$3,767Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Breathtaking Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 3-RND57-0,08-4/6 Blue Sapphire 6-1,51 Т(5)/3 Blue Sapphire 9-2,35 Т(5)/2 Size 7,2 Weight 4,37 grams With a heritage of an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire "USA" Engraved Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Sapphire "USA" Engraved Ring Description: This Bvlgari statement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a prominent rectangular cushion-cut blue sapphire. The...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold ring with sapphire stone by the Italian brand Paolo Piovan Gioielli
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold ring embedded in the Italian brand Paolo Piovan Gioielli The jewelry details: Diamonds: White diamonds weighing 1.75 carats. Central Gemstone: 7.15 carats Sapir Stone Materi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Yello Doubble Wave Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
this beautifull ring with 3 different kind of yellow sapphire size 14 eu 19k gold 21gr. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring with Heart Diamonds, 18Kt Gold, Italy 1980
Located in Firenze, IT
The Ceylon claw-set cabochon star sapphire flanked by two heart shaped diamonds. Mounted in 18Kt white gold Weight: 9.4 gr Finger size: 6 1/2
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Rhodolite Gemstone Orange Sapphire Red 18 Kt Gold Ring Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Rhodolite Gemstone Orange Sapphire Red 18 Kt Gold Ring made in Italy This ring in red gold has an rhodolite cabochon cut and along the side there are a total of 0.54 ct of orange sa...
Sapphire, Other, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in platinum structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds and two drop sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian Edwardian Verneuil Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gent ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This substantially gold hand made Gent ring is from the Edwardian period. Italian origin.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sapphire and diamond cocktail ring features a bright pink sapphire surrounded by a scalloped halo of tapered baguette diamonds. Highlights: - 1.54ct oval shape sapphire with g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 4-RND-0,84 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 26-RND-0,96 1/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,934Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 16-RND-0,42 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 12-RND-0,17 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Blue Sapphire 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Very stylish modern band ring crafted in 9k white gold featuring at the centre a oval cut natural blue sapphire weighing 0.60 ctw.
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
7.33 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Important 7.33 carat Sapphire Natural Ceylon centering a Diamond and Platinum Ring. Gubelin Swiss Laboratory Certificate.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,673Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 30-RND 57-0,15-4/6 Ruby 5-RND-0,94 Т(3)/3 Pink Sapphire 58-RND-0,35 1/2 Weight 7.11 gram Size 6.5 With a heritage of anci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This fabulous seventies ring features a 1.40-carat heart-shaped sapphire and 1.0 carat of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Italian Pasquale Bruni Sapphire & Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Heart Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped 750 with Paris Owl 75 Hallmark Circa 1980’s Makers Mark P B Beautiful, Vintage White Gold Sapphire & Diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Fashion Ray Fish Made in Italy Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring Made in Italy I drew inspiration from the Spotted Eagle Ray which is found in tropical waters and its distinguished by its sp...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring, centering a light blue Sapphire weighing 1.65 carats, set with 3.34 carats of pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring with Blue Sapphire Center Stone
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Italian Modern 18k Rhodolite Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K Rhodolite 6,04 ct Pink Sapphire Weight 5 grams Different Sizes Available With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based je...
Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
$816Sale Price|30% Off
Diamonds Sapphires 9 Karat Rose Gold Sterling Silver Dome Ring Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stylish ring in 9 karat rose gold and sterling silver 925 handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli with 13 natural brilliant cut sapphires and 6 natural brilliant cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
The ring is completely handmade in our atelier in Como, Italy with rigorous quality workmanship.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
BULGARI Allegra ring sapphires and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BVLGARI Allegra ring in 18k yellow gold, with diamonds and multicolored sapphires. Period: 2000s. Condition: very good condition. Size: 50. Width of the motif: 2.3 cm. Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Vega ring.
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Hand-engraved 18k Gold GRS Certified 3ct NO Heat Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
This ring showcases exquisite Italian gold craftsmanship, engraved entirely from 18K gold with intricate patterns that adorn the entire band, embodying the essence of artisanal mast...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.37 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.36 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.89 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.32 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Buccellati Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
Buccellati Italy 750 Ring top 15mm wide. Ring size 6.75 (Sizable) Total Weight: 7.1 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorad 1980s Italian 18K Gold 15.64 Ct Citrine & 15 Ct Multi-Color Sapphire ring
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing a substantial 30.30 grams and measuring a size 7.5, this ring is a showcase of the exuberant Italian design aesthetic of the late 20th century.
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 2.45ct AAA+ Amethyst 1.84 ct Pink Sapphire Ring in 18kt Rose Gold Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
Ring of superlatives with top gemstones in quality AAA+, amethyst from Brazil approx. 2.45 ct, eye clean, colour, brilliance and cut very good, high quality set in Italy in 750 rose ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Big Flower Ring Gold Oval Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphires, Baguette Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Big Flower Happy Ring 18kt Gold With a Oval Blue Sapphire, Pear Pink Sapphires and Baguette Diamonds. This coloured ring transmit Happiness to ladies who will wear it, together with ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Sapphires Platinum Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning ring is a masterpiece of elegance and refined craftsmanship, designed to captivate with its harmonious balance of gemstones and luxurious materials. There are round-cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Zydo Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Derby, NY
Be the toast of the town in this orange sapphire cocktail ring from iconic Italian brand Zydo.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Buccellati Blossoms Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Blossoms Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring, Italian Blossoms flowers made of sterling silver with round-cut bezel-set sapphires of approximately 0.10 carat; marked Buccellati...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Milky Quartz 18Kt Gold Ring Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Milky Quartz 18Kt Gold Ring Made in Italy A Ray fish ring roll on the finger with a milky effect made by the quartz hand cut.
White Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hydrothermal Ceylon Sapphire, Diamonds, Sapphires, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central hydrothermal ceylon sapphire and, for all the ring, diamonds and little sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Faceted Sapphire Satin Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k white gold satin finishing ring with a 19.82 carat bezel-set faceted treated red sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold...
$98,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 9.60 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring This stunning ring features a remarkable 9.60-carat natural sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, certified by GRS (Gemresea...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blu Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Blu sapphire 18 kt Gold gr 6,40 Ring size 14 eu. In the last pictures you can find a combination of 2 together. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari 6.40 Carat Certified Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 6.40 carat Color/Clarity: Untreated Certifications: GRS Size: 6 Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 8.48 grams Period: Contemporary Experience luxu...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire Diamonds 9K White Gold Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural blue sapphire oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 9k Gold
Sapphire Diamonds 9K White Gold Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural delicate blue sapphire oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamonds 9K White Gold Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural dark blue sapphire oval cut and 8 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Italian Eternity Ring Band In 18 Kt White Gold With 1.20 Ctw In Pink Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity band with pink sapphires. Beautiful eternity ring band, crafted in Italy in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Eternity Ring Band In 18 Kt White Gold With 1.68 Ctw In Reddish Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity band with reddish sapphires. Beautiful eternity band ring, crafted in Vicenza Italy in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4ct Central Blue Sapphire, Blue and Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Central Blue Sapphire 4 ct Blue and Yellow smalles Sapphires 10.12 ct Diamonds 2.08 ct Total weight 3.24 g Ring Dimension 3.2cm x 2.7cm Italian size 17 French size 57 USA size 8 RF +...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,826Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald sapphires white gold engagement ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Engagement ring showcasing a beautiful emerald with 2 sapphires set in 9 karat white gold.
Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring Diamonds, sapphires Metal: white gold Diamonds ct tot 7,1 ~ Sapphires ct tot 11,59 Gold gr tot 35,2 Total weight gr 38,94
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$3,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Three in One Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,2-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Blue Sapphire 11-RND-0,26 Т(3)/3 Weight 5.63 gram Size US 7.3 With a heritage...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Salavetti Sapphire & 18k White Gold Ring
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of classic 1970's style, this 18k white gold narrow domed ring centers a bezel-set oval sapphire cabochon weighing 0.37-ct., with pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing in to...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a round of sapphires and, internally and externally of it, diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Dalben Sapphire Diamond Gold Romantic Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
The Ring has been designed and handcrafted in our atelier in Como Italy with a rigorous quality workmanship .
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Italian Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 0,16 ct Blue Sapphire London Blue Topaz Different Sizes Available Weight 5.5 It is our honour to create fine jewelry, an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cocktail ring features a rich blue sapphire set at the center of a sea of glittering diamonds! Highlights: - 0.55ct natural sapphire center with a rich blue hue - 1 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Circa 1970 The ring is original in every part and it comes from the private collection of an Italian noble family.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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.
Whether or not a sapphire ring is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. (Kashmir is the birthplace of the most famous sapphires.) According to the Geological Institute of America, the stones from this mountainous region on the India-Pakistan border display a potent combination of a rich, intense blue color and a soft and velvety appearance.
Sapphires can be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. The rarest, and the most valuable, fancy sapphire is the pinkish-orange padparadscha (from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom”).
Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. In the case of assessing the value of an antique or vintage sapphire ring, as with other gems, the 4Cs are crucial. The 4Cs is the grading system established by the GIA to determine how precious stones are evaluated. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. The most desirable cut is the one that shows to best advantage the particular stone’s individual combination of color, clarity, and brilliance.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. Find a range of antique and vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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