5.30 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring with 16 Pear Shape Diamonds 1.65 Ct by McTigue
Located in New York, NY
5.30 Ceylon Sapphire 5.30 American Gemological Laboratory (AGL) #cs68197 16 colorless to near colorless Pear Shape diamonds 1.65 carats handmade wire mounting by McTigue
Platinum
Hand‑Crafted Genuine Orange and Yellow Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set along the top are vibrant orange and yellow sapphires in pear, round, and heart‑shaped cuts, each secured in warm gold prongs that contrast beautifully with the silver band.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold Plate
Nina Zhou Butterfly 5.80ctw Sapphire Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Butterfly 5.80ctw Sapphire Earrings in Yellow Gold. These exquisite earrings feature a delicate butterfly design, adorned with deep blue sapphires that sparkle wit...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 8.14 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a clustered halos centering pear cut sapphires with surrounds of round brilliant cut diamonds Sapphires weigh approximately 3.30 carat total - transparent medium blue in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.09 ct GIA Certified NH Color Change Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
The deep blue of the 5.09-carat pear-cut sapphire changes from bluish violet to purple and is beautifully complemented by the brilliance of two pear-cut diamonds totaling 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
57.48 Carat Wonder Sapphire Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in ประวเซ, TH
A dramatic pair of gold drop earrings featuring two faceted pear-shaped Wonder Sapphires weighing a combined 57.480 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose/ White Gold Set
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.70 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.98 carats and Diamond 1.20 carats Ring set in 18K Rose/ White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.2...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Custom Blue Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Blue Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This custom 14k yellow gold ring features a pear-shaped blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.51ct, bezel-set into a bold asymmetrical ...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly 5.80ctw Sapphire Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Butterfly 5.80ctw Sapphire Earrings in Yellow Gold. These exquisite earrings feature a delicate butterfly design, adorned with deep blue sapphires that sparkle wit...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and sapphires 14 karat gold pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold pendant with ruby, sapphires and diamonds. Pear ruby pendant. Weight: 2.3 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Sapphire Ring Size 7 14k Gold 4.5 Carats Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Sapphire Ring Size 7 14k Gold 2.8 Carats Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Spiral sapphire & diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal Type: 18KT Gram Weight:8.59 grams Natural Sapphire(s): Color: Pink Cut:Pear, Round, Pear Carat: 1.18ct Clarity: Slightly Included Natural Diamond(s): Color: F-G Cut:Round B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring 0.26 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.26 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availab...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vera Wang "Love" Collection 14k White Gold Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - 6 Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.99ctw (exact) (64) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - H...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified 1.11Ct Pink Sapphire -Heated (8.07x5.73x3.53mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
Gemstone Details: Gem Type: Natural Sapphire Color: Pink Carat Weight: 1.11ct Clarity: VVS (Eye Clean) Transparency: Highly Transparent Shape & Cut: Pear Measurements: 8.07x5....
Pink Sapphire
$3,091Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 29-RND-0,16-G/VS1A Topaz 1-10,46ct Sapphire 1-0,51ct Weight 4,88 grams Size 16.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Pendant With White Topaz 1.32 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 1.20 Carats White Topaz: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 25 mm C...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sophia D Art Deco Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The focal stone is framed by vivid sapphires and suspends two pear shaped aquamarine drops, creating graceful movement and balance.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural, no heat pear-shape sapphire set with three round and three pear-shape rose cut diamonds, set in Platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian paste diamond synthetic sapphire 14k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Its softly faceted surface and graceful pear silhouette create a luminous focal point with authentic period character.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The sapphires create a vivid halo of color, providing dramatic contrast against the bright diamonds and rich yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Serpent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Details Period: Victorian, circa 1880s Metal: 14K yellow gold Stones & Carat Weight: One natural pear-shaped sapphire weighing 1.11 carats, diamond accents, and one white pearl Sapph...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 5.54 Ct TW Diamond & Blue Sapphire Earrings GIA 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Blue Sapphire Earrings, 5.54 Ct. TW, Pear shape, GIA Certified - Made of 18K White Gold - Metal weight of 6.20 grams - Total carat weight of 5.54 - Main stone weight of 3.14 ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring This ring has a Pear Cut Ruby that measures at approximately 6 mm x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Brown Sapphire, Brown Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Brown Sapphire 2.05 carats, Brown Sapphire 0.78 carat and Brown Diamond 1.15 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total We...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Gold Pink Ring with 27.40ct Huge Pear Shape Morganite & Multi Color Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt gold pink gold Huge Pear Shape Morganite Ring & Multi Color Natural Stones & Diamonds Centre stone: Natural Beryl Morganite Stone, Pear Mixed cut, intense pink, 27...
Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage platinum diamond and sapphire ring featuring a vibrant pairing of pear-shaped gemstones in an elegant asymmetrical design.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.50 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
3.00ct. Natural Royal blue sapphires cocktail ring. Pear cut, Fully Faceted and brilliant blue sparkles throughout .50ct. diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.70 Total Carat Fancy Sapphire and Diamond, White Gold Necklace
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This necklace boasts a total of 6.00 Carat pear shape Sapphires juxtaposed in trios. Each of these sapphire clusters is surrounded with halos of a total 2.70 Carat worth of round dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings- These lovely earrings each feature one pear shaped sapphire (approx. 6.7 x 5.0 mm) and 44 round brilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Pear Shaped Diamond Halo 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: 0.55 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$72,000Sale Price|40% Off
Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of eight natural, no heat sapphires from Burma, set with two round and four pear-shape rose cut diamonds, in Platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1984 18K Gold Blue and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
An elegant and distinctive bypass ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring a harmonious pairing of pear-shaped blue and yellow sapphires in sleek bezel settings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 22.91ct Blue Sapphire & 3.94ct Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, these floral earrings feature 22.91 carats of blue sapphires accented by 3.94 carats of diamonds. Designed in an elegant five-petal silhouette, the vivid s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.36ct Natural Yellow Natural Sapphire Diamonds Ring Platinum*
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Brown Orange Classic Sapphire ring. 2.36ct. Natural GIA Certified Sapphire Ring Report ID: 5211639173 10.25 X 7.99 X 3.41mm Full cut pear Clean Clarity & Transparent P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.57 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.57 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.57 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.57 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.59 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.59 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.58 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary pair of natural pink sapphire and diamond drop earrings, featuring two magnificent pear-shaped pink sapphires weighing **2.50 and 2.08 carats, totaling 4.58 carats**...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
AIG Certified 12.00 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 4.50 Ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k with Natural Ceylon Sapphire of 12.00 carats, extra fine quality, in perfect pear cut , and natural diamonds 4,50 carats, F color VS clarity, top quality.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Regency Choker Necklace with Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8244 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace – 29.94ct Sapphire 5.05ct Diamonds An elegant 18K white gold sapphire and diamond necklace featuring 29.94 carats of...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the master craftsmen of Pampillonia jewelers. A pair of natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings. ♦ Designer / Pampillonia ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Gem stone: 2 sapphire=11...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gold Pale Yellow Sapphire Round Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Roud 18k gold ring with 3 drops in pale gold sapphire made all by hand with 25gr pure 18 kt gold. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.05-ct No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The color of a paraparadscha sapphire is like a glorious sunset. This 18k white gold ring features a horizontally set a no-heat pear-shaped sapphire weighing 1.05 carats, of stunning...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 13.90 Carats Orange Yellowish Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k gold with Natural Orange/Yellowish Sapphires, in perfect pear cut, extra fine quality, of 13,90 carats and natural diamonds 3,58 carats F/VS.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 2.32 TCW 18k Gold Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Necklace 2.32 TCW 18k Gold Certified $4,950 921152 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry MADE IN ITALY Nothing sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 20th Century
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Vivid blue sapphires contrast with brilliant diamonds, while articulated pear-shaped pendants introduce graceful movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.57 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.57 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.59 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.57 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.57 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 1.59 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Butterfly Necklace With White Zircon 2.86 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.84 Carats White Zircon: 0.02 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These drop earrings are made of 2 different color natural pear shape sapphires in total of 2.26 Carat. The total metal weight is 2.70 gr.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Go...
Vintage-Inspired Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold Teardrop Design
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Sapphire & Diamond Teardrop Drop Earrings Center Stones: Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Shape: Pear / Teardrop Gemstone Cut: Face...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
5.06 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant platinum ring showcases a vibrant 5.06-carat pear-shaped pink sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Amethyst & pink sapphire earrings in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Amethyst and pink sapphire earrings, a rare combo that looks so good together! Large earrings in 14Kt yellow gold. Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers please submi...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.75 Carat Aquamarine Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a gorgeous 1.54 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine and is surrounded by 28 Natural Blue, Pink and Yellow Sa...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k...
14ct Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flower Pendant on 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
A beautiful floral-inspired pendant crafted in 14ct yellow gold, featuring six pear-shaped blue sapphires and sparkling round diamonds delicately set to create a stunning flower des...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.