$2,999Sale Price|20% Off
Knuckle Ring with Blue Sapphires Carvings Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:6.09gms, Diamond:2.44ct, silver:8.30gms, Sapphire:10.7ct,"
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 50 round single cut = 1.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: round cut = 1.90cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer 3.00tcw Blue Sapphire Pave 6mm Gold Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Blue Sapphire Pave 6mm Gold Band Ring. securely Pave Hand set with 3.00tcw Blue Sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Cabochon Sapphire Pavé Diamond Large Floral Cocktail Ring 9.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Metal: 18 karat white gold * Center Stone: Natural cabochon sapphire * Center Stone Weight: Approximately 5 carats * Sapphire Color: Deep royal blue with moder...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V120
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V1209 ♥ The overall setting measures 6.2mm in width, 6.8mm in length, and sits 4.3mm tall from the finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
GIA Certified 9.13 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 9.13 carat GIA certified Ceylon round center sapphire with 28 pave set accent diamonds in a slip shank platinum setting. 1 round Ceyl...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,532Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Feather Ring With Pave Diamond & Sapphire Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
,D:1.93cts,slv:12.62gms, Sapphire:3.73cts
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver
14k White Gold 1.54ctw Oval Sapphires with 0.57ctw Pave Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.54ctw Oval Sapphires with 0.57ctw Pave Diamonds Ring This stunning 1.54ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Platinum GIA 2.56ctw No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Unique Blue Color - No Heat - 2.16ct (exact certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.03ctw Micro Pave Sapphire & Tsavorite Bypass Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Micro Pave Set - Blue Color - 0.45ctw (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Tsavorite - Round Brilliant Cut - Micr...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond Checkerboard Pave Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Cushion Calibre Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - Gorgeous Blue Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.88 carat green sapphire diamond 18k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage ring centered around a beautiful 1.88 carat oval cut green sapphire, whose rich and uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant presence.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Pavé Shield Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
The centrepiece is a bold, trapezoidal shield intensely pavé-set with vibrant blue sapphires, creating a dense field of deep azure light.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Sapphire Diamond Pave Butterfly Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x4.30x4.40cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "2 Aquamarine 1.38 CT 22 Black Diamonds 0.98 CT 176 Fancy Diamonds 3.18 CT 20 Green Garnet 2.08 CT 16 Orange Sapphire 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Garnet Pave Sapphire Blackened Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This spectacular Cocktail ring, is set in 18k blackened white gold paved with 412 intense orange Sapphires 9.1 ct and a magnificiant mandarine garnet 26.0 ct in the front. It is desi...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Oval Bezel Sapphire Pave Diamond Covered Milgrain Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, and features a large oval platter design that is completely covered with incredible pave work and set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Hummingbird Flower Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold 1 Amethyst 0.49 CT 1 MXTZ 0.77 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 56 Fancy Diamonds 0.74 CT 222 Multi-Color Sapphire 3.18 CT 18KR 21.02 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gems...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breathtaking Sapphire and Pave' Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Embrace timeless elegance with our breathtaking Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring, a mesmerizing testament to luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Round Green Sapphire Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, 1.46 Carats
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
A 1.46-carat natural unheated green sapphire from Tanzania anchors this engagement ring by Ursula Rickmers Jewelry, held by four prongs in 18k yellow gold with a diamond pavé band.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,329Sale Price|20% Off
18k Black Gold 4.01ctw Natural Round Cut Blue Sapphire Pave Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Black Gold 4.01ctw Natural Round Cut Blue Sapphire Pave Square Ring This stunning Sapphire Pave Square Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,970Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Ring With Pear Shape Blue Sapphires & Pave Diamond Grill
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:5.8g; Diamond:1.33ct Sapphire:2.65Cts Ring Size US-7.25
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
3.10 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.10 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring -Metal Type: Platinum -2.21 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, Heated -0.89 Carat Round Natural side Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Striking 3.76ct Pave Sapphire & Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A true masterpiece of sophistication, this 18K white gold pave ring showcases a stunning 3.33ct unheated Ceylon sapphire, exuding a deep dark blue hue, known for its rarity and excep...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18K Pink Gold Ring will add a sparkle to any occasion.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite diamond and sapphire ring offers a striking statement look with a sea of rich blue sapphires. The ring features a large 2.01 carat GIA certified diamond encircled by thr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
One Of A Kind Dolphin Ring With Pave Blue Sapphire & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Playful and pretty looking this all pave Blue Sapphire Dolphin Ring with Ice Diamond in eyes.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires. There are a total of 140 Round Cut Diamonds, and 240 Round Cut Blue Sapphires. Make a l...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century GIA 3.28 carat pink sapphire diamond solitaire pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Mid Century ring showcases a vivid 3.28 carat orange pink sapphire whose lively hue radiates warmth and vibrancy, creating a captivating focal point with remarkable dept...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.70 Carat Green Sapphire and Pave Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Gorgeous vintage green sapphire solitaire ring with pave diamond accents.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
$3,909Sale Price|20% Off
Mint Tourmaline Cocktail Ring With Pink Sapphire & Pave Diamond In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant fusion of color and elegance, this cocktail ring features a luminous mint tourmaline at its center, flanked by vivid pink sapphires and framed with sparkling pave diamonds.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Adolfo Courrier Sapphire Pave Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat sapphire, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totalin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.0 Total carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.0 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold, Split Shank -2.95 Carat Oval Cut Natural Blue Sapphire -1.05 Carat Round Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Multi-Color Sapphire Pave Set 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating 18k yellow gold ring features a unique wrap-around design. The band is adorned with a stunning array of rainbow-colored sapphires, creating a vibrant and eye-catchin...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink sapphire diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold pave set perfectly made
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Flawlessly made cocktail ring with oval pink sapphire and natural diamonds VS clarity F color.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Square Sapphire & Pave Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 18mm (0.70")(top of the ring, north to south), 8.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage. 1 sapphire has a very small chip.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.50 Carat Checkerboard Smoky Topaz & Orange Sapphire Pave Dome 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An approximately 13.50 carat oval checkerboard-cut smoky topaz measuring 13 x 18mm is bezel-set at center in a 14K yellow gold full pave dome cocktail ring with approximately 4.00 ca...
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Leon Mege Platinum 3.28ct Natural Sapphire Ring with Micro Pave Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Bellflowers are lovely and elegant flowers reborn anew every spring when winter harshness falls away and the sun brings a new spring season to the world. Leon Mege award-winning Bell...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring band, set with three rows of 5.79 carats of brilliant cut pink sapphires. This ring can be resized mode...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pavé Pink Sapphire Sugar Stack 18k Rose Gold Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pavé Pink Sapphire Sugar Stack 18k Rose Gold Ring.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dainty Pear Blue Sapphire and Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Ring in 14K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian Sterling Silver Sapphire and Diamond Accent Pave Ball-Top Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Enjoy beachy blues all year long with sapphire hues. A cluster of pave natural blue sapphires create a ball-top design, set in a sterling silver band.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Pave-Set Diamond and Sapphire Ring, Oval-Cut Center
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this substantial ring features a wide, tapering band richly adorned with pave-set diamonds and square cut sapphires in a channeled setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G-H-Light Brown color, VS-SI clarity - pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, tsavorite g...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Golden Pearl and Yellow Sapphire Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
Key Features: 18K yellow gold Central golden pearl, 15mm Pavé of yellow sapphires, 2.59 carats Weight: 12.1 grams US ring size: 5.25 Photo and Video Requests : Experience the beaut...
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Statement Ring with Citrine, Diamond & Green Sapphire Pavé
Located in Houston, TX
Intricately studded with green sapphire forming a rich, textured bed reminiscent of lush, pastoral landscapes, Noa Eden ring is illuminated by a radiant sun at its center. A symbol o...
Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Sri Lanka Heated Sapphire and Diamond Halo and Pave Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite ring showcases a magnificent oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire, surrounded by a brilliant halo of round diamonds that also adorn the shoulders of the white gold band. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate 18k White Gold Round Diamond & Blue Sapphire Pavé Wide Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Explore the elegance of this modern 21st-century ring, crafted in 18k white gold. The design features a stunning array of round blue sapphires, totaling 1.5 carats, meticulously set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring band, set with three rows of 5.80 carats of brilliant cut blu sapphires. Ring size US 6 . This ring can ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35ct Blue and Yellow Sapphires Pave' Snake Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphires Pave' Snake 14k Yellow Gold Ring, with Yellow Sapphires, hand picked, totalling approximately 1.35 carats, made in 14k Yellow gold to help the slim design, to have mor...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with blue Sapphire Beads & Pavé Accents
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A bold expression of sculptural elegance, this cocktail ring features a richly textured cluster of deep blue sapphire beads forming a voluminous center.
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
18 Kt 4.9 Ct Intense Blue Sapphire & Full Pavé Diamond Ring , Unique Design
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt 4.9 Ct Intense Blue Sapphire & Full Pavé Diamond Ring , Unique Design Material : 18kt solid white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Pavé & Pink Sapphire Eye Coiled Serpent Ring 0.44Ct
Located in Jaipur, IN
Ancient Power, Modern Brilliance — Diamond Pavé Coiled Serpent Ring with Pink Sapphire Eyes in 14K Rose Gold Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-733 Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alternating Pavé Blue Sapphire and Diamond Scalloped Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This stunning sapphire and diamond band ring is a luxurious expression of elegance and timeless beauty. The piece features a seamless blend of round brilliant diamonds...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Pavé Yellow Sapphire & Brown Diamond Concave Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The ring is gracefully curved and embellished with a dazzling pavé of yellow sapphires that shimmer with every movement, evoking the brilliance of sunlight.
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
4.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Two Stone Vertical Pave Swirl Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.41 carat oval cut blue sapphire and diamond ring. Adorned with diamonds that total 1.10 carats and the ring goes horizontally on the finger create this east west setting. The diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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