14k gold lock with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds with pearl necklace
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold clasp set with sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.36ct – F/G – VS/SI on a pearl necklace – 45 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Multi Color Sapphire and Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Sapphire and Pearl Choker A choker featuring oval cut multi color sapphires surrounded by round cut diamonds and cultured pearls Measurements: 12.5" long (adjustable)...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delicate beaded necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold and strung with faceted multi-color sapphire rondelles in soft pastel hues of pink, yellow, blue, and green.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp extraordinary deep royal blue sapphire at the clasp, surrounded by a sunburst of finely set brilliant- and tapered baguet...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Pearl Sapphire Ruby Aqua Opal Tourmaline Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
The necklace measures at 24 inches long. Green Garnet, Pink Ruby, blue sapphire, yellow sapphires. 2 Apatite, 3 rubies, 6 Tahitian black pearls, 2 opals, 2 pink tourmalines, 1 aqua...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
18 Karat Gold Necklace with Baroque Pearls, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are connected by 18 kt white gold leaf sections with Diamonds and Tsavorites and a round Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Panther Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies and Pearls Style: Multi Stranded Pearl Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
$254Sale Price|40% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Necklace 6.7mm 18 Inch
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This delicate pearl and sapphire necklace is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a luminous 6.7mm round pearl accented with 0.03 carats total weight of round blue sapphire.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small 'Blossom' Pendant Freshwater Pearl and Blue Grey Sapphires 18k Gold
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
This pendant is the epitome of "wearable art" - Nancy's specialty - making it a thoughtful Mother's Day gift, a stunning bridal accessory, a lovely Push Present or a gift for yoursel...
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schoeffel 18K Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Multicolored Pear Sapphires
By Schoeffel
Located in New York, NY
A deep passion for pearls and unstoppable commitment to this unique jewel is what characterizes the history of Schoeffel. Since founded in 1921 in Germany, the brand has been devoted...
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
No Heat Burmese Sapphire Cts 253 and South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 253 cts of natural, untreated Burmese sapphires and 196 cts of resplendent South Sea pearls, this 44-inch necklace is a masterpiece of sophistication.
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage pearl and gemstone necklace is ornamented with six blue sapphire beads, six emerald beads and five ruby beads, evenly dispersed throughout the length of the necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
18ct Gold & Platinum Victorian Diamond, Sapphire Ruby and Pearl Pendent Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
The pendant features a vivid central ruby and a rich blue sapphire, symbolising passion and wisdom, surrounded by sparkling old-cut diamonds that shimmer with exceptional life and ch...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1880's Victorian pendant with bow and wreath design pendant set with 43 natural untreated pearls along with one old cut diamond and one natural sapphire. Natural patina. 18 ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Pearl, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Brown Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl, Aquamarine 3.50 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.06 carat and Brown Diamond 0.38 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 4.8 cm Length:...
Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace, 17" Long, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace. The necklace feature forty-eight bluish-gray pearls with blue sapphire beads and an oval gold pendant.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace with Multicolor Sapphires 18K Yellow Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: Approx. 40 g - Pearls: 28 Akoya pearls (9.5–10 mm) - Gemstones: 5 Oval-cut sapphires (multicolor), approx. 7.50 carats total 4 He...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Edwardian Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Edwardian Diamond, Seed Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Drop Necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Blue Sapphire Cts 32.42 Tanzanite with Diamond and Pearl Tassel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The metallic bulb and chain are set with brilliant blue sapphires, weighing a combined 32.42 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire & Pearl Necklace 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & Vintage Jade Earrings set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire - Natural Opal - Natural Ruby - Natural Amethyst - Natural Peridot - Natu...
Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, B...
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These teardrop Ruby beads are two necklaces put together,or worn individually. One is set with Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Freshwater Blue Pearl Necklace, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The strand includes a total of 48 pearls, beautifully accented by two round blue sapphires set in 14K gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire beads with white pearls and white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white and yellow gold. Length is 17.25".
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Blue Sapphire Pearl Graduation Angel Boy Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Celebrate a special milestone with this charming 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduation Boy Pendant, thoughtfully designed to capture the joy of achievement. The pendant features an adorabl...
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25ct Diamond Sapphire Tahitian Pearl Drop Chunky Necklace 18ct gold
Located in London, GB
0.25ct Diamond Sapphire Tahitian Grey Natural Pearl Pear Drop Necklace 18ct gold Sapphire weight 0.10ct natural deep blue.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
Alex Jona Blue and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace, accented by 5 multicolor flat cut pink and blue sapphires weighing 4.14 carats in total.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds, Sapphires, Coral, Pearl, Gold/Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique retrò necklace composed of 9K rose gold, silver, carved coral, white pearls row, and 9K rose gold and silver pendant part composed of a face (30 mm X 26 mm) carved on coral, a...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k...
Robin Rotenier 2.40 Carat Sapphire Black South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier faceted cultured Tahitian black South Sea pearl dangles with 6 blue and green marquise sapphire accents. 18k yellow gold 90 black with green hue cultured freshwater ...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Large 14K Gold Hamsa (Hand of Fatima) Sapphire Pendant & 3-Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We made a removable three-strand pearl and sapphire necklace to go with this pendant.* It's 17" long and strung with nice little oval-shaped freshwater pearls (not super wrinkly like...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
$2,157Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14kt White Gold NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Designer Effy 14kt white gold Approx 12.3mm round pearl 0.50ct pear cut blue sapphire 0.07ctw natural GH SI round diamonds Adjustable 16 or 18 inch length 4.9 grams Lobster clasp New...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Sapphire Ctw 811 Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with an impressive 811.00 carats of vibrant gemstones (Emerald, Ruby, and Blue and Yellow Sapphire), this luxurious piece features three distinct lines of exquisite natural s...
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace Set Mix Gems Clasp Set in 18K Gold & Silver - 2.00 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi F...
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted Ceylon sapphires spangled with a crown of round diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful necklace, it features luscious unheated Burmese blue sapphire beads weighing 147.40 carat, with 9.26 carat of cultured South Sea white pearls interspersed amongst the rub...
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Baroque Pearl & Multi Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Baroque Pearl & Multi Blue Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Baroque Italian style Natural Blue Color Sapphire 1 Carats Natural Whi...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Black Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Medal Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Silver Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Gold plated brass, Silver Gemstone: Black pearl, Aquamarine, Pink sapphire Color: Black, Silver, Gold, Blue, Pink Design: Freshwater black pearl necklace with three Sacred...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Si...
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake necklace with diamonds and blue sapphire consists of articulated white gold sections set with a recurring pattern of round diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Modern Necklace 18Kt Gold Baroque Pearls And 5.60 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Necklace with baroque pearls. A nice contemporary modern necklace, made in Italy, with components crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Sapphire Sapphire Drop Necklace 16 3/4" - 18k .61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Color: White Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Sapphires Treatment: ...
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,701Sale Price|20% Off
Chik Pearl Diamond Blue Sapphire 18K White Gold Pendant for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White 18K Gold Diamond 11-RND-0,2-G/VS1A Pearls d 5,0-5,5 2-2,6 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,3 ct Weight 3,19 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
$707Sale Price|30% Off
20" Multi-Stone, Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the celestial allure of the 20" Multi-Stone Bead, Pearl, and Sterling Silver Rondell Necklace, a harmonious symphony of natural elements and artisan craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
Pearls Diamonds Sapphires 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total Weight of the necklace grams 17.50 Diamonds weight 0.65 karat Sapphires weight 1.60 karat Pearls weight 7.60 grams necklace open size 41 cm
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Déco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Earrings Set by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond pendant features a splendid South Sea pearl of 16.5mm diameter from the waters of Northwestern Australia set in a geometric design with custom cu...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
Pearl Drop Sapphire Ribbon Motif Pendant Necklace in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful curves define this Pearl Drop Pendant, where deep blue sapphires and delicate seed pearls frame a luminous pearl in solid 9K yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse, deer and flower and leaf motifs.
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
Maxi Pendant White Gold, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Natural Mother Of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle bail in white gold, white diamonds and blue sapphires, element in natural mother of pearl and white gold frame Diamonds carats: 0,03ct Chain: 90 cm PRODUCTION TIME 5...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
18k White Gold Tanzanite Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A total of 274 dazzling G/H color diamonds (2.21 cts) glimmer alongside 9.09 cts of deep blue sapphires from Sri Lanka, while 14.49 cts of cascading pearls, ranging from small to med...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl 17 x 15mm Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant necklace features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17 x 15mm size.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Rubies - 15 Carats Sapphires - 9 Carats Aquamarine - 4 Carats Rose...
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k ...
$612Sale Price|30% Off
Tanzanite Sapphire Beads Tahitian Baroque Black Pearls Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the captivating elegance of this exquisite necklace, featuring a harmonious blend of tanzanite, blue sapphire beads, and baroque black Tahitian pearls.
Tanzanite, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified .19 Carat Yogo Gulch Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Pearl and Sapphire pendant necklace. GIA certified natural untreated round sapphires in a 14k yellow gold pendant setting accented with 2 natural baroque freshwater pearls, with...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Puzzle Solo White Gold, Blue Sapphires, Element Natural Mother Of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle bail in white gold and blue sapphires, element in natural mother of pearl and white gold frame Chain: 40/42 cm PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS Joyful, colourful, whimsica...
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 9k Yellow Gold Floral Festoon Necklace, 15ct Sapphires & Pearls
Located in Marcianise, IT
This piece captures the essence of late Victorian and Edwardian aesthetics, making it a standout addition to any high-end jewelry collection. The necklace is lavishly adorned with a...
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maxi Pendant Rose Gold, Diamonds, Pink & Blue Sapphires, Natural Mother Of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle bail in rose gold, white diamonds, pink and blue sapphires, element in natural mother of pearl and rose gold frame Diamonds carats: 0,03ct Chain: 90 cm PRODUCTION TI...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pea...
14K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This three-strand pearl necklace, composed of lustrous white pearls, is elegantly fastened by a prominent 14 karat yellow gold clasp featuring vibrant rubies, deep blue sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby, Sapphire and Seed Pearl 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.12 carat ruby and sapphire, seed pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antiqu...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary 18K yellow gold necklace is a true statement piece, featuring an elegant blend of rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and cultured pearls that embody the glamour of the 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.