Sapphire Pear Cut Stackable Ring with Diamonds Brilliant Cut in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Sapphire Pear Cut Stackable Ring with Diamonds Brilliant Cut in 18Kt Yellow Gold The ring is hand made in 18Kt yellow gold. The main stone in the center is a sapphire 0.28ct pear cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GWL Certified Blue NTE Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite ring, designed in 18 Karat yellow gold, presents a stunning 9.41-carat cushion-cut sapphire at its heart. The sapphire, untouched by treatments, boasts a naturally pur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold with Natural Multi-Color Sapphire Floral Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate vibrant elegance with this whimsical 14k yellow gold floral ring, featuring a delightful arrangement of multicolored sapphires totaling 1.55 carats. Each petal is bezel-set...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Zoomorphic Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval zoomorphic sapphire ring. An important piece, horizontally set with a sapphire cabochon, originally used as a bead with lengthwise drill hole, in a closed back collet settin...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.04ct Natural No Heat Yellow Brown Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Three Anniversary 2.04ct. Natural GIA Certified Brown-Yellow Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 6352602820 10.66 X 7.08 X 3.34mm Full cut Pear brilliant Clean Clar...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.15ct Natural No Heat Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Three Anniversary 3.15ct. Natural GIA Certified Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 5201858091 10.06 X 7.57 X 5.25mm Full cut Pear brilliant Clean Cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This radiant pink sapphire ring is a captivating embodiment of elegance, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold. The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is a luscious pink...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
13.83 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Star Sapphire Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 13.83 carat cabochon cut no heat Blue Star Sapphire in 18k yellow gold bezel solitaire ring. The Sapphire originates from Sri Lanka and features a moderate star effect ...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three stone Dinner Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three deep blue sapphires take center stage in this vintage-style three-stone ring, flanked by sparkling diamonds that enhance its rich, velvety hue. Each stone is set to capture max...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,048Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Tanzanite Ring With Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.829g,D:0.19ct, Sapp:0.31ct,Tanz:0.88ct, Size: US-8
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Ring with Floating Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite ring features a captivating pink oval sapphire as its focal point, nestled within a shimmering halo of dazzling diamonds. The sapphire's soft hue contras...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.18 carats with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.01 grams Yellow Sapphire ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|38% Off
3ct Blue Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Cut Forget Me Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
3ct Elongated Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire. Set in 18ct yellow gold Forget Me Knot Ring. Please note unheated is for the full price listing, if you would like a more cost effective ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist 14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire Wave Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist 14K yellow gold wave band ring showcases a stunning 0.9-carat emerald-cut blue sapphire, measuring approximately 5.8 x 4.5 mm, set in a classic four-prong solitaire s...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Yellow Orange Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 6.65 ct. GIA certified yellow orange sapphire pear shape with 4.00 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25. GIA c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sirciam 14K Yellow Gold Infinite Love Little Sapphire Ring Size 5 #24125
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sirciam 14K Yellow Gold Infinite Love Little Sapphire Ring Size 5 Simple and sweet, this 14k gold white sapphire ring is perfect little gift of love. Hallmark: Sirciam 585 Weight:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step cut natural unenhanced blue/purple colour change Ceylon sapphire, blue in daylight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.79 Carat Oval None Heated Purple-Pink 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold solitaire ring features an Oval shape 1.79-carat Non-Heated Natural Pink-Purple Sapphire four prong set on a 1.7 mm wide band.
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Burmese Blue Sapphire Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. features a bold hammered dome design crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. At its center is a striking natural Burme...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,780Sale Price|61% Off
18kt Yellow Gold Oval Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring, Circa 2022
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This ring is a wide band measuring 11 millimeters and is set in a rich 18-karat yellow gold metal. The center Oval sapphire measures 6.20-5.02 x 2.55 weighing an estimated .75 carat....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold Ring Hamsa Hand Ring Natural Blue Sapphire Ring Hand of Fatima Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant 18k gold hamsa hand Sapphire ring. An Sapphire gemstone in its natural, sparkling state is set in solid gold. When worn, this will effortlessly bring a positive shine to yo...
Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gübelin Certified Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gübelin Certified 33.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring This extraordinary ring showcases a magnificent 33.85 carat natural blue sapphire of cushion cabochon shape, certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round sapphires. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Blue gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size Gemsto...
Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Circa 14th Century Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire ring. An impressive ring, set with a cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting, to a drop shape collet, the base inscribed 'MARIA + ADIV...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire cabochon ring in 22 Karat
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Natural blue sapphire cabochon ring, set in 22 karat gold with granulation accent. The word ‘sapphire’ comes from the Greek word sapphirus which means blue, traditionally gifted on 5...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Color Change Sri Lankan Sapphire Octagon in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.56 ct. Unheated Sri Lanka color sapphire octagon. Sapphire changes color from blue to violet. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Comes with GIA certificate. Ring size 6.75
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Medieval Cabochon Sapphire Ring, circa 13th-14th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval cabochon sapphire ring. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.50 carats, to a rais...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.16 Carat Natural Vivid Purple Sapphire Diamonds Ring*
Located in New York, NY
Orbital Wide Comfort - Arthritis Wide Knuckle Deco GIA Certified 3.96ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 1206133463 Oval cut: 9.98 X 7.88 X 6.09mm Transparent, Vivid Purple &...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 10.64 Carat Unheated Sri Lankan Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable celebration of one of the world's rarest gemstones, this exceptional ring centers on a 10.64-carat natural Padparadscha sapphire, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab. ...
Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...
1968 Ring natural 2.5ct Yellow - Green Sapphire solid 18k Gold Ø US 7.25 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with claw set natural Yellow with strong tint of Green Sapphire diamond cut Ø7.5 mm x 5.5 mm deep / ca. 2.5 ct. This stone may seem Yellow or Yellow - Green depending on lig...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre Certified 10.63 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
C. Dunaigre Certified 10.63 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White & Yellow Gold This exquisite ring features a natural cushion-cut blue sapphire weighing 10.63 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Thin Diamond Band 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.17 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Thin Diamond Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring. Fixed in a 4-prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.59ct Natural No heat 2.59ct Sapphire Ring 18kt & Platinum*
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Color Change Vivid GIA Certified 2.59ct. Natural sapphire ring. Vivid Blue Violet Color Change to Purple Clean, VS clarity. Oval full cut 9.19 X 7.36 X 4.48mm Report: 6...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50ct natural vivid blue round sapphire diamonds ring 14kt Benchmark Comfort*
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire / Simple Flush Bezel 1.20ct. Natural blue sapphire ring. Clean clarity. Round full cut 7mm Diameter Transparent, Vibrant vivid blue color .30ct. Side natural ro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Unheated 10.80 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Natural Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring Centering a big 9.94 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire, "sparkling Violet blue" with no evidence of thermal...
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k ...
Round Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.76 carats with Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.28 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI 1.07 Carat Color Change Sapphire Pink Blue Purple Triangle Cut 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Fancy Colour Change Untreated Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. 1.07 carat sapphire clarity with rare and unique colour change effect.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
GIA Certified 3ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt Plat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.00ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire ring. Report: 6355608593 Asscher cut: 8.57 X 8.38 X 4.59mm Transparent, Purple Pink Color .30ct. Side natural Baguette diamonds ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Purple Sapphire Modernist 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful, Elegant and finely detailed Stacking Ring, set with an oval Purple Sapphire, weighing approx. 1.56 Carats and measuring 7.4mm x 5.5mm. Hand crafted and Hand Texture...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14.75 Carat Lab Sapphire Diamonds Ring Vivid Blue 14 Karat Kuzite*
Located in New York, NY
14.75ct. Lab Sapphire ring. Full cut brilliant Cabochon cut Clean clarity Transparent and vibrant top Bright Gem Royal Blue 14.7 X 9.9mm Lab Grown. 9.40ct Natural Pink Kunz...
Diamond, Kunzite, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.66 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Unheated Blue*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.30ct. Natural No heat Sapphire ring. Report: 5151053377 Oval cut: 8.25 X 6.60 X 5.20mm Transparent, & Si-1 Clarity. Gorgeous vivid blue tone. .36ct. Sid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 8.89CT Natural Fine Sapphire Diamond Ring Cornflower Classic 14KT
Located in New York, NY
5.89ct. GIA certified Natural Sapphire Ring Amazing Oval cut Very Very Clean Clarity Beautiful Blue sparkles throughout The classic cornflower color 11.43 X 7.86 X 6.82mm Transp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold Colombian Emerald & Sapphire Sideways Engagement Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
A simple yet gorgeous, Colombian emerald solitaire ring that is newly crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.18 Carat Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Petite Halo*
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire & halo deco 1.88ct. Natural blue sapphire ring. Vivid blue color Clean clarity. Oval full cut 8.1 X 6mm Transparent, Vibrant blue color .31ct. Side natural...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Natural Vivid Golden Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Halo Classic*
Located in New York, NY
1.80ct. Natural Golden Yellow Brown sapphire ring. Vivid color Clean clarity. Emerald, full cut 8.6 X 6.5mm Transparent, Vibrant Golden color .80ct. Side natural round diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,721Sale Price|20% Off
Unique IGI Certified Bi Colour Sapphire 1.04ct Marquise Cut 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring. Unique 1.04 Carat sapphire with a rare blue and yellow bi colour effect. Stunning to see. Fully certified by IGI...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.27 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Collections*
Located in New York, NY
The no heat sapphire essence. GIA 1.77ct. Brilliant Natural Sapphire Amazing Full Cushion / Brilliant cut VS Clean Clarity Beautiful Pink sparkles throughout Excellent transparen...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,840Sale Price|20% Off
18k Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring 4.97 CTW VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Stunning quality and style with this vast, dome-shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond ring. The rings center Pink Sapphire measures a 10.86mm x 7.04mm gemstone and is a natural, untreated...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Five vibrant blue sapphires, each with a celestial depth, are perfectly complemented by brilliant, sparkling diamonds nestled between them. This ring isn't just an accessory; it's a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1.16 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A classic and simple blue sapphire and diamond halo ring, featuring a 1.16ct natural oval cut dark blue sapphire at its center, encircled by 16 white, eye-clean diamonds forming a ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Stacking Ring Set hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Petra Class featuring gorgeous bezel-set diamond, emerald, sapphire, and aquamarine gemstones (listed below: top to b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...
Vintage 0.85ct Ceylon Sapphire Cornflower Blue 18k Gold Belcher Ring N.5 / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A striking Mid-Century vintage ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a newly set 0.85ct natural Ceylon sapphire displaying a beautiful cornflower light vivid blue colour. The s...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.78 Carat Natural No Heat Bright Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Pink & Channel 1.58ct. Natural GIA Certified No Heat Pink Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 2155170522 8.12 X 6.19 X 3.82mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clari...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.93 Carat Natural Top Gem Sapphire Diamond Ring Classic Set
Located in New York, NY
GIA 3.53Ct Natural Sapphire Ring Excellent, Brilliant step oval cut Clean Clarity Classic Royal Velvet blue color Gorgeous Rays of blues / Video of ring on request Measures: 9.2...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Oval Diamond & Blue Sapphire Halo Ring 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 ring features an oval natural diamond at the center, surrounded by a shape...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
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.
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (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.)
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.
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