14K Gold Montana Sapphire Station Necklace 18" R4688
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Montana Sapphire Station Necklace 18" Sparkly Paperclip Chain Links ♥ This item measures 18" in length.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian Sterling Silver Bezel Set Sapphire Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Embrace your neck with sparkling shimmers with this beautiful sapphire station necklace. This necklace can be worn as a stackable with other length necklaces or as a single necklace,...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Suzy Levian Sterling Silver Bezel Set Sapphire Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Embrace your neck with sparkling shimmers with this beautiful sapphire station necklace. This necklace can be worn as a stackable with other length necklaces or as a single necklace,...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold by Designer dc
Located in New York, NY
Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold 21" By Designer dc Simple yet elegant, this 18k yellow gold necklace allures with its minimalistic design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80 Ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace & With diamonds 18kt Gold 35" L
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace With diamonds 18kt Gold 35 Inch long Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Simple yet elegant, t...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Natural Diamond & Oval Sapphire Station Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Oval Shape Sapphire Prong Set Tennis Necklace Product: Natural Diamond & Sapphire Tennis Necklace Material: 14k White G...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.13ct Graduated Pear Bezel Set Rainbow Sapphire Station Necklace in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This station necklace showcases a 7.13 carats pear multi sapphires, set in 14K yellow gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Station Necklace 19 3/4" - 14k Oval 3.55ctw Rope Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.55ctw Cut: Oval Total Carats: 3.55ctw Chain Style: Rope Necklace Style: Chain St...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Brown Diamond & Oval Yellow Sapphire Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A perfect look for both day and night, this 18k yellow gold station necklace is illuminated by the sparkle of natural gemstones and diamonds in a clustered cascading waterfall design.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Brown Diamond & Oval Pink Sapphire Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Placing an emphasis in sparkle, this cluster cascade station necklace dazzled in polished 18k rose gold with natural gemstones and diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Sapphire Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace 18K Yellow Gold "Fleurette" 3-station Sapphire cluster chain necklace, with multi colored round sapphires weighing 13.50 total carats T...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Sapphire, Opal, and Diamond Long Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Opal, and Diamond Long Station Necklace Description: This elegant and versatile long-station necklace is crafted in solid 14k gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, and Moonstone Longchain Station Necklace
By Hamilton Jewelers
Located in Princeton, NJ
A platinum (PT950), diamond, sapphire, and moonstone longchain necklace of 36 inches, the sapphires and moonstones of various organic and rounded shapes all bezel set, interspersed b...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Multi Sapphire Emerald 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious station necklace is crafted in 14K gold with options for yellow, rose, or white gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Station Necklace blends natural diamonds, emeralds, and multi-colored sapphires, all elegantly set in 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Ombre Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Sri Lankan sapphire, graduated from midnight blue through medium tones to pale grey. 18K gold beads spaced through the strand mark the shifts in color. The ombré is the structure; th...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
76 Diamond Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 76 Diamond Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Station Necklace is crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, featuring stunning natural diamonds and blue sapphires.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Amethyst Citrine & Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.7 Grams Chain Type: Reversible Station Necklace with Cable Chain. Chain Length: 16 Inches Clasp: Lobster Claw Width: 5.7mm (0.22")(at the di...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Curved Station Necklace - 14k Princess 1.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.18ctw Cut: Princess Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Sapphire Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Station Chain
Located in New York, NY
Round Sapphire Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Station Chain Sapphire Weight: 0.61 Carats Diamond Weight (Cluster): 0.52 Carats Diamond Weight (Stations): 0.10 Car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Handcrafted Multi Colored Sapphire Slice Station Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
Fancy Sapphire comes in arrays of colors. And here is a gorgeous way to show them all in our signature station necklace.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$396Sale Price|77% Off
Blush Pearl Necklace w White Sapphire Sterling Bow Link Stations
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Ultra-feminine with a mix of soft warm blush hues, hand-strung 6.5mm akoya pearls are enhanced by five fabulous white sapphire sterling bow-tie inspired link stations that sparkle al...
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires & Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style station necklace crafted from 18k white gold and yellow gold accents.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Pink Sapphire Turquoise 18K Gold Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three tiers of swagged cable link chain suspended between stations Designed as Maltese forms with granulation and filigree detailing Bezel set with cushion cut sapphires...
Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural Oval Sapphire & Diamond Halo Station Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Station Fashion Necklace Product: Natural Sapphire & Diamond Station with a Double Halo Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone/ Diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Natural Multi-Shape Sapphire & Diamond Station Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Multi-Shape Sapphire & Diamond Station Necklace Product: Sapphire & Diamond Station Set in 4 Prongs and in a Bezel Set Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone/Diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Multi Gemstones & Sapphire Station 38" Long Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Gemstones - Including Sapphire - Round & Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid & Pastel Colors Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Chain, Bezel 14k Gold Ha...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.65 Ct Yellow Sapphire Station Chain Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Station Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut yellow sapphire.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.80 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Plainview, NY
7.80 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace in 18K Solid Yellow Gold Delicate yet captivating, this exquisite station chain necklace showcases a seamless progression of ova...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18K Gold studded with oval cut multi sapphire.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach 2.80 Carat Total Pink Sapphire Station Style 18K White Gold Necklace
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Set with round pink sapphires totaling 2.80 carats, the necklace features evenly spaced stations that create a light, elegant rhythm along the neckline.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Deep Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Girlfriend in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Deep Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Girlfriend in 14K Gold studded with round cut blue sapphire.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.73 Carat Natural Multi-Color Sapphire Bezel Station Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant station chain necklace featuring 17 octagon cut multi sapphires totaling 4.73 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Station Yard Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy yellow color natural sapphires diamonds yard station necklace. Oval, emerald cut, marquise, and pear shape sapphires.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Pear Blue Sapphire and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in a symphony of sophistication with this exquisite necklace, a creation where elegance twirls in harmony with prestigious design.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,048Sale Price|20% Off
3 CTW Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 CTW Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 14k Solid Yellow Gold studded with round cut blue sapphire.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,056Sale Price|20% Off
Long Station Sapphire & MOP Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:47.466g,D:0.64ct, Mop:19.59ct,Sapp:2.65ct,Wood:7.69ct,
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
26.45ct natural vivid pink sapphires Ruby diamond yard station necklace 14kt 26i
Located in New York, NY
Natural pink sapphire Ruby fancy color diamonds station necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Station Necklace Cabochon 18k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The term likely comes from the concept of these embellishments resembling stops or “stations” along a train route. This David Webb necklace designed as a series of geometric links al...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier d'Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Station Long Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking masterpiece of romance and femininity, this authentic Cartier d'Amour long necklace showcases the Maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship
56ct Natural Tourmaline Amethyst Peridot Station Yard Necklace 14kt 12521
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
56ct of gorgeous natural gems on chain 10ct center emerald cut green tourmaline 15 x 9mm 10ct total weight of natural aquamarines 7ct total weight of natural amethysts 8ct total ...
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Carved Citrine & Diamond Dual Finish Panther Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Citrine - Carved - Orange Color - 13.8x10.1mm each (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White D...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 20" Baroque Gray Pearl & Sapphires Open Oval Twisted Rope Station Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Cultured Pearls - Baroque Shape - Wire Strung - Silvery Gray Color w/ Green overtone- 8-10.1mm (approx.) (56) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant C...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$908Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
With 2 diamond and 2 blue sapphire bezel stations on the chain. Necklace has a color grade (H). and clarity grade (SI2).
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$796Sale Price|20% Off
16" Orange Sapphire Briolette Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Orange Sapphire Station Dangly Necklace is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features glowing orange sapphire briolettes that add warmth and movement to the design.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Because the center gold and bezel set sapphire station slides at will, the necklace can be adapted for stylish wear with any number of different garment neck lines.
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Yurman Rose Quartz and Pink Sapphire Station Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Vienna, VA
David Yurman Rose Quartz and Pink Sapphire Station Necklace in 18K David Yurman Rose Quartz and Pink Sapphire Station Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: Approx. 32.0 Inches W...
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$724 / item
Sapphire Station Necklace 20" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted, exuding ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$690 / item
Sapphire Station Necklace 14" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted, exuding ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$713 / item
Sapphire Station Necklace 18" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted, exuding ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$701 / item
Sapphire Station Necklace 16" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted, exuding ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$19,500
Valente Wood Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Gold Long Station Necklace
By Valente
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold and wood station necklace by Valente, elaborated with pink sapphires, green and pink tourmalines, approx. 1.50ctw in VS/G diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$836 / item
Sapphire Ball Station Necklace 16" in 14K Solid Gold
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless charm of our 14K Solid Gold Sapphire Necklace Pendant, a signature piece from Orena Jewelry. Every pendant is a labor of love, carefully crafted to embody unpar...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$845 / item
Sapphire Ball Station Necklace 18" in 14K Solid Gold
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless charm of our 14K Solid Gold Sapphire Necklace Pendant, a signature piece from Orena Jewelry. Every pendant is a labor of love, carefully crafted to embody unpar...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$854 / item
Sapphire Ball Station Necklace 20" in 14K Solid Gold
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless charm of our 14K Solid Gold Sapphire Necklace Pendant, a signature piece from Orena Jewelry. Every pendant is a labor of love, carefully crafted to embody unpar...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$827 / item
Sapphire Ball Station Necklace 14" in 14K Solid Gold
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless charm of our 14K Solid Gold Sapphire Necklace Pendant, a signature piece from Orena Jewelry. Every pendant is a labor of love, carefully crafted to embody unpar...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.50ctw Fancy Sapphire and 0.64ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
2.50ctw Fancy Sapphire and 0.64ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Fancy Sapphire and Diamond Station Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Sapphires Carat Weight: Approx. 2.50ctw Diamonds Carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.