David Webb 14.4 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful rich blue sapphire is certified by the GIA as a Natural star sapphire with no indications of heat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Garnet and Star Sapphire Drop Earrings in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rhodolite garnets weigh 7.97 carat total Star sapphires weigh 1.54 carat total
Garnet, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
6.24 carat Oval Star Sapphire with Pave Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
6.24 carat Oval Star Sapphire with Pave Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a 6.24 carat Oval Blue Star Sapphire with a nicely defined star under dir...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The center stone is surrounded on one side by 10 round diamonds in a 14k white gold setting with a yellow gold band. - 12.00 carat round cabochon cut star sapphire - 10 diamonds tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka Gold Pineapple Diamond Star Sapphire Ruby Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful vintage Judith Ripka pineapple pendant has gemstones running down, starting with 5 round diamonds then a baby blue star sapphire cabochon and ending off with a beautif...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diffused Star Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Shape: O...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Star Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 12 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 12 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Set in 14 karat yellow gold, the centerpiece of this ring is a large oval cabochon star sapphire, mesmerizing with its ethereal play of light and the enigmatic star pattern that danc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Engraved Star Sapphire Ring, 13-14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 3.5, Art Deco
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: star sapphire, 1 oval cab Ring Size 3.5 (fits like) Rise Off Of Finger: 6.5 mm Width: 9.9 mm Weight: 3.7 dwts/ 5.7 grams Stamps: "14k" 13k - 14k Art Deco *hand engraved ...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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4.76 Carat 6 Line Star Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Stud earring pair with 6 Line Star Sapphire & diamonds feature 1 pieces 6 Line Star Sapphire weight 4.76 carats, 1pieces of diamonds weight 0.04 carat , thes...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Star Sapphire, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant necklace features a lovely 3.47 carat lavendar star sapphire surrounded by a gorgeous arrangement of vivid rubies and sparkling pink sapphires.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Blue Star Sapphire Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon sapphire set on 14 karat rose gold with rope motif. Solid 14k rose gold Measurement: 2 mm band width Gemstone: 6.5mm blue star sapphire. Beaded finish detailing. All of ou...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 6.00 carats.
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
8.12ct Violet Star Sapphire Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
A star is born. And she burns with beauty. At the heart of Seraphine is an extraordinary unheated violet star sapphire, set in glowing yellow gold and crowned with a delicate halo o...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Hexagon Drops Elongated Diamond Frame 14k Yellow Gold on Hoops
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The elongated hexagon drops on these hoops have a gorgeous and bold geometry to them. The bright blue sapphires are centered on the hexagons, accented perfectly with the bold gold of...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
SBQ Tiny Star Sparkle ring, 14K Yellow and White gold, yellow sapphire
By SEEN BY QUEEN
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Star Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set yellow sapphire.
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
JAS-20-2134 - 14K YELLOW GOLD EMERALD RING with SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
14K YELLOW GOLD RING w EMERALD, SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS Metal: 14K YELLOW GOLD Diamond Info: GH-SI1 0.32CT Stones Info: EMERAL 0.35CT SAPPHIRE 0.08CT Total Dia W...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SBQ Tiny Star Sparkle ring, 14K Rose gold, yellow sapphire
By SEEN BY QUEEN
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
SEEN BY QUEEN Tiny Star Sparkle Ring is a playful, contemporary ring crafted in 14kt solid gold with a micro-set yellow sapphire.
Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold
9 Carat Star Sapphire Gold Rope Bezel Retro Vintage 1960s Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Centering a securely Hand set 9 Carat Star Sapphire. Hand crafted in 12K Yellow Gold. Ring size 7, we offer ring re-sizing.
Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
13.83 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Star Sapphire Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 13.83 carat cabochon cut no heat Blue Star Sapphire in 18k yellow gold bezel solitaire ring.
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 4.8 gram Diamond 12-Round 57-0,12-4/6- Blue Sapphire 30-Round-0,26 Т(3)/4- Orange Sapphire 18-0,19 ct Orange Sapphire 26-Roun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavor...
JAS-19-1835 - 24K/SS HANDMADE RING w CHROME DIOPSIDES & NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS HANDMADE RING w DIAMOND CUT CHROME DIOPSIDES & NATURAL CHECKERBOARD SLICE YELLOW SAPPHIRE Metal: 24K gold/SS Stones Info: DIAMOND CUT CHROME DIOPSIDES 0.04 CT ...
Yellow Sapphire, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold North Star Multi Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold Multi Sapphires 0.35 carat approx. Emerald 0.04 carat approx. Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned from 18kt yellow gold, this pe...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 18.66 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Ring Center Stone
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Key Features: GIA Report No. 6234058393 Natural Corundum – Natural Star Sapphire Blue color displaying natural asterism Oval double cabochon cut Approximate weight: 18.66 carats (cl...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Style Sapphire and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.79 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold star brooch in the Victorian style; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Star Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color Round rubies, emeralds and sapphires This bracelet...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.01ct Blue Star Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a star sapphire set in a graceful bypass design.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Satin Finish Money Clip with Black Star Sapphire
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Money Clip Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Black Star Sapphire Gemstone Diameter: 4.7 mm Measurements: 2.0" x 0.70" Total Weight: 12.2 Grams S...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire Oval One of a Kind Stud Earrings, Monica Marcella 2024
By Monica Marcella
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Stud Earrings hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Monica Marcella in matte-finished 18k yellow gold featuring a spectacular matched pair of oval black star sapphires with ...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21211
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one round cabochon cut natural blue star sapphire gemstone, 12 baguette cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Deep Blue Star Sapphire Nugget Free Form Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - Nice star - 8x6.5mm (approx.)
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Metal Composition: Expertly crafted in 14K solid yellow gold Gemstone Accents: Features nine scattered, natural multi-colored sapphire gemstones flush-set into the face of the gold ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Star Charm Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a natural multi-sapphire celestial star charm pendant Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1475 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 3.39 Grams Gross Weight - 3.52...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Star Charm Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a natural multi-sapphire celestial star charm pendant Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1266 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 3.01 Grams Gross Weight - 3.12...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 32ct Purple Star Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Large Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Great slightly shifty (Darker to Lighter purple) Purple Color - Nice Star - 17.5x13.8x12.5mm -...
Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold No Heat Gray Bezel Star Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Grayish Color - No Heat - 100% Natural - 8.3x6.9mm (approx.)
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Star Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.38 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 3.29 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Star Charm Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Sapphire Star Pendant Details:- PEMJ-1481 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 1.58 cts Gross Weight - 7.27 Grams Net Weight - 6....
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Set Stick Pin, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire 18 karat yellow gold star set stick pin, circa 1950 This charming stick pin is beautifully hand crafted with a matt gold finish and is set to the perimeter of its...
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire, Green Emerald and Diamond Star Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Estate 18k yellow gold clip earrings mounted with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
She’s an Alien Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold with Sapphires & Diamond Star
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The alien-inspired figure features 2.20 carats of natural sapphires paired with 2.97 carats of lg sapphires, forming radiant, expressive eyes.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Vintage 9k Gold Multi Colorful Stones w/ Star Sapphire Open Work Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 9.3x8.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Gemstones - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - P...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Multi Sapphire Gems Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Star Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is the Rainbow Moonstone Star Charm Pendant with Multi-Gemstone Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1900 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight -36.99 Carat Gross Weight...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4 carat purple star sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 1970s features a captivating 4 carat cabochon cut purple star sapphire, known for its natural asterism. Surrounded by 25 round brilliant cut diamonds total...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Star Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14K gold, these beautiful star earrings are hand set in 1.49 carat multi sapphires in vibrant pink, green and yellow sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, G...
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
To love yourself is to feel like a star under all circumstances. It is to appreciate yourself for their weaknesses and to allow yourself to do as your heart prompts, despite the asse...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Star of Bethlehem Pendant With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.456g,D:0.17ct, Sapp:0.62ct, 42X18 MM
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 46.52ctw GIA Blue Star Sapphire w/ Wavy Diamond Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Nice Star - No Heat - Ceylon- 44.23ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,300 / item
Multi Sapphire 18 Karat Gold North Star Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18K gold, these beautiful north star earrings are hand set in 2.95 carat multi sapphires in vibrant pink, green and yellow sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yell...
0.07ctw Diamond Multi Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Star Lariat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Multi Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Star Liat Necklace shines with elegance and charm.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sapphire Stud Earrings 14K Gold .80 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire September Earring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These petite earrings are perfect for a minimalist look, or in an extra piercing. The sapphires are excellent quality in vibrant blues! The details for these great studs are listed ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pave Diamonds & Blue Sapphire Victorian Star Studs In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.200g,D:0.36ct,SI:1.915g, Sapp:0.29ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Men's Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Entirely Handmade Handsome One of a Kind Men's Ring Created in 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Huge Blue Star Sapphire!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.00ct Sapphire 2.50ct Diamond Gold Star Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of 18k yellow and white gold star earrings. The earrings feature lovely cabochon sapphires that weigh approximately 5.00ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Unenhanced Star Sapphire Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Pin
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire, sapphire and diamond pin. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire displaying asterism with an approximate weight of 18.00 carats, to a scalloped col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Star of David Pendant with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*This pendant is available in three colors: Blue sapphire, Emerald and Ruby. You can choose your preferred stone color. -Custom Made Pendant -Material: 14K Yellow Gold -Condition: N...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.