$2,353 / item
14ct Grey Gold Toi Et Moi Sapphire Ring
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
This beautiful one-off ring has ethically sourced Sapphires. It was made using fluid and asymmetric lines somewhat reminiscent of Art Nouveau but with a contemporary freshness to it...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.77ct Toi Et Moi Sapphire & Diamonds Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 2.77 carats total gemstone weight. 2.32 carat round shape sapphire, heated. 0.45 carat marqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Moi et Toi Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate romance, individuality, and timeless elegance with this exquisite platinum sapphire and diamond crossover ring. Expertly crafted in Pt900 platinum, this sophisticated desig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Moi et Toi Ring 18kt. Rose Gold 0.72ct Heart cut pink sapphire 0.17ct Pear cut diamond I/VS2 bezel setting "Moi et Toi" Style Ring Size 6.5 Handmade H&H C...
Diamond
Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid Platinum(different metals available).
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
1920s French Art Deco "Toi et Moi" Ring – Sapphire, Diamonds
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Embrace the romance and geometric brilliance of the 1920s with this exquisite French Art Deco "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring. Masterfully crafted in 18K white gold, it features a cap...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s ‘Toi-et-Moi’ Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The style emerged in the late 18th century and gained lasting fame when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine with a sapphire-and-diamond toi et moi ring, cementing its associatio...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning Art Deco Toi et Moi (You and Me) ring. The piece features a duo of unheated rectangular shaped rubies and sapphires which are tension set perpendicular to one...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant antique Toi et Moi ring featuring a vibrant blue sapphire paired with a lively old-cut diamond, symbolising duality and harmony.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
0.80 Ct Pear Cut Emerald Toi Et Moi Ring 14K Gold Emerald Toi Moi Ring Sapphire
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald & Blue Sapphire Twist Ring – 0.80 Carat Pear Cut Emerald, 0.85 Carat Sapphire Accent Ring A striking fusion of contemporary elegance and timeless...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring, Ceylons 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K White Gold Elegant sapphire and diamond Toi et Moi ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring two vibrant oval cut Ceylon blu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
A Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold open ring with a cabochon-cut blue sapphire x at both ends (together app 3 ct) bezel set, the shank is decorated with three rows of seven princess-cut diamonds an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
An 18k Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold 'toi et moi' ring with two natural unheated square-faceted pink sapphires (app. 3.24 ct).
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s ‘Toi et Moi’ Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The style emerged in the late 18th century and gained lasting fame when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine with a sapphire-and-diamond toi et moi ring, cementing its associatio...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$596Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi Open fashion Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features a contemporary "toi et moi" (French for "you and me") or bypass style, where the band is open and the two gemstones sit opposite each other on the finger.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and OEC Diamond Gold Moi et Toi Victorian Bypass Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Blue Sapphire and Old European Cut Diamond Gold Moi et Toi Victorian Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into a realm of timeless beauty with this exquisite vintage ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold. At its heart, the ring features a stunning oval-cut sapphire...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...
Sapphire Diamond Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Sz 6 Marquise Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed sapphire & diamond 'Moi et Toi' ring crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This refined toi et moi ring is beautifully crafted in warm 14k yellow gold, symbolizing the union of two souls.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Moi et Toi cocktail ring: Certified 4 ct yellow sapphire & antique diamonds
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sonne Ring- The ultimate moi et toi cocktail ring. An oval 4 carat no heat Sri Lanken yellow sapphire and two 0.7 carat antique emerald cut diamonds surrounded by diamond and yel...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 2.93 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Feather Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire and and old European cut diamond bezel set toi-et-moi style Sapphire weighs approximately 0.89 carat total - transparent medium blue in color Old Eur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.87Ct Fancy Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delight in this exquisite "Toi et Moi" ring, a timeless symbol of love translating to "you and me."
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Art Deco Moi et Toi East West Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, rare Art Deco period platinum Moi et Toi ring featuring an impressive pair of kite cut natural diamond and natural sapphire gemstones in the east-west formation framed by O...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Blue & Orange Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Flower Ring 18K Gold Bypass
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Gold Sapphire:3.84 Carats Diamond: .41 Carat G Color / SI Clarity Diamonds Oval & Pear Brilliant Cut Sapphires Toi et Moi Floral Bypass Design
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Carat EmeraldCut Sapphire Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring 14K YellowGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Sapphires embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire & Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These stud earrings feature 0.76 carats of natural blue and pink sapphire set in 18K White Gold. Each sapphire measuring approximately 3 x 3.5 mm, secured in classic prong settings. ...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.37 Carat Ovalcut Pink Sapphire Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagementring 14K Whitegold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut pink sapphire embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.55ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Petite Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LAMBERT BROTHERS 1925 Art Deco Toi Et Moi Ring In Platinum Sapphires & Diamonds
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Toi Et Moi ring designed by the Lambert Brothers.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Rose Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring with Blue Sapphire and Heart Shape Pink Sapphire
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous natural Sapphire and Diamond "Toi et Moi" ring in 18 karat rose gold.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Chaya Jewellery Contemporary 18k White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Toi et Moi Bypass
Located in Zurich, CH
The striking contrast of the ruby's fiery passion and the sapphire's serene tranquility symbolises harmony, duality, and enduring love—perfectly capturing the romantic essence of Toi...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.1Ct Padparadscha Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A romantic toi et moi ring featuring a 1.1ct padparadscha sapphire (oval 6×4mm) paired in a sparkling diamond halo, set in 14K gold.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Moi et Toi Ring with Violet Spinel and Pink Sapphire
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Crafted in 18k white gold, this modern moi et toi design pairs a violet spinel with a vivid pink sapphire, both surrounded by a delicate halo of white diamonds.
Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period Swedish Toi et Moi Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted frame with claw set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern Toi et Moi 4.77ct Yellow & Blue Sapphire Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A breathtaking modern interpretation of the romantic Toi et Moi (You and Me) design, this open bypass halo ring is a masterclass in color theory and structural elegance.
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Claris-A Twist Marquise Diamond and Sapphire 18Kt Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite "toi et moi" ring showcasing a marquise shape diamond and sapphire, from which a matching line of square diamonds and sapphire goes down on the shank. round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond- 0.75 Cts Blue Sapphire- 3.29 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Diamond & Pink Sapphire Floral Open Toi Et Moi 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item Type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18K White Gold, Yellow Gold ✔ Size: 6 (adjustable) ✔ Weight: 5.84 grams ✔ Setting: Prong Stone Details (1): ✔ Gemstone: Diamond ✔ Carat: 0....
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Peridot Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a toi-et-moi style ring featuring juxtaposed cushion cut sapphire and peridot Sapphire weighs approximately 3.88 carats - transparent medium blue in color Peridot weighs ...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds 18K Gold Toi et Moi Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex and ready to ship a 18 Karats White Gold 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Toi et Moi Contraire Design Ring.
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.84 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring 14K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Sapphires embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Toi-et-Moi Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.20 ct & Sapphire 1.00 ct
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant toi-et-moi crossover ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond and a round mixed-cut blue sapphire set in opposing mounts.
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,392Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Toi et Moi 1.45ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi ring features a 1.45 carat Pear cut natural blue sapphire, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,052Sale Price|20% Off
Toi Et Moi Ceylon Blue Sapphire Spiral Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
✨ Metal Information: Metal Type: 18KT Gold Gold Weight: 4.200 grams 💎 Diamond Details: Total Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats 🔷 Sapphire Details: Stone Type: Ceylon Blue Sapphire To...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,804Sale Price / item|20% Off
Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Ring for Girlfriend in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Ring for Girlfriend in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.22 carats and diamonds of 0.69 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Toi Et Moi 2.50 Carat Sapphire and 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Pear-Shaped Sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats, and a Pear-Shaped Diamond weighing 1.18 carats, G color, VS1 clarity. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Toi Et Moi Natural Sapphire Diamond Halo Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This two-stone bypass necklace features an oval natural blue sapphire side by s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Orange Sapphire & White Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Rhodium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous toi et moi ring with a 7.17 ct. GIA orange sapphire heart and 1.28 ct.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Victorian No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Silver Antique Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a toi-et-moi style bypass ring terminating with one diamond and one sapphire Diamond is old European cut and weighs 0.85 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Sapphire is roun...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
1970s 18 k gold and emerald cut diamond and sapphire toi et moi ring
Located in London, GB
This stylish toi et moi ring has a 0.7 carat diamond and a 0.8 carat sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi Pink & Blue Sapphire Diamond Baguette Open Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This toi et moi open bypass ring features a 1‑carat octagon pink and blue sapphire set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Women Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Women Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.66 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist 1.16ct Pink Sapphire Toi et Moi Open Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi ring showcases 1.16 carats of pink sapphires, set in 14k yellow gold.
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karats Gold 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Toi et Moi Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex 18 K White Gold 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Toi et Moi Contraire Design Ring Available size 6 USA , other sizes available in ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Fancy Sapphire Ring 2.76 Carat Mismatched Oval Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
***Made to order to your finger size, custom options are available, don't hesitate to inquire*** Inseparable, unheated fancy oval blue and pink Sapphire mismatched pair, totaling 2.4...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Palladium, Platinum
Antique toi et moi ring with diamonds and cabochon-cut sapphire, early 20th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring of the "Toi et Moi" type with a diamond and a sapphire, girdled with a ribbon of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø4.75/1.8g
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring made ca. early 1900s in original German Retailer's leather, Wood and Silk Box.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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