$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
1.13 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.13 carat GIA certificate number: 2205389627 Unheated natural Sri-Lankan sapphire was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and Bubblegum vibrant color. We can cus...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 8.78 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.34 carat, White Sapphire 2.69 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2 cm Length: 2 cm Weight: 11.07 grams "We...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purple Sapphire with Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 1.52 carats (center) with Pink Sapphire 1.59 carats and Purple Sapphire 1.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size...
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 4.09 carats, Purple Sapphire 1.76 carats and Diamond 0.13 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 6.28 grams ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire Pink, Yellow, and Purple, Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire total weight 3CT Yellow sapphire total weight 1.5CT Purple sapphire total weight 2CT Round brilliant cur diamond 3CT 18K Gold
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 2.38 carats, Pink Sapphire 2.20 carats and Diamond 2.76 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 1...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Star Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 11.24 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.74 carats, Purple Sapphire 2.29 carats and Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 2.0 cm Length:...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire and Purple Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.24 carats and Purple Sapphire 0.88 carat with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink and Purple Sapphires with Diamonds Halo Cluster Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
This bold, asymmetrical cluster of color is handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a pink sapphire, a vivid hot pink sapphire, and a purple sapphire, all haloed by white diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy GIA certified light pink purple Sapphire, simple heat only engagement ring. 14k white gold setting with oval side diamonds. 1 oval light pinkish purple Sapphire, approx....
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
18 Karat Rose Gold, Amethyst, Purple and Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Medium Earclips in Titanium and 18K Rose Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds (GVS+) = 0.65 cts Purple Sapphire Pave = 26.67 cts Purple Sapphire Ovals and Pears = 5.20 cts Central Amethyst ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Go...
Kai 7.95ctw Purple Amethyst Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A celebration of nature’s most profound energies, the Kai 7.95ctw Purple Amethyst, Aquamarine & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring is a radiant symbol of emotional healing and inner har...
Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Natural Vivid Pink Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Vivid Pink Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
Kai 7.95ctw Purple Amethyst Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A celebration of nature’s most profound energies, the Kai 7.95ctw Purple Amethyst, Aquamarine & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring is a radiant symbol of emotional healing and inner har...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
1.55 Carat Purple-Pink Color-Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The sapphire, cut in an oval shape, is a royal purple color in white light and changes to a hot-pink color in yellow night or candle light.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Adler Diamond and Pink Purple Sapphire on Titanium and Gold Pendant
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Adler Diamond and Pink Purple Sapphire on Titanium and Gold Pendant.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Titanium
Natural Unheated Pink-Purple Sapphire Gemstone 2.06 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 2.06-carat natural sapphire reveals a rare and captivating pink-purple hue, radiating both vibrancy and elegance.
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
18k White Gold Pink Purple Sapphire Cts 1.45 Pendant with Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The center stone is a 1.45-carat pink-purple sapphire, known for symbolizing wisdom and loyalty.
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the coral centerpiece, a vibrant array of pink and purple sapphires creates a stunning contrast, adding a pop of color and sophistication to the ring.
Coral, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold...
Carved Agate Pendant Sapphire Purple Garnet Pink Sapphire Labradorite 22k 18k
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Exquisite carved agate pendant showcasing a deep purple garnet rose cut gem, shimmering labradorite, and delicate pink rose cut tourmaline. Suspended from an exceptionally rare bi-c...
Agate, Garnet, Labradorite, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, 14k ...
Natural Unheated Pink-Purple Sapphire Gemstone 1.66 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unique charm of this natural unheated pink-purple sapphire, weighing 1.66 carats. Its rare shield shape and captivating pink-purple color make this gemstone a standout c...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Purple Sapphire GIA Certificate
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.35 Carat Pink-Purple GIA Certified Natural Sapphire was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Gia Certified Pink Purple Sapphire Untreated 0.93ct Oval Cut Loose Gem 6.6x4.7mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Gia Certified Pink Purple Sapphire Untreated 0.93ct Oval Cut Loose Gem 6.6x4.7mm GIA Certified Untreated Deep Pink Purple Untreated Oval Cut Sapphire. 0.93 Carat natural sapphire wi...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Gia Certified 1.13ct Pink Purple Sapphire Untreated Oval Cut Rare Gem 6.8x5.5mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Gia Certified 1.13ct Pink Purple Sapphire Untreated Oval Cut Rare Gem 6.8x5.5mm GIA Certified Untreated Deep Pink Purple Sapphire Gemstone. 1.14 Carat natural sapphire with a fine d...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Natural 0.95ct Round Cut Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Round Cut Light Pink Purple Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 0.95 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
IGI 1.07 Carat Color Change Sapphire Pink Blue Purple Triangle Cut 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Changing colour depending on the light its viewed in, this is very rare for natural gemstones, especially Sapphires. This sapphire changes colour from a bluish pinkish purple in whi...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Multi Color Pink Ombre Eternity Patterns Ring Purple Pink Rose Sapphire Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Jewels inspired by the colourful Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...
Cocktailring Purple Amethist Pink Sapphires 0.20ct. Brilliants 18k Rose Gold
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
The band is pavé-set with brilliant-cut white diamonds, creating a shimmering foundation that enhances the centerpiece: a bold, high-set rectangular emerald-cut purple amethyst. With...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Purple Flower Pendant Amethyst and Pink Sapphire Natural Gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Brilliant Gemstone Flower pendant 18k Yellow Gold Approx 6.70 grams Pendant size approx 1' inch in diameter Natural Purple Amethyst oval shape approx 4.0 carat Natural Pink Sapph...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Druzy, Pink and Purple Sapphire and Brown Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Druzy Quartz, Pink and Purple Sapphire 5.94 carats with Brown Diamond 1.30 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 10.65 gr...
Quartz, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini Plat/18KT 52.72Ct. of Pink & Purple Sapphires, 15.97Ct. Diamond Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The clasp is finished with an oval purple sapphire. The necklace measures 16.5". Pink sapphires 30.29 carats Purple sapphires 22.43 carats Diamonds 15.97 carats Stamped PT950 750
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.94 Carat Oval Shape Natural Pink Purple Sapphire Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA certified 5.94 carat oval shape natural pink purple sapphire is a truly breathtaking loose gemstone.
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
$597Sale Price|20% Off
1.11Ct Lilac Pink Purple Sapphire GRA Certified Round Cut No Heat Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.11Ct Lilac Pink Purple Sapphire GRA Certified Round Cut No Heat Loose Gem Natural Lilac Pink Purple Untreated Sapphire Gemstone. 1.11 Carat sapphire with a beautiful bright pink p...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
White Gold Pink and Purple Sapphire Diamond Geometric Ring by Harmony by Hand
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Designer: Harmony by Hand (Thailand) - Year: 2005 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 10 g - Pink & Purple Sapphires: 40, total approx. 3.50 carats - Diamonds: 12 Round Brilliant-C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
Cushion Purple Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamonds Halo Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant is adorned with smaller pink sapphires, diamonds and others in complementary hues, adding depth and elegance.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 2.22ctw No Heat Violet Purple Pink Color Change Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-170110360 --Sapphire Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6233634657 Shape: Oval Cutt...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$26,250Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 5.94 Carat No Heat Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By DLUSH
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite ring features a GIA-certified 5.94-carat pink-purple sapphire, surrounded by a double-row diamond halo.
Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Pink Purple No Heat Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
In words, we would describe the color of this natural no heat sapphire as bubble gum pink with a tinge of purple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Lovely Flower Ring Purple Amethyst and Pink Sapphire natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Gold Ring Brilliant Colors of Flower 18k White Gold 3.90 grams Finger size 7 Natural amethyst approx 0.77 carat Natural Pink Sapphire approx 2.46 carat Natural Diamonds approx 0....
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.99 Carat Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 3.99 Carat Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pink Purple Sapphire Accent Stones: Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.95 Carat Purple and Brown-Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature diamond is encompassed with two alternating purple and two brown-pink fancy cut sapphires, in a quatrefoil arrangement paralleling the central stones girdle.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA 8.50ct natural no heat sapphire diamond ring 14kt. unheated purple pink*
Located in New York, NY
A+ Tangibility. GIA Certified 5.50ct. Natural No heat Sapphire ring. Report: 2155939886 Oval cut: 12.18 X 8.67 X 6.05mm Transparent, purplish pink & Clean Clarity. 3.00...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Purple Violet Sapphire One of a Kind Radial Drop Earrings, Petra Class 2025
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Mosaic Circle Drop Earrings handmade in signature-finished 22k yellow gold by master jewelry artist Petra Class featuring eleven stunning matched pairs of shimmering, b...
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Druzy, Pink and Purple Sapphire and Brown Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Druzy Quartz, Pink and Purple Sapphire 5.94 carats with Brown Diamond 1.30 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 10.65 gr...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Druzy, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purplish-Pink Sapphire Ring, 4.41cts
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking cushion brilliant-cut purplish-pink sapphire, weighing 4.41 carats, sits at the center of this ring. The rosy jewel is encircled by round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.05 ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum & Gold GIA 3.53ctw No Heat Pink Purple Elongated Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Long Rectangular Brilliant Cut w/ Round Cornered - Prong Set - Pink Purple Color - Nice Shape - No Heat - Ceylon - 3.13ct (exact) ** See ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Rare Pinkish Purple Sapphire
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 3.59 carat Cushion Antique shaped GIA Certified Pinkish Purple Sapphire was selected by our experts for its Rare luster.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Impressive Rare 5.75 Carat Purple Amethyst Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Halo Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Pink Gold 14 K Pink Sapphire 46-0,39ct Amethyst 1-5,75ct Weight 4.08 grams Size 16 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewell...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Unheated Sri Lanka Pink Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.75 ct. Sri Lanka unheated pink purple sapphire octagon with 0.60 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Rose Gold
Natural 4.28ct Asscher Cut Purple Spinel and Pink Sapphire 3-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a superb Asscher cut Spinel and hot pink sapphire 3 stone cocktail ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold.
Spinel, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Red Spinel Purple Sapphire Pink Spinel Diamond 8 mm pavé Stud Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handmade in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick, these 18 K Rose gold stud earrings display mesmerizing purple sapphires, red spinels, intense pink spinels and diamonds, meticulou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.08 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified Oval Purplish Pink Sapphire weighing 3.08 carats Measuring (9.55x7.58x5.22) mm No indications of heating
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
$4,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 20 Carat Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 K Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K Diamond2-Round 57-0,14-4/6A Diamond8-Round 57-0,23-4/6A Diamond 34-Round 57-0,27-4/6A Amethyst 2-20,07 2/1A Pink Sapphire 6-Round-0,4 2/3A Pink Sapphire 30 Round Weight ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 20 Carat Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 K Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K Diamond2-Round 57-0,14-4/6A Diamond8-Round 57-0,23-4/6A Diamond 34-Round 57-0,27-4/6A Amethyst 2-20,07 2/1A Pink Sapphire 6-Round-0,4 2/3A Pink Sapphire 30 Round Weight ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,330Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 14.5ct Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond1-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond4-Round 57-0,1-4/6A Diamond 17-Round 57-0,19-4/6A Amethyst 1-14,5 2/1A Pink Sapphire 4-Round-0,33 2/3A Pink ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,330Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 14.5ct Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond1-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond4-Round 57-0,1-4/6A Diamond 17-Round 57-0,19-4/6A Amethyst 1-14,5 2/1A Pink Sapphire 4-Round-0,33 2/3A Pink ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.26ct GIA Certified Ceylon Light Purple Lilac Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Light Pink Purple Lilac Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace. 4.26 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
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.