GIA Certified 1.92 Carat No Heat Cushion Purple Sapphire Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pave Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Sapphire is a Purple Pink Cushion 1.92 Carat The Sapphire is GIA Certified NO HEAT There are 1.20 Carats in Diamonds F/G V...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Dome Ring with Pave Sapphires & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
An artistic design, this dome-shaped ring features a striking mix of yellow and white diamonds with vibrant blue sapphires in a pave setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring This exquisite Cabochon Ruby Ring features an impressive approximately 16.23-carat cabochon ruby set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 1...
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Highlights: - 0.55ct natural sapphire center with a rich blue hue - 1 carat of bright white and completely eye clean diamonds - Domed design with pave set diamonds - Substantial ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,425Sale Price|50% Off
Platinum Sapphire with Pave Set Diamonds Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade platinum ring set with a square cushion cut dark blue sapphire with 10 pave set diamond shoulders. 1.40 carat Sapphire 0.11ct diamond total weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement ring is crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, featuring a bold, sculptural dome design.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fashion ring featuring a captivating array of round blue sapphires, totaling 2.15 carats. These vibrant stones are complemented by 1.15 carats of round white diamonds, add...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pave Ring 18 Karat Blue Sapphires Wedding Band Sapphire Ring Dome Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Well crafted pave set sapphire ring in 18KT white gold. Made with bright blue sapphires and minimalistic look.
Blue Sapphire
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tetra Full Pave Black Sapphire Silver Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by sacred geometries, namely the Star Tetrahedron, this John Brevard statement ring is created in 925 Sterling Silver with 352 pavé round black sapphires at 1.0 -1.5 mm each...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Marquise Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum heart Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Heart shaped ring set with a royal blue Marquise shaped Sapphire in the heart shaped diamond top. Circa 1960-1970. 1 Royal blue Sapphire 15 x 6mm Marquise, approx. total weight 2.50...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow gold Alexandrite Purple Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover the beauty and precision of Belgian craftsmanship in this Sapphire, Alexandrite and Diamond ring by jewellery designer 'Joke Quick'.
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold...
$820 / item
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
Adding a subtle pop of color, this ring is the perfect addition to a stack, or a simple statement on its own. 18K yellow gold band encrusted with pave set 0.03” blue sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$430 / item
Half Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
Adding a subtle pop of color, this ring is the perfect addition to a stack, or a simple statement on its own. 18K yellow gold band encrusted with pave set 0.03” blue sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$430 / item
Half Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
Adding a subtle pop of color, this ring is the perfect addition to a stack, or a simple statement on its own. 18K yellow gold band encrusted with pave set 0.03” blue sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Dome Ring 18KT White Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pave set diamond ring made with sapphires in 18KT white gold.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.10 carat approx. Blue sapphire pave ring 5 mm diameter approx.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
3 sided Diamond and Sapphire Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with sapphires pave in the side of the ring, containing 72 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.10cts. and 7...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Blue sapphire pave ring 8 mm diameter approx.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Pink Sapphire Pavé Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Pink sapphire pave ring 8 mm diameter approx.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Pink Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink sapphires 0.10 carat approx. Pink sapphire pave ring 5 mm diameter approx.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$425 / item
Sapphire Baguette and Pave Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Ri Noor’s Baguette and Pave Diamond Rings feature colorful gemstones set in a 14k yellow gold band with round pave diamonds on both sides. Perfect for stacking together, these rings ...
Diamond
2.47 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating fashion ring showcasing an exquisite oval-shaped blue sapphire, weighing 2.47 carats. The sapphire exhibits a vibrant blue hue, set prominently at the center. Surroundi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,804Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pave Sapphire & Diamond
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.773g,D:0.66ct, Sapp:2.35ct, US-7
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
LEVIEV Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
An approximate 1.27 Carat Center Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tetra Full Pave Blue Sapphire Silver Star Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Verahedra collection statement ring in sterling silver with 352 1.0 - 1.5 mm pavé round blue sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold 3.00tcw Yellow Sapphire Pave Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this ring is a striking example of vintage sapphire pave jewelry.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.8 Gr Main Stone: Pink Sapphire 1.42cts. Side Stones: 40 Diamonds Weight: .65pts. Color: G Clarity: VS S...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
White gold pave ring with diamonds and sapphire
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing a stunning ring that combines the brilliance of diamonds with the deep allure of a blue sapphire. The ring features brilliant-cut diamonds, with a total weight of 0.50 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Dome Pavé Set Square Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite and one-of-a-kind ring showcases a harmonious blend of round-cut sapphire and pink sapphire, with a combined weight of approximately 3.60 carats.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Orange-Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful round-shaped 6.5mm orange-yellow sapphire center stone is accented by approximately 0.75 carats of pavé set round brilliant-cut and marquise diamonds and set in 14K wh...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Sapphire & Pave Diamonds Antique Looking Long Ring in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:3.49gms, Diamond:1.19ct, Silver:5.41gms, Sapphire:1.37ct Size: 22X17X67MM"
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Pave Purple Sapphire White Gold Fly Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x1.60x2.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "1 Blue Sapphire 0.69 CT 43 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Green Garnet 0.36 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.24 CT 18KW 3.75 GM (WBTT)...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60ct Blue Sapphire Micro Pave Diamond Ring - Pandora
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.60ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Flippable Double-Faced Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamond Pavé
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This versatility allows you to wear the ring with the Sapphire side facing outwards or as a pendant on a chain or silk rope, with the diamond pavé side on display.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
H & H 4.18 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pave Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
H & H 4.18 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pave Ring This is a stunning handmade, one of a kind blue sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
$1,851Sale Price|20% Off
Ornamental Design Long Ring With Sapphire, Opal & Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:1.84gms, Diamond:1.35cts, Silver:9.64gms, Blue Sapphire:1.72CT, Opal Doublet:3.10C
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1.00 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s late Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. 1.00 round sapphire gemstone, set in a platinum handmade setting with 29 pave set diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate 14K Cabochon Sapphire Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring 9.92cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and impressive ring done in 14K white gold and centered with an approximately 8.36ct (12.92 9.95x6.05) cabochon sapphire exhibiting a desirable soft, deep blue color. Su...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
3.72 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pave 18K Crossover Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Blue sapphire and diamond crossover band ring in 18K white gold featuring micro-pavé set blue sapphires and white diamonds in crisscross bypass design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Round Sapphire Micro Pavé Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and Micro Pavé diamond 18k white gold engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18kt White Gold Natural Pink Sapphires Wedding Band Pave
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire wedding band in 18KT white gold made with natural pink sapphires in pave style. GOLD: 18KT white gold NATURAL SAPPHIRE Cut: Round Color: Pink Clarity: Moderately Included C...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Unique Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Command attention with this breathtaking ring, hand-crafted in the Haruni atelier. Featuring the unusual combination of a 3.17 carat emerald and a 5.35 carat sapphire – both shield c...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pave Cluster Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum 900 set pave blue sapphire and diamond band ring. Offering a minimalist dome shape of brilliance in round cut natural gemstones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Handmade Royal Blue Pear Shaped Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This is a stunning royal blue pear shaped sapphire pave diamond platinum ring! The pear shape sapphire in the center is 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire East West Horizontal Sapphire Diamond Pave Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking ring captivates with its bold, modern design. Crafted in polished 14k White Gold, it features a central dark blue Sapphire, flanked by pave of blue sapphires and white...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Open Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This innovative asymmetrical design features a vibrant oval-cut natural sapphire weighing 0.77 carats, prong-set for maximum brilliance and depth of colour, juxtaposed against two ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 2.37 Carat Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with the Peter Suchy 2.37ct hot pink sapphire and diamond halo three stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
18 K rose Gold Pave Band Ring fancy Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K rose Gold, featuring 191 round fancy Sapphires in various pastel sahdes of pink weighing approximately 8 ct, and 10 round brilliant cut Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Brahmfeld & Gutruf Pavé Nouveau Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
An exquisite eternity ring from Brahmfeld & Gutruf, a distinguished piece from their renowned Pavé Nouveau Collection.
Sapphire, White Gold
Platinum 1.07ctw Bezel Oval Pink Sapphire & Round Pave Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Clean Bright Pink - 0.96ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set- Nice Brilli...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring with Carved Yellow Sapphire Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:3.92g, Diamond:1.8ct Yellow Sapphire:14.8Cts" Silver:7.74g
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ceylon Moonstone Blue Sapphire Diamond Pavé Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one of a kind 18K Yellow gold ring, handmade in Belgium by jewelry designer Joke Quick, showcases a combination of Ceylon moonstones, blue Sapphires, unheated blue sapphires, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Diamond Heart Ring with Blue Sapphire Pavé Band Statement Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This striking 14K gold heart ring features a bold, wide band pavé-set with deep blue sapphires, beautifully contrasting with a brilliant diamond heart motif at the center.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 4.63ct in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring features a pavé dome with natural round Sapphire and Round Brilliant Diamonds on the edge, all set in 18k Yellow Go...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.