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14k Gold Lotus Ring with Garnet, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus 14 k solid gold ring with natural garnet, sapphires and diamonds. January birthstone. Metal
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.66cts Multi-sapphire 0.08cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
rainbow name ring gold Emerald cut ring band STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone: Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

1ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity pink sapphire, 5 stones baguette 4 x 2 mm approximately .75 total carats Ring Size 6 Rise Off Of
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.10 carat sapphire and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

0.49 Carat Brilliant Cut Sapphire Diamond 9 Stone Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
total alternating with 5 round blue sapphires weighing 0.49 carats. Stones secured with a shared 4 prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 1.66ctw Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 14kYellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
color, VS2 - SI2 clarity - sapphire, 1 stone - oval - approximately 1 carat - 7 x 5 mm Ring Size 4.75
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural 5.96cts Emerald 2.26cts Multi-sapphire Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphire and emerald
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18k Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold and features an oval-shaped centerpiece, which is encrusted with stones held within shared
Category

1990s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 17.15 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Captivating vintage 1940s natural star sapphire and diamond cocktail engagement ring. 17.15cts deep
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.47ct Rainbow Sapphire, Diamond Gent s Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our exquisite Multicolour Sapphire and Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece that embodies
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

White Gold Sapphire Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .13ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Precious Pearl White Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 7-Round 57-0,03-5/5A Pearl d12,5-13,0 1
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Retro 1950 Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Synthetic Blue Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
collection. Period: 1950's Style: Retro Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Stone: Synthetic Diamonds Ring size: 5 Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.41 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
sapphire center stone. Mounted in a 18k white gold setting with a halo of round full cut diamonds. Accented
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Funny Crab Gold Ring with Opal, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Funny crab ring with natural opal, sapphires and diamonds. Opal open ended ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18k White Gold 3.11ct Oval Sapphire with Natural Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Details: This ring features 5 Oval Sapphire stones, weighing approximately 3.11 ctw Diamond Details: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Staircase Marquise Cut 1.20ctw Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
classic contrast to the vivid sapphires. Measuring a size 6.5 and weighing 5 grams, the ring offers a
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .19ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Impressive Yellow Sapphire Tsavorite Chrysolite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 1-RND-0,02-G/VS1A Yellow Sapphire 5-0,12ct Tsavorite 5-0,12ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 1.74ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.12ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.90ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Pear 0.76ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Pear Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round 0.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Round Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Antique ring from the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

9K Yellow Gold Emerald and White Sapphire Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.40 carat. (approx.) Total Gram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 1.26ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.71 cts rainbow sapphire zig zag ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow ombre sapphire baguette half eternity band ring gold Natural sapphire rainbow ombre zig
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 10.18 cts rainbow sapphire band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire pastel shade oval cut U-shaped prong ring gold Natural sapphire eternity band
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
If you love bright colors - this is your ring! In a size 5, composed of 18 karat yellow gold, the
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1820 18K Multi-Stone Gold and Silver Italian Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diamonds, .03 carets emeralds, .03 carats sapphires, .02
Category

Antique 1830s Italian George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural 1.23 cts Yellow sapphire band ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real yellow sapphire band ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Stone: Yellow Sapphire ✦ Stone Type : Natural
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring has a very classic style. The centre stone is a bright blue sapphire and surrounding it
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elegant Blue Sapphire White Diamond Tulip Flower White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12-Round 57-0,04-4/5A Blue Sapphire 11
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire in this ring is the most stunning blue colour and measures approx 1.25carat. It has
Category

Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

9K White Gold Natural White Sapphire Vintage Styler Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.49 carat. (approx.) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 2.83 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy bright blue oval Sapphire diamond three stone engagement ring with a handmade 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Interchangeable 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, Ruby, Coin, Sapph
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Interchangeable Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, the easiest way to change the look
Category

20th Century Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one radiant cut yellow sapphire, 2.13ct and 18 round brilliant diamonds surrounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .77ct (weighed) Cut: Oval Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire ring with diamond halo.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire ring with diamond halo. Oval sapphire, diamonds 14k gold. Sapphire engagement ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire ring with diamond halo.
Sapphire ring with diamond halo.
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Natural 7.15 cts rainbow sapphire band ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire emerald cut east west eternity band ring gold Natural 4MM wide rainbow sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

9K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.44 carat. (approx.) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Stones: Natural Diamonds & Natural Sapphires Ring Size: 5 1/2 (sizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.53 Carat Greenish Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's mid-century Greenish blue sapphire engagement ring. The center piece of this ring is a 4.53
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $30 or up 1 for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Eye Men s Ring - 18k Oval .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Oval Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow 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

Natural 5.13 cts blue pink sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue pink purple sapphire heart cut ombre eternity band ring gold Natural sapphire blue pink ombre
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.93 cts pink sapphire heart ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
ring gold Pink heart wedding band ring STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k 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

4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 14k White Gold This masterpiece features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 18k White Gold This masterpiece features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 1.90 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.90 carat sapphire and 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 724 vintage editions and 517 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Royaal Stones Ltd, Beyond Fine Jewelry and David Gross Group each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of 5 stone sapphire ring gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 340 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold?

On average, a piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,113, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.