Montana Sapphire Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
A powerful and sculptural mid-century Brutalist ring set with a natural sapphire that our in-house gemologist has determined is consistant microscopically with a Montana sapphire.
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Silver Cuff Brutalist Bracelet Stud Open Bangle Diamond Sapphire Emerald Chakra
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Silver Cuff Stud Open Bangle Bracelet Diamond Sapphire Emerald Chakra Designer: J DAUPHIN The New Dimension Chakra Cuff is an open bangle handcrafted in solid .925 sterli...
Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Whit...
Vintage 1970s Brutalist 18K Gold Ring with Marquise Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect for collectors of sculptural, studio-crafted jewelry. vintage Brutalist ring, 1970s jewelry, 18k gold ring, marquise sapphire ring, diamond and sapphire ring, vintage modern...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Ring Color Change Sapphire Purple Brutalist Freeform Size 6.75
Located in Greer, SC
Statement vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring with an eye catching color changing sapphire. This ring has a unique brutalist or freeform design that is sure to turn heads and make for...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Brutalist Cuff Bracelet Chakra White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Rainbow Gemstone Seven Chakra Stud Cuff Bangle 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin Title: New Dimension The New Dimension Stud Cuff is a sculptural statement piece handcraft...
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, 1...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Bracelet Black Enamel Cuff Chakra Studs Gem Stones Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chakra Bracelet Seven Gemstone Star Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Seven Chakra Cuff is a rigid open bracelet in 14k gold plated brass finished with han...
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
14K White Gold 2.32ct Double Connected Heart Sapphire Pendant with Diamond R4561
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K White Gold 2.32ct Double Connected Heart Sapphire Pendant with Diamond Brutalist Unique Design R4561 ♥ The item measures 36mm in length (North South direction), 19.3mm in widt...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Brutalist Sterling Silver Vermeil Aquamarine Sapphire Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Stunning artist designed Brutalist Sterling Silver and Vermeil, Pear shaped Aquamarine Cabochon Ring. with 3 round faceted sapphires and gold plate beads and trim..
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.38 in L 2 in
Brutalist Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings with Aquamarine, Sapphire, Vermeil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most lovely pair of organic brutalist artisan sterling silver Earrings with unconstructed pear aquamarine cabochon center accented by 6 round faceted sapphires and gold vermeil acc...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Brutalist 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of textured 18 karat gold links with claw set sapphire cabochon Dimensional links of uneven striated edges in a Brutalist fashion Each with a claw set round sapphire cabo...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Brutalist Triple Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Unleash your bold side with this extraordinary Retro Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Triple Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Brutalist Moonstone and Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone Bib Necklace A large brutalist yellow gold bib necklace set with 22 cabochon moonstones, accented throughout with round green diamonds, sapphires, and mixed-cut white diam...
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold .90 Carat Sapphire Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
There are 9 natural Marquisde cut Blue Sapphires and they total .90 carats. They measure 4 x 2 mm.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Gold Pendant Sapphires Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Finland
Located in Berkeley, CA
This 1950's vintage and substantial 18K yellow gold Brutalist pendant was made in Finland and is adorned with 4 diamonds (0.13 total carat weight) and a center sapphire (0.25 carats).
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Sapphire Blue Glass Vase Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Mid-Century Modern brutalist vase was handblown by the storied atelier of Daum in Nancy, France circa 1970.
Glass
Modernist Brutalist Black Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring by Mexico Designer Mateo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist Mexican sterling silver ring by Mateo featuring a cabochon black sapphire mounted in a silver design. The large chunky stamen-like shapes surround the gem, with several ac...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Star Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brutalist Style Ring, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 1970's Modernist ring very reminiscent of the designs of Arthur King, with an oval black star sapphire measuring 9mm by 7mm and two diamonds, .35 and .15 carat, G/H VS/SI...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brutalist Style Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.75 Shown here is an absolutely fabulous gold cocktail ring bursting with sparkle! The unique design fills the finger from edge to edge with massive shine. This stunni...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,825
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
$2,200Sale Price|43% Off
L 8.75 in
Jade Bracelet Guatemalan Jadeite Jade, 18K, Beaded Stretch, 69mm, 8.75" XL Size
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
This 8.75" beaded stretch bracelet is composed of the most stunning and unique hand-carved jadeite jade beads from Guatemala. With an inner diameter of approximately 69mm unstretched...
Jade, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Brutalist Carved Emerald, Baroque Pearl, and 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Brutalist cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. Centered on a baroque, freshwater pearl and a prong-set carved emerald surrounded by 19 small round cut diamonds set...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...
Agate, 18k Gold
Jadeite Jade & Diamond ring, Platinum Size 9
Located in Northampton, MA
This one-of-a-kind estate ring features a 5.57 carat cabochon of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade in luscious, translucent "Apple Green, a pair of brilliant white, eye-clea...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Corals
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian geometric sculptural cocktail ring. This is a very beautiful cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine creates the centerpiece of this elegant three stone ring. The aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a classic blue color with no green undertones. The gem has been fashioned in...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
MODERNIST 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.70 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period, back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hammerman Brothers Gold and Diamond Band Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning gold, platinum and diamond band ring by Hammerman Brothers. The ring has a lovely V shaped design with a diamond in each open space. There are 18 diamonds with a total wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Vintage Cocktail ring with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Large cocktail ring with a central ametyst of circa 30ct flanked by 1.70ct c.a. of round cut diamonds of good commercial white. Set in 18ct gold, Made in Italy. Highlights: - Gold 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli, Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A spectacular and bold cocktail ring from the 1970s, likely of Italian origin, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. At the center sits a substantial hand-carved...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui
Located in Northampton, MA
An impeccably carved Ruyi pendant in breathtaking emerald-green jade, glowing with a luminous, glassy translucency. This piece is certified by GIA under their updated nomenclature as...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
8.22 Carat cushion Sapphire & Halo Diamonds studded Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extraordinary and remarkable Sapphire Ring that we're sure you won't come across this easily. This beauty has a massive 8.22 Carat Sapphire!! The Sapphire centerpiece originates f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Man Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's men's band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a striking piece from the Castle of Italy Collection. Any size is available on order. This design draws inspiration...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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.