2.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.45 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.45 carats blue sapphire and 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.84 Carat Blue Sapphire 2.72 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-113179 Gross Wt. :- 6.97 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.72 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire W...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.33 Carats 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM and 76 blue Sapphires weighing 1.33 Carats.
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 8.51 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.51 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings The modern ear drops (hoops) encircled all around with the azure blue oval sapphires incorporated within an e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.71 Carat Blue Sapphire Earrings 0.27 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.71 carats blue sapphire and 0.27 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,500 / item
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with .23 carats blue sapphire & .27 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$77,656Sale Price / item|20% Off
21 Carat Blue Sapphire 19.07 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-53355 Gross Wt. :- 28.61 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 20.59 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 19.07 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.27 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
They are surrounded with striking blue sapphires weighing approximately 0.81 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 2.05 carats, Blue Topaz 1.15 carats with Yellow Sapphire 0.74 carat and Blue Sapphire 0.83 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ri...
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, W...
$2,300 / item
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with .58 carats blue sapphire & 0.14 carats diamonds The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or small...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,200 / item
Blue Topaz Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are hand set with 4.76 carats blue topaz & .41 carats sapphire.
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1.85 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.86 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.85 carats blue sapphire and 0.86 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.91 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.62 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.91 carats blue sapphire and 0.62 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 19.9 carats pearl, 4.6 carats Sapphire and 1.26 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,278Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Agate Ring Blue Sapphire Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Order now and let yourself be seduced by the timeless beauty of this 18-carat rose gold ring, enhanced by the blue agate and sparkling sapphires.
Agate, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
35.77 Carat Blue Sapphire 5.86 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-52953 Gross Wt. :- 25.51 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 17.18 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 5.86 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 2.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring in Prong Setting
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring in Prong Setting Crafted in a gorgeous design, this classic is set to become your new favorite.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 1.5 carat blue sapphire & .20 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$20,459Sale Price|20% Off
No Heat Royal Blue 1 Carat Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a GRS certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink sapphire 2.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.0 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.51 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size:...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.9 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire, and Ruby Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vibrant earrings feature a combination of 1.9 carats of emerald, blue sapphire, and ruby, creating a colorful design. Surrounded by 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds, they ad...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Solitaire Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.65 Carat Solitaire Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet This exceptional royal blue sapphire and solitaire diamond tennis bracelet is fantastic.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Beautiful 2.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Pave Set Diamond stud Earrings like the color of the ocean are perfectly set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Pendant 0.88 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.88 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 17 mm Chain Length: ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.60 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.38 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-4879 Gross Wt. :- 5.03 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.23 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.38 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 1.5 carat blue sapphire & .20 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.35 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.89 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-211246 Gross Wt. :- 3.77 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.72 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.89 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire W...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,500 / item
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.99 carats blue sapphire and illuminated with 1.1 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.3 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this stud earrings is set with 3.3 carats of sapphire and .83 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
24.12 Carat Blue Sapphire 4.53 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-113182 Gross Wt. :-15.03 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 9.30 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.53 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Tanzani...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.49 Carat Solitaire Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-4472 Gross Wt. :- 4.38 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.08 gm Natural Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.49 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available Customization Avai...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.52ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 18 carat white gold cluster ring is beautifully centred with a 2.52ct blue cushion cut sapphire, mounted in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.14 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.07 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Statement Ring is a modern piece with an Art Deco Vibe. A total weight of 11.14 cts Blue Sapphire plus 3.07 cts of diamond creates a wow factor to this 18k White Gold Settings R...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$9,240Sale Price|20% Off
7.03 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These are an exclusive pair of earrings stud features 7.03 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat White Gold weight 7.00 grams, these earrings have a simple pull-p...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.47 Carat Mother of Pearl Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are encrusted with 20.47 carats mother of pearl, 2.3 carats blue sapphire and 1.77 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in 2.73 carats of baguette cut blue sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
14.08 Carat Blue Sapphire 13.32 Carat SI/H Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEBR-47717 Gross Wt. :- 36.94 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 31.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 13.32 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire W...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear jackets are set with 1.75 carats of blue sapphire and .78 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.80 carats (center), Blue Sapphire 17.46 carats with Diamond 1.58 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width : 2.5 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 20...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.13 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire - 1.13 Carat Diamond - 1.57 Carats 18KT White Gold
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Kt Gold Bespoke Ceramic Tresor Paris Bead Bracelet
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The Original Tresor Paris Bracelet features one Sphere with 1.80 Carat Pave set Blue Sapphire as a focal point. Set in 18 Karat White Gold and has 16 ceramic beads as well as one 18 ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.83 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire - 1.83 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond - 1.13 Carats Round Cut Diamond -0.64 Carat 18KT White Gold - 5.10 Grams
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.36 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.36 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold features oval cut blue sapphire set in center with diamond halo around it making a wedding ring.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire 5.52 Carat with Diamond 0.26ct Earrings in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.52 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Earrings in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 12.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Invisible Set 34.26 Carat Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic Height: 26 mm Width: 26 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 24.60 Grams Stone Type: 34.26 CT Invisible Set Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 CT G VS2 Dia...
Blue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire 1.18 Carats with Diamond 0.27 Carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Sett
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.18 carats with Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.5 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ladies Ring, 18 Karat Gold with 1.64 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine ladies ring, 18 Karat gold with 1.64 ct. sapphire and diamonds. Including certificate of authenticity. US ring size 7 1/2. On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with 8.56 Carat Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The wings art artfully set with square cut pink and blue sapphires .
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.26 Carat Diamonds and 1.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 7 mm Band Width: 7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:5 to 7 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stone Type: 0.26 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F 1.20 CT Natural Blue...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1.89 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.89 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.68 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.70 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire - 1.70 Carats Round Cut Diamond - 0.31 Carat 18KT White Gold
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The vibrant stone is surrounded by a halo of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds sat atop a delicate diamond set shank bringing the total diamond weight to 0.29ct, all mounted in 18 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 7.60 carats with Blue Sapphire 6.82 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 15.38 grams "We first op...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Blue and White Sapphire Crown 18 Carat White Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish crown brooch holds a total of 16 blue sapphires and 13 white sapphires. The sapphire total approximately 58pts. The brooch is modelled out of 18carat white gold. Brooc...
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
5.93 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.93 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift The sapphire sits gracefully at the heart of the earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.77 Carat GoldSheen Sapphire Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
It was hand fabricated in 18-karat yellow gold and contains a 0.29-carat total weight of heat-treated diamonds and a 0.648-carat total weight of blue square sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.