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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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K 2.15ctw Sapphire Band Ring, Size 6.75 Marquise Brilliant Sapphire 0.34
Located in Holtsville, NY
This striking 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Band Ring features a captivating combination of multi
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nasbro Round Sapphire and Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
By JULIAN B DESIGNS
Located in Great Neck, NY
This classy and timeless 5 stone band features beautiful and sparkly sapphires and diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bondi Retrospective Australian Opal Ring with sapphires Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, blending their briny blues. Set against a reflective rose gold mounting, this opal and sapphire ring is a
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Semi Mount 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A white gold semi mount with dark blue sapphires to accent the center stone that you choose. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.63ct Ready to Ship Rita 14kt Gold Blush Sapphire Radiant Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ready to ship Rita 14kt rose gold blush sapphire solitaire ring, 0.63ct of radiant fun! Perfect for
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Avant Garde 7.63 Carat Ceylon Star Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Essex, GB
sapphire is 11.37 x 8.42mm. The head of the ring is 18.8 x 17.4mm. Sits 9.6mm from the finger. Metal – 18k
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Lavender Cascade Colombian Emerald Ring with Sapphires, Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Rose Gold with polish finish • Stone: 1.02ct Colombian Emerald, .55ct Sapphires, .08ct Diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.79ct Anastasia 14kt Gold Green Tea Teal Sapphire Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. Details of Ring Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural Sapphire (No Treatment) Color
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

MAIKO NAGAYAMA Red Coral and Blue Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
This modern handmade British-London Hallmarked 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with blue sapphire
Category

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Natural Australian Parti Green Sapphire Engagement Ring Set
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
Yellow Gold. Adorning the sides of the band are dark green tourmaline stones that gradually transition to
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Faceted Pear Shape Statement Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold with Stones
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and delightful fashion turquoise ring bordered with blue topaz light blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 6ct Sapphire with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
MEASURES: Height 12mm x Width 19mm x Depth 7mm METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) STONES: Sapphire (11.7 x 10.3
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.5ct Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Scroll Cocktail Art Deco Ring 14kt Gold
Located in FLEMINGTON, AU
beauty with a touch of history. Material: Solid 14kt Rose Gold Gross Weight: 7.30 Grams Stones: One
Category

Vintage 1980s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Anais Rheiner 18 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Paraiba Diamond Flower Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This ring is handmade in 18K yellow gold. Chiseled flowers with a matt and shiny polish. It is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Rosa Van Parys Marley in Sapphires, Amethysts Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Sapphires in 18 Karat yellow Gold. Band 2: 1.42 Carat pink Sapphires & 0.32 Carat of colored stones on top
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...

Art Deco 5.00 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
cut sapphire ring. The centre stone – certified as natural and unheated – is a lively electric blue
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Lizunova Handmade Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k yellow white gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
This spectacular ring by Lizunova is handmade in Sydney in 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Plum Oval Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold Granulation Cluster Mixed Metal Ring
By Deborah Meyers Experience
Located in New York, NY
This charming ring tells its story in 22 karat yellow gold shards, granulation, diamonds and a .25
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed M...

1.87ct Maddy 14kt Gold Bright Lime Teal Sapphire Diamond Cluster Oval Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bright lime green color. Details of Ring(s): Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural Sapphire (No
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Akoya Freshwater Pearl Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This handcrafted one of a kind ring is made in 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 3 grams, its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Vintage 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Ring, circa 1989
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish and unique vintage 80’s yellow sapphire single stone ring with a two tone, bi
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Vintage 1980s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Paris Craft House Sapphire Diamond Clover Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, granting more light reflection giving the ring it's extra shine. - 5 Blue Sapphires/1.84ct - 14 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Austro-Hungarian Sapphire, Pearl and Glass Sterling and 14k Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This beautiful Austro-Hungarian ring features Sapphires, Seed Pearls and blue glass clustered
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.36ctw Multi Sapphire Band Ring, Size 7, Round Brilliant Sapphi
Located in Holtsville, NY
Count: 5 * Stone Color: Green A delicate and unique combination of multi-colored sapphires, this ring
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
A hallmarked 18ct gold white gold, sapphire and diamond Art Deco style panel ring. The ring being
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20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.71cts Gemini 8x6mm + 9x6mm 14kt Rose Gold Unique Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
pink. Detail of Ring(s): Stone 1: Stone Type: Natural Sapphire (No Treatment) Color: Medium Light
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Champagne Skies Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lavender and blue, the Boulder Opal casts stunning hues. A cascade of sapphires borders the stone in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Nasbro Sapphire and Diamond Channel Set 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By JULIAN B DESIGNS
Located in Great Neck, NY
This timeless band features beautiful and sparkly sapphires and diamonds. The stones are set in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Sapphire and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Natural Oval Corundum (Sapphire) Center Stone Color: Transparent Blue Measurements: 9.50
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthia s Claire 18k White Gold Cube Single Row Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold and pink sapphire "Cube" ring Single 18k white gold cube ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Couture Ceylon Star Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet, 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This compelling cabochon-cut sapphire of 44.98 cts., set in 18K yellow gold, shows a distinct star
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maniamania Eternal Ring in 14 Karat Gold with Bicolor Sapphire and Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
in 5-6 weeks. Hand made in NYC, this 14k gold Engagement ring is has a Deco inspired vintage feel
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½ - Free resizing (only for extreme resizing
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
ring stack. MARKS None STONE Central sapphire 5 x 4.5 x 3.5mm approximately 0.70 carats (calculated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Open Star Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
star ring featuring a Ceylon blue Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamonds and Round Brilliant Diamonds. The most
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Pink Sapphires 18K Yellow Gold Flower Band Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This ring is meticulously sculptured and cast from 18 Karat yellow gold and its weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hannah Martin London Sapphire Emerald Black Diamond Gold Solaris Sculptural Ring
Located in London, GB
. Orbits of pave set coloured stones encircle the negative space that is left at the centre of this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian circa 1850 Natural No Heat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamonds in historical cuts, surrounding the blue stone like a halo. The ring of yellow gold is hand-forged
Category

Antique 1850s Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cober “Beautiful blue” with 6.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring from Cober Jewellery This is a 18K yellow gold ring with a
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.46ct Juliet 14kt White Gold Teal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Pear Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with Juliet, our handcrafted pear-cut teal sapphire cluster ring, expertly
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold 1.20 Carat
Located in Melbourne, FL
hold a 5 1/2 - 6 mm stone. The engagement ring and wedding band are both a size 6 and they can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring in 2 Carat of Sapphire, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
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20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1.14 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose gold setting. Set in 14K rose gold. Center stone: Natural non-heated Padparadscha Sapphire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Double Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
just for you. Stone size: 1.7-2 mm Size : UK J US 5​ EU 49 48.7mm UK K US 5.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Midcentury 5.70 Carat Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A frankly breathtaking natural Ceylon sapphire with a strong, golden hue. The unheated stone is
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This unique sculptured handcrafted ring is made in 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 5 grams, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Band, 0.74 Carat Round Sapphires, Size 6
Located in Holtsville, NY
This 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Band features a vibrant array of sapphires, adding a pop of color to
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Band Featuring Marquise Round Sapphires, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
* Gemstone: Sapphire * Marquise-Cut Sapphires: * Carat Weight: 0.75 carats * Stone Count: 5 * Stone Shape
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6-3/4 ct. Rock Crystal and Multicolor Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
: 14K Rose Gold Ring Gemstones: Center Stone: Emerald-Cut Rock Crystal - 12.0 X 10.0mm Round Light
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Trillion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary trillion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.08 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Srilankan cornflower blue sapphire more than 5 carats weight. This outstanding ring can be custom made for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

5.08 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Srilankan cornflower blue sapphire more than 5 carats weight. This outstanding ring can be custom made for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

4 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Sahara by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
love blue sapphires and yellow gold - this ring with gorgeous stone and chic geometric form is a best
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring, 22 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Pink Sapphires weighing 1.40 carats Diamonds weighing 0.60 carats Ring Size US 5 3/4 A2 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.07ct Viviana 14kt Peach Sapphire Diamond Hidden Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover our unique peach sapphire ring, adorned with a hidden halo and delicate pave diamonds that
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose 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.