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 Cleef & Arpels, set with 64 square-cut sapphires.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Certifications: VCA Certificate of Authenticity Size: 2 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.17 grams Period: 1979 Condition: Used ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the 1970’s featuring the maison’s iconic mystery set technique.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The elegant forward arch of the ring draws inspiration from the namesake, the Pont Neuf, which stands as the oldest surviving bridge spanning the Seine River. With its five iconic ar...
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
Circa - 1970s Collection - Mystery Set Approximate Sapphire weight - 52.00 CTS Approximate Diamond Weight - 6.50 CTS Approximate Length - 6.34" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Three-Dimensional Flower Ear Clips provide an enchanting spectacle in perpetual bloom. Van Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue an...
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 & Arpels in 1933.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary pair of vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ear clips showcasing the maison’s legendary Mystery Set craftsmanship, masterfully composed in richly saturated sapphires and bril...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet graceful, this ring offers a beautifully balanced composition and a timeless silhouette that rests effortlessly on the hand. Collection - Mystery-Set French assay Marks Sig...
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
The interplay of deep blue and scintillating white is both sculptural and sensual, with a subtle play of light at every angle. Collection - Mystery-Set Approximate Diamond Weight - ...
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 & Arpels in 1933.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire and Diamond Myster Set Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa – 1955 Size – 7 Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Mystery-Set Sapphires and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds French Assay Marks Signed – Van Cleef & Arpels
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
Circa - 1970's Approximate Sapphire Weight - 101.96 CTS Approximate Diamond Weight - 5.55 CTS Approximate Length - 2.75" Signed - Van Cleef and Arpels
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: approx. 6.0 cts. of diamonds Color/Clarity: F-G, VVS-VS Size: 6.88" x 0.60" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 59.0 grams Period: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Hanging elegantly below are drops of mystery-set sapphires, each deep blue gem seamlessly arranged to create a continuous surface of rich color and depth.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$67,199Sale Price|20% Off
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold weighing approx. 69.9 grams. It features a flowerhead desi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,154Sale Price|20% Off
3.80ct Vintage French Mystery Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
A stunning and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring with mystery set sapphires (a style of setting first developed by French fine jewellery house Van Cleef and Arpels) Desig...
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
This allows the gem setter to cover the surface of the mount with a floating gemstone mosaic look, resulting in a dramatic and unique piece of jewelry. Patented by Van Cleef & Ar...
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
The flowers are composed of invisible-set ruby-red and sapphire-blue glass stones, a technique closely associated with fine French jewelry design and reminiscent of the celebrated Va...
Sterling Silver
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Bombe design ring set with an emerald cut diamond weighing approximately 3.35ct, framed by calibre cut sapphires weighing approximately 26.00ct. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered ...
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.
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 & Arpels. The ring has 60 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 8...
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.
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 has 80 invisibly set sapphires with an approximate total weight of 17.75 carats, and...
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-set, made in platinum and gold.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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 emerald-cut diamond, surrounded by calibré cut sapphires, Stamped IRID.
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
The mystery setting allows the stones to be set side by side from one another without prong or other gold fixtures over the stones (discovered by Van Cleef & Arpels).
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 initially selected for its perfectly matching color and then is cut and calibrated to...
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.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Gold cufflinks, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
They are further surrounded by mystery set square sapphires. Mystery setting, or also known as invisible setting, is an iconic design of Van Cleef & Arpels developed in the 1930s and...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This outstanding flower brooch and pendant is handcrafted in solid 18K white gold weighing approx. 18.18 grams. It features a floral design of bombé calibrated 220 royal blue genuine...
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 panel 'mystery-set' with sapphires, to the brilliant-cut diamond surround and should...
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 features over 2.50 carats of diamonds and multiple carats of blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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 & Arpels, numbered N.Y.10511.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors. With its sof...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Etoupe Togo Leather and Gold Hardware Neutral Perfection
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in coveted neutral Etoupe. Signature bone top stitch detail. Lush Togo leather is supple and scratch resistant. Rich with gold ha...
$123,138
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...
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond cluster ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The stunning center ruby, weighing .25cts, is surrounded by six dazzling diamonds with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with these exquisite Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings. Each earring showcases a captivating center cabochon turquoise, beautifully framed by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Hermes Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes Product: Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Size: CM: 24 l x 15 h x 5 d INCH: 9.5 l x 7 h x 2 d Strap: Versatile design allows it to be worn as a sing...
Rare Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Book Locket Key Pendant, Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Fall 1991 Gold Brocade Jacket Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage 1991 Yves Saint Laurent suit features a luxurious gold brocade jacket and matching high-waisted pencil skirt. The tailored jacket has a round neckline, ornate gold butto...
$5,384
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
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
$12,789
Size: Fr 40 - IT 44 - UK 12
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back - black lace skirt, yoke and collar
$23,210
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
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.