Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 8ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire set within it with diamonds in between. The three coloured stones measure 5pts each and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each features a 1 karat cabochon ruby, emerald and sapphire all set at the end of a ridge of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Rubies - 76 Carats Green Emeralds - 36 Carats From Zambia Blue Natural Sapphires - 3...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite bangle features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby and Emerald cabochons totaling around 20 carats.
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch, 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 18k Multi Gems Bombé Bubble Earrings Sapphire Emerald and Ruby
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Brilliant Quality of Cabochon Natural Rubies Emerald and Blue Sapphire Cabochons approx size 9x7 mm and 8x6mm Pearls 7mm, and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. It is very rare to find this intense and deep color in Cabochons.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sugarloaf Emerald, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Givenchy Gold & Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated metal of superb quality and set with cabochon red, blue and green crystal stones e...
Gold Plate
Tutti frutti emerald ruby sapphire diamond 18k white gold brooch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features 27 carved and cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires weighing approximately 17.50 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Cuff 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerlad & Blue Sapphire Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Cuff — 18K Gold & Silver Natural Gemstones • Endless...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Coral Ruby Emerald and White Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late 20th Century cocktail ring featuring a lozenge shaped bezel set coral slab accented by 10 prong set marquise shaped rubies, 2 round emerald and 20 white sapphire baguette shaped...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,114Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold "Cat" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has 1.10 Carats of Oval Cabochon Cut and Cabochon Cut Emeralds. This Pendant has 0.05 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cabochon Massive Shield Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue Cabochon Enamel Dots Shield Dome Round Circle Sunflower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellen...
Gold Plate
Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Giovane
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
An exquisite ring adorned with multiple gemstones, including cabochon ruby, cabochon emerald, and square-cut sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vitnage Red Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Necklace Set 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 20 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 66...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold & Platinum GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pearl & Diamond Tutti Frutti Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Carved- Prong Set - Deep Blue - Cambodia - No Heat - 10.99 x 5.96 x 3.70mm (exact) *See Certification Details Below For More Info* (2) N...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Hoop Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Cuff — 18K Gold & Silver Nat...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ilias Lalaounis Etruscan Necklace with Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds 18 Karat
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Strikingly beautiful necklace features 16 medallions with sapphires, rubies and emeralds. All cabochon cut and accented by Etruscan stile bezels and filigree.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Link Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weights of the carved Blue sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 43.96 carats. The carved Blue sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldCuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 4 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire - 4 Carat Natural Emerald - 4 Carat ‘ ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldCuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 4 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire - 4 Carat Natural Emerald - 4 Carat ‘ Natural Amethyst,...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mabe Blister Pearl Heart Shaped Necklace Rope Chain 14kt Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Large Sized Heart Shaped Blister Pearl Necklace 3ct Natural Sapphire Emerald Ruby Cabochon Cut Heart Overall Measures: 1.8 x 1.7 inch Necklace: 19 inch long.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Rubellite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,046Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Cat Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 2.20 Carats of Oval Cabochon Cut and Cabochon Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 16 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 14 Carat ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,335Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby & Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby & Rings Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring 1 - Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds -...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
This brooch is so intricate and thought out! He is accented by an array of gemstones, including a hidden sapphire behind the head! Brooch Details Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top Era...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is designed in a domed shape, with honeycomb shaped settings for the round Rubies, leading into a star pattern of oval, round and cabochon Emeralds, oval Sapphires, round brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Natural Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby from Africa Natural Emeralds from Africa Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 14 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
At its centre sits a striking trio of rub-over set cabochon gemstones: a rich green emerald weighing approximately 1.00ct, beautifully flanked by a deep blue sapphire of around 0.50c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 13 carats Blue Natural Sapphire, Oval shape - 4 carats Green ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold 43.67 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 43.67 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cocktail Earrings This fascinating mix of cobalt blue sapphire, crimson red ruby, tuscany yellow sapphire, p...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The gemstones include emeralds, sapphires, and rubies that are further decorated with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Cabochons Avon Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Green Navy Blue Red Purple Jewellery Gift 2 Set Chunky Statement Y Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Ve...
Gold Plate
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.92 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.53 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.40 carat, Cabochon Emerald 0.68 carats and Diamond 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings W...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.82 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 9.05 carats, Cabochon Emerald 3.58 carats and Diamond 0.94 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 18....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts, including carved leaf-shapes, cabochons, beads, rounds. 18K White Gold 26.70 Grams Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided pendant designed as a vase of flowers set to one side with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, sapphire, and a dazzling diamond with an approximate total weight of 1.5 carats, exhibiting a color r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$30,080Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are adorned with a combination of cabochon cut sapphires, green emeralds, and rubies, each carefully selected to complement the others in a stunning display of color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Motif Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Motif Drop Earrings in 18K Gold This exquisite long drop “tutti-frutti” earring is a vibrant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,914Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Set in the center is an oval cabochon Sapphire. A wire is on the wall of the center setting around the stone and diamond, ruby, and emerald are set in the middle of each side.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emeralds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver, 7.5 cm long with 0.05 ct diamonds, fantastic ruby stones, emerald and cabochon sapphire from ct 29.57 and a final pearl of 8.4 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
14k Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Multicolor Cluster & Column Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage bracelet was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features very unique and detailed oval links that are decorated with gold twisted wire and adorned with top qu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 10.47 Carat Colombian Cabochon Emeralds
By Stephanie Windsor
Located in New York, NY
Please contact us for more details. Options: Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald or Cabochon Sapphire
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stylish 1980's 18 K yellow Gold Bangle with black Enamel, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon accentuated by 75 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 1.80 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 6 small round ruby,blue sapphire and emerald cabochons set in 2 Pink ...
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerald Butterfly Brooch 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite brooch features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Emerald ,Ruby and Sapphire totaling around 27 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Gold Gemstone: Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamonds are Approx 5.17CT Measures 13" Long
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin GIA report # for Emerald is 5222519629 Natural beryl , Emerald Origin Russia GIA report # for Sapph...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Chocker Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 9 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 8 Carats Na...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings Description: These vibrant Bulgari earrings are designed as stylized floral clusters, each composed of richly hued cabochon ru...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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.