Ceylon 2.83ct Blue Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone, Heat Treated, New
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural Blue sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury jewe...
Blue Sapphire
Natural 1.10Ct Deep Blue Untreated Sapphire Gia Certified Pear Cut 7.5X4.9mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Totally untreated and unheated, very rare for natural sapphires. Fine pear cut, deep blue untreated sapphire with excellent colour quality.
Sapphire
Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 center pear shape sapphire, 1.61ct. Sapphire dangles from a fancy halo containing round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 0.45tcts.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gia Certified Green Blue Teal Untreated Sapphire 1.02Ct 6.8X5.7Mm Pear Teardrop
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA CERTIFIED Green Blue Teal UNTREATED Sapphire 1.02ct 6.8x5.7mm Pear Teardrop Natural Untreated Green Blue 'Teal' Sapphire Gemstone. 1.02 Carat unheated sapphire with a beautiful ...
Sapphire
Certified 2.01 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Pear Shaped Ring with Baguette Side Stones The ring is Platinum The Center Stone is a Pear Shape Sapphire 2.01 Carats The Sapphire is Certified By LAPIS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified Natural Sapphire Color Change : 10.06 Carat Pear Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 10.06 carat Dimensions: 12.99 * 11.58 * 8.79 MM Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: Heat Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 ...
Sapphire
GIA Certified 2.04ct Untreated Dark Blue Sapphire Pear Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Totally untreated and unheated, very rare for natural sapphires. Confirmed on GIA report. The sapphire has an excellent pear teadrop cut which displays the beautiful colour to best ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Pear Cts 0.99 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All framing the brilliance of 2 pear‑shaped sapphires (0.99 cts) sourced from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Pear Shape Natural Blue Sapphire Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Each drop earring is securely hand set with a Pear shape Natural Blue Sapphire. Approx. weight of 2 Sapphires is 2.38tcw.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement This estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.02 Carat Pear Shape Purple Sapphire and Marquise Cut Diamond Pendant ref1368
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind pendant features a stunning purple pear shape sapphire dangling from a marquise diamond, each of them enclosed in a halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
3.35 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.35 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a gorgeous 1.65 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine and is surrounded by 30 Round Cut Multi-Colored Sapphires t...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
3.20 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.20 carat pear cut Madagascan sapphire and 3.05 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A unique and chic pair of drop earrings. Each earring features three color-rich pink sapphires set in an open-work brilliant diamond halo; attached in a three-point star design. Made...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring Description: A bold 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a richly hued pear cut sapphire as its centerpiece, accented by a sweeping arrang...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
14k White Gold Pear Cut Approx. 0.45ct Sapphire Pendant with Diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pendant Details: This pendant features a 0.45ct Pear Cut Sapphire Gemstone. Accent Diamonds are G/H Color and SI Clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
3.95 Ct Certified UNHEATED COLOR CHANGE Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
A highly precious September birthstone with a delighting color. They are believed to bring good luck & fortune to life. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphir...
Green Sapphire
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.04 Carat Sapphire Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in PT950 with blue sapphire Double halo around center stone, with blue sapphires, diamond shank and halos around side stones; Side stones: 0.74 tcw G VS1 Center stone: ...
Sapphire, Platinum
$752Sale Price / set|30% Off
0.89 Carat Pink & Yellow Natural Sapphire Pear Cut Loose Gemstones Reverse Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
0.89 Carat Total Weight Natural Pink Sapphire & Natural Yellow Sapphire Pear Cut Matching Reverse Pair Loose Gemstones – Earth-Mined September Birthstone Sapphires, Calibrated Si...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
3.09ct Thai Sapphire Natural Pear Cut Gra Certified Deep Blue Teal 10.9x8.8mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.09ct Thai Sapphire Natural Pear Cut Gra Certified Deep Blue Teal 10.9x8.8mm Natural GRA Certified Teal Blue Thailand Origin Sapphire Pear Cut Gemstone. 3.09 Carat sapphire with a ...
Sapphire
0.74ct Color Change Sapphire Blue Purple Untreated IGI Certified Unheated Pear
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
0.74ct Colour Change Sapphire Blue Purple Untreated IGI Certified Unheated Pear Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 0.74 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour chang...
Sapphire
Pear shape Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant and alluring 18K yellow gold necklace showcases a delightful motif with five pear-shaped blue sapphires and twenty brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pear Shaped 2.14 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Shaped 2.14 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring in 14K White Gold; GIA certified Total carat weight of pave: 0.76ct Size 7.75 (can be sized)
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.12ct Untreated Green Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated Pear Cut VS
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.12ct Untreated Green Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated Pear Cut VS GIA Certified Untreated Green Blue Pear Cut Sapphire Gemstone. 1.12 Carat unheated unique green blue ...
Sapphire
9.51 ctw No-Heat Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 9.51 carat natural no-heat blue sapphire, this refined cocktail ring features an elegant pear-shaped mixed-cut gemstone with vivid velvety blue color and fine clarity.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earring in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 pear shape brilliant sapphires, 2.48tcw and round brilliant diamonds , 0.86tcw.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural 1.03ct Deep Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Cut Gem 7.3x5.3mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Natural 1.03ct Deep Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Cut Gem 7.3x5.3mm Natural Deep Blue GIA Certified Untreated Sapphire Gemstone.
Sapphire
GIA Certified 1.30ct Natural Sapphire Teal Green Blue Pear Cut Untreated Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified 1.30ct Natural Sapphire Teal Green Blue Pear Cut Untreated Gem Natural Untreated Teal Green Blue GIA Certified Sapphire Gemstone.. 1.30 Carat with a beautiful green bl...
Sapphire
GIA Certified 1.69ct Deep Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut Gem 9.3x7mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified 1.69ct Deep Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut Gem 9.3x7mm GIA Certified Natural Untreated Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstone. 1.69 Carat with a deep blue colour and e...
Sapphire
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 2.00ct Pear Vivid Blue Sapphire & 0.60ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Fine quality earrings with fine quality pear vivid blue sapphires and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,889Sale Price|30% Off
AIGS Certified 4.61 Ct Cornflower Blue Natural Sapphire Pear Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
AIGS Certified Cornflower Blue Natural Sapphire Pear Cut Loose Gemstone – Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire, Premium Pear Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fin...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
2.83 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A classic 2.83 carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring, with 0.2 carats White Diamonds set in 18K White Gold...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.0 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring set in Platinum
Located in London, England
2.0 Carats Pear Shape Pink Sapphire Ring set in Platinum Graceful elegance meets timeless luxury in this exquisite 2.0 carat pear-shaped Pink Sapphire Ring.
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Italian 18K White Gold Pear-Cut Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage Italian cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed in a dramatic fan-shaped cluster that showcases exceptional artistry and movement. The ring features pear...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified No Heat Briolette Pear Yellow Sapphire Cts 31.44
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace the warmth of the sun with our radiant GRS Certified No Heat Briolette Pear Yellow Sapphire, a shimmering beacon of light in your jewelry collection.
Yellow Sapphire
Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 950 Pear 2.29ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.85ct Cut: Pear Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,362Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear yellow sapphire drop bow ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - sapphire 6x4 mm, pear brilliant cut, yellow color.
Topaz, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Pear Shape Gemstone From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.25 Carats Sizes: 7.8 x 6 x 3.5 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Pear Colour: Teal Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphi...
Sapphire, Other
Natural 1.14ct Light Blue Ceylon Fine Sapphire Pear Cut Loose Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.14ct Light Blue Ceylon Fine Sapphire Pear Cut 7x5.7mm Loose Gem VS Natural Ceylon Light Blue Sapphire. 1.14 Carat with a beautiful light blue colour and an excellent pear ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Modern Gold 2.12 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18K yellow gold ring with a brushed finish, featuring a bezel-set natural light blue pear-shaped sapphire measuring approximately 8.25 x 7.1 x 4.6 mm and weighing an estimated...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Exposing a pair of prong-set, pear brilliant-cut natural corundum Sri Lanka blue sapphires, with no indication treatments and enhancement , accompanied by their individual GIA lab re...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$6,907Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring Blue Sapphire Pear
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Tanzanite Pear Shape Ring This 18K solid white Gold Tanzanite / Diamond estate ring. The fine Quality gold finishing with pear shap...
Tanzanite, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1.11 carats Teal Sapphire Stone Pear Cut Natural Gemstone from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.11 carats Dimensions 7.1x5.2x3.7 mm Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape pear Cut faceted This exquisite 1.11 carat sapphire gemstone, skillfully cu...
Sapphire
$3,640Sale Price|20% Off
1 1/2 Carat Pear Violet Changing to Purple Sapphire GIA Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Pear shape 1.51-carat Natural Violet changing to Purple color sapphire GIA certified has been hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color
Sapphire
Peter Suchy 3.19 Carat Pear Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional natural untreated 3.19 carat pear shape aqua from an estate with a unique faceted top set in a custom 18k channel set ring with square blue sapphires.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear .35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Sapphire Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Pear Color: Dark Blue...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.17 Carat Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Pear Shape 11.2 x 8.1 mm
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a 3.17 carat pear shape Blue Sapphire loose gemstone! This Blue Sapphire gemstone would be perfect for the jewelry setting of your choice and can be a lovely Sep...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$72,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.20 Carat Pear Shape blue sapphire Ring in Platinum.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sapphire is UNHEATED - very deep blue color, pear shape.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Black Sapphire Solitaire Pendant - 10k Pear 2.50ct Knot
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Pear Color: Black Total Carats: 2.50ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Knot Mea...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50ct Pear Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed with an elegant drop silhouette, this necklace features a captivating 4.50ctw pear-cut blue sapphire surrounded by dazzling 5.94ctw diamonds that enhance its brilliance and ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cornflower Blue Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cornflower Blue Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a 1.83 carat Pear-shaped Cornflower Blue Sapphire surrounded by a halo of Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.42Ct Unique Blue Green Teal Sapphire Gia Certified Pear Teardrop Cut Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.42ct UNIQUE Blue Green Teal Sapphire GIA CERTIFIED Pear Teardrop Cut Gemstone Natural Vivid Green Blue Teal GIA Certified Sapphire Gemstone.
Sapphire
Gia Certified 1.24ct NATURAL Sapphire UNIQUE Green Blue TEAL Pear Cut Untreated
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA CERTIFIED 1.24ct NATURAL Sapphire UNIQUE Green Blue TEAL Pear Cut UNTREATED Natural Fine Green Blue Teal GIA Certified Sapphire Gemstone.
Sapphire
1.6 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire and Fancy Cut Diamond Pendant in Platinum ref1324
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind pendant necklace features a pear shape blue sapphire dangling from a fancy shield cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20.29 Carats Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Set
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
The Classic Cluster Earring. Redefined. Set with Sapphires and Diamonds and Set in Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold. Sapphires totaling 5.84 Carats. Diamonds Totaling 4.18 Carats. 10...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Brown Black Sapphire Pear Drop Shape Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 CT Diamonds Golden Brown Black Sapphire Cabochon Slice Gemstones Important Information: Please note that this item will take 2-4 weeks to deliver - it is s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful stud earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 4.85 carats blue sapphire and .29 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.