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 and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
mystery set technique. Deep blue calibré-cut sapphires are invisibly set in curved panels across the bombé
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of the Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
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 Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
seamless geometry achieved through the house’s legendary Mystery Set technique. Bordering the sapphires on
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond and sapphire Mystery Set Bangel and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Few master artist jewelers in the world can master the Mystery Set technique patented by Van Cleef
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. Fashioned in platinum, one dome shimmers with mystery-set sapphires in deep, velvety blue—a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Maison’s iconic Mystery-Set technique. Richly saturated calibré-cut sapphires are seamlessly fitted in a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire and Diamond Myster Set Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, each stone mystery-set to achieve a seamless expanse of rich color and unparalleled brilliance
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPLES Platinum Myster-Set Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
elegance of the mystery setting. Over 101 carats of velvety blue calibré-cut sapphires form undulating
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels mystery set sapphire and diamond bracelet showcases expertly arranged calibre
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brilliance. Hanging elegantly below are drops of mystery-set sapphires, each deep blue gem seamlessly
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Large Square Cocktail 18k White Gold Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
in a dramatic and unique piece of jewelry. Patented by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1933 and known as
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French Sterling Silver Invisible Set Glass Flower Necklace Faux Pearls
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
reminiscent of the celebrated Van Cleef & Arpels mystery-set aesthetic. Centered with sparkling clear paste
Sterling Silver
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
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 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
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
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...
$126,788
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an The Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a rare blend of soft elegance and modern edge. Finished with striking electrum hardwa...
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...
$19,500
W 2.02 in D 0.65 in L 2.75 in
Cartier 1970 Sculpted Dragon Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted dragon brooch designed by Cartier. This is an exceptional brooch, created by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This brooch was carefully sculpted in th...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
$6,234
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
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress. High neck, signature Westwood Orb buttons, fitted waist and flared skirt. Fall-Winter 1992
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues join...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Hermès Kelly So Black 35 Noir Boxcalf
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly So Black 35 in noir and boxcalf leather with black hardware. The bag had already been in the Hermès Spa and is in a good condition with small marks on the front and back...
$5,541
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 8. The total weight of the ring is 6.49 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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.
These flowers will never wilt.
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.