Mix Colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mix colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold weight 9.30 Grams.
2010s Thai Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mix Colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mix colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold weight 9.30 Grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,908Sale Price|20% Off
Mix Colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mix colors of Montana Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold weight 9.30 Grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Double Diamond Halo Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in New York City, NY
This 18K White Gold Double Diamond Halo Montana Sapphire Ring is a statement of luxury, with it’s sparkling pave and unique teal blue Montana Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara 14K White Gold Teal Montana Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, 0.57ct
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Drawing inspiration from majestic vintage patterns, the Montana sapphire ring crafted in 14k white gold, looks exquisitely elegant.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Teal Montana Sapphire Ring with Diamond Leaf in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 5th & 45th wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Teardrop Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in New York City, NY
A stunning 1.31 carat Montana Pear Shaped Sapphire set in a sparkling halo of VS quality white diamonds to create an exquisite modern classic ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Oval Teal Montana Sapphire Ring with Pear Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This three stone ring features a stunning oval Montana sapphire amid flanking pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Angara Natural Nature Inspired 1 ct Teal Montana Sapphire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 5th & 45th wedding anniversary.
Sapphire, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 1.74 ct Teal Montana Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Oval Teal Montana Sapphire Halo Ring with DiamondsSeptember Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the tr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Montana Sapphire Asymmetrical Split-Shank Solitaire Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A unique asymmetrical Montana blue sapphire split-shank ring by Bracken Jewelers.
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montana Sapphire Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
A powerful and sculptural mid-century Brutalist ring set with a natural sapphire that our in-house gemologist has determined is consistant microscopically with a Montana sapphire.
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 2.70 Grams Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire this is very rare color-change montana sapphire and is Unhe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montana Sapphire Flower Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 2.90 Grams color change shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire this is very rare color change Montana sapphire that is U...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat Montana Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Light purple gray natural sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round center sapphire in a handmade platinum setting with 14 round accent diamonds. circa 1940's. GIA ce...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.08-Carat Blue Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A rare 1.08-carat natural deep blue Montana sapphire measuring 6.05 mm centers this mid-century ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,457Sale Price|20% Off
Luminous Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA 2235218253
Located in Bloomington, MN
Luminous Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA 2235218253 Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring centers a 1.36 carat oval Montana sapphire accented by 0.60 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6783
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold ♥ The item measures 7mm in length (North South direction), 6.6mm in width (East West direction), and stands 5.5m...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cluster of Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 4.00 Grams Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire. this is very rare color change Montana sapphire is Unheat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Montana Sapphire Cluster Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold .
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - not heated , not treated !
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Cluster of Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 4.00 Grams Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire. this is very rare color change montana sapphire is Unheat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montana Sapphire in Hexagon Setting Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold R6758
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Montana Sapphire in Hexagon Setting Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold R6758 ♥ The item measures 8.7mm in length (North South direction), 5.8mm in width (East West direction), and sta...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Solid 9K Gold Gargoyle Ring with Montana Sapphire Mouth Blue Eyes R6806
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 9K Gold Gargoyle Ring with Montana Sapphire Mouth Blue Eyes Vintage-Inspired Heavy Dragon Like Mythical Animal R6806 ♥ The item measures 14.8mm in length (North South direct...
Sapphire, 9k Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA 1.51ctw Montana Sapphire & Diamond Long Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Montana Sapphire - Old Round Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Blue Color - NO HEAT - 0.55ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Montana Sapphire Diamond 1.80 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone: Natural Montana Sapphire Accent Stones: Natural Diamond Total Combined Weight: Approximately 1.80 carats Sapphire Weight: 1.55 carats Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Sapphire Measur...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
4.06 Carat GIA Montana Green Blue Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and captivating 4.06 carat green blue Montana sapphire three stone ring in platinum, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills and accompanied by a GIA report.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapp...
Tree of Flowers Ring Mix Montana Sapphire Gemstone 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
authentic Montana Sapphire Flower Ring, mix color shades plus diamonds & green Tsavorite Stones, 14k rose gold 4.60 grams, Total Montana sapphire 1.17 carat, total Tsavorite 0.43 car...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hexagon Shape Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
Band width is 2mm. ♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Gemstone: Montana Sapphire center weighs 0.76ct, Natural earth-mined diamonds weigh 0.15ct ♥ Material: 14K W...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$21,888Sale Price|20% Off
Montana Sapphire and Spinel Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Shape Spinel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire & Blue-is - Purple Spinel - cushion shape 3.25 carat. 14k Rose Gold 7.55 grams, Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire. plus small green Tsavo...
Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Color Change Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - not heated , not treated !
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Color Change Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - not heated , not treated !
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Color Change Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - not heated , not treated !
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Montana color change Sapphire and Spinel Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire (round stones) & Purple Spinel - Square shape 2.83 carat. Lavender Colors and tone "original natural " Montana Sapphire / color change and not heated ! 14k Ro...
Spinel, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Teal Green Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14k Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K rose gold ring set with a round teal green Montana sapphire in the center with a milgrain diamond halo ♥The setting measures 12.9 mm in length, 13 mm in width, and sits...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
1.28ct Oval Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
This oval shaped Montana Sapphire is the centerpiece of the ring, while the surrounding diamond halo adds a touch of sparkle and elegance.
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Natural Montana Sapphire Diamond 1.40 CT 14 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Width is 6.08 MM, Shank is 2.04 MM Ring Size: 7 Ring weight: 2.5 grams Sapphire: 1.1 Carat natural sapphire Diamond: 0.30 Carat total weight Clarity: VS2 Color: F/G Natural Montan...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Angara Natural Teal Montana Sapphire Solitaire Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k white gold.September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 5th & ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Color Change Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - not heated , not treated !
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.47ct Montana Sapphire with Diamond Band 14k Rose Gold Engagement Ring R6482
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14k rose gold ring set with a beautiful oval-shaped orange Montana sapphire with diamond band ♥ Gorgeous orange color!
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Intense Teal Green Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
This oval shaped Montana Sapphire is the centerpiece of the ring, while the surrounding diamond halo adds a touch of sparkle and elegance.
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Angara Art Deco 14K Gold Teal Montana Sapphire Pear Solitaire Ring, 0.75ct
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 14k rose gold, this pear-shaped teal sapphire ring has a sophisticated appeal.September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Kite Shape Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a kite shaped Montana sapphire in the center, flanked with a diamond halo. ♥ The ring is lined with delicate hand-engraved milgrain edges for a vinta...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural Teal Montana Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k solid gold ring features a timeless floral design and is inspired by Princess Diana's engagement ring. The GIA certified oval teal sapphire is prong-set amid a sparkling hal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Teal Blue Montana Sapphire with Brilliant Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14k yellow gold engagement ring featuring a beautiful Montana sapphire in the center, flanked by a brilliant diamond halo with the diamonds set in alternating round and sq...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Free Style Cluster Design Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cluster Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 2.90 Grams Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire this is very rare color change Montana sapphire and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.34ct Montana Sapphire Celestial Moon w/ Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14k white gold ring set with a beautiful Montana sapphire half moon in the center, nestled with a half halo of sparkly diamonds ♥ The overall setting measures 9.6mm in width, 12.3m...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Free Style Cluster Design Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cluster Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold weight 2.90 Grams Mix color shades of "original natural " Montana Sapphire this is very rare color change montana sapphire and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Montana Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 Elevate your collection with this breathtaking Montana sapphire and diamond ring, a masterpiece of artistry and elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Montana Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This stunning ring centers a rich blue Montana sapphire, radiating depth and vibrancy from its classic round cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Round Teal Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 5th & 45th wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
New Platinum 4ctw GIA USA Montana Sapphire w/ Rectangular Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Brilliant Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Bluish Green Color - Heated - USA Montana - 3.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Angara Natural Round 1 ct Teal Montana Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
September Birthstone Ring for Women: Teal Montana Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 5th & 45th wedding anniversary.
Sapphire, Gold
Angara Natural 1ct Teal Montana Sapphire Diamond Twisted Vine in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round teal Montana sapphire and the side diamonds are prong set on this crossover ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, and Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Montana Sapphire Ring. The center stone is a 1.34 carat Montana Sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,140
18k Yellow gold Hexagonal Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pale blue Montana sapphire cut into a geometric hexagonal shape is set in a yellow gold bezel with a simple hammered band. Recycled 18 Karat Gold Light Blue Hexagon Rosecut Sapphi...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,700 / item
2 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire Low Bezel Engagement Ring Halo Sapphire Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage Sapphire engagement ring, Natural blue sapphire gold ring, Ceylon sapphire ring, Montana sapphire ring, Antique Sapphire diamond ring, Unique Sapphire wedding ring, 18K gold ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,500 / item
2.5 Carat Oval Cut Natural Green Sapphire Engagement Rings, Three-Stone Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage Sapphire engagement ring, Natural blue sapphire gold ring, Ceylon sapphire ring, Montana sapphire ring, Antique Sapphire diamond ring, Unique Sapphire wedding ring, White Gol...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,240 / item
2 Carat Green Sapphire and Spinel stone Engagement Rings Three-Stone Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage Sapphire engagement ring, Natural blue sapphire gold ring, Ceylon sapphire ring, Montana sapphire ring, Antique Sapphire diamond ring, Unique Sapphire wedding ring, Rose Gold...
Green Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Whether or not a sapphire ring is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. (Kashmir is the birthplace of the most famous sapphires.) According to the Geological Institute of America, the stones from this mountainous region on the India-Pakistan border display a potent combination of a rich, intense blue color and a soft and velvety appearance.
Sapphires can be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. The rarest, and the most valuable, fancy sapphire is the pinkish-orange padparadscha (from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom”).
Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. In the case of assessing the value of an antique or vintage sapphire ring, as with other gems, the 4Cs are crucial. The 4Cs is the grading system established by the GIA to determine how precious stones are evaluated. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. The most desirable cut is the one that shows to best advantage the particular stone’s individual combination of color, clarity, and brilliance.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. Find a range of antique and vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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