Elegant 18k Yellow Gold 3.20ctw Diamond & Multi Colored Sapphire Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Multi-Color Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Orange, Blue, Pink, Green and Deep Orange Color - 3.8 x 6mm (approx.) - 3.0ctw (exact) (76) Natural Genuine ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond- 0.28Cts Multi Color Sapphire- 4.10 Cts
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Baguette Multi-Colored Sapphire with Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Sapphire- 6.88 Cts Diamond- 0.30 Cts All Diamonds are G/H - SI
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire - 13.30 Cts Diamond - 2.33 Cts All Diamonds are G / H-SI
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.33cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: oval cut = 18.13cttw Weight: 13.66 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond White Gold Teardrop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Multi-Sapphire:6.37ct total weight. Diamond:1.83ct total weight. Emerald:0.79ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal, Multi-Colored Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ethiopian Opal: 1.80ct total weight. Multi Color Sapphire: 5.66ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.29ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Colored Sapphire Square Shape Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:16.644g, Sapphire:8.70ct, Size: 40X23 MM"
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold C-Shape Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire: 8.66ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.36ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Pear-Shaped Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Linear Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Multi Sapphire- 6.21 Cts Diamond- 0.74 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Diamond, Emerald and Multi-Colored Sapphire Yellow Gold C-Shape Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond- 2.43ct Total Weight Emerald- 1.06ct Total Weight Multi Sapphire- 2.59ct Total Weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Colored Sapphire Rainbow Link Bracelet with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible pave diamond and rainbow sapphire bracelet fills your wrist with vibrant color and charm. This unique kaleidoscopic piece features a variety of vivid hues that create a st...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$3,208Sale Price|34% Off
NWT 4, 935 18KT Large Fancy Multi Colored Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Multi Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Ring Band. Ring is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fa...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi-Colored Sapphire & Diamond Flower Motif Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 Introducing this wonderfully colorful and shimmering band ring, masterfully crafted in 18 karat white gold. Elegance meets artistry in this truly captivating design. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold...
Heart Shaped Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This colorful and intricately designed ring showcases a trio of heart-shaped sapphires in playful hues of pink, green, and orange. The saturated colors of the sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Concave Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This vibrant wide band ring is a celebration of color and elegance, featuring a stunning arrangement of pink, yellow, and orange sapphires in round cuts. Accentuated by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
18 Karat White Gold Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond Cutout Leaf Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 6 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 Sapphire: 10 marquise cut = 2.90cttw Dimensions: earrings measure 54.3mm lon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond Sea Life Cuff Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Weight: 43.97 grams Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist 240...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.22 Carat TW Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Multi Colored Sapphires Halo Ring YG
Located in New York, NY
Ring Specifications: Creator: Abe Mor Diamonds Master Jewelers (Made in America) Designer: Jan Rice Center Stone: 6.27 Carat Pear Brilliant Fancy Light Brownish Yellow Diamond Measu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
2000's 17.00 CTW Multi-Colored Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dome shaped form prong set throughout with cushion and oval cut sapphires Transparent white, light yellow, magenta, light pink, medium blue, and purple Weighing approxi...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Palmiero Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
Pendant measures approx 4.75" (12 cm) in length. Multi-colored sapphire and diamond weight approx. 11.97 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant necklace with a multi-colored sapphire surrounded by the round-shaped diamond cluster.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant necklace with a multi-colored sapphire surrounded by the round-shaped diamond cluster.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lucea New York Multicolored Sapphire Oval Disc Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Multi Colored Sapphire: 15.30ct total weight.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2.77 Carat Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant necklace with a multi-colored sapphire surrounded by the round-shaped diamond cluster.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
11.20 Carat Natural Round Cut Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.20 Carat Natural Round Cut Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet in Yellow Gold Beautifully designed 11.20 Carat Multi-Colored Sapphire Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...
1.94 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.94 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Statement Ring A Uniquely designed Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Ring that is sure to be a great addition to your jewelry col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,496Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Sapphire Ring Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant and wearable ring with a beautiful combination of multi-colored sapphires weight 2.60 carat, the ring is studded in 18 karat rose gold weight 3.14 grams.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
40.56ct multi-colored natural emerald ruby sapphires tanzanite necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
40.56ct natural emerald ruby, sapphires (blue-pink) tanzanites, aquamarine, tsavorite, tourmaline, peridot diamonds necklace. Ranging colors: pink, yellow, greens, red, purple, blue...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourma...
Lucea New York Multi-Color Sapphire Drop Circle Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection A fun rainbow of multi colored Sapphires and accent Diamonds in these drop circle earrings set in sterling silver.
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Multi Sapphire Ombre Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 3.625g Stone Details Diamond: 0.39ct Multi Sapphire: 4.3ct Product Features Striking ombre design featuring an array of multi-colored sapphires Accented wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,832Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 kt Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is crafted in 18kt rose gold, offering a warm and luxurious finish. It features 27 multi-colored sapphires totaling 7.86 carats, creating a vibrant and eye-catchin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone & Pearl Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Queens, NY
Seaman Schepps 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Pearl Necklace, featuring one detachable brooch / clasp featuring a centered bezel set carved ruby pear shaped cabochon weighing...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yell...
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Lucea New York Multicolored Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Bring out your colorful personality with a curved multi colored Sapphire cuff bracelet set in sterling silver and 14K gold plating.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Multi-Color Sapphire Gem Dome Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Dome Ring featuring bezel set multi-colored Sapphires; Hand crafted in Rhodium Sterling Silver; the top dome of ring measures approx. 1 inch in length x 0.75 inches wide.
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$27,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $55, 000 18KT Magnificent Large Multi Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Natural Fancy Colored Sapphire Diamond Earrings!!! Earrings feature Outstanding Shimmering Gorgeous Extremely Rare Larg...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Stacked Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Inspired - on trend Multi Color Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacked Band There are 12 Round Cut Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh approximately a total weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Multi Shaped & Multi Color Multi Sapphire Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with these captivating Multi Sapphire Earrings. Expertly crafted in 18k gold, these earrings feature a striking combination of different shaped and mu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.20 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 14 Multi-Colored Sapphires set to create a Flower Petal Design.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
David Webb Multi-Sapphire Cluster Day/Night 18K Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb cluster day/night earrings featuring multi-colored sapphires that total approximately 70 carats.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$28,140Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A radiant fusion of color and elegance, this exquisite bracelet is crafted in 18kt rose gold and features 29 vivid multi-colored sapphires totaling 10.63 carats. Each sapphire is bea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
6.04 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item Specs: Pink Morganite (Pear Cut) = 3.54 carats 17 Pink Sapphires (Round Cut) = 1.01 carats 18 Multi Colored Sapphires (Round Cut ) = 1.49 carats 14K Rose Gold = 8.4 grams Total...
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Band, Unisex
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Inspired - on trend Multi Color Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band There are 12 Round Cut Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh approximately a total weight of 0.47 c...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
14 Karat and Colored Sapphire Shield Pendant on Link Chain with Charm Holder
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Featured here on our rectangular link chain with a hexagon charm holder, this piece can be worn alone, or layered with other pendants to create a more personal necklace. 14k gold a...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Fire Opal Multi-Color Sapphire Gold Sunrise Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and colorful piece featuring 4 fire opals with a rich vibrant orange color weighing a total of 12.90 carats. Adding to that are multi-colored sapphires set around the piece whi...
Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Diamonds and Sapphires from Magniphesant Collection Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stephen Webster Diamonds and Sapphires from Magniphesant collection Ring This Ring Is Beautifully Crafted from 18K White Gold, Black Diamonds and Multi Colored Sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$24,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT 60, 000 18KT Magnificent Multi Rainbow 45CT Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Fancy Colored Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...
4.74 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute, dainty earrings that are versatile and great for an everyday look! 4.74 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings There are 14 Multi-Colored Sapphires (3.6...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Etienne Perret Ceramic Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
By Etienne Perret
Located in Cohasset, MA
White ceramic dome bangle bezel set with 20 multi-colored sapphires (2.5mm to 3 mm) in 18 karat yellow gold scattered around bracelet.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
$35,000Sale Price|66% Off
NWT $103, 000 18KT Gold Fancy GIA Certified Multi Color Sapphire Floral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Cut Sapphire Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fancy Multi Colored S...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$81,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT $277, 949 18KT Fancy GIA Certified Multi Color Natural Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Cut Natural Sapphire Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fancy Multi C...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This band has 15 Round Cut Multi-Colored Sapphires that weigh 1.00 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$86,999Sale Price|60% Off
NWT 217, 498 18kt Magnificent Multi Rainbow 60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Fancy Colored Oval Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gol...
18K White Gold Diamond and Multi Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18K white gold ring is a true statement piece, showcasing a dazzling rainbow-like display of multi-colored sapphires. The vibrant gemstones transition seamlessly from d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k gold enhancer. Idar Oberstein carved Howlite Heart with inset sapphires
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
The Howlite Heart is carved with daisies and then, center set with multi colored Sapphires. The 18k removable Enhancer is set with Pink Sapphires.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
18KT Rose Gold Ring with Multi-Color Princess-Cut Sapphires and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18KT rose gold, this elegant ring features 0.35 carats of natural brilliant-cut diamonds paired with 0.92 carats of princess-cut multi-colored sapphires. The warm tone of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.