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Natural Sapphire 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.35 Carat Natural Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Item Type: Ring Item Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hannah Martin London Ruby Studded Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
out collector’s piece. Sapphires and rubies are set into 18 kt gold, their colours enhanced by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.4 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 7 mm Sapphire Sculpture Ring , Tiffanydesigner, Thomas Kurilla is going back
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Chalcedony and Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushion shape Chalcedony sapphire ring. The soft blue chalcedony stone is surrounded by blue
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.79ct Katarina 14kt White Gold Light Champagne Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring(s): Center Stone Specifications: Center Stone: Natural White Sapphire (Heated Only) Color: White
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Forget Me Not Ring/ 9ct Yellow Gold, Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Takapuna, AUK
carat yellow gold Stone: Ceylon sapphire, Round brilliant cut, 3.5 mm, Estimated 0.22 ct Measurement
Category

2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Malia 14kt Gold Montana Teal Sapphire Dainty Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring for a dressier look! Details of Ring(s): Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural Teal
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring , Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 2.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring , Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Style Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring 2ct Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning trilogy ring adorned with a striking oval cut sapphire in the centre weighing approx
Category

Early 2000s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Carved Burma Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Graduated 5 Burma Sapphires with rose cut diamond points in a carved half hoop setting. The stones
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Tsavorite Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This ring is an 18 Karat yellow gold app 3.5 gram and can be made to size on request. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

1.50ct Astrid 14kt Gold Teal Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover elegance and individuality with our handmade Astrid marquise teal sapphire cluster ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Heart Shaped Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sapphires. The ring measures 14mm wide, and it weighs 12.55 grams. The ring is a size 5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ct Astrid 14kt Gold Teal Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless elegance in every detail. Details of Ring: Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural Sapphire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Ring by Kyla Katz
Located in Taos, FR
sapphire ring. Available in whole and half sizes 5-8. Stone is 3mm diameter. Alternate stone options may
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.54ct Anastasia 14kt White Gold Cornflower Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of whimsy to your jewelry collection with our Anastasia ring. This 14kt white gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

.525ct Pink Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
This classic and elegant solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful .525ct round pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat Geometric Blue Sapphire Ring
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
personal sculpture. Handmade to order in NY Details: Materials: 18 karat yellow gold, 5 geometric
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.05cts Gemini 14kt Gold Ocean Teal Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
masterpiece is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. Detail of Ring(s): Stone 1: Stone Type: Natural
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Sapphire 9K Gold Sterling Silver Wide Ring, US7.25
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. HSU jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold

Black Sapphire 9K Gold Sterling Silver Wide Ring, US7.25
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. HSU jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

2.37ct Dakota 14kt Rose Gold Lavender Cornflower Sapphire Oval Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire center stone, fusing elegance with captivating one of a kind color. Detail of Ring(s): Center
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.15cts Gemini 14kt Rose Gold Peach Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring(s): Stone 1: Stone Type: Natural Sapphire (No Treatment) Color: Medium-Light Peach Champagne
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.68 Carat Laboratory Created Pink Sapphire Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 14k white gold ladies laboratory created pink sapphire ring with a bright
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.22ctw Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Holtsville, NY
This vibrant 14K Yellow Gold band ring features an array of multi-color sapphires, totaling 1.22
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine and Sapphire Pera Ring in Yellow Gold by Selin Kent
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
-orange with blue sapphires against a yellow gold backdrop. Custom cut Citrine: ~ 5 carats Sapphires: 0.6
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Chiseled Flower Band Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
Unique ring handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold, its weight is 2.5 grams approximately. Chiseled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Ring in 1.20 Carat Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
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Category

20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Anais Rheiner Violet Blue Pink Sapphires Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This Anais Rheiner ring is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold in France. Chiseled flowers with a matt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Orange Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This Anais Rheiner ring is meticulously sculptured and cast from 18 Karat yellow gold its weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 9CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND GYPSY ETERNITY STYLE RING DETAILS Material: 9ct
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Signet Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold 3.85 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
gold. The sapphires go 1/2 way down the sides of the ring. This ring can only be sized approx 3/4 size
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.20 Carat Natural Sapphire 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.20 Carat Natural Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Item Type: Ring Item Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Ivy 14k White Gold
Located in Hertsliya, IL
a unique alternative engagement ring with a beautiful, vibrant, natural center stone. Sapphire is
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Gold Kinetic Petal White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Spettinato Ring with White Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. Petals are kinetic with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Estate Cartier Alligator 18 Karat Yellow Gold Finger Ring with Sapphire Eyes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 2 Small Sapphire Eyes Total Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paris Craft House Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18 Karat White Gold, PARIS Craft House offers Baguette-cut Sapphires and Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 1.25 Carat Natural Intense Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is the definition of petite mixed with high fashion. Featuring as the center stone is a
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.04ct Astrid 14kt Rose Gold Blush Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
blush sapphire center stone. Adorned with delicate diamonds playfully clustered around the ring, it's
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.10ct Juliet 14kt White Gold Cornflower Blue Sapphire Pear Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, meticulously crafted in 14kt white gold. Featuring sparkling side stone diamonds, this elegant ring adds a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lizunova Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 karat White Gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
a cornflower blue sapphire, offset in a diamond encrusted white gold band. The two-stone design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Small Moon Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
gold, set with ethically sourced natural sapphire and diamond. - Band: width 1.4mm, thickness 1.5mm
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Heart Shape Flip Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
A stunning 2-in-1 flip ring adorned with beautiful blue sapphires on one side and diamonds on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Illusion Diamond with Sapphires Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
, White Gold and Yellow Gold. The rings is made to order for your size and delivered in 4-5 weeks. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.93ct Petite Tinsley 14kt Gold Peacock Teal Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the splendor of our breathtaking teal cushion sapphire cluster ring. Designed for those
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

0.92 Carat Blue-Green Sapphire Ring 18K Pink Gold 0.46 Carat Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Central stone : Stone type : Blue-Green Sapphire Dimensions : 5 Shape : Brilliant Carat central stone
Category

2010s French Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ecksand 18k Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamond Pavé
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
sapphire ring is cast in classic yellow and modern rose gold for lifetime wear. The subtle prong setting
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Saphire Multi Gem Stone Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Ornamental, radiant and modern, this absolute beauty features 5 marquise-cut multi-colored 0.4
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Platinum circa 1910 Twist Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Edwardian twist ring features two bright Blue Sapphires and four sparkling Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Moon Halo Engagement Ring, Milgrain
Located in Toronto, ON
. - Handcrafted in Toronto. Sapphire Center Stone Option: Natural Pink Sapphire, Oval Cut, 6x4mm, ~.5ct. Accent
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Sapphire and White Diamond Band Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This ring is handcrafted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Chiseled flowers with a matt and shiny polish. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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.

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