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Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in jellow gold, set brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.60 ct, flanked by two sapphire
Category

20th Century Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline and Pink Sapphires Gold Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
ANTEROS RING Exquisitely handcrafted in 9kt yellow gold this heavenly ring features a gorgeous
Category

2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 0.90 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
sapphires is a classic gypsy style setting. This is a top grade example of a popular Victorian style with
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

33.85 Carat Sapphire Cabochon and Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trillion shaped diamonds with a total weight of 2.20 Carat. Ring size is 5 and is set in solid yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cober with 3.15 Carat Quartz, 2 Green Sapphires and 4 Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Sapphires and 4 Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring Cober Jewellery Are you looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober “Feeling Blue-Pink” deliverable with Spinel and Diamonds Three-stones Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Brilliant-cut Sapphires. This ring in this configuration with these stones is not deliverable anymore but we
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Florentine Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt gold ring set with an emerald cut peridot, emerald cut pink sapphires round brilliant diamonds
Category

American Three-Stone Rings

Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 5-STONE RING, set with 3 diamonds totalling 1.32 ct. (center 0.80 ct. sides
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

5-Stone Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 5-Stone Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Sapphire Weight: 1.05 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18kt White Gold 5-Stone Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
. 5 graduated round sapphires form a bold blue row and total 1.08ct and are surrounded by 0.30ct of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

YI Collection Sapphire Rainbow 5 Stone Chain Ring
Located in New York, NY
This multi colour Sapphire chain adds a youthful touch to your ring collection. Every gemstone is
Category

2010s Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.50 Carat 5-Stone Diamond Sapphire Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies five-stone diamond and blue sapphire band. Contains 0.30ct. round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

5 Carat Lab Sapphire Ring 10 Karat While Gold Filled
Located in barnsley, GB
5 Carat Lab Sapphire Ring with accent stones set in 10 Karat White Gold Filled metal This really
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

5 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Stones: Cabochon Sapphire and Square Sapphire Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Fantasy Peacock Three Stone Engagement Ring, Parti Sapphire
Located in Toronto, ON
three-stone style in a 14k solid gold straight ring shank. Handmade with love in Toronto. - Made in
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Inc Blue Sapphire Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
this European style ring consist of blue and pink sapphires with diamonds and whats unique about
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 5 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Modern Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Modern Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 3 Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Bridge Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Yes, a beautiful & authentic version of the Victorian Bridge Ring set in 18ct Yellow Gold. 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.24ct Petite Meadow 14kt Rose Gold Cornflower Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
for your jewelry assortment. Details of Ring(s): Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Colored Stone Naida Rainbow Ring
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
estimated delivery time of 4-6 weeks) 18k Yellow Gold approx. 7.70gr, Black Rhodium. 9 Diamonds 0.09ct, 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k ...

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Ring 1ct Of Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
6mm METAL: 18ct Gold/ Platinum (Stamped) STONES: Sapphires (approx. 5 x 5mm, 0.50ct & 3.5 x 3.5mm
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lilac Sapphire Aquamarine Diamond 3 Stone Band Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
Selecting one-of-a-kind stones for their unique beauty and vibrant hues. This ring is carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 CTW. Aquamarine and Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
with VS clarity. The center stone is surrounded by light pink sapphires which are brilliant cut making
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Five Stone No Heat Sapphire 1.6 ctw, Diamond Ring 18k rose gold.
Located in Joelton, TN
Handmade 18K rose gold, 5-stone vivid deep blue violet sapphire and rose cut diamond band. The band
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Bespoke Edwardian 1910 French Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring - Size 5
Located in London, GB
Jewellers French cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring Edwardian - dated 1910 Set in yellow & white gold Ring is
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
. 1.5 Carats Diamonds 2.2 Carats Sapphires Ring Size 5 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Two-Color Gold Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
blue sapphire is 5 X 7 mm and 1.2 cts. The center stone can be changed at your request.
Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Brown Cognac Sapphire Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
sapphire emerald cut makes this ring look like it belongs in a museum. Being over 3 carats and cut to
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Ro...

5/8 ct. Sapphire and Diamond Accent Vine Pattern Shank Ring in 14K White Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Milgrain Shank Ring
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Antique Bridal Cocktail Ring Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Momento Mori Sapphire Gold Skull Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
sapphire set in 18k yellow gold, this edgy ring is a reflection of natural geometry to empower the wearer
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Two Stone and Sapphire Ring, circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty early 20th century 18ct gold and platinum, old cut diamond two stone set with
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.08 Carat Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Pink Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
be changend according to the size of the ring) Ring Size - could be any per your request Gold - 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Donna Brennan Rough Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A unique, hand crafted Donna Brennan Diamond & Sapphire encrusted 18CT Gold Cocktail Ring in a size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Teal Sapphire Ring, Diamond Engagement Ring, Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
/ Diamond Engagement Ring/ Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring/ Solid Gold Ring FEATURES ✔ Made to order. ✔
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gol...

18 Karat Gold Ring with Blue or Green Sapphire
Located in Taos, FR
Handcrafted by artist Kyla Katz in the United States, this sapphire ring in solid recycled 18k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hannah Martin Sapphire Ruby Gold Sculptural Pyramid Ring
Located in London, GB
alchemy to draw from in this design. Intensely coloured stones are mixed in this ring to hallucinogenic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cober “Impressive Harp” ring with Diamonds or a Ruby, Emerald or Sapphire stone
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is an 18 Carat yellow gold ring with impressive design. Set with 0,90 ct. Brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3, 58 Carats Pink Ruby Ring Set With 5, 94 carats Pink and Purple Sapphires Pavage
By Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
sapphires pavage. the precious stones 'graduation colours accentuates the form and reveals the ring's volume
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Band Ring, Size 6.5 Marquise Sapphire 0.20 Carat Ro
Located in Holtsville, NY
This elegant 14K Yellow Gold band ring features stunning sapphires with a total weight of 0.96
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Victorian 5 stone sapphire and diamond ring;  the classic Victorian ring with 3 sapphires and two
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Small Rose Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Small Rose Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Small Rose Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Small Rose Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Sapphire in Large White Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Large Rose Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Large Rose Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Sapphire in Small Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Small Yellow Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Sapphire in Small White Gold Dome Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Sapphire in Small White Gold Dome Ring, part of our Power Series, is a symbolic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Five Sapphire Ring
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
5 Sapphires Set into our Signature Textured Gold Band. Specify Ring Size and Stone Color Preference
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.