Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Earrings A pair of platinum ear clips, set
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Invisible Set Sapphire Cufflinks A pair of mystery-set cufflinks by Van
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet Platinum bracelet, with five row mystery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
timeless elegance of the Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch. Crafted in 1979
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds 15 Calibré-cut blue sapphires Size - 6.5 / 53 French Assay Marks Signed - VCA
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue and Yellow Sapphires
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and extremely rare set of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set cufflinks and dress
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Mystery Set represents a significant advancement in jewelry design, patented by Van Cleef
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$67,199Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.42 in W 2.01 in D 19.73 in
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated step-cut high quality royal blue genuine sapphires petals (in invisible mystery setting which was
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.80ct Vintage French Mystery Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage French Made Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mystery Set 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning and
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
cut sapphires weighing approximately 26.00ct. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 45141
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Mystery set sapphire and diamond "double boule" ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crossover design of
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and ‘Mystery’ Set Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Late-20th Century platinum and 18 karat gold ring with diamonds and sapphires by Van Cleef
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and rare Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Invisible Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks. The
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century platinum ring with sapphires and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels pair of Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set' Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Original VCA earrings of calibré-cut sapphires, bordered by baguette diamonds, signed Van Cleef
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring Of bombé design, featuring a square
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Caresse d'Éole Fairy Clip. Traditional Mystery Set, Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a Van Cleef & Arpels classic because it uses the House’s unique Mystery Set technique
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Set Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring (size 7.5) made by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Mystery-Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and lovey gem-set frog! It features 6.80 carats of square cut blue sapphires which are
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A meticulous process first brought to fruition in 1933 by Van Cleef and Arpels. Each gemstone is
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
9 Carat Sapphires Pave Mystery Set White Gold Fashion Design Ring
Located in London, GB
This very nice ring is set with 35 French cut sapphires in a pave Mystery set. This technic was
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Gold cufflinks, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cufflinks, ca. 1970s A fine set of gold and sapphire cufflinks by Van
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
invisible mystery setting which was originally developed by Van Cleef and Arpels) all 14.10 ct and 24
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Sapphire ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lakewood, NJ
'Mystery-set' sapphire and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels The marquise-shaped bombé central
Diamond, Sapphire
VAN CLEEF ARPELS Mystery Set Floral Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here's another fine example of VAN CLEEF & APRELS 'Mystery' Set. This 18k white gold flower pin
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat. The earrings measure 7/8 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace Bulgari Allegra necklace crafted in yellow gold Features Pearls and Colored gemstones Elegantly set with brilliant-cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yel...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect gift! Comes with keys, lock, clochette, a s...
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Hermès 1990s Sac Kelly 25 Sellier Brown Crocodile Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 25, in dark brown Niloticus Crocodile exotic leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in matching leather and features one zipped pocket a...
$1,625Sale Price|38% Off
Size: 40
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Rare Runway Art Deco Leather Fox Fur Booties Pump Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New W/ Box Rare Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2013 Fox Fur Patent Leather Pump Booties Monster Series Size: 40 White Patent Leather White Pink and Black Fox Fur Art Deco Patent L...
$6,122
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
$1,045
Size: French 40 / US 8
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE ivory / off-white silk blazer jacket! Mugler is the king of creating the perfect blazer for women, with flattering seams and silhouett...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
GUCCI Cobalt blue GG MARMONT SMALL MATELASSE VELVET Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Marmont Matelassé Small flap shoulder bag in sapphire blue quilted velvet is the perfect jewel-toned accessory for holiday parties and evening events. Featu...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose Sakura Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in rose sakura and swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn, the plastic protection has been removed. Comes as full set including the original r...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi dress with scoop neck and zip closure at center back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last ...
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.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.