$1,323Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Pearl Earrings & Bangle 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & South Sea Pearl Earrings & Bangle Set 18K & Silver
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
$992Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Pastel Sapphire & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white, yellow or rose
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
Multi Stone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These multi sapphire earrings are set with a variety of rainbow sapphires. Cast in 18K gold, it is
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, 18k...
Ruby Cabs White 14k Gold Diamonds Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and 1 pink rose with green foliage ,suspended from 2 Ruby Oval cabs measuring 11x12 mm by 2 elements
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Multi-Colour Sapphire Garden Collection Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 0.52 CT 74 Diamonds - 0.79 CT 82 Green Garnets - 0.73 CT 8 Pearls - 1.90 CT 4 Pink Sapphires/Rubies
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic, Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamond, and 18K Gold "Raspberry" Bombé Earclips
Located in New York, NY
These playful and charming earclips made in France circa 1960 consist of 58 cabochon pink rubies
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer dangle Earrings are in 18 Karat white gold with two gorgeous natural Pear Shape
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Pin...
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
7mm Pearl Stud & Detachable Blue Sapphire Jacket Earrings in 18K/14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our customizable Pearl Stud & Blue Sapphire Jacket Earrings in 18K/14K White Gold
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Ruby from Africa
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold White and Blue Diamond Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer stud earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold to create a classic
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hallmark, India • Stone: Natural Yellow Sapphire • Also available in Pink Tourmaline, Ruby, Tsavorite and
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified Floral Motif Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set four inserts
Located in New York, NY
, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Emerald are starring in the center of those prestige earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Round Ruby Hand Textured Gold Bow Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage hand textured 1940s bow design earrings with natural pink red genuine ruby centers made out
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Earrings with Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendants can be exchanged for other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, paraiba tourmalines
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
-0.29 ct H/SI2 Pink Sapphire 4-0.43 ct Pink Sapphire 6-1.62 ct Ruby 4-1.33 ct Ruby 4-0.03 ct With a
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, a variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue, and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Ruby & Multi GemEarrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Ruby & Multi gem clip on Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Earrings Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Earrings handcrafted in Yellow Gold with Emeralds and White Diamonds Paving: Emeralds 1,26ct
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold...
Modern Style Cocktail Earrings in Yellow Gold with Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendants can be exchanged for other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, paraiba tourmalines
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Style Cocktail Earrings with Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
exchanged for other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, paraiba tourmalines, tanzanites, rose or
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Multicolor Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Parrot Bird 18K Two Tone Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
0.13 CT 6 Pink Sapphire 0.04 CT 4 Ruby 0.04 CT 26 Yellow Sapphire 0.17 CT 18KT 10.49 GM 18K Gold
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$6,059Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Every Day Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings Lever-Back for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14K Available Also with Ruby and Pink Sapphire Model (Matching Ring Available
Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Etruscan-Style Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
$3,878Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold gorgeous designer earrings are decorated with hand made
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Round Flower Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Round Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer round stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically carved
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer drop chandelier gorgeous earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Square Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Two-Tone Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold designer earrings are decorated with hand made Byzantine-era
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Round Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Star Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Stud Round Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Long Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
0.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Round Cut 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Round Cut 0.75 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, P...
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Diamond Aquamarine Cocktail Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
shape 22.7 ct 2 Tourmaline, Rubellite Tr. 1.94 ct 162 Diamond Rd, 1.133 ct 4 Ruby Rd 0.03 ct 24 Pink
Diamond, Rubelite, Aquamarine, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Chandelier dangle earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Cluster Three Drop Flower Earrings 0.99 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$27,535Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sade Diamond Hoop Earrings set with D-F colour diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
able to offer bespoke hand made diamond hoop earrings. These diamond hoop earrings are 3mm wide with a
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Drop Dangle Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1.89 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Classic Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Emerald Fuchsia Citrine Heart Round Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Ruby Emerald Fuchsia Citrine Sapphire Red Green
Gold Plate
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Three-Stone Round Cut 1.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
White Gold Contemporary Clip-on Earrings with Natural Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendants can be exchanged for other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, paraiba tourmalines
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.50-Carat Pink Spinel Cushion Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant 3.50 Carat Pink Spinel & Diamond Cushion Earrings – Luxury Gemstone Jewelry - Merkaba
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Clip-on Earrings in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendants can be exchanged for other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, paraiba tourmalines
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
Zambian Emerald Pink Tourmaline Cluster Paisley Clip On Earrings 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Zambian Emerald Pink Tourmaline Cluster Paisley Clip On Earrings 18k Rose Gold Featuring vibrant
Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Maw sit sit handmade carving for earring
Located in Singapore, SG
scroll motifs. The upper elements are set with natural pastel sapphires in soft pink, green, blue, and
Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds - 0.05 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.10 CT 2 Pink Sapphires - 0.11 CT 2 Rubies - 0.05 CT 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Yellow 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.
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