$1,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Green Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,01-5/5A Green Sapphire 9-2,75 ct Weight 2.27 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.38 Carat Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.38 Carat Amethyst, Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring! This uniquely designed Ring has a 1.25 carat Cushion Amethyst in the center of the ring which is surrounded...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
$1,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 42-Round 57-0,13-G/VS1A Blue Sapphire 1-0,45ct Weight 1.73 grams Size 17.2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a G...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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 1970’s design, featuring 10 carré cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.60 carat in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire, Colored Stone and Diamond Ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Olive Leaves Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Olive leaves gold ring.
Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Yellow Sapphires and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 62 diamonds 1.30 cts and 72 yellow sapphires 1.13 cts Size 52
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.10 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.65 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 6.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.65 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,035Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Yellow Sapphire Tsavorite Chrysolite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 1-RND-0,02-G/VS1A Yellow Sapphire 5-0,12ct Tsavorite 5-0,12ct Chrysolite 4-0,08ct Weight 1,66 grams Size 17,2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a marquise cut sapphire at the center surrounded by a halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Gold GIA 17.59ct Large Yellow Sapphire Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 23.4mm (0.92") (top of the ring - north to south), 20.5mm (0.81")(east to west, sapphire to diamond), 3.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 10.4mm rise off the finger ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds add refined sparkle and graceful contrast, enhancing the strong geometry and vivid color of the sapphire design. Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with puri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 7.39 carats with Blue Sapphire 2.22 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.81 grams "We first opened door...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,930Sale Price|25% Off
Graff Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Graff Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6 5 Grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a palladium setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Yellow Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Pearls diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,62ct Red Sapphire 2-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fashion ring featuring a captivating array of round blue sapphires, totaling 2.15 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring, a striking vintage design featuring rich blue sapphires complemented by sparkling diamonds, all set in warm 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Diamond 4-0,14 ct Blue Sapphire 4-0,55 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,1 ct Amethyst 3- 0,28 ct Topaz 5-0,7 ct Tsavorite Size 6,5 US Weight 4,89 grams With a heritage...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Yellow and Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow and Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Row Ring Description: A striking 18K yellow gold ring featuring a vivid pairing of an octagonal blue sapphire and a matching yellow sapphire, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Vintage diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ring is a colorful and elegant jewel from the 1990’s, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a striking combination of diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.89 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,456Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alluring 18K Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow & White Gold Golden Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gorgeous, 14K Yellow & White Gold Golden Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Accents Weighs 4.1 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Yellow Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 18 karat yellow gold ring with yellow sapphire combines modern design with timeless elegance, making it a perfect accessory for any occasion.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Amazing 3.45 center diamond 14 karat ring styled with yellow gold and sapphires around.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Genuine Pink Sapphire Ring, Dainty Sapphire Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Pink Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 0.51 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 5 x 5 mm Gross Weight...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing 18k yellow gold ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh 1.90ct. graded H color with VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Edwardian ring centers on an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.40 carats, offering a rich, velvety blue hue that serves as the focal point of the design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.22 Carat Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.22 Carat Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This stunning statement ring by Roshé Jewels features a 2.83-carat round-cut black diamond.
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Go...
Yellow Gold Sapphire Sapphire Three-Stone Ring - 14k Oval 1.88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ct Cut: Oval ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Wide Band Ring by Chanel.
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning ring is made in 18k yellow gold with natural blue sapphire and diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hydrogrossular Garnet Ring, 18k Gold, Diamonds, Orange Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Material – 18k Yellow Gold, Hydrogrossular Garnet, Diamonds, Orange Sapphires, Yellow Sapphires Weight – 4.60 Hydrogrossular Garnet, 1.64 Ct Diamonds, 0.47 Ct;Orange Sapphires, 0....
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring Multicolor Sapphires & Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring features 18kt yellow gold adorned with a striking combination of oval and princess-cut natural sapphires totaling 3.6 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pentagonal Blue & Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Sapphires & Diamonds Sapphire Carat Weight: 5.33 Carats Sapphire Cut: Pentagon Sapphire Colors: Yellow & Blue D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning vintage ring from the 1960s is expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing approximately 2 carats of vibrant blue sapphires.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
2.37 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 1.53 carat Round-Checkered Cut Tourmaline that is set in the center of the ring and is surrounded by 14 Yellow Sapphires that weigh 0.55 carats and 6 White Sapphires ...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,650Sale Price|26% Off
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and feminine, this sapphire and diamond ring captures the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and vintage design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Peacock Vintage Ring with Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fashioned in 9.3 grams of Platinum 8mm Unheated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire estimated 3.5 carats. Channel set fine blue sapphires estimated 2 carats in blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.71 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.16 carats and Diamond 1.02 carats Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weig...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Style Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind piece has been carefully designed and curated by our in house designer! This ring has a deep purple Pear Cut Amethyst that weighs 0.91 Carats and is embellished w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Approximately 10 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire , 6 ct Blue Baguettes sapphire & 3 ct Diamond Ring 18 Karat yellow gold , An estate piece GIA Report # 5222873665 Nat...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vibrant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vibrant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond Ring Striking in both form and color, this sculptural ring centers a vivid oval citrine of approximately 15–18 ca...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold turquoise sapphires ring. It depicts a navette shaped top decorated with a marquise shaped small turquoise in the center and surrounded by eight round small...
Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Delicate 18k yellow gold Cartier ring, with blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow orange sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Pear sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Yellow Sapphire - FLIRT collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
From the iconic "Flirt" collection, originating in the 2000s and cherished to this day, this 18 karat yellow gold ring with a vibrant yellow sapphire is a standout piece of jewelry.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb extra-fine quality sapphire with a vivid and electric yellow color with a touch or orange.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire 1 Sapphire - 0.66 CT 2 Diamonds - 0.18 CT Introducing our exquisite 18K gold ring, featuring a minimalist design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18K Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Simulated Yellow Amber Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Diamond,Yellow Sapphire and Simulated Yellow Amber Center Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Radiant Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous handmade custom natural yellow sapphire and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.84 Ceylon Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.27ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.57ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire • D...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage natural yellow Ceylon sapphire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring. Set with an octagonal scissor cut natural no heat yellow Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 15.00 carats, to an i...
Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 18k yellow gold ring features both round cut sapphire and diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire and Diamond Split Shank Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.71 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a Round Cut Yellow Sapphire that weighs 1.09 carats and measures at approximately 6 mm.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Clarity: SI1 C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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