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
$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
Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster Ring in14kt yellow gold composed of diamonds, rubies ,sapphires and emeralds, with a carved gold base. diamonds 0.06kt gems 9.57kt ita 15.5/ french 55.5/ 7.34 tot weight 10.7...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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 Condition: Used ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three flowers of sapphires in a frame of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
The contrast between the different metals and colors enhances the visual depth and timeless appeal of the piece This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and little sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ceylon Sapphire 1.75ct Three Stone Gypsy Ring in 18k White Gold, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
A striking sapphire and white gold three stone gypsy ring, centred with a Ceylon sapphire rectangular cut weighing 0.72ct set flush into the gold between two further Ceylon sapphire ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphires surrounded by diamonds and little sapphires.
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by little sapphires and leaves studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with five sapphires surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Estate Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual Art Deco style ring set in 18k white Gold featuring a 1.35 ct Emerald-cut Sapphire. Flanked on each side are baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats G/H color VVS clarity....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Scalloped Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant cocktail ring features a rich blue sapphire surrounded by a scalloped diamond halo. Highlights: - 1.55ct natural sapphire center with a very well saturated blue hue -...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k 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
Sapphires Rubyes Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fabulous 14 kt white gold ring, all enriched with sapphires, 8.74 ct rubies and 0.83 ct diamonds. Total weight g 15.25 Rubini sapphires ct 8.74 Diamonds ct 0.83 Size eng 16.5 Size fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Picchiotti Invisibly Set Diamond and Sapphire Baguette Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Picchiotti ring is composed of 1.76 carats of invisibly set baguette cut diamonds, and 1.81 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires. The gems are set halfway aro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. This Ring is part of a Suite and can be purchased individually. Striking Ring and color combination. The gorgeous Colombian Emerald m...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern Italian ring is made in 18k rose gold and set with a stunningly colorful array of natural faceted oval sapphires - 20 sapphires of an estimated 14.5 carats, 1 center sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Engagement Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural green sapphire oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Italian Modern Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail White 18k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Diamond 0,16 ct Blue Sapphire London Blue Topaz Different Sizes Available Weight 10.5 It is our honour to create fin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring features a bright blue sapphire in a timeless diamond accented platinum setting. Highlights: - 1.67ct natural sapphire with gorgeous rich blue color - 0.16ct of ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA certified 5 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Royal Blue Sapphire Ring featuring the highest quality sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.43ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Italy. This colorful, sparkly ring is set with a carved 16.43-carat fine blue No Heat, Ceylon sapphire (GIA laboratory report).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Peridot Orange Sapphire Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring, centering an oval peridot weighing 5.84 carats, surrounded by 70 tsavorites weighing 3.82 carats, 6 ora...
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ocean Treasure Blue Sapphires Diamond Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
"Merveilles des Océans" (Ocean Treasures) Collection is inspired by the wonders that abound in the Mediterranean Sea. This Haute-Joaillerie collection is presented in partnership w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic band ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphire, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by details studded with diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful band ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central sapphire ( 7 mm x 5 mm),laterally small sapphires and externally, diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue 1.45 Kt Sapphire Diamond Titanium Handmade Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Handmade in titanium, centering an oval natural blue sapphire. Detailed with two natural lines of white diamonds, G/F Vvs1.
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Titanium
Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central aquamarine surrounded by sapphires and diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Carved Carnelian Gold Tourmaline Blu Sapphire Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved carnelian pumpkin shape with blu sapphire in the center 18 k brushed gold gr 5,90. Size 14 eu. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn....
Carnelian, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing band ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This stunning ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 1.33 Carat and natural white diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This cute flower ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 2.27 Carat and natural white diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
18 Karat Rose Gold Round Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This beautiful ring is decorated by natural round shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 0.66 Carat and natural white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Diamonds and Blue Sapphires, White Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Vintage band ring in 14k white gold structure, set with beautiful white diamond and intense blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold band ring is from Riad Collection. This astonishing band ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 4.28 Carat and one natural white d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 8.03 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
GIA certified Vintage Gold Ring. Natural, Untreated Yellow Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A striking vintage yellow gold ring set with a large oval natural untreated yellow sapphire, accompanied by a GIA report confirming no treatment.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
The Ring has been designed and handcrafted in our atelier in Italy Como with a rigorous quality workmanship .
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphire, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and two sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ouroboros Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Sapphires by SIDERAE
Located in Geneve, CH
Ouroboros Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Sapphires by SIDERAE Dimensions: D 06,3 x W 2,05 H 2,05 cm. Materials: 18K yellow gold and sapphires. Sideræ is an independent fine jewelry a...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Solitaire ring in 18 kt white gold ring adorned with diamonds as a frame for the solitaire blue sapphire diamonds (0.39 kt) blue sapphire (0.63 kt) tot. weight 5.30 gr RF G ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral between leaves studded with diamonds and surrounded by a frame of sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with corals and, between of them, sapphires and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three coral surrounded by diamonds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver ring mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by a frame of sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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