Magnificent 3.35ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A velvety 1.99ct emerald-cut blue sapphire sits enthroned amidst a high-voltage halo of 38 brilliant round and 2 princess-cut diamonds, creating a persuasive 3.35ct explosion of spar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,277Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 1.06ct & 3.40ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Further complementing the diamond are 10 princess cut sapphires invisible set to the shoulders with an approximate total weight of 3.40ct and displaying a medium blue hue.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Delicate and captivating, this fine jewelry ring features a vibrant natural sapphire celebrated for its rare sunset-inspired blend of pink and orange hues.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire & 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Ring Width : 4.70 MM ✦ Gemstone Size : 2.50x2.50 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Princess cut ✦ Number of gemstones : 25 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Ombre Blue Sapphire Multi Row Coil Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pearl Luster: Excellent Pearl Overtone: Greenish Pearl Count: 1 Sapphire Variety: Natural Corundum Sapphire Sapphire Cut: Princess Cut Sapphire Color: Light Blue to Dark Blue Sapphir...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The princess cut sapphire stones measure 35pts each and the diamonds total 35pts.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural 8.19cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.59cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Stone: Multi Sapphire / Fine Diamond ❋ Stone Size : 3 MM Approx. ❋ Stone Shape : Square Princess Cut ❋ Stone Color : As Shown In Picture ❋ Stone Weight : 4.495 Cts.
Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Royal Blue*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires, Three Stone 1.10ct. Oval Cut Sapphire Vibrant Royal Blue & transparent Full cut oval and Full Faceted. .90ct (2) natural princess cut diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Yellow Gold Hammered Band Ring with Diamonds, Green Sapphires & Amethyst
Located in Orlando, FL
The interplay of vivid purple amethyst, deep green sapphires, and crisp white princess-cut diamonds creates a balanced yet spontaneous composition, reminiscent of mid-20th century st...
Amethyst, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Conchéa】Conch Pearl Platinum Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring — 0.57ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The pearl is framed by a halo of brilliant diamonds, set in a sophisticated platinum band accented with a spectrum of princess-cut pink to golden sapphires, creating a radiant color ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA Bright Orange Oval Sapphire Princess & Round Diamond 3.13ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - BRIGHT Yellowish Orange Color - Ceylon - Heated - 2.25ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Detail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous band features princess cut multicolor natural Sapphires total weight 1.55 Carat, surrounded by 2 rows of brilliant cut white Diamonds total weight of 0.32 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Bulgari 1980's Yellow Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring princess cut sapphires channel set fully around Weighing 2.67 carats total - transparent medium yellow Flanked by rounded matte gold channel walls Inscribed with carat weig...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 2.94ct Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring 18K WG
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Oval Mixed Cut Pink Sapphire: 2.94ct IGI Jewerly Report No: 583321495 Species : Natural Corundum Measurements: 11.16 x 7.43 x 3.82 mm Color/Transparency: Intense Purplish Pink Chara...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1985 Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Flanking the center are eight carré-cut sapphires (four on each side), introducing rich contrast and architectural balance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$19,486Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.89 Carats of White Marquise Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one princess cut diamond and two princess cut sapphires set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum GIA 2.58ctw Princess Diamond & Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Cut - Prong Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity - 1.18ct (exact, certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (20) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.58 Carats Total Pink Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This ring features princess cut pink sapphires, channel set in eternity setting.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = 0.08cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Sapphire: 24 princess cut = 3.76cttw Dimensions: ring top measures...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
TANK RING Classic Ring In 14Kt Yellow And White Gold With Sapphires & Rubies
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring was designed with bold geometric patterns and embellished with a great selections of fourteen natural earth-mined gemstones, such; calibrated vivid red rubies and calib...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphires and Rubies Greek Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
It is decorated with Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.35 Carat, Princess cut Rubys total weight of 0.64 Carat and Princess cut Blue Sapphires total weight of 1.20 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Roman Malakov 1.43 Carats Total Yellow Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wedding band that features channel set princess cut yellow sapphires of 1.43 carats total. Made in 18K yellow gold.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring displays three very well color matched channel set princess cut diamonds set alternately between four square cut natural blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.58 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Octagonal step cut light violet Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring in a 18k white gold setting. 1 light violet natural no heat and no enhancement, octagon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1990s Design, 8.24g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a powerful statement of color and structure.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. B. Star GIA 5.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By JB Star
Located in Stamford, CT
J.B. Star yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center stone in a platinum setting with baguette and princess cut accent diamonds. 1 Bright yellow natural...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Ring in Rose Gold with 21 Multi-Color Sapphires 4.04cts
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k rose gold (7.95g) ring is set with 21x fine multicolour Sapphires (princess-cut, 3mm, 4.04ct). Ringsize 53 (6 1/2)
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum, 2.96 Carat Diamond and 3.94 Carat Blue Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring centers four rows of invisibly set Princess cut diamonds.The diamonds are bordered on each side by two rows of Princess cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, emerald cut sapphire solitaire neatly dual prong set at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$2,447Sale Price|29% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This unique piece features princess-cut Rubies Sapphires and Emeralds with a total weight of 0.29 Carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rho...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Designer S.Georgios presents a bold and elegant 18 Karat Rose Gold band ring featuring a striking row of princess-cut Pink Sapphires totaling 3.46 carats. The vibrant pink gemstones ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond ring from the 1970’s era. Featuring a .50ct Marquise Sapphire, with 2 princess cut diamonds on each side with a unique gold ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 14.00ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Sapphire Main stone carat weight: 13.01ct Shape: Round Color grade: Dark Blue Side stone: 24 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.86ct Sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,251Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Make a bold, yet elegant, statement with this stunning, finely crafted Pink Sapphire 3-Stone Ring. 3 large princess-cut sapphires equal 1.215 ctw and are framed in 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond and Blue Sapphire Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond half eternity band beautifully displays small round cut diamonds with princess cut shaped blue sapphires. Total diamond weight: 0.20ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 6.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features nine princess cut diamonds, 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and two blue sapphires set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
$9,154Sale Price|20% Off
3.80ct Vintage French Mystery Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
A stunning and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring with mystery set sapphires (a style of setting first developed by French fine jewellery house Van Cleef and Arpels) Desig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Pearl: 10.5mm grey pearl Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut = .60cttw Color: G Clarity: SI Sapphire: 4 princess cut = .50cttw Ring Size: 5 (please allow two ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.24Ct Cushion Cut Natural Reddish/Dark Peach Orange Sapphire Platinum Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The Sapphire in this ring has a very unique and rare Reddish Peach color.
Sapphire, Platinum
1.40 Carat Princess Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Bypass Wave Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bold 18K white gold bypass wave ring featuring two channel-set rows of vivid princess cut pink sapphires totaling 1.40 carats, flanked by three rows of round brilliant diamond pave t...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3, 23 Carat Blue Sapphire, 0, 95 Carat Cut Princess Engagement Ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent blue sapphire of 3.23 Carat surrounded by 8 princess cut diamonds for 0.95 Carat in total, 18 carat gold cocktail ring. total weight: 12.50 grams size: 54.5 or 6 -3/4 dim...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a center oval cut Blue Sapphire weighing 1.02cts surrounded by round brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds alternating between pave set and ch...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
3.04 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Channel Set Half Circle Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The design incorporates eight princess-cut and forty round brilliant cut natural diamonds, totaling approximately 1.96 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 5.89 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The oval sapphire gemstone, weighing 5.89 carats, is encased in a luxurious platinum setting, accentuated by shimmering baguette and princess cut diamonds along both shoulders of the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New Art Deco Style Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This Art Deco-style garter ring is set with alternating degree-cut sapphires and princess-cut diamonds, all in millegrain settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with square cut blue sapphire and princess cut diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Margaret 5.36 ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unveil a masterpiece of elegance with the Margaret 5.36 ctw Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring. At its heart lies a princess-cut aquamarine, exuding tranquil oceanic hues and ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible tension cluster setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.08 Carat GIA Cert No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum ring is centered with a vivid blue oval cut GIA certified no heat sapphire that weighs 3.08ct. The center stone is accentuated by sparkling baguette and prince...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 8.89CT Natural Fine Sapphire Diamond Ring Cornflower Classic 14KT
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Natural Sapphire Ring Amazing Oval cut Very Very Clean Clarity Beautiful Blue sparkles throughout The classic cornflower color 11.43 X 7.86 X 6.82mm Transparency A...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.52 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1.52 oval sapphire in a platinum three stone setting with two princess cut side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Princess Cts 1.51 and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 26 Princess cut sapphires totaling 1.51 cts sourced from Sri Lanka, known for their deep, velvety blue hue, paired with 13 sparkling baguette diamonds at 0.92 cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The gorgeous piece features 20 stunning Princess cut natural blue Sapphires total weight 2.49 Carat set in an invisible setting, and surrounded by natural brilliant cut white Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The sapphire is certified by GIA as natural, no heat. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round blue Sapphire, approx. total weight 2.62cts, GIA certificate #51824...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum & Diamond Ring with Cornflower Blue 9.03ct Ceylon Sapphire No Heat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An antique style platinum ring centered around a cornflower blue, Ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is certified by Gem Research Swiss Lab with certificate number GRS2004-031142 as being...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rachel Koen 0.36cttw Sapphire 0.15cttw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique ring holds 4 princess cut blue sapphires at the center and 3 tiny ones on each side of the shank.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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