Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Anniversary Band 3.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional stone of the fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries, which makes the band an anniversary ring in fact as well as in name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.44 Carat TW Antique Old Mine Brilliant One-of-a-Kind Anniversary Family Ring
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphires: Four (4) Round diamond-cut, AAA-quality natural blue sapphires 1.00mm, 0.02 tw.
Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, B...
22335 Anniversary Ring 14K White Gold Round Diamond Channel Wedding Band 6.5
Located in Chicago, IL
14k white gold band weighs 3g 15 round diamond in the middle total weight 0.37ct 64 round diamonds, total weight 0.30ct All diamonds total weight 0.67ct Diamond H color SI1 clarity ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Three Stone Emerald Sapphire Ring 0.85 Ct Emerald 1.90 Ct Sapphire Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Center Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.85 Carat Emerald Shape: Oval Cut (5x7 mm) Side Gemstones: Two Natural Blue Sapphires T...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Its refined proportions and classic styling make this ring equally suited as a sapphire engagement ring, anniversary gift, or an elegant addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2 Carat French Cut Natural Sapphire Wedding Ring. Platinum 3.10mm Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Currently sized at 7, this eternity band can be made in any finger size, making it a flexible choice for a wedding band, anniversary ring, or sapphire stack. A timeless sapphire ete...
Sapphire, Platinum
$541Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.11 Carat Sapphire Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning sapphire eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 sapphires totaling 0.11 ctw are arranged...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 14K Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Blue Sapphires Sapphire Weight: 2.50 Carats Total Sapphire Shape: Round Cut (3 mm) Diamonds: Natural Diamonds Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Unheated Ceylon Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring is ideal as a unique sapphire engagement ring, anniversary ring, milestone gift, or collector’s jewel.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This authentic French jewel may be worn as an Art Deco engagement ring, sapphire cocktail ring, anniversary ring or collectible statement piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
London Blue Topaz Sapphire Floral Filigree Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A distinctive Blue Topaz Sapphire Ring, perfect for anniversaries or a treasured jewelry collection.
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
0.81 Ctw Luxury Blue Sapphire Diamond Promise Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its lightweight silhouette ensures comfortable daily wear while maintaining a luxurious appearance. Perfect as a sapphire engagement ring, anniversary ring, promise ring, birthday g...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.06 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Roma, IT
Its classic halo setting combines timeless elegance with a clean contemporary aesthetic, making it suitable as a distinctive sapphire engagement ring, anniversary ring, or statement ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ring by Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this ring, the deep royal blue sapphire gives the piece a romantic and sophisticated presence, making it a beautiful choice as an engagement ring, anniversary ring, milestone gift...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...
0.63 Ct Blue Sapphire & 0.14 Ct Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its lightweight silhouette makes it ideal for everyday wear while maintaining a sophisticated luxury presence. Perfect as a sapphire engagement ring, anniversary ring, promise ring,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.76 Ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Occasion & Gifting This band is equally suited as a statement right-hand ring, a sapphire anniversary gift, a non-traditional engagement band, or a significant self-purchase.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed as a meaningful Sapphire Diamond Anniversary Ring, delicate accent diamonds and intricate beaded gold details cluster softly between each gem, creating a rich tapestry of co...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k 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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