14k. White Gold Teardrop Aqumarine And White Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Crescent City, IL
Elegant teardrop pendant featuring a light blue center aquamarine crystal surrounded by sparkling white sapphire stones. Polished 14kt. white gold setting and chain for a refined loo...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue & White Enamel Diamond Sapphire Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white enamel diamond sapphire snake necklace Round-cut diamonds of 1.20 carats, Marquise-shaped sapphires of 0.56 carat, 18 karat white gold, and silver with a tone of rose...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Sakura Floral Spinel Sapphire Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Suitable for gifting. 18K WG Necklace 45+5cm 18K White Gold, Weight 6.68 gr. 4 Diamond, 0.040 cts. 12 Pink Sapphire, 1.14 cts. 5 Spinel, 0.40 cts. 1 Ruby, 0.10 cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and White Pearl Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Sparkle with pure rare gemstones that capture all colors of the rainbow. • Natural white Pearls • Sapphires, • Tanzanites • Garnet • Arizona turquoise • Apatite • Aquamarines • Chr...
Pearl, Sapphire, Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, C...
White Gold Necklace with White Diamonds, Tourmalines, Sapphires and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Behold the captivating allure of the Printemps Mon Amour Blush necklace—a luminous masterpiece crafted from ethereal white gold.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.67 CT 75 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 18KW 5.77 GM (WUTT)"
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Aquamarine Diamond & Sapphire Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco style necklace is crafted in 17k white gold and features a 3.02 carat Santa Maria aquamarine centerpiece, accented by 2.88 carat total weight of diamonds and 0....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18kt White Gold, White & Brown Diamonds & Sapphire, Triangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold White & Brown Diamonds & Sapphire Triangle Pendant Necklace Amazing hand crafted necklace.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
The necklace is vintage in very good condition. Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Sapphire Count: 8 Sapphire Shape: Oval Diamond Count: 167 Diamond Weight: 1.08 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Pendant and Bail Drop: 0.70" Necklace Length: 16" Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Gemstone: 5 pink sapphire Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.90 carats ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.68 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 18KW 3.24 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$110,000
Multicolored Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning necklaces displays the vast color scheme that sapphires can be. whether its blue or pink the sapphires shine their best surrounded by diamonds. Approx 108.21 carats o...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Red Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 2.84 carats of a natural red cushion sapphire, measuring 9x7 mm.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
18K White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Tsavorite Sapphires Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description It's a bright rainbow, new colour geometries, vibrant nuances that capture and amplify the stones' natural glow, and millimetre-sized micromosaic tesserae.
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Y Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Y Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
$8,785 / item
Elegant Blue Sapphire 18K White Gold Wave Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful and sophisticated, the Elegant Blue Sapphire 18K White Gold Wave Necklace features a flowing wave-inspired design adorned with dazzling 6.07ct blue sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Invisible Set White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 22 calibre cut sapphires invisible set into a pear style 18k white gold bezel with one accent diamond on the bail. 16 inch 18k white gold chain.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Necklace White Diamonds White Gold Sapphire Hand Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
White Gold 750‰ White Diamonds 1,28 ct Sapphire 2,04 ct For any questions please feel free to ask.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,396Sale Price|37% Off
16" Multicolor Sapphire Dangle Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A cascade of color and light — this necklace features a vibrant array of natural multicolor sapphire briolettes, each hand-selected for its brilliance and hue. The sapphires are artf...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphir...
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Necklace and Earrings Set Exquisite Antique 18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Necklace and Earrings Set featuring brilliant round diamonds and princ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mix Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Round Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 14.99 ct. blue sapphire mixed shapes (total of 7 stones) with 1.06 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 21".
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant tennis necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length; between two rows of diamonds, an oval sapphire and, as pendant, a drop sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,291Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Rare Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 24-RND-0,13-H/VS1A Sapphire 9-6,29ct Weight 3.92 grams Length 43 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fashion Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dangle Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Necklace (Matching Earring Available) Weight 13.28 gram Size 48 cm Diamond 32-Round 57-1,67-3/7A Diamond 207-Round 57-0,83-4/7A Blue Sapphire 1-Oval-0,92 Т(4)/3A Blue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary artist pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with big natural green cushion sapphire.
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 94.63 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
33 Sapphire Gemstones: 93.00 Carats 34 White Round Diamonds: 1.63 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 54.40 Grams GIA Certificate # 1232622043
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.47 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 18KW 3.88 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.85 Carat Moonstone Diamond Sapphire White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Handmade moonstone and diamond necklace. 18 Inch necklace with bluish oval and round moonstones, natural cabochon round sapphires and round diamonds. 18 inch chain. 4 rainbo...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Evil eye sapphire diamond pendant necklace 14KT white gold pendant necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern pendant necklace made in evil eye design with natural sapphires and diamonds in 14Kt white gold, certificate of authenticity comes with the purchase!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05tcw Vintage 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Necklace 16" Blue Sapphire
Located in Jupiter, FL
White diamonds are spaciously placed above the fine-quality sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Négligée Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and full of graceful movement, this Négligée Necklace showcases vivid blue sapphires suspended beneath a sparkling diamond-set centerpiece in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
A newly crafted statement necklace centered by an ornate circular pendant in 18K white gold, set with a vivid blue sapphire framed by a radiating arrangement of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Floral Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Floral Slide Pendant This elegant 14K white gold pendant features a stunning floral design, adorned with 42 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Riviera Necklace, 14k White Gold, 43.73ct
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Blue Sapphire Riviera Necklace 20" long in 14k White Gold Necklace features natural Round Faceted Sapphires with deep blue color, weighing 43.73 carats in total, set in non...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire By The Yard 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant diamond and blue sapphire by-the-yard station necklace crafted in 18K white gold, featuring an alternating design of bezel-set diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Interlocking Circle Necklace with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold interlocking circle necklace with 0.33 carat sapphires and 0.19 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold 1.50ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant sapphire and diamond necklace in 14kt white gold features a striking cushion cut very dark sapphire totaling approximately 1.50 carats, finished with a flat back for a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and a round of sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace – 18"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18kt White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace – 18"" This elegant pendant necklace is crafted in 18kt white gold, featuring a refined combination of richly colored sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow sapphire solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Yellow sapphire solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold Yellow sapphire natural pear shaped total weight 0.75ct natural untreated sapphire mounted in 18k white gold on 18 inches c...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 31.97 Sapphire Pear Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
5 Natural Blue Sapphire, Heated Gemstones: 16.13 Carats 27 White Pear Diamonds: 4.6 Carats 201 White Round Diamonds: 11.24 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 37.30 Grams GIA Certificate #...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Slide Pendant is a delicate yet stunning piece. It features a brilliant round diamond, weighing 0.1 carats, at its center, surrounded by 5 natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.50 CT 71 White Diamonds 0.35 CT 18KW 6.44 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Coll...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold 5 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom made, Sapphire and Baroque Pearl Necklace set in 14 Kt white gold with 5 CTS of sapphires surrounding the large baroque pearl.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 31.59Ct, 19.86Ct Diamonds, 18K White
Located in Great Neck, NY
31.59Ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold 19.86Ct Diamonds 31.59 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold, featuring an extraordinary colle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
$31,552Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K white gold and features an 27 oval blue sapphires weighing 27.05 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$5,998Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Wedding Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 84-RND57-0,26-4/6A Diamond 14-RND57-0,48-5/6A Blue Sapphire 1-0,68 4/(5)З₁A Blue Sapphire 1-0,33 4/(5)З₁A Blue Sapphire 2-0,87 4/(5)З₁A Size 48 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond White 18K Gold Modern Every Day Precious Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Necklace (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Weight 3.69 gram Size 45 Diamond 18-Round 57-0,09-4/6A Blue Sapphire 1-1,65 Т(3)/4A With a heritage of ancient fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.11ct Sapphire and Diamond Wing Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and refined, this vintage white gold necklace showcases a vivid blue sapphire suspended beneath an elegant diamond-set wing motif.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,851Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Opal Sapphire Diamond Accent Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features an oval shaped opal weighing 9.20 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Pearl 18K White Gold Bead Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 34" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "173 Blue Sapphire 45.10 CT 87 White Diamonds 0.40 CT 12 PE 3.18 CT (3.3-3.5MM) 6 Pink Sapphire 3.42 CT 2 EM/RU 1.54 CT 18KW 7.24 GM ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace, suspended by a six link chain 137 diamonds weighing approx. 1.75 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
4 Pear shape sapphires weighing .71 cts 1 princess cut sapphire weighing .08 cts 20 round diamonds weighing .09 cts H-SI Set in 18k white gold necklace 2.7 grams Adjustable white cha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,520Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Barberis 18KT White Gold Yellow Sapphires, Brown & White Diamond Necklace
By Carlo Barberis
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 karat white gold the yellow sapphire pendant is set with brown and white diamond leaves.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,789Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Customize Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Size 47 Diamond 1-Round 57-0,06-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,12-4/6A Blue Sapphire 40-Round-0,34 Т(5)/3C Weight 3.24 grams With a he...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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