Sterle Paris Natural Unenhanced Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cabochon sapphire and diamond ring by Sterle Paris. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back collet setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 A truly exquisite Edwardian era sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in rich 18ct gold and platinum and datin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Flower Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1960s Approximate Diamond weight - 2.00 CTS French Assay and Maker’s Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in platinum, one dome shimmers with mystery-set sapphires in deep, velvety blue—a seamless surface requiring extraordinary precision—while the other glows with the brillian...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Emerald, Sapphires, and Diamonds Emerald Count: 1 Emerald Cut: Cabochon Emerald Total Carat Weight: 1.75 carats Emerald Color: Green Emerald Clarity: SI Sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Eternity Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds – Contemporary Design
Located in Lisboa, PT
Metal: 18K white gold (hallmarked 750) Stones: Alternating sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds (total estimated carat weight not specified) Ring size: EU 52 / US 6 (approx.)
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Vivid Cushion Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary cocktail ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion vivid sapp...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Chanel High Jewelry 18K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond “Muse” Ring
By Chanel
Located in Weston, MA
Approximately 3.97 carats of diamonds, including central diamond of 0.50 carats with accompanying GIA certificate Approximately 1.72 carats of sapphires 18k white gold Size 6 Sig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.17ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Elongated Oval V1217
Located in Osprey, FL
. ♥ Ring size: US Size 6.5 (Resizable for a fee, contact us for details) ♥ Material: Platinum ♥ Gemstone: Sapphire 3.17ct, Diamond 0.4ct ♥ Note: This is a preowned piece that may h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary ring is encrusted with diamonds, yellow sapphires, and oval cut paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing, 2,4 carats, blue with inclusio...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Sapphires in Yellow Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: emeralds, blue sapphires, diamonds, and oval cut paraiba tourmaline (n...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
An 18k White gold Cluster Ring with Pink Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat white gold cluster ring with an oval faceted bright pink sapphire set in a claw setting surrounded by 8 brilliant cut diamonds (total app. 0.35 crt), signed JP for John P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany Blue Book Rubellite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 2011
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
One cabochon rubellite tourmaline weighing approximately 16.71 carats 273 diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats 24 pink sapphires weighing approximately 0.86 carats 7 melee-set...
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Sterle sapphire and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1950.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
Sterlé sapphire and diamond dress ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back double claw setting with a weight of 8.67 carats...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.08ctw Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire oval 5.75 x 4 mm approximately .60 total carats round 3.5 mm approximately .40 total carats diamond round brilliant cut 1.75 mm approximately .08 total carats FG col...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Sapphire and diamond Halo ring. 10k Blue sapphire and diamond ribbed band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Condition: Shows limited to no signs of wear. Has not been polished. Details: 3mm by 5mm center sapphire 1mm diamonds 2.1grams size5 10k Yellow gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V120
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V1209 ♥ The overall setting measures 6.2mm in width, 6.8mm in length, and sits 4.3mm tall from the finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire of excellent color and clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Ceylon sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 4.86 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The combination of the deep blue sapphire and the scintillating diamonds creates a striking contrast, making this ring a true statement piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
BULGARI Platinum Diamond and Oval-Shaped Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant study in volume, proportion, and light, this BULGARI sapphire and diamond ring exemplifies the maison’s refined approach to bold gemstone architecture.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,137Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Platinum Cluster Ring with Unheated 6ct. Blue Sapphire and diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Certified Platinum Cluster Ring with Unheated 6ct Blue Sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA CERTIFIED Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 15.40 Ctw Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with natural Ceylon sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite ring features a stunning daisy design that captures the essence of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.96ctw Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 4.5, Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 1 stone round 5.1 mm approximately .60 carat diamonds, 14 stones round brilliant 1.5 mm approximately .21 total carats F-G color, VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 4.5 Rise...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.40Ct Sapphire and 2.02Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct and Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian era ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, dating to the early 20th century.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Sapphire in size 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for around 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carats yellow Gold, the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tacori 2.14ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The top of the ring measures 11mm by 15mm. The ring is signed TACORI PLAT and weighs 6.4 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco platinum ring with impressive untreated sapphire and diamonds, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The sapphire shows no signs of heat enhancement. Additionally, the ring is set with 60 antique-cut diamonds: an 8/8 brilliant cut, weighing approximately 0.40 ct (F-H color, VS-I1 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bvlgari Contraire Pearl and Multi-Color Sapphire Flower Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Pearl, multicolor Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Signed by Bvlgari Size 7
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Copper Bearing Paraiba Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary ring is encrusted with diamonds, yellow sapphires, and oval cut paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing, 2,4 carats, blue with inclusion...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
“Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire, Ring -18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Dia...
5.70 Carat Green Sapphire and Pave Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Gorgeous vintage green sapphire solitaire ring with pave diamond accents.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Exclusive Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ring by English Designer Sybarite
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inside, the ring is signed SYBARITE Gross weight 15.77 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER ring in yellow gold with emeralds, sapphires, rubies and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Across Finger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the bold geometry and refined elegance that defines the Ar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 18kt Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a marvelous piece of jewelry that combines classic and timeless design elements.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The design is further enhanced by additional diamonds, all framed in a bold marquise shape. The striking contrast of the diamonds and sapphires, combined with the geometric elegance ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning 1940s platinum cocktail ring boasts a timeless design that is sure to turn heads.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This piece can be personally signed for the same price. The matching gems are: Oval cut pink sapphire, 1,7 carats; Unheated untreated light green sapphire in oval cut; Light smoky qu...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, W...
$25,520Sale Price|20% Off
Robert Procop 2.05 Carat Cushion Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Robert Procop
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning handcrafted pink Sapphire and Diamond ring by Robert Procop! The center cushion shaped pink Sapphire is 2.05 carats, set in a four prong basket, with a single round brill...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston 10.43ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire is framed by a striking “petal” halo of marquise-cut diamonds that gives the ring its bold, luminous presence from every angle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Eighteen Karat White Gold Spinel Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat white gold contemporary engagement ring an art object. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, yellow and purple sapphires, and big dark cushion o...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian seven-stone ring, a true testament to antique elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds Coral Count: 1 Coral Cut: Oval Cabochon Coral Total Carat Weight: 7.25 carats Coral Color: Light Pink/Peach Coral Cl...
Coral, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold...
0.28ctw Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 10 round 1.5 mm approximately .15 total carats diamond, 9 round brilliant cut 1.5 mm approximately .13 total carats GH color/ SI1-2 clarity Ring Size: 5.75 Rise O...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Pavé Blue Sapphire and Diamond Scalloped Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This stunning sapphire and diamond band ring is a luxurious expression of elegance and timeless beauty.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond ring features 3 rows of custom cut calibrated square pink sapphires of brilliant color (3.34 carats) flanked by a pavé of round diamonds (2.59 carats).
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Grey Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: Platinum Diamond Shape & Cut: Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.00 C...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1.6ctw Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 1 oval cut 7 x 5 mm approximately 1.1 total carats diamond round brilliant cut 1.2 - 2 mm approximately .50 total carats FG color/ VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size: 6.75 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold “Hawaii” Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The gemstones are carefully placed within the sculptural gold setting, allowing the contrast between the saturated colored stones and bright white diamonds to stand out beautifully. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Milgrain Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting pink sapphire and diamond ring is a romantic and feminine masterpiece, featuring a wide band design that is lavishly set with a repeating pattern of vivid pink sapphi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dainty Pear Blue Sapphire and Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Ring in 14K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 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.
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.
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