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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
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.98ct Layla 14kt Gold Butter Champagne Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
' surprise. Details of Ring(s): Center Stone Specifications: Center Stone: Natural White Sapphire (No
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold 2.6 Carat Red Spinel Cocktail Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
, surrounded by a glittering pave of pink sapphires and white diamonds Details Red Spinel Cocktail Ring - 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.70 Carat Natural Green Sapphire Halo Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
sapphire is approximately 11 x 9.9mm. The head of the ring is 22 x 18.8mm and sits 5.3mm from the finger
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 Carat Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Victorian 4.68 Carat Ceylon Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A mesmeric and unique ring. The natural Ceylon purple star sapphire in the centre – certified as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Lively Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
This eye-catching diamond and sapphire ring is crafted in 18 karat glistening yellow gold. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levander purple Marquise Sapphire Bezel Setting Gemstone Engagement Ring Alicent
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Center stone: Natural purple Lavender sapphire, marquise 1.0- 1.50 carat. Please note, that each ring is
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ocean Blue Ring, Sapphire and Black Diamond Eternity Band
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
Our Ocean Blue eternity ring features blue and navy sapphires with black diamonds for subtle
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.49ct Waverly 14kt Cornflower Sapphire Diamond Unique Hidden Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
on center stone ITEM#KHYY102523 Size: 4-8 Metal: 14kt White Gold Please allow 3-5 business days to
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Midcentury 0.84 Carat Old Curt Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring
Located in Essex, GB
within a round, deep blue sapphire which is itself rubover set in yellow gold. The diamond set, platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.69 Carat Unheated Yellow Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast & assembled yellow sapphire and diamond ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1940s Antique Blue Sapphire and Diamond Two Tone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Antique ring from the 1940s features a rounded blue Sapphire center stone, with 6
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late 20th Century 3.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A glowing natural sapphire and diamond ring. The centre stone – certified as unheated and untreated
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

NIXIN Jewelry Argyle Allure Australian Opal Ring with Sapphire, Emerald Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Yellow Gold with Polish Finish • Stone: 5.53ct Boulder Opal, 1.15ct Sapphires, 1.22ct Tsavorite
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gol...

Midcentury 2.33 Carat Sapphire and 3.70 Carat Pear Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
This sapphire and diamond cluster ring is wonderful and extraordinary. The round sapphire at the
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

NIXIN Jewelry Pigment Introspective Australian Opal Ring with sapphires, emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Gold with a polished finish • Stone: 1.13ct Australian Boulder Opal, .20ct Sapphires, .22ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

SSEF Certified 6.09 Carat Burmese Untreated Sapphire in a Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The stone is set in a large white gold ring clad with round- and baguette- cut diamonds. The ring has
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.42ct Petite Cassidy 14kt Teal Sapphire Celtic Knot Round Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. Detail of Ring(s) Center Stone Specifications: Type: Natural Sapphire (Heated Only) Color: Medium-Rich
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Marquise "Defne Ocean Blue" Ring with by Selin Kent
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
& black diamonds, in 14k rose gold Sapphire emerald is 7mm / 0.40 carats Pavé stones are 1.5mm / 0.45
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 11.00 Carat Star Sapphire and 1.04 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
– The sapphire is approximately 12.4 x 13.8mm. The ring is 16.8mm at the widest point and sits 11.2mm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Late 20th Century 6.53 Carat Color Change Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A hyptnotic colour change sapphire. The dark, mesmeric sapphire glows with a green undertone in
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Late 20th Century British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 14K Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring - Size 6.5 Vintage Gemstone Rin
Located in Holtsville, NY
Grams * Gemstone Name: Sapphire, Diamond * Stone Shape: Round * Stone Size: 5, 1 mm * Stone Color: Blue
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.65 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring 18K Palladium White Gold 1.69 Carat Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
stone : Stone type : Sapphire Dimensions : 5 Shape : Cushion Carat central stone : 2.65 Setting : Prong
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
showcasing a natural, untreated petal pink sapphire. The ring perfectly embodies the favourite style of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.55ct Oval Sapphire Round Diamond Band in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Crafted in 14KT gold, this band is made with 5 oval cut blue sapphires which are framed by a
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.56ct Romani 14kt Gold Champagne Yellow Sapphire Cushion Halo Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
halo ring features a gorgeous champagne sapphire center stone surrounded by twinkling diamonds, paired
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Belle Époque Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Natural Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½ Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Women s 5 1/2 Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
with a Platinum shank with four 1.8 mm stones. Diamond , sapphire, ruby and an emerald all the same
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Georg Spreng - Solo Ring Platinum 950 with Oval Natural Pink Sapphire Ceylon
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
in Platinum 950 The size of the stone is 10.3 x 7.77 mm or 3/8" x 5/16" The Sapphire has a gemstone
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Royal Blue 2.02 Carat Madagascar Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
stone. This stunning ring RETAILS TODAY for $12,500 plus tax. Here is your opportunity to purchase
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s 3.8 Carat No Heat Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Entourage Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
which presents this precious sapphire dates to the 1970s and presents the yellow stone amidst an
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.55ct Oval Pink Sapphire Round Diamond Band in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Crafted in 14KT gold, this band is made with 5 oval cut pink sapphires which are framed by a
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.68ct Lisette 14kt White Gold Blush Pink Sapphire Radiant Halo Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the enchantment of our radiant blush sapphire halo bridal set in white gold. Featuring a
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.78ct Ready to Ship Hayden 14kt Ombre Blue Sapphire Hidden Halo Oval Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the charm of individuality with our unique milky ombre sapphire ring, featuring a hidden
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Burma Rubies English Victorian Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Spectacular and rare Victorian five stone English ring set with Natural, untreated, unheated Burma
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K "Panic Button" Ring with Black Sapphire, Gray Moonstone, and Coral Cabochons
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
resting on a 2.5mm wide 10K Rose gold band. This one-of-a-kind, handmade ring is inspired by the question
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Moonstone, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Matthia s Claire "Cube" Triple Ring 18K WG with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Specifications: -26.4 grams - 18k gold - White Gold - 0.48 pave diamonds, 0.74 pave Blue Sapphires - Ring Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow 18K White Fleur-de-Lis Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
white shank with four 3.0 mm stones. Diamond , sapphire, ruby and an emerald all the same quality
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2.60ctw Sapphire Band, Size 6.75, Marquise Modified Brilliant Sa
Located in Holtsville, NY
This stunning 14K yellow gold sapphire band features a striking combination of round and marquise
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2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.85ct Marquise Brilliant Sapphire Band, Size 7, Marquise Brill
Located in Holtsville, NY
This vibrant 14K yellow gold sapphire band ring showcases a captivating arrangement of marquise-cut
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
specializes in pieces ranging from $20k-$5 million! The ring's setting is 18k white gold and is a size 6 US
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Blue 1.19 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
discount! THIS RING IS BRAND NEW - WE HAD THE STONE SET IN A CUSTOM DESIGNED US MADE SETTING with diamonds
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Royal Blue 1.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
significant discount! THIS RING IS BRAND NEW - WE HAD THE STONE SET IN A CUSTOM DESIGNED US MADE SETTING with
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue 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.