14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Omega Necklace 15.5"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' sapphire and diamond necklace with 14k white gold setting.
Mid-20th Century Vintage White Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Omega Necklace 15.5"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' sapphire and diamond necklace with 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 1.9 cm (Width) Approx. 1.39 carat (Sapphire) Approx. 1.76 carat (Diamond) 7.9 grams in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Star Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This optical phenomenon is quite rare, being only found in a tiny percentage of the sapphires mined around the world." Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 (res...
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,469Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 14K white gold, showcasing an impressive 19.50-carat cabochon sapphire as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,240Sale Price|35% Off
14k White gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Category: Bracelets Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Carat Weight: 24.0 Primary Stone Cut: Oval Primary Stone Color: Blue Secondary Stone: White Diamond Secondary Cara...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Vintage ring, its flower-shaped setting is made of gold wire.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,336Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Clip-On Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.50 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 0.25tcw Diamond and 1.63tcw Sapphire Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in white gold and features a refined combination of sapphire and diamond accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14k White Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold "Art Deco style" ring dates back to the mid-20th century and features a captivating cabochon sapphire as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18K White Gold Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant, 6.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom made ellow sapphire and diamond pendant in 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Ring Size 6.75 GAI Certified- This lovely band features 21 round cut pink sapphires (.23 TCW.) set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.20CTW Sapphire & 0.48CTW Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in luminous 14k white gold, this elegant sapphire and diamond ring features approximately 1.20 carats total weight of rich blue marquise-cut sapphires arranged in a dynamic f...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Bracelet Details Material: 18K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Width: 7.25mm Weight: 21.6 Grams Accented by the following gemstones 39 - 3.7mm Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones;...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch Details: Measurements: 3.3 cm x 3 cm Weight: 7.5 grams Hallmarked: 585 In excellent condition
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Braintree, GB
The layout is balanced and formal, with the darker blue sapphires contrasting well against the bright white diamonds and white gold mount.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Sapphires, White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful and elegant cluster ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with a cabochon emerald surrounded by sapphires and white diamonds.
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 4.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Vintage diamond and blue sapphire ring in a 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.1 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant bracelet crafted in solid 18K white gold, set with a refined combination of round and baguette-cut diamonds accented by marquise-shaped blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These fine and impressive sapphire and diamond earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
White Stones, Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.22 ct Sapphires 2.34 ct Coral 3.60 gr White Stones 5.90 gr Total Weig...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karats white gold tennis bracelet 7 in. long, set with 26 white diamonds weighing 1.00 carats in total, alternating with 50 blu...
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.00TCW-7.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring. The Sapphires are Marquise cuts, medium to dark blue color.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k) The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K White Gold. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire & Diamonds buckle Bracelet 18ct white gold Vintage
Located in Milano, MI
This bracelet from the 1960s is set in 18ct white gold and calibrated sapphires, cut purposely for the bracelet.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
3.00ct Diamond 3.90ct Sapphire 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in 18K white gold, these sophisticated earrings feature a stunning combination of approximately 3.00 carats of round-cut diamonds and approximately 3.90 carats of r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Band in White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 3 Row Ring Featuring 10 Prong Set Princess Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling Approximately 1.00 Carat Accented by 6 Princess Cut Sapphires Totaling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt white Gold Filigree Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning circa 1980s vintage filigree bracelet is crafted in 18kt white gold and accented with 124 natural round-cut diamonds with 3.00 carats total weight, beautifully compleme...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Milgrain Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this refined bracelet showcases a striking arrangement of bezel-set blue sapphires framed by in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
It is perfect in size and in quality and can be worn on your daily outings as well special occasions. Made in 18K White Gold with brilliant diamonds and lively blue round sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Earring Diameter: ~9 mm x 9 mm Diamond Count: 6 single cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and diamond bracelet 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
11.39ct Blue sapphire and diamond halo bracelet in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring featuring 5 natural oval sapphires totaling 1.67 CTW and 50 single-cut round diamonds totaling 0.11 CTW.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18kt White Gold Natural Pink Sapphires Wedding Band Pave
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire wedding band in 18KT white gold made with natural pink sapphires in pave style.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerlad & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite earring features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby and Sapphire totaling around 26 carats. Each gem glows with rich, satur...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1990s
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking pendant and 18” chain set is a vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship. Crafted in 14k white gold, the pendant features a playful bone-shaped design adorned with...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring Details: Centering an oval-cut sapphire measuring approx. 11.90 x 9.35 x 6.80 mm, flanked by triangle-cut diamonds, each diamond weighing approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 10k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 10k White Gold Crafted in 10k white gold, this ring features a 0.78 carat sapphire at the center accented by diamonds totaling 0.30 carats to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and it is set with genuine Earth mined Sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a combination of diamonds totaling 0.48tcw and sapphires totaling 0.60tcw.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings A glamorous and modern pair of drop earrings crafted in 18K white gold, fully pavé-set with an impressive array of 184...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive marquise sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Halo Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love diamonds & sapphires!! Earring Details Material: 18K White Gold Length: 14mm Width: 12.3mm Weight: 5.2 Grams Combined Back Type: Push Back Accented by the follow...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Lizard Brooch, 2.00tcw, 10.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom made 18k white gold chameleon brooch with sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7 Grams Stone: 1.5ctw Sapphire, 0.81ctw H SI1 Diamond Measurements: 23.2 x 20.47 x 23.9mm Size: 6.5 Metal: 14k White Gold Item #: BR-1930-061626-04
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,605Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Gemstone Details — Exceptional, Rare & Highly Desirable Center Natural Ruby — 8 Carats • Origin: Africa • Oval/Round Cabochon • Saturated Pastel Pink with luminous, glowing de...
Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 GAI Certified- This spectacular ring features one oval cut sapphire (8 mm x 6 mm) and 28 round brilliant cut diamond set in c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sapphire Old European Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Sapphire Old European Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Estate Lovely Sapphire Ring, Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold Ring is set with Natural Earth-mined Sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Sapphire with Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a striking synthetic marquise-cut sapphire set in 18K white gold, crowned with a sparkling diamond accent.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Shield Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Shield Cocktail The ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with gorgeous diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one round sapphire (6 mm) and two baguette diamond set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 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.