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Interchangeable 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, Ruby, Coin, Sapph
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Interchangeable Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, the easiest way to change the look
Category

20th Century Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Impressive Amethyst Pink Sapphire Garnet Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 45-Round 57-0,17-5/5A Amethyst 2-Round
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.16ctw Blue Sapphire Navette Shaped Mosaic ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (9) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 5 x 3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18 K,Weight 4.66 g,Size 17 (mm diameter), 4 Diamond 0.151 ct 87 Sapphire 0.68ct 5 Ruby 0.065 ct
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. This masterpiece begins with a 3.07ct oval rich blue sapphire center stone which is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.49Ct Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.56Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.49Ct Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.56Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold This exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Paraiba Color Apatite Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with paraiba color natural apatite, sapphires and diamonds. Cocktail ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring is ornamented with an
Category

Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, sapphire Semi Eternity Ring Band
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst, sapphire Semi Eternity Ring Band. Amethyst, sapphire 14k gold ring. Round amethyst
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Amethyst, sapphire Semi Eternity Ring Band
Amethyst, sapphire Semi Eternity Ring Band
$480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scull ring with blue sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold and silver skull ring with sapphires. Metal: 925 silver Weight - 6 gr depends from size
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Scull ring with blue sapphires
Scull ring with blue sapphires
$407 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Stunning 5.28 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is centered with a vivid blue cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Customizable Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Protective Star Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace Available) Size 16 Diamond 1-Round 57-0,05ct-4/6A Diamond
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.22 cts rainbow sapphire band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
are duty free and have door to door delivery! GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Rainbow Sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1915 Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Art Deco era. Period: 1915's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Stone: Diamond Ring size
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Red Garnet, Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold color contrast ring with natural red garnet, yellow sapphire and diamonds. Open
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Band 14k Round .97ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k gold ring with red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color contrast 14 kt solid gold ring with natural red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds. Open
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 1.56Ct Sapphire and 0.22Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire jewellery and estate
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Natural Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This stunning Victorian ring is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trilliant Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
totaling 0.06 Carats, and set in 14K Yellow Gold. Details: ✔ Stone: Pink Sapphire ✔ Sapphire Weight: 0.38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Peter Suchy GIA 2.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the epitome of elegance with the Peter Suchy GIA 2.02ct Sapphire and Diamond two tone gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fashion Every Day Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K Available Also with Ruby and Pink Sapphire Model (Matching Earrings Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Peridot and White Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.07 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Alfred Butler 2.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Alfred Butler
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Statement Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.90 Carat Royal Blue Round Sapphire Halo Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue Sapphire diamond engagement ring. Deep blue round cut .90ct sapphire center stone
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Bridal Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Heart Shape Cabochon Chalcedony Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold. Ring contains 1 center heart shape chalcedony 18.75ct. Center stone is accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 1.54ctw Oval Sapphires with 0.57ctw Pave Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Details: This ring features 5 Oval Sapphire stones, weighing approximately 1.54 ctw Diamond Details: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.25 Carat Sapphire and 1.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated boat
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rainbow Multi-Color Sapphire Pave Set 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This captivating 18k yellow gold ring features a unique wrap-around design. The band is adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat royal blue fine 4.53 carat oval Sapphire and pear shaped diamond engagement ring
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Antique Sugarloaf Star Sapphire Mine Miner Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Edwardian Antique Sugarloaf Star Sapphire Mine cut Miner Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring What a great
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Victorian Ring - 18k Round .92ctw Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Era: Victorian Date: 1896 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 585 Yellow White Rose and Gold Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow – White - Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1977
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1977 Discover the elegance of this
Category

Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Bypass Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round .73ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .73ct Cut: Round Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fashion Every Day Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K Sapphire 53-RND-0,19 Т(5)/3 Size US 6.2 Weight 1,98 grams With a heritage of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Purple Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring features a striking oval cut 2.51 carat sapphire with a rich, vivid purple hue that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring, 14k Round Cut .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information: Genuine Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat: .70ct (weighed) Cut: Round
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Cushion Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features a cushion-cut yellow sapphire set in prongs, framed by a double halo of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Elegant Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Sapphires (0.20 ct total), 28× Brilliant-Cut Diamonds (0.30 ct total) Ring Size: French 50  US 5 Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond halo ring, 9k gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Sapphire and Diamond halo cluster or target ring is truly a majestic beauty! A ring
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Fashion Green Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 32-Round 57-0,09-5/5A Diamond 37-Кр57
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 10k Round .95ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
contrast. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Forget Me Not Flower Ring with Topaz and Sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold forget me not flower ring with topaz and sapphire. Weight: 2.5 g. (depends from size
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

2.75ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.88ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold ballerina ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressive
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Natural 1.29Ct Blue Sapphire Birthstone Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Ring Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1.29Ct Blue Sapphire Birthstone Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Ring Jewelry The sapphire sits
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.74ctw Bow Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.11ct Cut: Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring - 14k Heart 1.21ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Heart Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 4.04 cts blue sapphire zig zag ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire pear cut eternity band ring gold Natural 3-4CT 5x3MM pear blue sapphire zig zag
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald, sapphires,amethysts and diamonds. May birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1980s 1.22 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.22 carat blue sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 724 vintage editions and 517 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Royaal Stones Ltd, Beyond Fine Jewelry and David Gross Group each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of 5 stone sapphire ring gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 340 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold?

On average, a piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,113, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.