René Boivin Multi-Colored Sapphire Floral Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting beauty of this René Boivin Sapphire Bracelet, a stunning piece that embodies the designer's exquisite craftsmanship and floral artistry.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches
By René Boivin
Located in Weston, MA
These one-of-a-kind brooches from 2005 are delicately scaled for easy wearing and reflect the expert craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Boivin workshop. - Each signed René...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rene Boivin “Feuilles” Ear Clips Circa 1950s
By René Boivin
Located in Weston, MA
Among the most recognizable jewels of Rene Boivin are the sculptural ”Feuille” (leaf form) ear clips produced in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1950s into early 1960s.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
René Boivin Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Ruby Gold Large Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k yellow gold large brooch by René Boivin, featuring pink sapphire flower petals, rubies in the center and tsavorite garnet leaves.
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage brooch comes with the original Rene Boivin box. This vintage clip features approximately 5 carats of oval and round faceted sapphires and 8 carats of Old mine cut diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Boivin Cabochon Sapphire Diamond ‘Ecailles’ Platinum Ring
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Rene Boivin: A Platinum, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond ‘Ecailles’ Ring, the bombe ring with a pierced scalloped design, centering one round cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rene Boivin Paris Turquoise Cabochon Sapphire Gold Ring
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite ring by Boivin embellished with 18 karat gold, turquoise and sapphires. The mounting is uniquely fashioned by a spiral motif. The circumference of the dainty turquoise gem ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A Citrine, Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Of strong Art Deco design, composed of a central domed band of French-cut citrines, between rondelles of baguette-cut sapphires each accented with circular-cut diamond terminals, cir...
Citrine, Sapphire, Platinum
RENE BOIVIN. A Platinum, White Gold and Sapphire "Ecrou" Clip.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Cf. Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, les éditions de l’amateur, P.122, for a similar example in coral and onyx.
Sapphire
Panther Earrings from Maison René Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in PARIS, FR
Oval and round sapphires, 18k yellow gold and silver (French marks) earrings Signed R.Boivin Circa 1980 Maison René Boivin certificate, 2023: after a drawing by Marie-Caroline De Br...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Rene Boivin Multi-gem Gold Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Bears workshop mark for Rene Boivin, and French gold control marks.
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Wood, 18 Karats Yellow Gold and Gemstones Set
By René Boivin
Located in Geneva, CH
Original set of earrings, ring and bracelet signed by Rene Boivin, made in wood, yellow gold and different gem stones.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
RENE BOIVIN. A Trio of Gem-Set Diamond Bracelets/Necklace.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Each designed as a series of six cabochon emerald, sapphire or ruby beads respectively, between barrel-shaped links set with rows of single- and circular-cut diamonds, circa 1920, Fr...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Platinum
Rene Boivin Chalcedony and Sapphire Bangle Rene Boivin
Located in New York , NY
Chalcedony & Sapphire Bangle by Rene Boivin circa 1955
René Boivin Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Gold Starfish Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold starfish brooch with sapphire, diamond, emerald and ruby by René Boivin.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Diamond, Sapphire & Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chic and feminine flower brooch created by Rene Boivin. Made of yellow gold and studded with round sapphires and diamonds.
RENE BOIVIN. A Sapphire 'Nid D'Abeilles' Ring.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Cf: Francoise Cailles, Rene Boivin, Les éditions de l'amateur, P.285 for a bracelet and pair of earrings of he same design.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN A Pair of Rock Crystal and Sapphire Cufflinks
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Each terminal designed as a carved rock crystal square centering on four calibre-cut sapphires. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Francoise Cailles.
Sapphire, Rock Crystal
RENE BOIVIN Gem-Set Yellow Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a curving leaf, embellished with curling tendrils, accented with circular-cut gem stones, Circa 1938, French assay marks for 18ct gold, French maker's mark for the atelie...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
René Boivin, Bouquet de Violettes Brooch, Multi-Gems
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 yellow gold René Boivin "Bouquet de Violettes" brooch. The bouquet is composed with eighteen movable flowers set with rubies, amethyst and sapphires framed by three leaves ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN Rare ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ Multi Gem Gold Spray Pin
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ gold brooch set with citrines, amethysts, peridots and sapphires, signed René Boivin, c. 1938 Paris
Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boivin brooch Yellow Gold and Platinum Square Diamonds and Sapphires
By René Boivin
Located in Ebene, MU
A Yellow gold and Platinum René Boivin brooch set with 38 old square cut diamonds and 15 calibré ceylonese sapphires.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Hermès Birkin 30 Sellier Epsom Bleu Royal Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin sellier 30 in bleu royal and epsom leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.01 in W 0.79 in D 0.88 in L 2.01 in
14k Gold Dangle Earrings with White Akoya Pearls
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
These pearl earrings are the new power pearls - definitely NOT your grandmother's pearls. They are Medium Spiral Dangle Earrings from the Orbit collection in 14k spirals with a 20 ga...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible and rare Birkin bag, 30cm, grizzly limited edition. Gris caillou grizzly and gris meyer swift, palladium hardware. New unworn condition.. Handle drop, 4"L. Comes w...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
80s Patrick Kelly Vintage Lipstick Red Black Color Block Avant Garde Skirt Suit
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s PATRICK KELLY lipstick red and black color block double breasted skirt suit! This rare gem was owned by, "The Young and the Restless" soap star MELODY THOMAS SC...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Sonia Rykiel Black and Pink Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Atlanta, GA
These chic French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel Paris dangling clip-on earrings feature a geometric shape with a black acrylic or resin disk complemented by a dimensional triangle re...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
Fine Judith Lieber Pearl and Crystal Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Pearl and Crystal Clutch A dazzling rectangular evening clutch by Judith Leiber, meticulously crafted with overlapping lappets of multi-colored faux pearls and crysta...
$1,694
Size: ONE SIZE
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...
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.