Men's 14K White Gold Ring with Princess Cut Diamond Row and Round Blue Sapphire
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K men's ring with 13 princess cut diamonds 0.84 carats total weight and one round sapphire weighing 0.18 carat
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Unisex Princess Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Square Block Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k gold ring sets 0.40 carats in princess cut diamonds. This unique ring is handmade to suit both men and women, with a trendy geometric ring design and fine quality diamonds/sapphires
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Princess‑Cut Sri Lankan Sapphire Cts 0.21 with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, four princess‑cut sapphires (0.21 cts) from Sri Lanka glow with deep blue fire, symbolizing wisdom and loyalty.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2.70 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.70 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Sapphires 3.05CTW Blue SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WS ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring in Brushed 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring consists of five stunning princess-cut pink natural sapphires, set along the ring's band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
JAS-21-2222 - 14K WG 0.35Ct G/H SI1 DIAS & 0.40Ct PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stones Info: PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES Total Stones Weight: 0.40 cwt.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This exquisite ring showcases a striking arrangement of deep blue princess-cut sapphires set in a captivating geometric pattern.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.70 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.70 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Sapphires 3.05CTW Blue SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WS ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.78 Ct Multi-Color Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring featuring princess cut multi sapphire totaling 2.78 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking centerpiece is beautifully complemented by double channel-set rows of princess-cut diamonds on either side, their crisp brilliance adding a stunning contrast that enhan...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Ct Rainbow Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary eternity band showcases 13 princess-cut, multi-colored sapphires totaling 1 carat, set in 14K yellow gold.
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & Approximately 1 Ct Princess cut Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K White Gold Unique Flip ring You can wear as all diamond ring or you ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.85ct Color : J Clarity : VVS2 GIA: 7351806265 Diamonds: 68 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: G/H Cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vera Wang Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.36ct Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 69 round brilliant cut = 0.57cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 18kt White Gold Elegant Marriage Ring Channel
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique wedding band made with princess cut diamonds and sapphires in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,832Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Princess Cut Diamond & Blue Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Princess Cut Diamond & Blue Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold This striking statement ring is crafted in 14k white gold and centers on an impressive 2.02 carat princes...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,857Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/HI Certified Princess Cut Center Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/HI Certified Princess Cut Center Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features a dazzling princess-cut center diamond, flanked by perfectly matched emerald cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vera Wang Love Collection 1 ct tw Princess Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring 14K Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Designer: Vera Wang Love Collection • Metal: 14K White Gold • Ring Size: 4.25 • Total Weight: 3.8 Grams • Main Stone: Natural Diamond • Main Stone Shape: Princess Cut • Ce...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$31,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold With three striking princess-cut diamonds set side-by-side in a bold prong setting, this ring represe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$39,375Sale Price|20% Off
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold With three striking princess-cut diamonds set side-by-side in a bold prong setting, this ring represe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold The ring showcases a breathtaking fusion of princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds, meticulously s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold The ring showcases a breathtaking fusion of princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds, meticulously s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring 1.00ct Sapphire, 8.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Stamped 14k and weighs 8.2 grams gross weight. The oval blue sapphire is a dark blue color, 1.00 carats. The diamonds are round brilliants and princess cuts, 1.00 total carats, h, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$2,358Sale Price|31% Off
18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.00ct Sapphires
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring is composed of 18 princess cut sapphires totalling 2.00ct and 9 princess cut diamonds totalling 0.50ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring 4 Princess Cut Sapphires Totaling 0.60 Carats Surrounded By 16 Channel-Set Round Diamonds of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling 0.16 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Large Yellow Sapphire Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Large Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphires and Diamonds. Sapphire: 12 small princess cut blue sapphires and large emerald cut yellow sapphire ca. 1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 1.47 carats of large princess-cut diamonds set on the shoulders of the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$4,468Sale Price|20% Off
Regal Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Regal Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum Crafted in platinum, this ring features a 1.42 carat royal blue sapphire at the center, framed by a halo of round diamonds and accented...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat white gold this ring has been set with diamonds and centres on a gorgeous Ceylon sapphire. The white gold mount has been set with a mixture of round brilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: platinum Sapphire: 1 emerald cut= 1.59cttw Diamonds: 6 princess cut= 0.72cttw Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 7.6 g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Raymond Yard Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Details: Brand: Raymond Yard Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Princess Cut sapphires Round brilliant-cut diamonds Stamped: "Yard" Period: Circa 1930s
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco-Style Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Round Diamonds are approx 2.10CT Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Ring Size: 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Carat Morganite Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.05 Carat Morganite Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Item Specs: Morganite (Princess Cut) = 1.71 carats 24 Multi-Color Sapphires (Round Cut) = 2.04 carats 20 Round Cut ...
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The design alternates between baguette-cut and princess-cut diamonds, creating a geometric elegance that enhances the depth of the sapphire’s velvety blue hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carat Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.22 Carat Princess Cut Pink Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Unique design to elevate your accessory collection Item Specs: Morganite (Oval Cut) is 1.63 carats 2...
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Estate Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
The richly colored center stone is framed by eight princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.49 carats, creating a crisp, geometric surround.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This astonishing band ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 4.28 Carat and one natural white diamond in princess cut (G VS) in total of 0.49 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
3.79 Ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary 14K white gold engagement ring showcases a 3.79 carat natural, unheated Ceylon sapphire of vivid blue color. The sapphire is beautifully framed by high quality prin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.10 carat pink sapphire diamond platinum band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring 11 princess cut pink sapphires weighing approximately 0.80 carat in total, the ring offers a romantic pop of color with a clean, geometric silhouette.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Rainbow Baguette Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Beneath this vibrant top sits a full eternity band pavé-set with princess-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carats, adding continuous sparkle and luxurious contrast against the warm gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k ...
Sapphire and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Band
Located in Houston, TX
The ring features sixteen princess-cut blue sapphires, beautifully contrasted by round brilliant-cut diamonds of G–H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.20ct 16 princess cut sapphires total w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ring Multicolor Sapphires & Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring features 18kt yellow gold adorned with a striking combination of oval and princess-cut natural sapphires totaling 3.6 carats. Sparkling alongside the sapphires ar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$5,867 / set
Moi Mila Blue Sapphire Stackable Ring Set
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 11.60g Blue Sapphire (Princess-cut) : 4.30ct Blue Sapphire (Brilliant-cut) : 2.50ct Color being the heart of the design here, these beautifully handcrafted rings are wor...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18KT Rose Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18KT rose gold, this elegant ring features 0.26 carats of brilliant-cut natural diamonds and 0.77 carats of princess-cut natural multicolored sapphires. The vibrant, geome...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Geometric Band 14kt Gold 12441*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Pink sapphires Ring Mounted in Invisible Set & channel.
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Band in White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 3 Row Ring Featuring 10 Prong Set Princess Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling Approximately 1.00 Carat Accented by 6 Princess Cut Sapphires Totaling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k White Gold Invisible Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold and modern sapphire and diamond bypass ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, featuring two sweeping rows of invisible set princess cut natural blue sapphires framed by rows of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
Geometric Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Geometric Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage 18k yellow gold ring features a bold geometric design with a central row of deep blue sapphires framed by brigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Band Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire, Diamond Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Diamond Quantity: 10 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.35 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Effy Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold 1.23ctw Size 6
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features 1.23 carats total weight of princess cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 9 princess cut = 1.62cttw Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.22cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Statement Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This substantial unisex ring features a striking row of vivid blue princess-cut sapphires, beautifully accented by round brilliant cut diamonds for a subtle touch of brilliance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.02 Carats and measures at approximately 5 mm x 5 mm.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$1,489Sale Price|20% Off
Scroll Pattern Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Scroll Pattern Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a 2.25 carat sapphire at the center accented by princess cut diamonds tota...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 20.0 mm X Width: 13.5 mm X Height: 6.5 mm 1: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
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