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Sapphire Compact

Van Cleef & Arpel Art Deco Sterling Silver & Sapphires Compact
Van Cleef & Arpel Art Deco Sterling Silver & Sapphires Compact

Van Cleef & Arpel Art Deco Sterling Silver & Sapphires Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Montreal, QC

Van Cleef & Arpel Sterling Silver & Sapphires, Art Deco Of the Period Make up / Compact, In the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact
Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful 1920’s compact retailed by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss. We’ve had this compact retailed

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Vintage 1920s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Sterling Silver

Boucheron Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Case
Boucheron Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Case

Boucheron Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Case

By Boucheron

Located in New York City, NY

Ornate and unusual 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire compact case by Boucheron Paris, circa

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Vintage 1940s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact
Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment

Category

Early 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact
1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

By Faraone

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A chic 18k gold compact by the Italian company Faraone, studded with high quality rectangular cut

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact. Made in the 1960 - when

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Vintage 1960s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box
M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Stand out with this vintage compact box from the known Mario Buccellati, from around the 1940s, is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with a mirror and 3 blue Cabochon Sapphires. Circa 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Marcianise, IT

-cut (Carré) Sapphires. Total Weight: 111 grams. Powder Compact Dimensions: 58 mm x 58 mm (2.28" x

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Vintage 1930s American Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls,  Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm
Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls,  Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm

Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls, Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Diamond and Basara Pearls Sapphire Cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold Compact Box 158 gm Stand

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Antique Late 19th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones
Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

era when craftsmanship was revered. Blue sapphires and diamonds trace a bewitching bezel, framing its

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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Cartier Gold Compact Box
Cartier Gold Compact Box

Cartier Gold Compact Box

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W 1.82 in L 3.15 in

Cartier Gold Compact Box

By Cartier

Located in Kerkrade, NL

for 18k gold. The box was made in the 1940s, and has Sapphire details. The compact/box is circa 8

Category

20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace
Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

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W 1.75 in L 4 in

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Nouveau 18KT yellow gold compact/ pendant with three cabochon blue sapphires on the three push

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940
Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940

Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier, London 1940's, 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz, Compact

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Vintage 1940s British Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold

VCA Sapphire Compact

VCA Sapphire Compact

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H 0.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.75 in

VCA Sapphire Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A yellow gold and sapphire box. Van Cleef and Arpels, circa 1937.

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Early 20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite compact was created by the famed French jewelry firm of Van Cleef & Arpels. The body

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20th Century French Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents
Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents

Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents

Located in Birmingham, AL

This ornate compact features intricate engraving at every angle and features 3 compartments

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact
Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact

Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact

Located in New Orleans, LA

This sleek and stylish Art Deco compact is a work of outstanding artistry. Both practical and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact
Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact

Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cartier Art Deco compact in 14 karat yellow gold adorned by diamonds and sapphires. Square design

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact
Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact

Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Compact

Located in New Orleans, LA

This sleek and stylish Art Deco compact is a work of outstanding artistry. Both practical and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box
Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box

Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box

By William Ruser

Located in Southampton, PA

Rare 14k Yellow Gold Angel Sapphire Pocket Compact Storage by RUSER. Throughout the 1950’s and

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Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

A BUCCELLATI Engraved Compact
A BUCCELLATI Engraved Compact

A BUCCELLATI Engraved Compact

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

An engraved compact of foliate design, with gold ropetwist trim and a cabochon sapphire, in

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Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Continental Inlaid Gold & Sapphires Silver Cartier Style Compact
Art Deco Continental Inlaid Gold & Sapphires Silver Cartier Style Compact

Art Deco Continental Inlaid Gold & Sapphires Silver Cartier Style Compact

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Art Deco very fine quality Continental silver with gold inlaid compact with inset cut sapphire blue

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9 Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9 Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9 Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case
Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case Marked: CARTIER STERLING & 14K

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact
Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact 129.2 gram 2.5 inch

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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact
Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact

Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

shaped sapphire compact The silver mirrored compact with a radiating design and a 14k yellow gold clasp

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact
Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold and Having A Strong Art Deco design, measuring 2 3/4 X

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Boucheron Ebony and 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Compact or Vanity Box
Boucheron Ebony and 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Compact or Vanity Box

Boucheron Ebony and 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Compact or Vanity Box

By Boucheron

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and chic Art Deco lady's compact or vanity box crafted in black Gabon ebony wood and 18k

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good, modernist Tiffany & Co sterling, gold, and sapphire compact. Marked to the interior

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vanity Items

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mellerio Dits Meller Sapphire Silver Vanity Compact Box
Mellerio Dits Meller Sapphire Silver Vanity Compact Box

Mellerio Dits Meller Sapphire Silver Vanity Compact Box

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Mellerio Dits Meller Sapphire Silver Vanity Compact Box, ca. 1940s An unusual and chic vanity

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

1980s Buccellati Sapphire Emerald gold Gem Set Compact
1980s Buccellati Sapphire Emerald gold Gem Set Compact

1980s Buccellati Sapphire Emerald gold Gem Set Compact

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Firenze, IT

textured gold cover decorated with engraved floral motifs set with eight cabochon sapphires and centered by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous 1930s Sapphire Emerald Ruby Silver Vanity Compact Box
Fabulous 1930s Sapphire Emerald Ruby Silver Vanity Compact Box

Fabulous 1930s Sapphire Emerald Ruby Silver Vanity Compact Box

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous 1930s Heavily Set Precious Sapphire Emerald Ruby Silver Vanity Compact Box Beautiful

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Vermeil

Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire
Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire

Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire

Located in Birmingham, AL

Gorgeous Antique ladies Compact with Mirror. This piece is made in 14K Yellow Gold and features a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box
Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box

Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This authentic Art Deco compact box is crafted in a combination of 14K yellow and rose gold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire French Compact Purse Box
18 Karat Gold, Sapphire French Compact Purse Box

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire French Compact Purse Box

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W 2.125 in D 0.625 in L 4.625 in

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire French Compact Purse Box

Located in Summerland, CA

19th Century, Lovely 18k yellow gold compact purse. French hallmark, " Mercury facing left 1840

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Mirrored Compact
Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Mirrored Compact

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Mirrored Compact

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Exquisite 14kt yellow gold skillfully engraved hinged mirrored compact circa 1900.The compact can

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Boucheron Silver Rose Gold Compact

Boucheron Silver Rose Gold Compact

By Boucheron

Located in Greenwich, CT

branches, the applique accented by five small circular-cut sapphires, the body of the compact in silver

Category

20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver

Fratelli Piccini 18kt Gold Compact

Fratelli Piccini 18kt Gold Compact

By Fratelli Piccini

Located in New York, NY

A tour-de-force of Florentine gold work, the flattened egg-shaped compact beautifully chased and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lapis Diamond Gold Vanity Compact
Lapis Diamond Gold Vanity Compact

Lapis Diamond Gold Vanity Compact

Located in Greenwich, CT

inlaid in a carved lapis plaque, hinged with cabochon-cut sapphire, the compact opening to reveal a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

CARTIER PARIS Art Deco Rare Chinoiserie Gem Set Compact

CARTIER PARIS Art Deco Rare Chinoiserie Gem Set Compact

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

push-button opening set with calibre-cut sapphire, opening to reveal a mirror, powder compartment and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 0.56ct Round Faceted Blue Sapphires
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 0.56ct Round Faceted Blue Sapphires

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings, 0.56ct Round Faceted Blue Sapphires

Located in Holtsville, NY

Elevate your fine jewelry collection with our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings

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2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget White Gold Oversize Mecanique Dress Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 2010
Piaget White Gold Oversize Mecanique Dress Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 2010

Piaget White Gold Oversize Mecanique Dress Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 2010

By Piaget

Located in West Hollywood, CA

wide polished bezel, beefy compact lugs, sapphire crystal, and original silver fine sunburst finish

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Paris Silver Gold Compact  Case
Boucheron Paris Silver Gold Compact  Case

Boucheron Paris Silver Gold Compact Case

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H 0.75 in W 3.38 in L 5 in

Boucheron Paris Silver Gold Compact Case

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s Boucheron Paris Silver and 18KT rose gold compact with overlay top, hand engraved and pierced

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1940s Nat Koslow Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Compact
1940s Nat Koslow Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Compact

1940s Nat Koslow Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Compact

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb 1940s 18kt gold, platinum, diamond, ruby and sapphire hand engraved powder case/compact

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
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Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Berlin, DE

Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory. Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket Watch. Malachite and Onyx Case. Movement: mechanical manual winding. A unique coll...

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20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

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Malachite, Onyx

Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR
Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR

Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR - John Galliano for Christian Dior.

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s
Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s

Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s

By Cartier

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A fine and rare Cartier platinum and diamond comb and case, ca. 1925s, signed Cartier London and numbered 8789, in its original suede pouch. A fine example of Art Deco vanity by Car...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Vanity Items

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Diamond, Platinum

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille runway robe coat
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille runway robe coat

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille runway robe coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa black chenille robe coat, runway 1992 An exceptionally rare piece from Alaïa’s 1992 collection, this coat is made from a rich, jet-black chenille with a soft, almost ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...

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Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono

Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk
 Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Overcoats

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...

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Vintage CARTIER Les Must Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Cartier Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997 This heavy silver-plated Cartier Les must lighter is indeed eye candy. It is fully functional (serviced), sparks excellent, and ligh...

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1990s Swiss Vanity Items

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Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Ring Monete 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Jewelry
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By Bulgari

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Bulgari ancient coin ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). The iconic coin ring was created by Bulgari back in the 1960s. The enduring 'Monete...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Malachite Box
Vintage Malachite Box

Vintage Malachite Box

$1,400

H 1.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

Vintage Malachite Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning Malachite box out an estate collection of 4 rare specimen boxes. This box has beautifully graining and great color. It still has the remnants of a label on the bottom. It ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Malachite

Vintage SEALED New Old Stock CARTIER Les Must Desk Lighter Gold Plated in Box
Vintage SEALED New Old Stock CARTIER Les Must Desk Lighter Gold Plated in Box

Vintage SEALED New Old Stock CARTIER Les Must Desk Lighter Gold Plated in Box

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

The illustrious house of Cartier, renowned for its elegance and precise craftsmanship, presents this rare Les Must Desk lighter—an exquisite addition to any discerning collection. Kn...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Star Motif Silk Slip Dress
Art Deco Star Motif Silk Slip Dress

Art Deco Star Motif Silk Slip Dress

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in New York, NY

Bergdorf Goodman labeled Art Deco star motif bias slip dress of pinky taupe colored silk crepe with ivory cotton star tulle and embroidered/appliqued satin stars decorating the bodi...

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1930s American Slips

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...

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1990s Italian Corsages

Chopard Joaillerie Pushkin 'Large One' in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds
Chopard Joaillerie Pushkin 'Large One' in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds

Chopard Joaillerie Pushkin 'Large One' in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chopard Haute Joaillerie Pushkin (Large one) in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds. Model: Pushkin Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, minutes Case: 18kt White gold case, Measu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Sapphire Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sapphire compact you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire compact may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing sapphire compact — no matter the origin — is easy, but Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Mario Buccellati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and baguette cut alternatives. Most of our sapphire compact for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sapphire Compact?

The price for a sapphire compact starts at $995 and tops out at $34,500 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $6,480.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.