$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Dandelion Flower Earrings Studs, Yellow Sapphire Flower Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire earrings. Yellow flower earrings.
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
$8,100 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire Flower Earring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini's iconic Flower Power earrings . These stunning earrings are composed with five pear shaped yellow sapphires ,with a round brilliant diamond center.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 0.38 Ct Diamonds & 14.13 Ct Yellow Sapphire Flower Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 24.5 mm Width: 24.5 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 10.2 Grams Stone Type: 21.15 CT Invisible Natural Yellow Sapphire and 0.38 CT G VS2 Diamonds Conditi...
Sapphire
Flower Rain Earrings, pink sapphires and 14K yellow gold
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
A pair of long Flower Chain earrings made in 14kt gold with natural pink sapphires. Wear them with your hair tied up for a special occasion or anytime in summer days. Best to pair w...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Daisy 2.67ctw Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Each earring is composed of brilliant yellow sapphires, meticulously arranged as delicate petals encircling a luminous pave diamond center.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Flower Earring Jackets with 18K Gold and Yellow Sapphires Stud Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our set of flowers features a pair of 18k yellow gold "stamen" stud earrings set with 12 round yellow sapphires that have a total weight of 1.20 carats.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diana M 7.28cts Yellow Sapphire & 0.68cts Diamond Flower Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold 7.28cts Yellow Sapphire & 0.68cts Round Diamond Flower Drop Earrings Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Green to Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Rose Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern, green to yellow shaded sapphire flower earrings, designed as single rose flowers, with pavé set petals, with sapphires shading from green at the edges to yellow tow...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 12 marquise cut = 0.96cttw Diamond: 2 round cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Weight: 1.50 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jasper Flower Earring Jacket with Yellow Sapphire and Gold Stamen Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each post earring is set with a 1 carat yellow sapphire, making them suitable for both daytime and evening wear.
Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Diamond and Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings features Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave set in a Flower design with Oval shaped Nat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Flower Single Stud Earring 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire Diamond Flower Single Stud Earring 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Features 6 Gorgeous Genuine Natural Marquise Cut Sapphire Gemstones This is for a Single Earring, Not...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Multicolor Sapphire Flower Earrings by Designer Adler
By Adler
Located in New York, NY
THIS LISTING IS ONLY FOR THE EARRING PIN IS SOLD The estate 18K yellow gold diamond and multicolor sapphire flower earrings are exquisite pieces, designed to add a touch of elegance...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise & Sapphires Flower Earrings set In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage earrings crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, designed in an elegant floral motif. Each earring features cabochon turquoise and rich blue sapphires, creatin...
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00ct Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of 18k yellow gold flower earrings. The earrings feature lovely oval cut multi color sapphires that weigh approximately 4.00ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Sapphire Blossom Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Blossom Flower Stud Earrings with Diamonds for Her in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.01 Carat Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.01 Carat Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings—an epitome of timeless sophistication.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Flower Earrings with Indian Jasper, Ruby & Yellow Sapphire - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
These flower earrings with jasper, ruby and yellow sapphire celebrate natural texture and sculptural gemstone carving.
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Flower Drop Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Flower Drop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond- 0.28Cts Multi Color Sapphire- 4.10 Cts
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cherry Blossom Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cherry Blossom Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Multi-Color Pear-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling pair of 18KT yellow gold flower earrings, featuring a vibrant array of multi-color pear-cut sapphires totaling 4.53CT-TW, arranged in an elegant floral motif.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$588Sale Price / set|20% Off
Dainty Flower Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating warmth and elegance, these exquisite stud earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant floral-inspired cluster design. The centerpieces are natural yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 18k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Ruby Sapphire Floral Flower Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Blue Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 0....
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini White Gold Yellow Sapphires Green Lacquer Colourful Flowers Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in Geneva, CH
This set is crafted in green lacquered aluminium, 18K white gold and yellow sapphire. It features posts for pierced ears with clip backs.
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
True Blue Sapphire Snowflake or Flower Style 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegantly proportioned and easy to wear 22 karat yellow gold estate earrings feature prong, tension and pave set oval, round, marquise and pear cut blue sapphires arranged in stylize...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$448Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handcrafted Bezel Set Multi Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Add a vibrant touch of joy to your collection with these charming floral stud earrings, crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold. Each earring is designed as a blooming flower, featuring ...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,609Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Jabel Sapphire and Diamond Flower Design Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jabel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from exquisite 18 karat yellow gold, each earring features a delicate flower motif adorned with vibrant sapphires and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Delicate Oval Pink Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the charm of nature with these exquisite flower-inspired earrings, crafted in radiant 14k yellow gold.
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Petals Natural Sapphire and Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 Petals Natural Sapphire and Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 4 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 0.30 ct diamond flower earrings perfect pair Post b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,848Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.91 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These 3.91-carat oval-cut blue sapphire and diamond flower cluster stud earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hidalgo 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Flower Clip-On Earrings with Sapphires
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is shaped like a five-petal flower, finished with dimensional gold beading and a cluster of round brilliant sapphires at the center totaling 0.60 carats.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Flowers, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Vintage Retrò Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Very beautiful and elegant vintage/retrò clip-on earrings realized in 18K yellow gold, make with special design,weaving structure.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,062Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ear Clip
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ear Clip Earrings In 18K Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Wavy Flower Earrings with Cabochon Sapphires and Turquoises in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.7 Grams Gemstone: 6 Sapphire and 12 Turquoise Earring Measurements: 23.5 mm diameter Condition: Preowned, Excellent
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Forget-Me-Not Lab Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in Black Rhodium Silver
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue Lab Sapphire Yellow Lab Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in Black Rhodium Sterling Silver.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver
White Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
White Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings Made in Italy Inspired by clematis flowers, I made this pair of white gold earrings.
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Unique blue and yellow gems flower earrings studs silver, black rhodium
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue Lab Sapphire Yellow Lab Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in Black Rhodium Sterling Silver.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Rhodium
$3,208Sale Price|20% Off
Sliced Jasper Dangle Earrings With Pink Sapphire Flower Motifs
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:3.28gms,D:3.33cts,Slv:23.68gms, Sapp:4.42cts,JASPER:161.15cts
Jasper, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Flower Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.24 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 5.84 carats Earring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 3.1 cm Total Weight: 27.42 grams "...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$349Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus flower earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus flower earrings studs with amethyst and sapphires in 925 silver.
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Studs with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Crafted of 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings feature alluring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique green and yellow gems flower earrings studs silver, black rhodium
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Green lab emerald Yellow Lab Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in Black Rhodium Sterling Silver.
Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Rhodium, Silver
Blooming Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral sapphire earring pair features a blooming flower-inspired cluster o...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
High Quality 18k Gold GIA 16.53ctw Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - 12.26ctw (exact) ** See Report Details Below for Complete Info on the Sapphires ** (8...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Pink Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Drop Earring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Diamonds, Blue Sapphire Flowers, Red Coral Flowers, Rose Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Stud coral earrings embellished with diamonds and blue sapphires. tot weight 13.2gr RF +CUOH RK.AEHC80 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Round Flower Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, finished with a unique velvet background look. These...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Flower earrings studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower earrings studs in 14k gold. Four petal earrings.
Sapphire, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
These enchanting Flower Cluster earrings celebrate the timeless romance of vintage-inspired design through a lush bouquet of precious color. Each earring is artfully composed of cabo...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Earrings Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tremblant Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond earrings en tremblant feature an earcuff design with 3 flowers set with 8.49 carats of brilliant color, oval cut, faceted colored stones (rubies, blue and yellow sapphire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold En Tremblant Clip Post Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950-1960 En Tremblant flower earrings set with round Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds in a flower 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Lilac flower earrings studs silver, black rhodium
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Purple Amethyst Yellow Lab Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings in Black Rhodium Sterling Silver.
Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Studs in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Oval cut blue sapphire studs in 18K gold. Em...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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