1.30ct Yellow sapphire diamond engagement ring 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
1.30ct Yellow sapphire diamond engagement ring 18k yellow gold.
21st Century and Contemporary Yellow Sapphire Ring Used
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire
1.30ct Yellow sapphire diamond engagement ring 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
1.30ct Yellow sapphire diamond engagement ring 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire
Rainbow Sapphire Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 7.6 Grams Sapphire Count: 12 multi color sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.40 carats Stamped: "K18" "1.40" ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Sapphire (heated) shouldered by pear shape Diamonds on white gold Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Impressive Fancy Yellow / Orange Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,04-G/VS1A Orange Sapphire 4-0,88ct Yellow Sapphire 5-1,11ct Weight 1,72 grams Size 17,2 With a heritage of anci...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
.30 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .30 carat Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Blue, Natural & unhe...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Peridot Orange Sapphire Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring, centering an oval peridot weighing 5.84 carats, surrounded by 70 tsavorites weighing 3.82 carats, 6 ora...
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Yellow Sapphire Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted from solid gold, this ring with its natural yellow sapphire centre piece is sure to make a subtle statement when adorning any finger.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 Carat Green Blue Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 7.00 Carats of Green, Yellow and Blue Sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yell...
Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Sapphire cabochon (not tested): 8 x 7 x 5.80 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This contemporary yellow gold ring is formed of 3 rings that meet on the top and are adorned with modern brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Modern Precious Diamond Tsavorite Yellow / Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 28-Round 57-0,09-5/5A Tsavorite 1-Round-0,02 1/2A Blue Sapphire 3-Round-0,08 Т(4)/2A Yellow Sapphire 3-Round-0,06 1/2A Tsa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, ...
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Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond Amethyst Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS2A Sapphire 8-0,16ct Pink Sapphire 8-0,5ct Amethyst 4-0,65ct Sapphire 3-0,54ct Weight 2.63 grams Size 16...
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yel...
Garrard yellow sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold wings ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Garrard wings ring showcases an intricate arrangement of 101 round brilliant cut yellow sapphires totaling approximately 1.30 carats, creating a radiant display of warm...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Yellow Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari eternity ring from the 1980s is crafted in platinum and set with a continuous row of emerald-cut yellow sapphires.
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This elegant ring, offered by Claris-A is centered on a vivid yellow sapphire, presented in a refined, structured setting that emphasizes balance and symmetry.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.05ct Yellow sapphire engagement ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
Yellow sapphire emerald shape solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Citrine Diamond Yellow-Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are 3.12 carats of round cut yellow sapphires which are set below the diamonds and around the rest of the ring.
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18k yellow gold ring is set with lovely oval cut ruby and sapphire that weighs 1.85ct and 1.71ct respectively.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.67 carats and Blue Sapphire 1.37 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.12 grams "We first opened doors...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Yellow & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K White Gold Yellow & Pink Sapphire Ring Marked: 750 Approximate Dimensions: 7.75 (Ring Size) 0.5 cm (Width) Approx.1.99 carat (Yellow Sapphire) Approx.1.44 carat (Pink Sapphir...
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This gorgeous, one of a kind ring features a round, 4.6mm yellow sapphire equalling 0.45 carats and a 4.5 mm pink sapphire trillion, equalling 0.3 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel Set Pear Shaped Sapphire Weighing Approximately 0.50 Carats Accented By 18 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one yellow oval cut 5.73 cts and 142 diamonds 2.67 cts Size 52
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.43 carats with Blue Sapphire 2.88 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.29 carats and Diamond 0.94 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Green Sapphire Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.91 carats with Green Sapphire 1.43 carats Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.61 grams "We fir...
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Australian Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Australian Blue Sapphire Ring - 18K ladies ring with one faceted oval cut Australian blue sapphire weighing 3.19 carats and diaplaying medium dark, very very slightly...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with diamonds 0.93 cts and sapphires 1.46 cts Size 50
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Apatite 2.15ct Yellow Gold Ring with Pink & Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apatite Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Add a little flash of color with this gorgeous Apatite, Yellow, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Apatite, 14k Gold, Ye...
Sapphire and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one oval cut sapphire 1.94 cts and diamonds 1.38 cts Size 56
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This radiant cocktail ring was made in 1980s and features a beautiful crown with a prong-set a natural blue sapphire encircled by diamonds, all set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Precious Sapphire Emerald Ring Yellow Gold Cocktail Colorful Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Emerald 2 - Baguette-0.19 Multisaphire 6-0.72 ct Rose Sapphire 2 - Baget-0,24 Ruby 2 - Baguette-0.24 Blue Sapphire 2 - Baguette-0.24 Yellow sapphire Gold 14 Karat It is our honou...
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire,...
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.70 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Maker: Mauboussin Period: 1950s Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Blue sapphires approx. 1.20 carats total Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Weight: 15.53 grams Signed / Numbered: Refere...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.77 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.25 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.11 grams "We first opened door...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.70 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Contemporary Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a beautiful natural dark blue cabochon sapphire and 4 small diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphires Ring
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond and sapphire ring, set with 0.12ct round brilliant cut diamonds and square sapphires in a 18ct yellow & white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the diamonds provide delicate brilliance and a beautiful contrast, enhancing the sapphire with a refined touch of sparkle. Crafted in warm 18k yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT yellow gold Halo engagement ring 2ct sapphire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning oval sapphire, blue in color and slightly included in clarity, made in a vintage halo style ring in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring 4.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k yellow gold sapphire and Diamond ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 4.6 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their delicate brilliance adds light, contrast, and graceful sparkle around the sapphire, enhancing the ring’s timeless design. Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with pu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 2 yellow cabochon cut sapphires 1.71 cts and 30 diamonds 0.68 cts Size 50
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Memory Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Charming 18 karat yellow gold and yellow sapphire memory ring. Modern memory ring, set all around with 12 honey-coloured octagonal yellow sapphires totalling circa 4.4 carats.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a charming 1980’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.09 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.97 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a gorgeous 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and is surrounded by 56 Blue, Pink and Yellow Sapphir...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k...
Vintage sapphire 18k yellow gold wrap ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage sapphire wrap ring from the 1980’s is a refined and stylish piece crafted in warm 18k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 0.70-carat brilliant cut diamond as the center stone, accentuated by four marquise cut sapphires for a total weight of 1.07 carat and two ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.75 Carat Aquamarine Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a gorgeous 1.54 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine and is surrounded by 28 Natural Blue, Pink and Yellow Sa...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k...
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the diamonds add bright sparkle and refined contrast, beautifully enhancing the sapphire design with graceful brilliance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish ring featuring a beautifully carved yellow cabochon Sapphire dome set with a pink Ruby which has been encased in a 'Kundan' style gold setting
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Impressive Topaz Yellow Sapphire Quartz Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 42-RND-0,13-H/VS1A Quartz 4-0,34ct Yellow Sapphire 12-0,12ct Topaz 3-0,49ct Topaz 49-0,55ct Topaz 68-0,61ct Weight 5.86 ...
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the diamonds add a subtle touch of sparkle and refined contrast, beautifully enhancing the sapphire design. Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold and hallm...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and diamond ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and halo diamond in 18k yellow gold Sapphire weight 9.50ct Diamond weight 2.00ct F/G VS Measurements 2.5x2.3mm 18k yellow gold Box and valuation included
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Victorian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian sapphire and diamond ring is a beautifully refined jewel from the 1900’s, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Fluted Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage yellow sapphire and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k 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.
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.
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