39.10 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Briolette cut multi-color Sapphires weighing a total of 39.10 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.50 carats. 2 1/2 inc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Giant Tourmaline and Green Sapphire Beaded Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Add a mesmerizing touch to any outfit with this giant graduated pink tourmaline beaded necklace in 14K solid yellow gold. This handmade necklace is made with a mixture of the finest ...
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Adler Diamond and Pink Sapphire on White Gold Earrings
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Adler Diamond and Pink Sapphire on White Gold Earrings. Signed Adler. Total height: 2.17 inches (5.50 centimeters).
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Nicholas Varney Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Gold Modernist Cuff Bracelet
By Nicholas Varney
Located in Greenwich, CT
Life is the bubbles, and this Nicholas Varney multi-colored briolette sapphire, diamond, and 18 karat yellow gold bubble cuff modernist bracelet will keep you ever effervescent.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace, featuring 10.17 carats of briolette cut orange sapphire drops. Alex Jona jewels stand out, no...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.85 Carat Amethyst Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.85 Carat Amethyst Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Amethysts stones weighing approximately 13.34 carats (Measurements of Amethyst Faceted Briol...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
The gemstones are comprised of opaque pearly grey-toned faceted diamond briolettes; multicoloured sapphire faceted briolettes in shades of pink, yellow, and orange; smooth Ethiopian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$710Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Lotus Ring with Garnet, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus 14 k solid gold ring with natural garnet, sapphires and diamonds. January birthstone. Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight 2.5 g. depends from size Gemstones: Natural garnet: w...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$888Sale Price / item|50% Off
Amethyst Earrings in 14k Gold, Pink Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with amethyst, sapphires and diamonds. Amethyst earrings in 14k gold.
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$888Sale Price / item|50% Off
Peridot earrings in 14k gold. Yellow sapphire earrings in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with peridots, sapphires and diamonds. Peridot earrings in 14k gold.
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
$825Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst Pendant in 14k Gold, Pink Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pendant size: 25x13.46 mm Amethyst: 1 piece, lavender - violet - color, briolette cut, transparent, (7.5 x 5 mm), approx 1.3 ct Sapphires: 1 piece, pink color, round cut, transparen...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
27.07 Carat Moon Quartz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.07 Carat Moon Quartz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Moon Quartz stones weighing approximately 25.72 carats (Measurements of Moon Quartz Facete...
Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$977Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold earrings with amethysts and sapphires. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.45 g. Earrings Size: 18 x 8 mm.
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20.00 Citrine Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20.00 Citrine Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Citrine stones weighing approximately 19.55 carats (Measurements of Citrine Faceted Briolette 15...
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,487 / item
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet with pink sapphire bead pendants. total carats 15.20, Dimension: L 7.67 in / 19.5 cm X D 0.16 in...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold 9.21Ct. Yellow Sapphire 0.87Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely stunning flower bracelet is composed of .87 carats of round brilliant and rose cut diamonds, and 9.21 carats round and briolette cut yellow sapphires. The briolette sap...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold 8.66Ct. Pink Sapphire 6.75Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely stunning flower bracelet is composed of .87 carats of round brilliant and rose cut diamonds, and 8.66 carats round and briolette cut pink sapphires. The briolette sapph...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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. The necklace has 14 strands of faceted yellow sapphire beads and graduate i...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The brooch features: 1 briolette diamond ~0.30 ct (dangling drop) 10 round diamonds totaling ~1.13 ct 65 small round diamonds totaling ~0.95 ct 4 square-cut diamonds totaling ~0....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Briolet Sapphires Tassel Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
It suspends a cascade of briolette sapphires of pastel colors for an approximate weight of 12 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 1980s Sapphires Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant second-hand yellow gold bracelet is made up of godron-patterned gold pearl and smaller smooth gold pearls strung o...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Oval Shape from Africa Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 14 Carat The earrings from t...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
17.61 Carat Peach Moonstone Sapphire Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17.61 Carat Peach Moonstone Sapphire Rose Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Peach Moonstone stones weighing approximately 16.15 carats (Measurements of Peach Moonstone is 22mm x 10m...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sliced Sapphire Dangle Earring with Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These elegant dangle earrings feature unique sliced sapphires framed in a blend of 18k gold and silver, accented with brilliant diamonds. Their contemporary yet timeless style makes ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features a South Sea pearl of 13mm diameter suspending 5 orange briolette sapphires of brilliant color and crystalline texture.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Rubies - 15 Carats Sapphires - 9 Carats Aquamarine - 4 Carats Rose...
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k ...
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace (35.43 inch long) alternating briolette blue sapphire drops and pink tourmaline briolette dro...
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features a golden South Sea pearl of 14mm diameter suspending 5 orange briolette sapphires of fiery color.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphir...
Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl Blue Sapphire Swirl Ear Pendants
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold South Sea pearl 0.47in. swirl pendant earrings, showcasing two natural South Sea pearls, suspended by two brio...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
26.73 Carat Blue Topaz Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
26.70 Carat Blue Topaz Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Blue Topaz stones weighing approximately 24.80 carats (Measurements of Blue Topaz F...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 342.40 Ctw In Color Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A long necklace sautoir with color sapphires. A versatile long necklace sautoir, crafted in Italy with 18 karats yellow gold stations and seventy-nice carved natural sapphires of di...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, pair of chandelier earrings featuring clusters of briolette cut graduated pink sapphires for a total weight of 61.85 carats, sustained by a fine 18 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Mangiarotti 38 CT Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Mangiarotti
Located in Westport, CT
Each earring is designed with three pear-shaped dangling segments, decorated with natural cognac colored round cut diamonds and natural pink round cut sapphires, terminating in a bri...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 33 Carat Madeira Citrine Cocktail Ring Enamel Yellow Sapphires
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The “Autumn” ring from Konforti Jewelry’s Stone Garden Collection is an extraordinary handcrafted cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, centered by a remarkable 33-carat pear-shaped brio...
Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
16mm Pearl Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
It suspends a cascade of briolette sapphires of pastel colors for an approximate weight of 12 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Total Approximate Briolette Sapphire Weight: 15.37 carats Total Approximate Diamond Weight: 8.58 Approximate Length: 2.25" Accompanied with AGL certificate Metal type: 18-karat yello...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire in 18kt Gold Star Necklace on Gold Chains by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Loose pink and white sapphires are held inside this beautiful 18kt yellow Gold Star pendant cage, making a feminine and unique statement. Finished in Lauren Harper's signature matte...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Located in SE
Each earring is 52 mm x 20 mm including the hanger part. Natural Blue briolette pear-cut Sapphires measure about 30 mm x 17 mm x 4 mm deep / about 16ct each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$215Sale Price|33% Off
Faceted Sapphire Drops with 18 Kt Round Eyelet 1.88 Ct Mixed Colors Sooo Nice
Located in Viena, Viena
You can prettify every chain or earring with this nice faceted sapphire drops (brioletts) in three colors, total 1.88 ct, total six pieces with round eyelet in 18 kt yellow gold
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Art Deco Diamond Ruby-Sapphire Earrings, 2-1/2" Length
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
New, and crafted with 18kt gold, these Chevron-style Dangle Earrings feature sparkling diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. The elegant design adds a touch of sophistication to any outfi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features a Tahitian pearl of 13.5mm diameter suspending 5 orange briolette sapphires of brilliant color.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold...
$2,900Sale Price|20% Off
Salavetti Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Salavetti 18Kt White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings feature 6 Briolette Cut Pink Sapphires for 3.28cts tw set with approximately 1.63cts of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 4.35ct. Fancy Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
There is a reason why diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and it’s because there is never a wrong occasion to accessorize with diamond jewelry. This diamond collection showcases elega...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 13.78 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco yellow marquise briolette sapphire and diamond necklace pendant. Gia certified natural no heat sapphire with 30 accent diamonds on a platinum chain.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Alex Jona Blue & Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Earrings suspending two clusters of blue sapphire, carats 3.28 and orange sapphire, carats 5.42 briolette cut...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold drop earrings suspending two briolette sapphire drops weighing 1,57 carats. Alex Jona jewels stand out, no...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Graff 18K White Gold Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Graff London
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant sapphires cascade gracefully, culminating in a line of briolette sapphire swing drops surmounted by claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Giovanni Ferraris 18 Karat Gold, 36.62 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Giovanni Ferraris
Located in New York, NY
Created by Giovanni Ferraris of Italy , this Sapphire ring is a work of art. The center light blue oval opaque sapphire is a briolette faceted cabachon that measures 21.5mm x 17mm. .
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,923 / item
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain necklace suspending 10.80 carats of briolette faceted pink sapphires. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not o...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace, featuring 9.30 carats of briolette cut blue sapphire drops. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Topaz & Sapphire 2.59ct. Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
London Blue Topaz: 2.59 carat, 10X7mm size, pear briolette shape. Pink Sapphire: 0.18 carat, 1.30mm size, round shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
Jude Frances Diamond Sapphire Fleur de Lis Necklace 16 1/4" WhiteGold 18k .14ctw
By Jude Frances
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Jude Frances Design: converted from earring drop Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, Sapphire
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Curl Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold curl earrings suspending two drop cut briolette of Pink Sapphires weighing 4.00 carats in total.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 3.41ct. Ring in 18KRG with sapphire & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire and White Diamond. Amethyst: 3.41 carat, 12X8mm size, pear briolette shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.35ct. Ring in 18KRG with sapphire & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire and White Diamond. Amethyst: 6.35 carat, 16X11mm size, pear briolette shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Multi-Color Sapphire & Natural Diamond 18K Gold Spiral Chandelier Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These fancy sapphires are expertly hand-faceted into delicate teardrop briolettes and present a spectacular rainbow palette including warm shades of orange, yellow, amber, green, and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rose Quartz 6.30ct. Ring in 18KRG with Sapphire & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose Quartz Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire and White Diamond. Rose Quartz: 6.30 carat, 16X11mm size, pear briolette shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata White Moonstone & Sapphire 10.25ct. Earrings in 18KYG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Moonstone: 10.25 carat, 12X11.5X5.90 mm size, heart briolette shape. Orange Sapphire: 0.11 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Honey Quartz & Sapphire 10.46ct. Earrings in 18KYG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Honey Quartz: 10.46 carat, 12X11.5X5.90 mm size, heart briolette shape. Orange Sapphire: 0.11 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape.
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Mint Quartz & Sapphire 10.41ct. Earring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mint Quartz: 10.41 carat, 12X11.5X5.90 mm size, heart briolette shape. Green Sapphire: 0.11 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape.
Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Gold, 18k 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.