4Ct Star Sapphire Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A mesmerizing 4-star sapphire displays a celestial glow, accented by earth-mined diamonds for refined brilliance. Set in solid 14K gold with a bold 10x8mm design, this ring is both s...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Violet Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural - 11.2x10.1x9.4mm - 11.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
This is an institutional-grade, highly important estate star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring masterfully crafted in solid platinum. This investment-grade statement piece is accomp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Cert. No Heat Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Trapezoid Cut Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 23.28 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 This gorgeous star sapphire and diamond ring exudes a celestial charm with its captivating design and luminous gemstones. Set in 14 karat yellow gold, the centerpiece ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
18.21 Ct Weight Cabochon Star Sapphire & Round Diamond Fashion Ring In 18K WG
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. A fashion ring featuring an 18k white gold band with a main stone of an 18.21 carat cabochon-cut star sapphire and 22 round-...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Men's 18 Carat Grey Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome High-Quality Gent’s Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Mid Century Modern Ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,705 / item
Solitaire Star Round Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted, this Solitaire Star Round Blue Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring features a captivating deep blue sapphire at its center, flanked by brilliant diamonds that add a radian...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
The Star Fall Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Star Fall Sapphire... Reminiscent of a beautiful star shining alone in a stark clear sky… a fiery Burmese Blue Sapphire in with a star halo of Brilliant Cut White Diamonds set in...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$1,861Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Star Ring W/ 1.65 Carat Natural Garnets, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A colorful ring with a dazzling 0.3 carat round brilliant natural garnet. It has 1.35 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18k white gold wit...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Eternity Band, 18K White Gold, Wedding, Stackable, Anniversary
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
If you want a sapphire band and want a straight line of blue, this is the ring for you. The way the sapphires are set closely together, you see a line of blue and they are set secure...
Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
16.30ct No Heat Blue Star-Sapphire 18K Ring in Vintage Platinum & Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
16.30 carat GRS certified star-sapphire set in a luxurious combination of platinum and 18K white gold, surrounded by a stunning round cut diamond halo.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural 5 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Diamond Side Stones in 14K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Enhancing the allure are two round-cut Diamonds on the sides, totaling 0.50 carats, elegantly complementing the stunning Star Sapphire. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 14K White...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Gray-Blue Star Sapphire Gemstone 10.06 cts in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 1681 Center Stone Star Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Weight 6.12 gr Size 6.25 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 10.06 carats Color Gray-Blue Color intensit...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount around in prongs settings, with 42 calibrated marquise brilliant cut diamonds, 4.20 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Sapphire: Mount in the center in a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural star sapphire 7 diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut natural star sapphire measures 12mm diameter (estimated at...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 8.2 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 13.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Etched 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Star Sapphire Etched 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Galaxy Blue Sapphire 6mm Cigar Band, 14k White Gold, Confetti Satin Scatter
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Do you wish you had a Galaxy of Blue Sapphires? This galaxy ring is dreamy with the different colors of blue sapphires. The 6 millimeter wide band is the same width all the way aroun...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,429Sale Price|35% Off
Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree .50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Revival
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
For the art deco jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco-inspired design with a genuine blue sapphire gemstone set in the center. The blue sapphire is surrounded by a diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Lavender Star Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Cocktail Ring in 14K Tri-Color Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It features an incredible lavender star sapphire, weighing approximately 1.70 carats.
Star Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural blue star sapphire oval cabochon of approximately 2.80 carats set in a four-prong 14K white gold halo ring, encircled by 52 round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.12 Carat Total Bezel Set Cabochon Star Sapphire Ring in Tri-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White, Yellow & Rose Gold Gemstones: Star sapphire Sapphire Carat Weight: 6....
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,753Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Size 17.2 Weight 3.4 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,04-4/6- Blue Sapphire 15-Round-0,12 Т(3)/2- Orange Sapphire 9-0,1 ct Pink Sapphire 13...
14k Gold
$3,919Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Tanzanite Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Ring, .50 Carat Diamond Ring Halo
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Number: 126 Diamond Total Weight: .58 Carat Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: F Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
36.40 Carat Ceylon Star Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Gemstones: Ceylon Blue Sapphire, Diamond Weight: 18.31 grams (Total Weight) Size: 6.5 US (Resizable) Center Stone Details...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
JAS-21-2231 - 14K WHITE GOLD 0.20Ct G/H SI1 DIAS. & 0.90Ct BAGUETTE SAPPHIRES
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stones info: BAGUETTE CUT SAPPHIRES Total Stones weight: 0.90 cwt. Item Weight: 2.92 gm Ring Size: 8 (Re-sizable) Measurements: 22mm X 4.60mm *** All product from Aurelian LLC & JA ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
JAS-21-2246 - 14K WHITE GOLD 0.50Ct GH-SI1 DIAMONDS & 4X3 5.50Ct OVAL SAPPHIRES
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stones Info: 4x3 OVAL SAPPHIRES Total Stone Weight: 5.50 cwt. Item Weight: 8.50 gm Ring Size: 8 (Re-sizable) Measurements: 24.5mm X 12.50mm *** All products from Aurelian LLC & JA...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gold & Platinum GIA 11.50ctw Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 11.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 11.25 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
3.7ct Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This mesmerizing 3.73ct Star Sapphire Ring features a stunning Diamond Accents, set in Solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.15ct Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This lovely 6.15 carat star sapphire ring is made in solid 14k gold with natural earth mined diamonds in solid 14k gold. This piece is statement and classy. Its sturdy broad band all...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 8.50ctw Star Sapphire Old European Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - 11.13mm( approx.) - 8.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Europe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
JAS-13-196 - 18K WG&YG HALO RING 0.15Ct GH-SI1-2 DIAS & OVAL ROSE CUT SAPPHIRE
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
18K TWO TONES HALO RING 0.15CT GH-SI1-2 DIAMONDS & 8X6 0.92CT OVAL ROSE CUT SAPPHIRE Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Info: GH-SI1-2 DIAMONDS Total Diamond Weight: 0.15 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Precious Star Cognac Diamond White Gold Gift Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Available Matching Earrings) Diamond 1-RND17-0,1-4/6A Diamond 56-RND17-0,39-7/7A Diamond 4-RND17-0,1-7/7A Weight 3,32 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 49.73 Carat No Heat Color Change Star Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Sugarloaf Raised Star, Crowned Mount GIA Certified 49.73ct. Natural Blue Sapphire ring GIA Certified Report ID: 2205404232 18.24 X 15.53 X 16.08mm Prime Cabochon Natural Color ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
JAS-21-2222 - 14K WG 0.35Ct G/H SI1 DIAS & 0.40Ct PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stones Info: PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES Total Stones Weight: 0.40 cwt. Item Weight: 3.30 gm Ring Size: 7 (Re-sizable) Measurements: 21mm X 4 mm *** All product from Aurelian LLC & JA S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,348Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Weight 1.74 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,03-4/6- Blue Sapphire 15-Round-0,12 Т(3)/3- Orange Sapphire 9-0,09 ct Pink Sapphir...
14k Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band. These rainbow gemston...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA CERTIFIED Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 15.40 Ctw Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a great assortment of ten earth mined natural gemstones, such: white diamonds and a Ceylon star sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$11,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 22.35ct Revival 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Persian Revival Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring A striking Persian-inspired cocktail ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with white-gold accents, designed in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Rub...
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA CERTIFIED Huge Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 54.31 Ctw Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a huge star sapphire certified by the GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, Wh...
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting. A chic, throwback style with a modern twist. Available in yellow, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios gorgeous designer wide band Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all hand made. It features a stunning oval shape natural Sapphire total weight of 4....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
0.25 CT Diamond Multi Stone 18 KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Multi Stone Ring includes 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond as well as Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Orange Sapphire / Citrine, Emerald, Star Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire / Citrine and Garnet.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire,...
$18,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 5.91Ct Emerald Cut, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring – 5.91 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby, 18K White Gold Metal: 18k White Gold 750 Stone Weight: 5.91 ct Thai-Ruby Diamond Weight: .83 ct An exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Certified Natural Ruby 5.91 Carat Diamond Ring Art Deco Style 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Thai Natural Ruby 5.91 Carat Diamond Ring Art Deco Style 18K White Gold AIGS A breathtaking and highly important natural Thai ruby and diamond statement ring featuring a m...
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Ring is all hand-made in yellow Gold 18 Karat. The stunning piece features a solitaire Cabochon Natural Tourmaline with a total weight of 2.00 Carat and natu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
We present you this new color variation of this popular ring from S.Georgios designer with white Enamel, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold. This stunning piece feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
18KT Yellow Gold "Steps" Collection Ring with Star Sapphire and Diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite one piece satin 18k yellow gold cocktail ring with Cabochon-cut star sapphire and four diamonds totaling 0.08 carats, from Sacchi's "Steps" collection, handcrafted using ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
$2,530
14Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
14k white gold ring with an approximately 7.00 carat gray-blue star sapphire and two round diamonds weighing approximately 0.15 carats, 10.2 grams, size 8.5 (sizable).
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.