$1,403 / item
Kai Moonstone Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elevate your elegance with Kai Natural Moonstone Sapphire Cocktail Ring, a stunning statement of vintage-inspired artistry.
Sapphire, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Black Enamel Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass and black enamel Gemstone: Natural blue sapphire and natural white diamonds Color: Yellow gold and black Design: Large domed cocktail ring with a sta...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Whimsical Mixed Cut Multi Gemstone Statement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Exuding vibrant charm and contemporary elegance, this multi-colored gemstone cocktail ring is a true statement piece.
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond,...
Purple Amethyst Rainbow Color Gemstone Diamonds 14K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning piece features a captivating purple amethyst as the primary stone, elegantly set in a gold band. The design is enhanced with additional multi color rainbow semi preciou...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Discover the Amara Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14 K white gold. At its heart lies a premium 0.50 ct natural oval emerald, surrounded by 0.25 ctw of brilliant white diamonds—perfectl...
Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, White Gold
2.50 Carat Sapphire, Pear Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,672Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline in a Micro Pave Statement Ring by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The perfect "little black dress" is never perfect without a stunning piece of Leon Mege jewelry. Exquisite right-hand ring with rare 0.55-carat neon-blue natural Paraiba (6.0 mm x 4....
Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Montana Sapphire Asymmetrical Split-Shank Solitaire Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Perfect unique sapphire engagement ring or organic statement ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Bypass Ring Blue Sapphire Black Diamond Star Celestial Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass Gemstone: Black diamond, blue sapphire Color: Gold tone, black, blue Design: Dual fluted dome bypass band with star-set black diamonds and a blue ...
Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1995
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 1995 - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 9.45 grams - Ring Height: 11 mm - Gemstones - 1 Cabochon-Cut Sapphire, approx. 5.71 carats cabochon sapphire ring, sapp...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k White Gold Invisible Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Measuring approximately 13.6mm in finger coverage, this sapphire and diamond statement ring delivers a bold yet wearable profile suitable as a cocktail ring, right hand ring, or mode...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
3.0tcw Royal Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a sapphire & diamond statement ring/right hand ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.51 Carat Blue Sapphire Triple Row Diamond Halo Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet elegant, it’s a statement sapphire ring that looks powerful from every angle, perfect as a showpiece right-hand ring or a distinctive engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Handmade Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Purple Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade statement sapphire ring in platinum. Designed as a blue flower with sapphires as petals this ring has an impressive finger coverage and weight.
Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold 10.67 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The balanced proportions and understated setting place the focus on the impressive cabochon sapphire, making it an elegant statement ring suitable for everyday wear or special occasi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.90 Ct Emerald Cocktail Ring with Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Luxury Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Ring** A captivating celebration of color and craftsmanship, this unique ...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Buccellati Italian 18K Yellow and White Gold Floral Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring This captivating vintage Buccellati ring embodies Italian elegance and craftsmanship, sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement blue sapphire cluster ring in 14K gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you in learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 2.43 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 14k White Gold with 2.43 TCW Certified $4,975 311699 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry This elegant and sophisticat...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.60 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Cocktail Ring with Sapphire Accents 14K Gold Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Unique Designer Cocktail Ring** A striking celebration of color, elegance, and artisan cr...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Geometric Cocktail Ring, 2005
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 2005 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 10 g - Blue Sapphires: 40, total approx. 3.50 carats - Diamonds: 12 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, total approx. 0.38 carat - Ring hei...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Ring Elegant cluster statement ring Center is natural White Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purple Sapphire GIA and Diamond Filigree Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Show Stopper Oval Purple Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Statement Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
$250Sale Price / item|50% Off
Antique Style Faceted Trillion Natural Topaz & Sapphire Cocktail Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Style Faceted Trillion Natural Topaz & Sapphire Cocktail Silver Ring statement cocktail ring showcases a dazzling trillion-cut blue topaz at its center, framed by a spar...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
9.65 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.52 Carat Opal Rainbow Sapphire Yellow Gold Statement Ring This stunning statement ring features a 6.52-carat cabochon-cut natural opal with a vibrant orange hue and dazzling play ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1992
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Created in 1992. - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 11.7 grams - Ring Height: 14 mm - Gemstones - 8 Cabochon-Cut Sapphires, approx. 6.70 carats total - 3 Brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
11.55ct Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring with GRS Certificate
Located in London, GB
The craftsmanship is refined, balanced, and designed to showcase the sapphire without distraction — a true statement ring suitable for both evening wear and collection-grade investme...
Sapphire
Artisan Dome Ring with Pave Sapphires & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18k Gold: 1.80g Silver: 8.97g Diamond Details Weight: 3.32ct Color: Yellow & White Diamonds Sapphire Details Weight: 1.73ct Product Features Style: Dome Ring Des...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
White Gold Pink and Purple Sapphire Diamond Geometric Ring by Harmony by Hand
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Designer: Harmony by Hand (Thailand) - Year: 2005 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 10 g - Pink & Purple Sapphires: 40, total approx. 3.50 carats - Diamonds: 12 Round Brilliant-C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Brutalist 18K Gold Ring with Marquise Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect for collectors of sculptural, studio-crafted jewelry. vintage Brutalist ring, 1970s jewelry, 18k gold ring, marquise sapphire ring, diamond and sapphire ring, vintage modern...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$393Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstones Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Rich Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon Gemstones Statement Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 2.4 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ring is crafted in 14k white gold, which enhances the rich blue hue of the sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 3.7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ring is crafted in 14k white gold, which enhances the rich blue hue of the sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
0.80 Ct Pear Cut Emerald Toi Et Moi Ring 14K Gold Emerald Toi Moi Ring Sapphire
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.80 Carat Total Emerald Cut: Pear Cut Emerald Setting: Prong Set Accent Gemstone: Natural Blue ...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ring with Pink and Blue Heart Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 1988 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight: 11.6 grams - Top Width: 12 mm - Gemstones: - 1 Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire - 1 Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire - 34 Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.00 Carat Old-Cut Diamond Calibré Sapphire Target Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A collectible example of 1930s Art Deco design, it would make a distinctive antique engagement ring, anniversary jewel or sapphire-and-diamond statement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
17.11 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 17.11 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our collection of statement sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.30 Carat Natural Emerald Solitaire Ring with Invisible Set Sapphires 14K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Jewelry, Blue Sapphire Ring, Luxury Gemstone Ring, Handmade ...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Double Diamond Halo Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in New York City, NY
This 18K White Gold Double Diamond Halo Montana Sapphire Ring is a statement of luxury, with it’s sparkling pave and unique teal blue Montana Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and 6.92 Carat Australian Sapphire Princess Diana Ring
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of the iconic Princess Diana sapphire ring, this striking statement piece features a rich deep-blue Australian sapphire surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
STOCK CLEARANCE, 13.33ct Radiant Natural Sapphire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Key Features: Sapphire Weight: 13.33 Carats Shape: Radiant Cut, showcasing optimal sparkle and brilliance Gold Type: 14 Karat White Gold, offering a sleek and sophisticated setting ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 14k White Gold Weight: 3.588g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 0.26ct Gemstone Details Ceylon Blue Sapphire Weight: 1.24ct Product Features Style: Cocktail Ring...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.88 Carat Oval Ceylon No Heat Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! No Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 3.88 Carat GIA No Heat Ceylon Oval Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$6,488Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bold Engagement Ring in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$74,250Sale Price|25% Off
Claris-A 20.34 ct Natural No-Heat Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The diamonds are closely set across the upper surface, creating a refined contrast to the smooth sapphire dome. This gemstone statement ring measures 1.7 cm across at its widest poin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 6 Carat Cushion Cut Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: GIA Certified Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 4.5 (adjustable) Gross Weight: 11.70 grams Ring Face: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 14k Gold 6.24ctw GIA Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and spectacular sapphire and diamond statement ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Chunky Ring, 14 Karat Bicolor Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A definitive statement, this sapphire and diamond ring differs from the typical offerings in that an eye-catching sapphire is set atop a cigar band ring, and surrounded by just under...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 Carat NO OIL Columbian Emerald GIA, Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed GIA NO OIL Columbian Emerald, Pear Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Vintage Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 0.90 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your proposal with the timeless elegance and sophistication of our 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring. Make a statement of everlasting love that ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.85-ct Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring by Nancy Phillips
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Comfortable to wear, classic and luxurious, this ring truly does make people smile. Specifications: - 3.85 carat Blue Sapphire - oval cut - 0.37 carats of diamonds - round, channel ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.01ct Unheated Madagascar Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This US ring size 5.25 piece represents the pinnacle of 2025 luxury jewelry design and is a premier choice for those seeking an unheated, investment-grade sapphire engagement or stat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7 Carat Purple Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: GIA Certified Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Statement Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 4.5 (adjustable) Gross Weight: 11.87 grams Ring Face: 16...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1980s–1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional acquisition for collectors of signed Italian jewelry, as well as for those seeking a statement sapphire ring with strong design identity and enduring elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
One-of-a-Kind Mint Colombian Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Couplet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Trillion Sapphire Ring A striking statement ring featuring a vivid, untreated Colombian emerald of exceptional presence, weighing 7.18 carats.
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.80 Ct Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire Proposal Ring with 0.19 Ct Diamond 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The brilliant diamonds enhance the vivid orange sapphire, creating a fine jewelry statement ring designed for women who appreciate luxury craftsmanship and unique gemstone jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning 9.54Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The bold, statement design highlights the rich sapphire hues, making it a perfect choice for luxury jewelry lovers and statement ring collectors.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.75 Carat Pink Cushion Sapphire GIA and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! GIA Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Statement Ring. Centering a securely Hand set Cushion Pink Sapphire GIA, weighing 3.75 Carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Cert. 2.51 Ct Natural No Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Statement Imposing classy style from the late Victorian period designed in a large oval crown with two tiers of Diamonds surrounding a fantastic natural Sapphire, a statement ri...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 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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