Round Shape Blue Sapphire Faceted Cabochon Slice 14K Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece features a large, round blue sapphire set in a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in London, England
Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring This unique ring features four Round Brilliant Blue Sapphires and 6 Round Brilliant Diamonds in a rubover setting i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Shape Blue Sapphire Amethyst Twisted Tension Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 4mm Round Natural Round Brilliant Cut Blue Sapphire - 6 Round Brilliant cut Natural Amethyst - 18K white gold - Ring Width: 2.3mm Made to order.
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Round Blue Sapphire Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Round Blue Sapphire Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.8 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$892Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Round Blue Sapphire Everyday Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Blue Sapphire Everyday Ring Gift for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.04 carat.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful gift! 1.00 of fine blue sapphires set on the band .20 carats of white round diamonds set in the center heart Currently a size 6.5, this ring can easily be resized.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Certified 2.01 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The center stone is a round 2.01 Carat Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $464Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Cabochon Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Enlightenment Equilibrium Ring All Around Baguette and Round Blue Sapphire
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Round Cut Blue Sapphire Birthstone Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Birthstone Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Men's Contemporary 1.18ct Blue Sapphire Round Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.18 carats of Blue sapphire. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and m...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Blue Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning halo engagement ring has a refined Art Deco appeal. The oval round aquamarine is framed in French cut deep blue sapphire and further set with a border of diamonds with ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,796Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 4.26ctw Gia Round Royal Blue Sapphire W/ Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vibrant Royal Blue Color - 3.61ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Compl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS certified Unheated Round Burma Royal Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Unheated Round Burma Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats, Surrounded with 4.14 Carats of Diamonds Gold: 8.80 grams This exquisite ring features a 5.79-carat round, unheated blue sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.70ct Blue Sapphire and 2.28ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.70ct Blue Sapphire and 2.28ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring Material: 18k White Gold Center Stone: Round Natural Blue Sapphire, approximately 2.70ct Accent Di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
.21 carats of blue sapphire .35 carats of whire diamonds set in 18k white gold The heart is just under 12 mm wide Currently a 6.25, this ring can be sized to any finger size.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire & Turquoise Round Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 4.32 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and modern...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Sapphire 18k Tri Colour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,125Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.10ct Round Pastel Blue Sapphire & 0.70ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18k white gold band features five round‑cut pastel blue sapphires (1.10ct) framed by four bezel‑set round diamonds for crisp contrast and symmetry.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
5mm Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Pear Diamond Cluster Ring Solid Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid gold and centered with a vivid 5mm natural round blue sapphire, beautifully accented by pear-shaped diamonds and round bril...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Natural Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Round-Cut and Diamond Ring This oxford blue round solitaire sapphire ring is pure bliss.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.08 Total Carat Blue Round Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Engagement Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.08 Total Carat Blue Round Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Engagement Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -2.38 Carat Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, Heat Treated -0.70 Carat Round ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01ct Natural Round Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring 14kt Gold 12433*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.01ct Natural Blue Sapphire ring. (Heated Sapphire) .40ct Natural Diamonds. K-color Si-1 Clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 3.8 grams 5mm wide ring 5.3mm depth Size 9.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
5.00 Carat Round Natural Blue Sapphire and 2.63 Carat Total Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely beautiful in house crafted ring that showcases a 5 carat round royal blue sapphire that is surrounded by 2.63 carats total in round brilliant cut diamonds in double diamon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Round Diamond and Blue Sapphire Diagonal Cluster Motif Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 karat white gold Gemstones: Sapphire and diamond Sapphire Shape: Round cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Variety: Natural corundum Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 2.80 carats ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Sapphire: 5 round cut = 0.72cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.55cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.0 (please allow up to 2 additional business da...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Wave Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Blue Sapphires: 4 oval cut= 1.80cttw Diamonds: 89 round cut= 0.49cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 21.8mm wide a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring 18k Yellow Gold Round Blue Sapphire Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Toi & Moi
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: Material: 18 carat yellow gold Gemstone: dark blue sapphire of ca. 0.06 carat Gemstone: brilliant round cut diamond of ca. 0.06 carat Ring size: 17.5 (EU),7 ¼ (US), O ½ ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Cut White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliantly made natural diamond and natural blue sapphire cluster ring. Textured 'fur' motif ring shank with elevated gemstone cluter. A cocktail ring certain to turn heads. Certifi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Shape Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blue sapphire marquise and round diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring 2.08 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.08 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 0.98 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.98 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 6 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 1.68 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 1.68 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 10 US Custom sizing available upon req...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 0.12 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 1.98 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 1.98 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 5 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$439Sale Price / item|75% Off
Scull ring with blue sapphires silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold and silver skull ring with sapphires. Two-Tone Skull Ring with Blue Sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Roman Malakov 2.77 Carats Round Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and unique three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.77 carats round cut blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.58 Carat Blue Round Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Platinum 6MM Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Band Ring Metal: Platinum 900 (Hypoallergenic and safe for daily wear, including in the shower) Size: 6 1/2 (adjustable) Weight: 7.78 Grams Band Width: 6mm Cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This cluster ring in 14 karat white gold features a striking composition of natural blue sapphires and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.25 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.25 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$102Sale Price / item|50% Off
Dainty Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Silver Gift for Women
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in sterling silver featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.76 carat and diamonds of 0.06 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.27 cts Round Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.27 cts Round Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, White Gold Blue Sapphire : 9.27 cts White Diamond Pa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural No Heat Round Vivid Corn Flower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.45 carat round cut center sapphire. The sapphire is certified natural no heat with exquisite cornflower blue color. This important sapphire is set in a custom diamond mounting ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.24 Carat Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
0.24 Carat Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.00 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Natural Round Sapphire Creates A Classic Deep Blue Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This charming solitaire sapphire ring features a delicate 0.50-carat round-cut blue sapphire, radiating a vibrant and captivating hue.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natkina Blue Sapphire Diamond Impressive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12-RND 57-0,12-4/5A Blue Sapphire 7-RND-0,56 Т(3)/3A Blue Sapphire 12-RND-1,12 Т(3)/3A Weight 3,29 grams Size 16.2 Wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 0.71 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meira T. 14K White Gold Ring with Round Blue Sapphire & Diamonds
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T. 14K white gold ring with diamonds weighing 0.23 carat total and one center round blue sapphire weighing 0.55 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring 2.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.34 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 2.74 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.74 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 6 US Custom sizing available upon request
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Alternate Baguette Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Half Eternity White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this ring features alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette blue sapphire, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - 8x 2.3mm x 1.6mm Round Brilliant Diamonds - ~0.052ct/each for ~0.416ctw Grading: SI1/F 1x 4.1mm x 4.1mm x 2.9mm Princess-Cut Blue Sapphires - ~0.448ctw Ring S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Kail Black Rhodium Plated Silver Ring with Round Blue Sapphire
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Latticework weaves its ancient shape around the black rhodium barrel of this ring. It echoes back to ancient times and mystical practices. A glimmering blue sapphire sits centrally o...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Roman Malakov 1.35 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Floral Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion ring, showcasing a 1.35 carats round cut blue sapphire surrounded by six flower petals with diamonds weighing 0.78 carat total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.12 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$648Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Two‑Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether chosen as a personal piece for yourself or given as a thoughtful gift to someone who appreciates classic gemstone jewelry, this ruby and diamond ring carries the enduring app...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.71 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, England
This elegant ring features a Round Brilliant 0.55 Carat Blue Sapphire at its centre.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.