Blue Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size: 7 Ring Weight: 4.1 Grams Graduated Band Width: 2.4mm - 3.6mm Ornament Dimensions: 15.7mm x 13.6mm Stamped: 14K Est...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a stunning round diamond at the center, beautifully encircled by vibrant emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vivacious 2.2 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.01 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twin Ring ruby and sapphire fine gem quality diamonds White gold 18 Karat
Located in München, DE
Eyecatcher Ring with a ruby 1.174 carats, in strong deep pink-red, oval cut, and a blue sapphire 2.081 carats, strong brilliance, in round brilliant cut.
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 28.07 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires of brilliant color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round and Baguette Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.05 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS-SI ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Pavé Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstones: Smoky Quartz, Orange Sapphire, Diamond Quartz Count: 1 Quartz Cut: Oval Quartz Total Carat Weight: 5.60 CTW Quartz Color: Medium Dark Very Slightly...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Aquamarine Sapphire ring. Carved Flower Aquamarine with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Accented with Marquise Sapphires and Diamonds 18k White gold Shank. Condition: Shows no signs of wear 0.15ctw Diamonds 0.20ctw Sapphires 11.33ctw Stunning Aquamarine 9.9grams s...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
Art-Deco platinum sapphire & diamond ring — approx. 3.5 ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A superb Art-Deco ring crafted in platinum, centered on a deep blue oval sapphire of approximately 3.5 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,120Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K Yellow Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring ~11.96ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate 18K Yellow Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring ~11.96ctw This 18k yellow gold dome ring centers on an oval-cut yellow sapphire weighing ~6.8 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kalati vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage band ring by Kalati, showcasing ten step cut sapphires arranged in a clean and elegant row of rich blue color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This captivating 'hot pink' pear-cut sapphire ring is adorned with a halo of sparkling diamonds, all elegantly set in lustrous 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke magnificent 8.50 Carat Fancy Oval Cut Blue Aquamarine Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by round diamonds half halo on both sides with tapering baguette diamonds also surr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.10 Carats Total Green Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This incredible green sapphire and diamond flower cocktail ring is jeweled masterpiece.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 Delight in the delicate beauty of this enchanting pink sapphire and diamond flower ring.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Pavé Bypass Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire Ring Size: 8 Ring Weight: 9.5 Grams Graduated Band Width: 3.1-8.1mm Ornament Dimensions: 14.1mm x 9.8mm Stamped: 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.20ct Sapphire 0.30ct White Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Bold Modern 3.20 Carat Blue Sapphires 0.30 Carat White Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Ceylon Sapphire Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.24 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemst...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
John C. Rinker Chalcedony, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Chalcedony, Diamond, & Blue sapphire Ring Size: 9 Ring Weight: 0.09 CTW Graduated Band Width: 5.3mm- 12.4mm Ornament Dimensions: 19.7mm- 20.1mm ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fox Ring Diamond Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The fox ring with diamonds and blue sapphire features a lovely cub in 18 carat white gold.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,586Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard By De Grisogono diamond and pink sapphire 18 karat white gold ring
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A Chopard By De Grisogono pavé set diamond and pink sapphire 18 karat white gold ring, circa 2000 This bold and chunky heart shaped ring is a collaboration of The House of De Griso...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring and Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Each piece showcases a deep blue sapphire at the center, encircled by a radiant halo of diamonds and framed with an outer layer of vivid sapphires for added depth and brilliance.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPLES 1970s Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 1.80ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels ring in yellow gold, sapphires, and diamonds, featuring an elegant crossed band in yellow gold, set at each end with two magnificent pear-shaped sapphires weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Rectangular Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, featuring a captivating rectangular-shaped natural sapphire at i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shape & Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.60 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS Sapphire Shape & Cut: Oval Cut Sapphire Total C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Leaf Motif Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Natural Sapphire and Diamond Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.28 CTW Sapphire Cut: Marquise Cut Sapphire Color: Blue Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring, Birmingham 1989
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1989 Maker's Mark H - L This exquisite vintage ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut natural sapphire at it...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
East West Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pink Sapphire, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Sapphire Color: Pink Sapphire Variety: Natural Corundum Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.82 CTW Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
MICHELE DELLA VALLE Ring Platinum GIA Cert 10.50 Sapphire, Emerald's & Diamonds
By Michele della Valle
Located in Miami, FL
This Cocktail ring features a natural 10.50-carat Ceylon blue sapphire, accompanied by a prestigious Colored Stone Report from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA #2233885302).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ambrosi 18 Karat White Gold 8.67 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2.20 Carat Diamond Ring
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
The diameter of this ring is 1.50". Total Blue Sapphire weight 8.67 carats Total Diamond weight 2.20 carats Ring size 7 sizing options may be available Signed De Ambrosi Paris 750 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Pink Sapphire and Half Moon Diamond Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flanking the sapphire on each side are sparkling half moon diamonds, adding a touch of brilliance and enhancing the overall allure of the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Krementz GIA Certified 2.19 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic signed Krementz sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified Cushion Cut Madagascar Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 2.09 CTW Sapphire Cut: Cushion modified mixed cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Transparency:...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Multi Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Make a bold statement with this breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14 karat white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1980s This ring features an oval cut sapphire, approximately 1.00ct, claw set at the centre flanked by two baguette cut diamonds a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This iconic design is masterfully crafted in solid platinum (.950/.999) with a luxurious high-polished finish, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic fo...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 9ct White Gold Stamped, 1960s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s A sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 9ct white gold, centred with a vivid round blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of ten bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham, Date Letter Worn 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in altern...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning Edwardian 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Fleur-De-Lis Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-style Fleur-De-Lis ring features a central sapphire, symbolizing a lily, surrounded by diamonds placed above the middle, left, and right sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Stamped 750 Circa 1980 An 18ct white gold dress ring centred with a deep blue cabochon sapphire, its dome polished to a smooth, high lustre t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Etruscan Style Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shape & Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.06 CTW Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: SI–I Sapphire Shape & Cut: Round Cut Sapphire Tota...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Three Stone Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Ring Size: 7 Graduated Band Width: 2.5mm -1.9mm Ring Weight: 6.6 Grams Stamped: PT950 Estate Condition: Very good; Professiona...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
18k Red Gold Cocktail Ring Natural Sapphire brilliant cut diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique 18k rosé gold halo ring centered with an oval faceted natural untreated sapphire and halo set with brilliant cut diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Aries Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Aries zodiac cocktail ring is set with 2.83 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS).
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This sapphire and diamond ring brings a delicate and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Count: 1 Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.86 CTW Sapphire Cut: Oval cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Mineral Type...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,260Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Trillion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This exquisite Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring is a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING 18K Yellow Gold Certified 12.00 Ct Burma Sapphire Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Currently a ring size 9, this signed estate masterwork remains in pristine, showroom condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51 Carats Total Orange Sapphire and Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorned with a shimmering pave setting of vibrant orange sapphires and round brilliant diamonds, this ring exudes sophistication and glamour.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 1980s cocktail ring made of 18k yellow gold, sapphire & diamonds Color Yellow gold, blue sapphire & diamonds Material 18k yellow gold Metal Purity 18k Size Ring Size ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Sapphire and Diamond Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.17 CTW Sapphire Cut: Princess cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Mineral Type: Natural corund...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Invisible Set Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This modern 14K white gold band ring features a striking design with 5.58 carats of square-cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Colored Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: 1 Pink, 5 Orange, 3 Green, 2 Yellow, & 2 Blue Oval Cut Natural Sapphires & Diamonds Orange Sapphire Measurement: 6.9 x 5.15 x 3.35 Orange Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Floral Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 11.97 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1907, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring is set with a combination of natural sapphires and diamonds that create a beautiful contrast against the rich gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17ct Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo Platinum PT900 V1177
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.17ct Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo Platinum PT900 Modern Designer Right Hand Ring Fine Jewelry September Birthday Gift V1177 ♥ This is a gorgeous ring set with a be...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Art Deco 18kt white gold Sapphire and Diamond three stone ring centered with an rectangular faceted sapphire.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.