Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.19 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire complimented by a natural pear cut white diamond surrounde...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.29 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 9.65 Carat TW Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA .99 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peach and yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring. .99cts pear shape sapphire mounted in a 18k white gold setting with tapered baguette diamond on each side.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bezel Set Vintage Pear Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The elaborate design of this 14k white gold blue sapphire solitaire ring is sure to charm. It features a pear-shaped sapphire in a bezel setting, accentuated wit...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 0.73 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 0.82 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 0.61 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round cut blue sapphires and n...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 0.57 Carat TW White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing sapphire necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.40 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.56 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Sapphire Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★DESCRIPTION★ This eternity band features a loop of pear-cut blue sapphires bordered with diamond halos.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.33 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 0.80 Carat TW Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.66 Carat TW Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing sapphire earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires and natural oval cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.26 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.62 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural pear cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.15 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two natural pear cut blue sapphires surrounded by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.38 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire band. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural pear cut blue sapphires complimented by natural pear cut white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Crafted 18k Yellow Gold 2.45 Ct Pear Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 2.45 ct > Stone Shape - Pear > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Stone Pcs - 6 > Diamond We...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,456Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Pear Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant 14k yellow gold, this elegant ring showcases a captivating 0.91 carat pear-shaped blue sapphire as its centerpiece. Surrounded by a dazzling double halo of round a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Diamond Pear Sapphire Freeform Cocktail Ring 7.80ctw G Vs1 Sz 7.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The ring is lavishly set with a sweeping cluster of high-quality round brilliant diamonds, accented by vivid pear-shaped sapphires that bring depth and contrast to the design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stunning 14k 1/2ctw Diamond with pear sapphires ring. 14k Diamond and sapphire
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
I clarity with G-H color 4m by 7mm pear cut dark blue sapphires
Oval Pear Sapphires Diamonds 2.35 Carat Yellow and White Gold 16.5 Inch Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Flanking either side are two pear-shaped sapphires, each weighing 1.20 carats, further enhancing the allure and brilliance of this piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire & Diamond Drop Necklace Gold Type: Platinum Pear Sapphire Weight: 10.95 Cts Radiant Sapphire Weight: 4.92 Cts Diamond Weight: approx 15.00 Cts Measurements: 14.5"...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size 5.75 Simple yet stunning sapphire and diamond halo ring. Understated and elegant, the pear shaped blue stone really pops against the icy white diamonds and polished platin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gregg Ruth Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds: .13 carats Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1-SI2 Natural Sapphire: .33 ctw Sapphire cut: Pear Sapphire col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vera Wang Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Sapphires
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang GSI 8950800102 Material: 14k white Center Diamond/s: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw Color: F Clarity: SI1 Diamond/s: 58 round brilliant cut= 0.43cttw Color: I C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Teal Sapphire Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, 2.93 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 2.93-carat pear-cut Tanzanian sapphire has a deep teal color that shifts between green and blue depending on the light.
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow orange sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Pear sapphire ring. Minimalist sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
6.8 Carat Pear and Fancy Sapphire Necklace with 0.74 Ct Diamonds in 18W ref1234
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant necklace features a 5.28 carat pear shape sapphire, balanced against an inverted 1.54 carat fancy shape sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Limited Edition Fabergé Délices D’Été Diamonds and Pear Shape Sapphires Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Délices D’Été Lumière Necklace features round white diamonds and multi-coloured round and pear shape sapphires set in 18 carat white gold 18kt White Gold 42.19 grams Pear Sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
The centerpiece is a Bezel set pear shaped pink Sapphire that dangles from a bezel set oval pink sapphire, seperated by one old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$1,408Sale Price / item|55% Off
Snake design 14k gold sapphire engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Pear sapphire gold ring. Open ended, adjustable sapphire ring.
Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Blue sapphire 14k gold open ended ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Adjustable sapphire ring. December birthstone ring. Pear sapphire ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: sapphire Weight - approx 1.00 ct, pear shape ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2.27 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Periwinkle Sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,043Sale Price / item|40% Off
Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire ring. Yellow sapphire ring. Weight: 1.80 g. depends from size Central stone: Sapphire Weight: 0.70 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Olive Leaves Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Olive leaves gold ring. Pear sapphire ring.
Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Floral design ring with pear sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire ring. Yellow sapphire ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold, Genuine Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire gold ring. Pear sapphire ring. Yellow gemstone sapphire ring.
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Belle Epoque platinum dangle drop earrings with 2 pear shaped 81.02 Carat sapphires. Old European cut diamonds and natural pearl tops set in platinum.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Cut Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This captivating blue pear-cut Ceylon sapphire ring is adorned with a halo of sparkling diamonds, all elegantly set in lustrous 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This captivating 'hot pink' pear-cut sapphire ring is adorned with a halo of sparkling diamonds, all elegantly set in lustrous 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k and Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Boulder Opal and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k and Platinum Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace features a Multi color Boulder Opal with Play-of-Color of Pink-Orange-Green-Blue set in ...
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
5.60ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.60Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace Natural Pear Sapphires Weights: Approx. 1.50 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 9 x 7 mm Sapphire Treatment: Diff...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring WIth 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous cocktail ring by Artisan features a 7.31ct pear-shaped pink sapphire cabochon, embraced by two rows of sparkling pink sapphire halos, all set in 5.109g of 18K rose gol...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Victorian 6.75 Cttw. Natural Pink Sapphire/Diamond Chandelier Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
The pièce de resistance is the final drop—a pear sapphire in a diamond halo—connected to the central arm, completing the chandelier's silhouette.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla gold ring. 14 kt gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Pear sapphire gold ring. Flower gold ring.Genuine sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla gold ring. 14 kt gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Pear sapphire gold ring. Flower gold ring.Genuine sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,744Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Sapphire And Diamond Dangle Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The 63x17mm tapered silhouette pairs pear-shaped center sapphires with sparkling pavé halos, exuding royal elegance for the most glamorous occasions.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
4.30 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.30 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 3.40 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 8.00 x 6.00mm (2 Pear) Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 5.50 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm (1 pear) Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Orange Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Stacked Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Set in opulent 18-karat gold, the focal point of this piece is a pear-cut orange sapphire, radiating warmth and charisma.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its heart lies a breathtaking 3.21 carat pear-cut yellow sapphire, glowing with vivid warmth and elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond 13.03cttw Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
paired with two pear-shaped vivid blue sapphires weighing approximately 4.28 carats and baguette sapphires weighing approximately. 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Radiating outward are nine pear-shaped pink sapphires (≈ 1.00 ct total) in a sunburst arrangement, each secured in a delicate prong mount that highlights their rosy hue.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.