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Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat white gold. Sapphire 50pts, diamond total approx 60pts. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Panel Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14k Princess Rd 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: J-K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA Marquise Oval Sapphire Diamond Scroll Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
MUST SEE IN PERSON - INCREDIBLE SAPPHIRES! --Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Sapphire - 3 Marquise
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

1980s 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.96 carat diamond and 1.66 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.83 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Inspired sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The center is a spectacular octagonal 1.83
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round White Moonstone Blue Sapphire Halo Set Vintage Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.84 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Pink Sapphire Square Ring Sz 5.25 Stacking Band 14k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stones: Pink sapphires total an estimated 0.75 carats. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 1/4
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring a deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Moonstone Opal Ring with Sapphire, Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Talisman
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
spiritually, the stones are hypnotic with their soft yet powerful presence Handmade with care - My handmade
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold

3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring a deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 18K Gold Bezel Solitaire Ring 4.70-carat Burma sapphire No Heat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
instance, a 5-carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Sapphire ring has been listed at $52,800, underscoring the
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Crown of Light Crown Diamond Sapphire Stackable Band Yellow Gold 14k .95ctw Ring
By Crown of Light
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Crown Stackable Band Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -18k Round .75ctw Flower Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.43 cts pink sapphire with 0.32 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire three stone pear cut diamond eternity band ring gold Natural open pink sapphire ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.13 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Club ring. This ring is made up of 3.5MM Round-Cut Prong Setting Blue Sapphire (5 pcs) 1.13 Carat and
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Emerald Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 18-RND 57-0,09-4/6- Emerald 16-RND-0,18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Color Change Sapphire Retro Cocktail Ring 14k 10.30ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Color Change Sapphire Carat(s): 10.30ct Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4-5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring 4-5
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

17 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural white diamonds and fancy yellow sapphires in a hand crafted 18k yellow gold ring. The citrine is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center emerald shape sapphire weighing 7.75ct. Center stone is accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold

14k Gold Ring in Art Deco Style with Central Sapphire, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring in Art Deco style with central natural sapphire, tourmaline and diamonds
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique 2.02 Carat Sapphire and 2.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Art Deco antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in yellow gold with a platinum setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Edwardian Cluster Ring 18k Mine .36ctw Stripe Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1910s Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring This ring features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10ct Gold 1970s Diamond Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
by Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz stones. The ring features ornate shoulders that
Category

Late 20th Century North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold

Natural 0.67 cts Zambian emerald and 0.73 cts sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and pink sapphire two stone spiral ring gold Natural emerald and sapphire ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.79 cts Zambian emerald and 0.99 cts sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and pink sapphire heart two stone diamond ring gold Natural emerald and sapphire ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold White Sapphire Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Rd 1.35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.11ct Cut: Round Color: White Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 6.29 cts multi sapphire with 1.13 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire princess cut diamond big ring gold Natural multi sapphire with diamond ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Band 10k Rd 1.22ctw Braid Ring Sz7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring centering a blue
Category

2010s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold Platinum 4.78tgw Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one oval cut blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Orloff of Denmark, 0.74 ct Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Cornflower Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold. Sri Lanka, previously known as
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2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Kt. White Gold Diana Cocktail Ring with 2.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
stones:Sapphire 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, oval mixed cut 5. Weight & Size
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2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Sapphire Diamond Marquise Shaped Edwardian Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian style oval sapphire & diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center oval
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This fine and impressive antique 1920s sapphire ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 8.19 cts rainbow sapphire 0.59 cts diamond band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond eternity
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold 1950s Double Headed Ruby Sapphire Diamond Marquise Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1950s This stunning vintage snake ring from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 12.40ct Oval Cabochon Cut Star Sapphire Ring - 18k Yellow Gold Signet
Located in Greensboro, NC
sapphire cabochon set in glowing 18k yellow gold. This ring is a size 9 1/2 - 9 3/4, but it can be re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewelry and estate
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Cushion 1.51ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $50 or Up 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

2.15 Carat Natural Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
and generous use of diamonds. The sapphire center stone approximately 5 carats, 10 mm by 7mm by 7mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified #22676
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This striking 14K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Kallati Sapphire Diamond Stripe Twist Band - White Gold 9k Round .49ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wide 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current value. Ring size: 5 Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 12.00 grams Natural Sapphires: 3.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.25 cts blue sapphire heart 0.14 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Heart sapphire solitaire ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.58 cts blue sapphire heart 0.48 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire heart ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Matching Rings with Fine Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Electronically tested 14k rose gold custom cast purple star sapphire and diamond ring. The featured
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire White Diamond White 18 Karat Gold Modern Every Day Precious Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (MatchingNecklace and Earrings Available) Weight 4.32 gram Size 6.8 Diamond 51
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 2.05 cts pink sapphire 0.53 cts diamond vintage ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
gold Pink sapphire diamond ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.24ct Sapphire Emerald Starry Night Wedding Ring set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 17 Weight: 0.14 cts Measurements: 1.00 x 1.00 mm
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.