$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 2.19 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring, 1980s, Size 6.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, this striking pinky ring showcases a sophisticated constellation of rich blue sapphires and shimmering pavé diamonds in a bold, sculptural design...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 1.09 carat diamond sapphire 14k yellow white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1980, this ring revisits a timeless three-stone formula with a vintage twist: a warm-complexioned diamond flanked by a pair of richly saturated blue sapphires, the classic 'pas...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage sapphire ruby emerald pearl 14k yellow gold multi-band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant vintage multi-band ring is a playful and distinctive 1980’s design, beautifully combining sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and cultured pearls in warm 14k yellow gold. The r...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds. Made in France circa ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Star Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14-karat white gold and features a captivating blue cabochon star sapphire measuring approximately 9 x 7 mm. Displaying a distinct six-rayed star, kno...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Silver Entourage Ring with Oval Rock Crystal of 3 carat & White Sapphires
Located in Heemstede, NL
This is a knockout! This vintage ring features a beautiful rock crystal surrounded by sparkling white sapphires. With its beautiful shine and elegant design, this ring suits any styl...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1.00ct Oval Blue Sapphire Wrap Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage sapphire wrap ring from the 1980’s is a refined and stylish piece crafted in warm 18k yellow gold. At the center rests an approximately 1.00 carat oval cut blu...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.45 Carat Sapphire and 0.50 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.45 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage sapphire rings. This fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat H/SI Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing revivalist Art Deco diamond engagement ring. A blazing, brilliant 1.02 carat solitaire sits regally in a sapphire kissed stepped pyramid dome. You will adore the old wo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Owl Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Owl Design Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. Condition: good condition, slight micro-scratches, some minor scrat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 7.3 grams. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980's sapphire and 2.2 carat G colour VVS clarity diamond ring
Located in London, GB
This cocktail ring is a striking piece with rows of invisibly set sapphires and a central round cut diamond of 2.2 carats G colour and VVS clarity. It is a beautiful ring that you wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fleurette Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the exquisite Fleurette collection features a double flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round blue sapphires and bri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18KT Gold, 2.17Ct. Diamond, 1.13Ct. Sapphire & .89Ct. Emerald Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Platinum set cocktail ring designed by Cellini Jewelers NYC, centers two pear shaped blue sapphires ( 1.13Ct. Total), surrounded by .89Ct. of pear shaped emeralds and ...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1.30 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 1.30 carat sapphire and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue and Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant vintage ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow sapphire in the central part ,laterally, two drop blue sapphires surrounded by a crown of diamonds. This ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 1.40 ct. Ring size ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.96 carat diamond and 1.66 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Sapphire 0.38 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.10ct, B 5/4, SI - 21 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.38ct, W-STW,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring was designed by Nino Verita of Italy. The setting alternates bagutte cut stones of diamonds, rubies, and blue sapphires set in a pyramid style setting....
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.00tcw Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.00tcw Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. High quality diamonds total weight approx 2 carat and the blue sapphire weights approx 2.00 carat by formul...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.42 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Ring (1986)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.10 carat sapphire and 2.42 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impres...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 7.75 Plea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Little White Diamonds Green and Yellow Sapphires White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant fashion ring in 14K white gold structure composed by yellow sapphires flower in the center surrounded by green sapphires all around. It's embellished by little white diamonds...
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring 14k gold with 5 Dark Blue Sapphires of 0.10 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Discover this vintage chevron ring with stunning emeralds. Take a closer look at the design of this jewel! This ring can very well be worn alone, but can also be effortlessly stacked...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Retro Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.71ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring. The cluster ring features nine round diamonds and eight emerald-cut blue sapphires set in tiers of multiple heights. The sapphires ar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.0ct Australian Dark Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring 9ct Gold Double Claw Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1.00ct natural Australian sapphire of deep dark blue with a subtle parti-colour hint of green, giving the gemstone a rich, dynamic character. T...
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
5.92 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold with report
Located in Pasadena, CA
Item Type: Cocktail Ring / Statement Ring Style: Classic / Contemporary Cocktail Gemstones: 5.92 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire, Round Diamonds Ring Size: 8.5 Weight: 5.92 Carats Meta...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pinky Ring, 14K Gold, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in rich 14K gold, this refined pinky ring showcases a striking balance of brilliance and color. At its center, a single princess-cut diamond is channel-set on a diagonal, cre...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.60 ct. Ring size is US 8 Box is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.40 carat. Ring size is US 8...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1 carat. The diamond is has G-h-I color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 5.5 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two baguette cut sapphires channel set north to south Weighing approximately 0.82 carats total - transparent medium blue Flanked by tapered rows of bead set round brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Yellow And Blue Sapphire Bezel Dome Evil Eye Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Dome Ring. This vintage dome ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold. The center stone is a 3 carat yellow sapphire with an oval-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
18K White Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Black Star Sapphire Ring. The ring features a bezel-set oval black star sapphire. The six-star sapphire has great presence with light. The sapphire measures 13.5 ...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1980's Yellow Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring princess cut sapphires channel set fully around Weighing 2.67 carats total - transparent medium yellow Flanked by rounded matte gold channel walls Inscribed with carat weig...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Square Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 W...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, Twisted Shank, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and elegant, this 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring features a beautifully designed twisted split-shank setting that showcases a vibrant arrangement of ge...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum 2.08ct Intense Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#550a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum 2.08ct Intense Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#550a Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elatius Coral, Diamonds, Sapphire, 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage ring in 14k rose gold structure, mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral surrounded by a golden frame studded with diamonds and a central blue sapphire. The origin...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$928Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fly Insect Ring with Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A delightful and highly collectible vintage whimsical animalier statement ring, beautifully crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold. This charming piece captures the iconic Victorian...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 18-karat marquise-cut blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring showcases a refined and balanced design with timeless appeal. The band tapers gently, becoming slightly thic...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,008Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 2 ct. Ring size is US 10.2 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can make an...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can make ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow & White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
A timeless blend of elegance and modern design, this gorgeous sapphire and diamond dress ring is a sophisticated choice for any jewellery lover. This piece features a subtle twist l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.55 ct. Ring size is US 5.7 We ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 carat. Ring size is US 6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.25 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.87 Carat Heart Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic engagement ring style showcasing a color-rich heart shaped blue sapphire, set in a three-prong style diamond halo. Made in 18k white gold. Blue Sapphire weighs 3.87 carats. Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Round Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.36 ct. The diamond is has G-H colro and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 5.75 We ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.40 carat. Ring size ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emeralds, Sapphires, White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful and elegant cluster ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with a cabochon emerald surrounded by sapphires and white diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Ita...
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, White 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.
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