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
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
IGI Certified Italian Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow/White Gold Diamonds with Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 1,3cm Top Length: 1,2cm Top Height: 0,7cm Band Width: 0,2cm This IGI Certified Italian Cocktail Ring is an elegant two-tone jewel crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$916Sale 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
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
$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
$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
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
$2,200Sale 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
$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
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.80 Carat VS Sapphire 0.95 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 2.80ct, B 8/4, VS - 12 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.95ct, R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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
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
Retro Gold Cocktail 4.50 Carat Ring Natural Heart Sapphire & Diamond, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Set with an approximately 2 Natural Heart Shape Sapphire (approximately 7.8x8.5x4.1mm) & approximately 2.50 carats of 36 natural Baguette Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The main diamond is has yellow color and vs The side diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. To...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring holds a central diamond with sparkling blue pear shape sapphires either side. The diamond measures 75pts and the sapphires measure 30pts eac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.83 Carat Burmese Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980's 2.83 carat Burmese sapphire and 3.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold cocktail bombe ring; part of our diver...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Accent Floral Cluster Ring
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, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 7 emerald cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight approx. .50ct. 1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat VS Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.20ct, B 6/3, VS - 12 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.00ct, RW-W, V...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 1980'S 4.00 CTW Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Column Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped ruby cabochon weighing approximately 3.30 carat total - transparent medium purplish-red in color Bezel set and flanked by scrolling column motif shoulders ch...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Damiani Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Wide Cocktail Ring
By Damiani
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Italian-made diamond and blue sapphire dress ring by Damiani. This gorgeous ring features a striking asymmetric design, masterfully crafted from solid 18 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 18 karat white and yellow gold structure mounted with a flower of sapphires and a diamond and,Laterally, a row of sapphires. All is surrounded by leaves in yellow g...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 2.54 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Marquise Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Sapphire weighing 2.54 carats, accented by Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.16 carats. Circa 1980s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a yellow ( 12 mm )and white ( 12.5 mm) pearl in the central part surrounded by tanzanite,yellow sapphires and diamonds. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw Sapphire & Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Gia certified sapphire cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a fabulous gem set cocktail ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 19...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.24 Cwt. In Sapphire &
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A sapphire cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful and elegant cocktail ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1980. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1.42ct Sapphire and 3.22ct Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.42 carat blue sapphire and 3.22 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This captivating, vintage 3 stone sapphire engagement ring is centered with a strikingly blue and lustrous sapphire weighing 2.50 carats and set into classic claw prongs. The shoulde...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with 2.27 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring is designed with a ribbed band that is 8mm wide. An oval Blue Sapphire surrounded by 10 round brilliant Diamonds form the flower set on top of the band...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Checkerboard - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 18k yellow gold ring has a checkerboard pattern made up of alternating diamond & blue sapphire baguettes. - Stone Info - 14x SI1/E Diamond Baguettes in various sizes 16x Bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.87 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is an fabulous ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. The ring has been...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
1980s ‘Toi et Moi’ Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Set with a 0.7ct cabochon Ruby, a 0.8ct cabochon Sapphire and both shouldered with 40 brilliant cut diamonds in total 0,8ct. Ring size us 7, 54, O, 17.25. French owl mark for import...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$916Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Victorian Carré Blue Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A breathtaking and highly elegant vintage multi-gemstone target ring, masterfully executed following historical European fine jewelry traditions with a sterling silver front setting ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Vintage 2 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Bow Design Engagement Ring. The ring is a beautiful piece sparkling from every angle a true master piece. Featuring a center blue sapphire w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight approx: 10.0 Grams Top Measures approx: 22mm x 10mm Ring Size approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING 1.89 Cwt. Sapphire & 1.68 Cwt Baguette Round Diamonds in 18k gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This Cocktail ring, masterfully center-set with a vibrant 1.89-carat natural blue sapphire. Hand-wrought in a substantial 13.6-gram chassis of solid 18K yellow gold, this structural ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby 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 Emerald And Ruby Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Cabochon Star sapphire Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 Karat Gold Ring showcases a bezel-set blue sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 9mm x 7mm. The rich blue stone displays a well-defined four-pointed star effect w...
Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 1.00 carat oval cut diamond sapphire 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring from the 1980’s features a 1.00-carat oval cut diamond in exceptional D color and SI1 clarity, certified by GIA #16363355. Two trillion cut blue sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980's 6.55 Carat Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Grooved Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round bullet-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 6.55 carats total Semi-transparent medium blue in color and bezel set With a pierced and deeply ridged galler...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|29% Off
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14K White Gold, 5.87 Carats, 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring is set in 14K White Gold. It features a Oval cut Sapphire weighing in at 2.67 Carats, flanked by 2 Rubys square cut and weighing 0.70 carats a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bombé Dome Dress Ring in 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Add a bold touch to your fine jewellery collection with this gorgeous dress ring by Swiss watch and jewellery retailer, KURZ. Masterfully crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold and be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA 3.02 carat old mine cut diamond sapphire 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage engagement ring centers on a bold 3.02 carat old mine cut diamond, radiating a warm, antique glow through its distinctive hand-cut facets. The center stone is b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pink Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant about 0.60 carat. Totally is ruby 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 6.25 . Box is not included. Please contact for a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Repossi 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring 10 Carats Sapphire and Diamonds Hearts
By Repossi
Located in Paris, FR
REPOSSI 18 kt yellow gold gadrooned ring set with a large cabochon sapphire of over 10 carats shouldered on each side with a Heart motif setting 3 diamonds weighing approximately 0.5...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally main diamond 0.37 ct. Totally is all diamond 1.29 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Dark Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring, 1.90ct, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Dark Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. The ring features a dark blue step-cut sapphire and channel-set diamonds on one side. The sapphire measures 8 x 6mm and is dark ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has I color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 9.75 Totally is sapphire 2.16 ct. Please c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 3.72 carats no heat pink sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An oval cut pink sapphire, weighing a substantial 3.72 carats and certified by GIA as both untreated and of Madagascar origin, sits at the center of this ring in a soft, blush pink, ...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cabochon 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
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 4.5 We can...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can make a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.)
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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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