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Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Rose Cut Diamond Navratan 18 Kt YG Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold "Navratan " means it has all 9 gems Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire , Coral, Pearl, Diamond, Cat's
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Document will be included. Solid 18K White & Yellow Gold Antique Pendant (Tested & Guaranteed) SIZE
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This bracelet is made of 14K White Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. 1700s ANTIQUE 14K GOLD, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1900s - 1930s. Solid 14K Rose Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Located in SE
Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold, and patinated Silver. Parts in Silver, 14K and 18K Gold. Hallmarked 925. Each
Category

1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
White at any moment. Vintage Gizmo, all metal parts are made of 14K Yellow and White Gold (or Platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
crown of two tiers is composite / with clusters in Silver on a solid 14K Yellow Gold band (tested
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage Austrian flower studs in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold with
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring Demantoid Ruby Sapphire 56 Gold ØUS4 / 1.76gr
Located in SE
Sapphire. The band appears to be made of Yellow Gold plated with a layer of Rose Gold, partially worn at
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1903 Imperial Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
standard Russian hallmarks : 56 for 14 K Gold, assay hallmarks of Яков Ляпунов / Yakov Lyapunov / ( ЯЛ
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with pyramid / dome shaped openwork crown in 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Located in SE
Blue Sapphire stones cur cabochons.Hallmarked / tested solid 14K Yellow Gold metal. Each stone
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 18K Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage Certified Natural Dangle 8.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the
Category

20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace, Round Brilliant Sapp
Located in Holtsville, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold pendant necklace features a luxurious combination of cultured pearls
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire Mounted in 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10g
By William Ruser
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Unique Ruser Gold Angel Pendant Set in 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 42 x 15 mm Gross Weight: 10
Category

20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Golden South Sea Pearl Yellow Citrines Yellow Sapphires 14K Yellow Gold
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
Gemstones: Yellow Citrines & Yellow Sapphires Total Gemstone Weight: 13.2ct Pearl Type: Golden South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Choker with Sapphire Accent
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow and white gold choker, with four strands of 3.0-3.5mm fresh water pearls, accented with
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
. Mother of Pearl invites protection and heightens intuition. Sapphire baguettes offer serenity and peace
Category

2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and Yellow Sapphire Pendant
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Round Yellow Sapphire - 0,06 ct - 10-0,5 mm Dark Tahitian pearl - 14K White Gold - Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Horseshoe Charm
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Mother of Pearl, .72 tc Ruby Baguettes, .32 tc Pink Sapphire baguettes and .35 tc Diamond baguettes
Category

2010s Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Estate Sapphire Cultured Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant/Enhancer
Located in Lombard, IL
Estate sapphire cultured pearl and 14k yellow gold cross pendant/enhancer hallmarked 14k VLG JENT
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Abyss 14K Sterling Silver Black Sapphire Pearl Necklace by TIN HAUS
By TIN HAUS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curb Chain Necklace - Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold Prong - 6ct Black Silver Sheen Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Evergreen Tourmaline and Sapphire Necklace in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
owner. A one of a kind gold sapphire necklace. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with a Polish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Decadent Jewels Sapphire South Sea Pearl Gold Five Strand Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Pearls finished with 14k Gold filled cones and 8mm round clasp. Hand knotted on garnet colored thread
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

14K Yellow Gold 12.46ct Oval Blue Sapphire, 0.61ctw Diamond, 0.24ctw Sapphire
Located in Holtsville, NY
This elegant 14K Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a captivating 12.46-carat oval cabochon blue
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Strands of Biwa Pearls with Sapphire Beads and a 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in LA, CA
15 strands of biwa pearls with sapphire beads and a 14k yellow gold clasp 18inches about 3mm #IP21
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Diamonds Yellow Sapphires Yellow Citrines South Sea Golden Pearl
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
Gemstones: Yellow sapphires & Yellow Citrines Total Gemstone Weight: 8.50ct Pearl Type: South Sea Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Seedpearl Choker with Multi-Sapphire and Ruby Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Ruby Beads 14k Yellow Gold Made in New York with love
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Georg Kleemann for F. Zerrenner Jugendstil Zircon Sapphire Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Georg Kleemann for F. Zerrenner: A Jugendstil zircon sapphire pearl gold necklace Length approx
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Zircon, 14k Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Rainbow in Wait Australian Opal Necklace with Sapphires and Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for its owner. A one of a kind opal and sapphire necklace. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circlet of Garnet Cabochons set in 14k Yellow Gold.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circlet of Garnet Cabochons set in 14k Yellow Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The Jeweler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon set in 14k Yellow Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Spires of Affection Australian Opal Necklace, Emerald Sapphires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A majestic opal heart, with ascending gold spires, glows in this Australian Opal Necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Eucalyptus Melody Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald and Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Fashioned in 14k yellow gold, this opal pendant necklace has prong setting on the faceted stones and a bezel
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Onyx Bead Ruby Cabochon Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Green Onyx Bead with Ruby Cabochon set in 14k Yellow Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Multi-Color Harlequin Pattern Free-Form Custom Opal Pendant
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a one of a kind 14 karat yellow gold 40 carat, multi color, harlequin pattern, free form
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

"i4 Floating"big eye pendant, plated in 18k gold or silver
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
shown and priced is a big eye floating pendant bronze plated in 18k yellow gold hanging in an oval link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Coral, Rock Crystal, Topa...

South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Earrings
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
This south sea pearl, Songea sapphire, and gold earring hints at my bucket list. One day I would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphire brioletts 14 k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklace and are further accented by faceted 14k Yellow Gold findings. The faceted teardrop Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Sapphire Pearl Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k yellow gold Weight: 5 grams Gemstone: Sapphire 1.40cttw Pearl diameter 3mm biggest
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Blue Sapphire, Pearl Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a soft iridescence, Blue Sapphire and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings. The Blue Sapphire beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Natural Montana Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
natural silvery white pearls, 2.2 to 4.0mm Hand engraved on the back of each MYH. 14k Yellow gold 8.9
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seed Pearl and Sapphire Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic retro style necklace made entirely by hand yellow gold 14 kt and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl, 0.06Ct Sapphire and 0.04Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant, Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique pearl, 0.06 carat sapphire and 0.04 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace over the years, but those made by Vicki Orr, Marina J. and Alberto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace?

The price for a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace starts at $390 and tops out at $15,446 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,875.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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