Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
By de GRISOGONO
Located in London, England
This stunning cross is a unique statement piece, Set with circular-cut and oval sapphires of various hues within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$192Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Silver Cross Kristina Synthetic Sapphire
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross Necklace ･ You've got options: Available in white or yellow gold plate ･ The basics: Rhodium Plated Silver 925 ･ Sparkle on: Our crystals are hand-cut Zirconia (CZ), an exact i...
Sapphire, Silver
Cross-Style Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cross designed pendant featuring 8 large diamonds and a single pink sapphire in its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Byzantine Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.0 grams Cross Dimensions: 21mm x 18mm x 1.8mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 6mm x 3mm (length x inside) Total Sapphire Weight: Approx. 0.08c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,865Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customize Cross Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Pink Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Blue Sapphire 21-Round-0,2 Т(5)/2C Blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cross Pendant
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible 14k yellow gold pendant is made with natural sapphires and a bright white diamond center. The single row of gemstones that form the cross feature enlarged ends with e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Medieval Cross Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of medieval times, this striking ring features a brilliant cross motif in made of diamonds and pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bizanthyne Cross Hand MAde Sapphire Tourmaline Ruby Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent cross in gold 18k sapphire tourmaline ruby and natural pearls, all made by hand with irregular edge.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
$5,488Sale Price|55% Off
CROSS-4S - 18KW Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Sapphire along with 18KW 16” Chain
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
18KW Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Sapphire along with 18KW 16” Chain Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond/Stone Info: G/H VS, 87 Round Brilliant Diamonds, 1.76 cwt. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold French Cross with Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold French Cross with Sapphire Openwork" is a piece of jewelry that exudes a classic and elegant aesthetic.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sybarite Cross Earrings in Blackened Gold with Blue Sapphires
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage Byzantine Cross Sapphire Ruby Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Cartier Vintage Byzantine cross pendant brooch necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies, sapphires, and emerald.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cross Necklace 0.78ct 18in
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy cross necklace is crafted in 14K white gold and showcases a refined combination of sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,865Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customize Cross Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Blue Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 8-Round-0,06 (4)/3C Pink Sapphire 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sybarite Cross Earrings in Yellow Gold with Yellow Sapphires
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former archite...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice cross pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,450Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Rare Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Cross
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K Diamond 12-RND-0,14-G/SI1A Sapphire 5-2,7ct Weight 2 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Elizabeth Taylor Maltese Cross Sapphire & Coral Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Elizabeth Taylor Maltese Cross Sapphire & Coral Enamel Brooch A brooch featuring a maltese ross motif, centered with a cabochon sapphire surrounded by round cut diamonds.
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$6,050Sale Price|20% Off
18kt White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Roma, RM
18 kt white gold cross With blue sapphires and diamonds . Cross height 5.5 cm, The upper part of the cross is a micro sculpture in the shape of a lion's head.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cross Stitch Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
An elegant duo of sapphire and diamond in a cross-bar stitch pattern creates delicate earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.01ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: 26 round cut = 1.00cttw Dimensions: pendant measures 24 x 33mm Weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant - 18k Round .67ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 0.43ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.24ctw Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cross with 2.25 ct. white diamond rounds and blue sapphire rounds.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Rare Antique Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Disciples Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Edwardian sapphire, natural pearl and 14K yellow gold Disciples cross Early 20th Century The unusual design of this beautiful cross features an arrow motif at t...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cross Necklace with Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Birmingham, AL
The cross is enhanced with four emerald cut emeralds, four sapphires and two emerald cut rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Floating Gem Cross Necklace with Antique Diamond and Blue Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Gem Cross is an exquisite jewelry piece, featuring 1.28 carats old european cut diamonds, and .58 carat blue sapphires, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian style diamond sapphire platinum 14k rose gold cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Twelve vivid calibre cut sapphires add rich blue contrast, accenting the platinum setting with bold geometric precision.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
3.44 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Asscher Cut Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Sapphires and White Asscher Cut Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross. 5 Emerald Cut Sapphires weighing 3.24 Carats. 1 Diamond Weighing 0.20 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Charles Krypell Sapphire, Diamond, and Emerald Cross-Over Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Krypell was a sculptor before he became an internationally renowned jewelry designer. Looking at his exquisite, perfectly balanced jewelry, it’s clear that one artistic craft...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cross with Diamonds and 17.43 Carat Multicolored Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold cross is set with Round Sapphires in shades of blue, yellow, pink, orange and green.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
18K Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Sapphire and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Boldly sculptural in scale and unmistakably mid century in spirit, this Tiffany & Co. brooch takes the form of a stylized Maltese cross composed of deeply textured gold “petals” ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cross Pendant with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds In 18K White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Experience refined luxury with this exquisite necklace, featuring a stunning cross pendant crafted in 18K white gold. Adorned with 24 oval-cut sapphires totaling 5.37 carats and 131 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold an Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies in the central part surrounded by diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$7,313Sale Price|49% Off
BUNDA Cross pendant with 1.84ct Sapphire and 2.73ct Diamonds in platinum
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA sapphire and diamond 'Cross' pendant in platinum, featuring a blue cabochon cut sapphire, bezel set to the centre and round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set amongst open reli...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.67 CT 75 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 18KW 5.77 GM (WUTT)"
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 10 Pink Sapphire 0.68 CT 18KR 3.17 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewe...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k solid gold cross pendant - Sapphire & diamond - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 Karat yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful charm is covered with fifteen carré cut sapphires which combine for 1,5 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Cross Shaped Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with a centre, faceted, oval, natural sapphire & pretty, natural seed pearl points. The cross is then twice framed in lovely 9ct rose gold.
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.68 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 18KW 3.24 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires with 14" Necklace.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires with 14" Necklace.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires with 17" Necklace.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires with 17" Necklace.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features a Pear shape Emerald in the center, 4 Pear-shape Rubies, and 4 Blue Sapphires total weight o...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cross Pendant - 18k Marquise .80ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Dark Blue Clarity: I1 - I2 Natural Rubies Treatment: He...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nouveau Art Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fire Enamel Cross with diamonds and Orange Sapphire Brilliant colors, elegant and unique. mix of 18k yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver 925 small Natural Orange Sapphire sm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.50 CT 71 White Diamonds 0.35 CT 18KW 6.44 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Coll...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,560Sale Price|20% Off
1960s 18k gold cross with 15c oval faceted sapphires and diamonds
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1960's cross is made of 18k gold and contains 10 oval faceted sapphires weighing approximately 15 carats and 21 round cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.5 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Emerald Sapphire Ruby Multi-Color Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer byzantine style cross pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 9 Princess cut Rubies, 2 Princess cut Sapphires, and 4 ...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18carat gold crossover ring holds a pear shape diamond and sapphire. these both measure 30pts. The rows of emerald cut diamond and emerald measure 15pts per side. Ring Size: M...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation work and a beautiful matt finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.47 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 18KW 3.88 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Brooch. Unique 1970's brooch from the rare Tiffany & Co Signature X range, made famous by the esteeme...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,339Sale Price|24% Off
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Granulated Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Byzantine style cross Pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features four Rubies, four Blue Sapphires, and an Emerald center with a tot...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant and Brown Sapphire Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
18k yellow gold and white diamond (0.06 carat, G-H, SI1) cross pendant on a faceted, greenish brown Sapphire beaded necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Geometric Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross Pendant is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet backg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow D...
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ribbon Cross Pendant - 14k Square .57ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Square Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant - 14k Round .71ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Blue Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .57CTW Cut: Round Color: Dark Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14CTW Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.
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.
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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.