Burmese Blue Sapphire Beaded Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Necklace featuring natural blue sapphire beads from Myanmar.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Multi-Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A 10 Strand Multi-Sapphire Choker with shades of pink, yellow, white, and blue. The choker can be twisted. 600 carats. 18K Clasp.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
$1,433Sale Price|39% Off
Multi-Color Sapphire Nugget Necklace with Gold Vermeil Clasp, 25\"
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Graduated Multi-Color Sapphire Nugget Necklace with Gold Vermeil Clasp – 25 Inches Step into your happy place with this stunning multi-color Sapphire nugget necklace!
Sapphire, Vermeil
$5,547Sale Price|20% Off
Clasp Beaded Necklace Natural Turquoises Colorful Sapphires White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Natural Turquoises and White Gold 18K Colorful Sapphires Clasp Beaded Necklace. 22 Natural Turquoises 18mm/0.71 in 66 Round Fancy Sapphires Blue, Pink, Yellow, Orange, ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Single Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive single strand pearl necklace with 0.66 carat green sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond and 12k white gold clasp; part of our diverse collection of pearl necklaces.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and luxurious, enjoy being the focal point of any room as you enter in this coolly decorative pearl necklace. Consists of 3 rows total of 141 pearls ranging from 7.5 t...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp extraordinary deep royal blue sapphire at the clasp, surrounded by a sunburst of finely set brilliant- and tapered baguet...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby, Blue and Pink Sapphire Bead Long Necklace, Clasp 14K Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Ruby, Blue and Pink Sapphire Bead Long Necklace, Clasp 14K Gold. A long ruby and sapphire bead necklace is a luxurious and striking piece of jewelry that blends the vivid h...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Gubelin Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Pearl Necklace 1980S
By Gubelin
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Sapphire Cushion shape estimated approximately 5.50 / 6.50 carats (treated) surrounded by round-cut Diamond on Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace (pearl necklace is...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$396Sale Price|68% Off
White Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace w Sterling Silver & White Sapphire Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The strand is finished with a sterling silver and white sapphire clasp. New, in Gift Box.
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pearl Necklace with 2.90 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Beautiful Find This charming original Art Deco necklace is 1920 ca It comprises a beautiful single strand of graduated salt water Pearls going from 8.8 to 5 mm. – good round...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage necklace is equipped with an opal and cushion cut diamond platinum clasp.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Cabochon Clasp Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a strand of pearls with a ruby and sapphire cabochon clasp.
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold Clasp
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Details Period: Late 20th century, 1980s-1990s Gemstones: Akoya cultured pearls Center stone: Oval-cut sapphire Stones: Brilliant-cut diamonds Metal: 14 karat white gold Necklace le...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White...
Vintage 400ctw GIA Orange Yellow Briolette Sapphire Necklace w/ 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for 2 randomly selected sapphires. Stock Number: EG-190157053-21050805-PAR-EY -- Certification Details -- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 22155842...
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,880Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Green and Yellow Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A 9 Strand Green and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace with an 18K Yellow Gold Clasp.
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KY Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Radiating a timeless, organic charm, this three-strand necklace features lustrous baroque pearls interspersed with delicate gold accents and is secured by a floral-inspired clasp set...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVEL Large Baroque Pearl Necklace Solid Gold Mystery Set Yellow Sapphire Clasp
By Yvel
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Genuine Cultured Freshwater Pearls - Baroque Shapes - Multi Colors - Excellent Luster - 24.1mm to 29mm (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brillia...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Pastel Rainbow Sapphire Strand Necklace with 9 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in London, England
An extremely eye-catching geometric beaded rainbow sapphire necklace set with a 9k yellow gold clasp.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold/Silver Butterfly Shape Clasp , Corals Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous multi-strand necklace composed by three red coral rows and 9K rose gold and silver butterfly shape clasp studded by one big yellow sapphire like head, one big green sapphire...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphire Beads Cts 526.08 and Diamond Roundel Necklace with 14k Diamond Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Painstakingly crafted, this necklace has 526.08 carats of gorgeous sapphire beads, 50 diamond roundels, and 100 black agates.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Three-Strand Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Clasp, Circa 1930s–40s
Located in Northampton, MA
At the clasp, fine 14k white gold is set with a pair of petite sky-blue sapphires and a pair of shimmering white sapphires, offering a subtle nod to the streamlined elegance of the A...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
63ct natural Sapphire bead necklace 14 karat clasp Antique Onyx Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18-in beaded natural Sapphire necklace. 3.3 mm sapphires brilliant rose cuts Strung on Antique Black Onyx Pearl Drop Pendant. 14kt gold clasp Onyx has 14kt gold fittings.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Double Strand Pearl Necklace w/ 18KYG Diamond/Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire Floral Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant two-strand pearl necklace features a circular diamond-set clasp adorned with four floral motifs, each set with either rubies, emeralds, or sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2 Art Deco Pearl Necklaces Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Clasp 7mm Antique
Located in New York, NY
The rare pair of matching Pearl Necklaces is gorgeous. The 7mm pearls are of great beauty with their fabulous 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Clasps.
Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Panther Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Panther Clasps Description: An impressive necklace composed of multiple strands of luminous pearls, joined by two intric...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold Sapphire Clasp
By Günther Weinz
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold Sapphire clasp is totally handmade.
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
100 carats Sapphires 0.44 Carats White Diamonds Clasp 18K Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection Art Deco Style 100 Carats Blue Sapphires Bead Cut 0.44 White Diamonds placed as closure on both sides. Long Sautoir Necklace. The simplicity o...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Lustre Arc】Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire & Diamond Clasp
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The clasp, shaped like a floral motif, adds a touch of romantic refinement, making this necklace equally suited for formal occasions and poetic everyday elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp & Platinum Top Weight: 40.13 Grams Chain Type: 3 Strand Pearl Necklace Chain Length: Measures 17 next to a ruler.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
400 Ct , 6 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 400 Ct , 6 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 404 Ct of F...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
Estate Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace & Sapphire Clasp VHK#965
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace & Sapphire Clasp VHK#965 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold Clasp [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.5 grams Clasp has ...
$8,462Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Turquoises Fancy Sapphires Clasp Multi-Strand White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
An exceptional multi-strand turquoise necklace, enhanced by the sparkling brilliance of 66 fancy sapphires, magnificently arranged on a removable clasp in 18-carat white gold.
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Strand Yellow Sapphires 1300 Carats Bead Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate multi strand golden sapphire necklace with an 18K yellow gold and diamond clasp.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.5-8mm Pearl Strand Necklace w/ 14k Gold Reversible Sapphire Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (53) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - White Color - Very Nice Luster- 7.5-8mm each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
105 Carat Natural Sapphire Bead Two-Strand Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural approximately 105 Ct Natural Sapphire Bead double Strand Necklace sterling silver adjustable clasp All natural beads , no color enhancement 14"- 16" long 2 layers of Nat...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This three-strand pearl necklace, composed of lustrous white pearls, is elegantly fastened by a prominent 14 karat yellow gold clasp featuring vibrant rubies, deep blue sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Pearl & 10ctw Sapphire Necklace and Bracelet Set 14k White Gold Clasps
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color Material: String w/ Solid 14k White Gold Clasp Length: 14 Inches Type: 3 Row Strand Necklace W...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
480 Ct 7 Layer Natural Smooth Ruby Bead Necklace 14k Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 480 Ct 7 Layer Smooth Natural Ruby Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp and carved sapphire and diamond spacer This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 4...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl Strand Necklace w/ 14k Gold 0.50ctw Sapphire Twisted Swirl Clasp 26"
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (65) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - Nice White Color w/ Pink Overtone - 7.3-7.8mm each (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Intertwined Amethysts Necklace, with Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires Clasp
Located in Napoli, Campania
The necklace features a beautiful sphere-shaper clasp in 9k rose gold and silver which is designed with little flower motifs studded with many different colored precious stones: rubi...
9k Gold, Silver
Vintage Ciner Sapphire Blue Glass Torsade Necklace with Crystal Rhinestone Clasp
By Ciner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This elegant vintage Ciner torsade necklace features multiple strands of richly hued sapphire-blue glass beads, intricately twisted to create a full, fluid silhouette.
Crystal
Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage pearl strand necklace featuring luminous round pearls hand-strung and finished with an ornate butterfly clasp in solid 14k yellow gold.
Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clasp - Pendant in White Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
It can be "clicked in" (bajonette clasp) with various different necklaces. Such as a black silicon strand with whitegold endings.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Blue Sapphire Beads with Diamond and Platinum Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 344.10 ct. unheated Burma blue sapphire beads with good quality, white, and bright diamond marquises, baguettes, and rounds. Handmade clasp in platinum. Four total strands...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Double Stand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Gem Studded Gold Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
The pearls of nice size and shape, measuring 7.8 to 9.28 mm, round to near round. Necklace length is 15 inches with a 14K gold clasp embellished with a cabochon emerald, two cabocho...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Nicholas Varney Amethyst Quartz Multi Strand Bead Necklace w/ 18k Gold Clasp
By Nicholas Varney
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Strings - Solid 18k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 440 Grams Total Gross Type: Multi-Strand Amethyst & Quartz Bead Necklace w/ Gold Clasp Necklace Length: 18 Inches Wearable Len...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Opal & Yellow Sapphire Pendant with Retractable Clasp 18kt
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Opal Pendant Report 6213047638 Please see attached report of proper details. 3.50ct Natural Yellow Sapphire Pendant: 2.05 inch long Comfortable and secure ...
Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clasp - Pendant in White Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.. This clasp - pendant in 18k white gold 8,3gr. with 13 Sapphires oval 3,25cts. and 208 dia...
Blue Lace Agate and Blue Sapphire with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Lace Agate and Blue Sapphire 3.69 carats with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp Width: 1.4 cm Length: 46.0 cm Total Weight: 155.47 grams Blue Lace: 20.6mm / 25 pieces "We first op...
Agate, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double-Strand Pearl Necklace with Gemstone and Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Double-Strand Pearl Necklace with Gemstone and Diamond Floral Clasp Description: A refined double-strand pearl necklace featuring lustrous, evenly matched pearls and finished with a...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
GRS Cert 16.10 Gr Graduated Swiss Pearl Strand with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in New York, US
A graduated pearl strand with a diamond and sapphire clasp. - Pearls graduating in size from approximately 3.6 - 7.2mm - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat - Sa...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
Unavailable|$18,200
Spectacular.Plique-a-Jour Sapphire Bead Flower Clasp Necklace
By Helen Ringus Jewels
Located in TRYON, NC
This is the most difficult enameling technique.The centerpiece flower is also the clasp. Untwisted, the necklace measures 18 in. The 9 strands of ombre colored blue faceted sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$6,367
Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace Sapphire Diamond Clasp
Located in Kendal, GB
The strands are held securely by a large 18ct gold box clasp depicting coils of rope, topped with a cluster of deep blue sapphires haloed by rings of diamonds and smaller sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,377
Art Deco Pearl Necklace Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An elegant Art Deco cultured Pearl necklace made up the most beautiful, lustrous Pearls which graduate in size to a fabulous box clasp decorated with old cut Diamonds and a lovely Fr...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Graduated Two-Row Cultured Pearl Necklace with Unheated Sapphire & Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
A two-row cultured pearl necklace 41 cms in length Complete with a Diamond and Sapphire clasp The diamonds are old rose cut diamonds and an estimated 1.70cts The mid deep blue Cey...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
Unavailable|$23,000
Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with Yellow Sapphire Clasp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Golden South Sea pearl necklace, composed of 31 cultured pearls ranging from 15.1mm to 11mm in diameter, strung on a hand-knotted silk cord, secured by an 18k yellow gold screw-in ba...
South Sea Pearl, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.