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 3.30 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage pendant showcasing a 3.30 carat heated Ceylon light blue sapphire framed by 1.70 carats of sparkling G color VS-SI clarity diamonds, suspended from a 23-inch chain.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 13.91 CT Natural Unheated Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace 13.91 Carat in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.10 carat no heat cushion cut Ceylon origin pink sapphire necklace. The pink sapphire is prong set in 18k yellow gold and encompassed by 20 round cut diamonds that tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 1.80 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.65 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of glamour and charm on your look, and elevate your style. Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with a stunning Ceylon Sapphire, in perfect pear cut, of 1,80 carat, fine...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$36,640Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $91, 600 18KT Fancy Glittering 44CT Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace. Necklace co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 35.60 Ct Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 12.28 Ct 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace in 18k gold with 8 pieces of oval cut natural Ceylon sapphires of about 3,63 each carat, for a total of 29,04 carats, and a centre oval cut natural Ceylon sapphire of 6,56 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 23.00 Ct Ceylon Sapphires 10.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Introducing the epitome of luxury and elegance , our stunning Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds necklace is sure to leave you mesmerized .
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$85,000Sale Price|66% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Bracelet and adorned with Sparkling Round Diamonds!!
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.