Unavailable|$13,995
Platinum Pavé Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring presenting a blue sapphire center stone surrounded by 43 pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,400
Pave Diamond Sapphire and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York City, NY
14K Gold and Oxidized Silver Pave Diamond,Scattered Sapphire and Pearl Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Unavailable|$4,070
Deep Blue Sapphire Ring with Pavé Diamond
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural darker shade (deep blue) sapphire of 5.98 carat with normal heat treatment. The preference of the sapphire color saturation is very personal. If you prefer darker and strong ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,400
Natural Pink Sapphire & Blue Sapphire Pave Ring in 18Kt White Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
This gorgeous natural blue sapphire and natural pink sapphire pave ring in 18 kt white gold is the paramount of true elegance. 1 natural blue sapphire 2.22ct total weight 59 natura...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,150
Crownwork Pave Golden Sapphire Dress Ring
By Ray Griffiths
Located in New York City, NY
18ct YG deep concave ladies dress ring with pave golden sapphire set in oxidized silver
18k Gold
Unavailable|$948
White Gold Blue Sapphires 0.16K Heart Ring Pave Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Andrea Macinai design a dedicated collection for engament rings with Blue sapphires at heart. Crafted with clean, contemporary lines, this timeless ring is designed with an oval p...
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
White Gold, Oval Yellow Sapphire, Pave-Set Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and BOLD high and flat top 18 Karat white gold cocktail ring mounted with east:west orientation faceted oval yellow sapphire, bezel-set: 7.71 carats, decorated with roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$28,400
Platinum Pave' Diamond and Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Jamestown, RI
The master workmanship is clearly evident in this handmade platinum ring. The sapphire measures approx. 8mm and the carat weight of the pave' diamonds is unknown.
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,125
Asscher Cut Montana Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Pavé
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Asscher Cut Montana Sapphire Ring is crafted in 14kt white gold, and contains an Asscher cut Sapphire (1.93 total carat weight) and is surrounded by 12 round diamonds (0.05 tota...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$11,451 / item
Pink Panther Dark Pink Sapphires Pavè Panther Fashion Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
It is crafted in rose 18kt gold by Italian jewelry masters and it features a pink sapphire pavè surface for the head of the animal while the ears are embellished with white diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$1,200
0.83 Carats Sapphire half eternity ring in Pave Bead setting
Located in New York, NY
A stunning array of 0.83 carats of meticulously chosen Ceylon Sapphires, expertly set in a Pave Bead setting, adorn this exquisite ring.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$33,128
Fashion Ring Briolette Cut Orange Sapphires, Diamonds Pave, White Gold
Located in Milan, IT
Bright briolette cut orange sapphires swing from an elegant structure in white gold, studded with a diamonds pave Diamonds pave total ct. 1,43 Sapphires total ct. 20,87 Ring size: EU...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$320 / item
14K U-Pave Sapphire Eternity
Located in San Dimas, CA
14K white gold band with blue sapphires totaling 0.30 carats. This band is perfect for stacking with other bands and rings. This band comes in sizes 5 and 6. Please let us know wh...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,000 / item
Oval Pink Sapphire Black Enameled with Pave Diamond Setting Ring, Cocktail Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
Oval Pink Sapphire Black Enameled with Pave Diamond Setting Ring, Cocktail Ring, Stackable Ring created by hands from ring to the stone shapes.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$1,145
Sabine Getty Pink Yellow Pave Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in London, GB
The Sabine Getty Baby Memphis Wiggly Snake Ring is a fun piece to wear in any occasion. Featuring a wave-inspired open shape with two drops of pink sapphire at its ends, the ring is ...
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
Unavailable|$23,952 / item
Brown Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires Pavè Sunflower Perfume Holder Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Inspired by the world-famous Van Gogh painting "Sunflowers", this gorgeous ring radiates brightness and cheerfulness. Crafted in 18 Kt white gold, the sunflower is covered in yellow ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Unavailable|$5,500
Jack Kelege White Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Pave Ring Platinum
By Jack Kelege
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum engagement ring designed by Jack Kelege set with a natural radiant cut white sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds. The center white sapphire is bezel set with accenting...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,850
Retro Pave 18 karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
All the settings are Pave Settings, Total Diamond weight 28 points. Total Sapphire weight 1.3 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$428 / item
French Cut Pave Sapphire Eternity
Located in San Dimas, CA
14K eternity band with blue sapphires totaling 0.28 carats. This band is perfect for stacking with other rings and bands.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,780
White gold pave diamond and pink sapphire ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Glamorous 18k white gold pave ring with approximately 2 carats in round brilliant cut diamonds and approximately 2 carats in brilliant cut pink sapphires.
Yellow Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$172,950
21.81 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby & Sapphire- Diamond Pave Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
The pinnacle of excellence and design are captured in this platinum ruby & sapphire bypass ring. This handmade modern design showcases an exceptional deep vivid blue Sri Lankan 8.70 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$415 / item
18K U-Pave Sapphire Eternity
Located in San Dimas, CA
18K white gold band with blue sapphires totaling 0.27 carats. This band is perfect for stacking.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$23,125
18k White Gold Sapphire Ring with Pave Halo and Band
Located in Miami, FL
An enticing 5.51 carat Sapphire encased with 1.10 carat total pave halo and 3/4 pave band mingles in an alluring harmony of blue and white dazzle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,650
Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
14kt White gold ring with three faux channel rows of prong set diamonds accompanied by a diamond halo with faux prongs prong set with round brilliant diamonds. The center Yellow sapp...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,600
Vintage 3.67ct Oval Sapphire and 0.56ctw Pave Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Vienna, VA
Vintage 3.67ct Oval Sapphire and 0.56ctw Pave Diamond Ring in Platinum Vintage Oval Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring .900 Platinum Sapphires Carat Weight: Approx. 3.67ct Clarity: Fine...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Large 38.23ct Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Pavé Sapphire Amethyst White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Large 38.23 Carat Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Ring in 18K White Gold embellished with Sapphire and Amethyst Please kindly let us know should you wish to have the ring resized. Chalc...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,168
Mini Spider Gold Band Ring with Pavé Grey Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Rome, IT
Mini spider gold band ring with pavé grey diamonds and sapphire. Composition: Gold 3,35 gr (9K) 54 grey diamonds 0,25 ct 1 red sapphire 0,06 ct Size is adjustable from 6 US to 8 U...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$2,021
2.91 Carat Round Sapphire Pavé Heart Shape White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Sapphire Pavé Heart Shape Cocktail Ring Sapphire Details: 2.91 Carat Material: 18 K White gold Ring Size : 53 This is a high quality jewels created by our artisans All Lazarov jewel...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$620
Blue Sapphire Champagne Diamonds Pave Set One of a Kind Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.15 ct Sapphire , 1.35 ct Champagne Diamond ring set in Oxidized Sterling Silver with half shank in pure 14K Gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Patersonia Occidentalis Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Pavé 18k Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Patersonia Occidentalis Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K White Gold Ring size: 54 Sapphire: 1.25ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,330
18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Blue Sapphires Pave' Pinky Ring
Located in Genoa, IT
Handcrafted with white gold features a blue sapphires pave'. 18K White Gold 8.60 Grams Blue Sapphires Brilliant Cut 4.44 Carats All Our Creations are exclusively Made in Italy throug...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Prehnite Pavé Tsavorite Champagne Diamond & Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple 4-Prong 18K Rose Gold Ring crowned with muscat candy Cabochon Prehnite and pavé set with Blue Sapphire at the bezel, Tsavorite and Champagne Diamond at the prongs and the shou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$11,200
Flippable 2-Faced Double-Faced Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Pavé Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flippable Double-Faced Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K White Gold Sapphire: Cabochon 1.85ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$976
Gold Pink Sapphire Pavé Modern Ring in 9K gold from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
A mid-century modern interpretation in this minimal ring from Iosselliani. Made from 9 karat gold, this piece is adorned at the front with a sweeping strand of fringes and features 0...
Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$1,575 / item
Ecksand 18k Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamond Pavé
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Diamond Pavé: Step into the spotlight.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,071 / item
Ecksand 18k Rose Gold Green Sapphire Wedding Ring with Diamond Pavé
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
This Ecksand wedding ring features a vintage-inspired design. This green sapphire wedding ring is crafted to last a lifetime.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,265
Yellow to Pink Sapphire Pavé Ring in 18k Yellow + White Gold
Located in Montréal, Québec
Yellow to Pink Sapphire Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow + White Gold by SERAFINO This sapphire pavé ring in 18k yellow features a doughnut shaped top paved with color graded sapphires start...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Baby Princess Butterfly with Pave Diamond & Pink and Purple Sapphire Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 49; US: 4.75 (this ring can be resize by Boutique) 22 Tapered Baguette Pink Sapphires weighing approx. 0.31 Carats. 127 Round Diamonds weighing approx. 0.64 Carats. Fine W...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pave Cocktail Statement Ring Lion
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
Lion ring in 18K gold set with diamond and sapphire pave and emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,455 / item
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Pavé Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
This classic halo cathedral setting is a truly timeless piece that stays in trend for years. Features a natural pink sapphire nestled in a prong setting. The delicate center stone is...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,450 / item
14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Pavé Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
This classic halo cathedral setting is a truly timeless piece that stays in trend for years. Features a natural blue sapphire nestled in a prong setting. The delicate center stone is...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$22,500
White Gold Ring with 4.01 Carat Pink Sapphire and Pave Diamonds
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking 4.01 carat pink sapphire and pave diamonds of the highest quality is surrounded by beautiful pave diamonds ( 0.60 carat total weight). It is as ethereal as pixie du...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$10,341 / item
Square pink sapphires pavè fashion chevalier ring in 18kt rose gold
Located in Valenza, IT
Moreover, the square surface of the ring is expertly pavè set with round-cut pink sapphires (1.89ct), adding a touch of grace and sophistication to your look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$19,541
18ct Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphire, Garnet and Pave-Set Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold, sapphire, garnet and citrine cocktail ring Detachable inner sapphire band Hallmarked Edition of 10 UK Size O/P The Mexicana Ring is ingeniously designed in two par...
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,100 / item
Tiger Design White Diamonds Pavè and Yellow Sapphires Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
This tiger-shaped 18kt yellow gold ring features 342 white diamonds for a total of 1.90ct. Tigers are revered creatures in many cultures and are always associated with royalty, coura...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,220
d'Avossa Ring with Orange and Purple Sapphires on Black Diamonds Pavé
Located in Roma, IT
A Ring from d'Avossa Rainbow Collection in black 18 kt gold with a pavé of 1.10 cts of black diamonds and an oval Orange Sapphire of 0.62 cts together with a Purple Sapphire of 0.30...
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$19,900
A "Samuel Getz" Blue Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite & Pavé Dia Ring
By Samuel Getz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A "Samuel Getz" 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring Featuring a Matched Set of Cushion Shape Blue Sapphire, 2.44 Carat, [8.64 x 7.35 x 4.54mm], Tsavorite, 2.30 Carat, [8.67...
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$66,500
GIA Certified 11.81 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Ring in Micro pave Setting
Located in New York, NY
Exclusive Sapphire Ring GIA certified Natural Blue Sapphire total weight 11.81carat Set in Beautiful micro pave set Diamond Ring
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sensational Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pave Diamond Gold Life Size Spider Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This life sized spider cocktail ring contains a .50 carat pear brilliant cut ruby as the spider's head, then ever so fittingly 8 round brilliant cut emeralds totalling .30 carats for...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.23 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 2.44 gms Diamond Weight: 0.23 Carat Stone Name: Pink Sapphire Gemstone Weight: 0.47 Carat Size: N/A Item Style: Diamond Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy F...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three Daisy Flower Floral Ring 1.08Ct Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 4.13 gms Diamond Weight: 0.49 Carat Stone Name: Pink Sapphire Gemstone Weight: 1.08 Carat Size: N/A Item Style: Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave Floral ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47 Ct Diamonds, Blue, Pink, Yellow Sapphires Double-Sided Butterfly Pavè Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Majestic and glamorous, this 18 Kt white gold ring features a beautiful, eye-catching butterfly. One side of the butterfly is lined with white diamonds as well as light blue, dark bl...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Unavailable|$10,444
Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Rectangular and Kite Shaped Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco pave set diamond, rectangular and kite shaped sapphire ring set in platinum, American circa 1930 Weight of diamonds 2.25 carats approximately Finger size - leading edge K ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,760
1.69 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 4.83 gms Diamond Weight: 0.44 Carat Stone Name: Pink Sapphire and Ruby Gemstone Weight: 1.25 Carat Size: N/A Item Style: Diamond Pink Sapphire Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pave Calla Lily Flower Ring 18ky 4.17 Ctw
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Hand made in a sculptural flower ring covered with bead set round brilliant cut yellow sapphires in multi shades of yellow and gold with accent of diamonds. Measures 32mm x 20mm ( th...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold
2.18 Ct Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pave 14k Yellow Gold Flower Butterfly Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
2.18 Ct Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pave 14k Yellow Gold Flower Butterfly Ring This modern ring features a total of 0.60 carats of diamond round shape and Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Pin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,348
0.65 Ct Sapphire 1.96 Ct Diamonds 18kt White Gold Dome Pavè Ring
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
Beautiful modern dome pavè ring. New ring with tags. The ring consists of white gold with 0.65 Ct natural sapphire octagonal shape and 1.96 Ct diamonds round cut.
White Diamond, Sapphire, 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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