London Blue Sapphire
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Blue Topaz
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Wedding Rings
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Topaz, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
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Antique 1880s American Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Bangles
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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- What is a London blue topaz?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021London blue topaz is actually not from London. London refers to a specific shade of blue that London blue topaz bears. It's lighter than aquamarine but darker than a rich sapphire stone.
- What is a blue Ceylon sapphire?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A Ceylon Sapphire is a sapphire the originated from Sri Lanka. These sapphires are popular due to their quality, range of blue shades, and overall beauty. - What is synthetic blue sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A synthetic blue sapphire is an authentic sapphire crafted in a lab using a technique known as flame fusion. The chemical makeup of a synthetic sapphire is identical to a natural sapphire. Browse 1stDibs to find a collection of synthetic sapphire jewelry from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not royal blue and sapphire blue are the same color is largely a matter of personal perception and how the names are used. Generally, both colors describe a deep bright blue. You may see them used generally, but manufacturers of paints, apparel and other items that come in many hues may refer to one blue as royal and another as sapphire.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Blue sapphires are usually the most expensive sapphire. Some can cost as much as $25 per carat and others can cost over $11,000 per carat. The price is usually dependent on the stone's quality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term blue star sapphire means a blue corundum stone that displays a six-pointed star when viewed in the light. Blue star sapphires are usually polished cabochons rather than cut gems. On 1stDibs, find a variety of blue star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best cuts for a blue sapphire are said to be oval, round, and cushion. The look of an oval-cut sapphire is similar to that of a round sapphire. The slightly extended shape, on the other hand, can make it appear larger than a similar-weight stone. A round cut is one of the most traditional shapes, and it helps a gem dazzle to its full potential. The presence of about 58 facets results in a large amount of light being reflected. Cushion cut, sometimes known as the 'pillow-cut,' has been popular for generations due to its cushion-like appearance. The gemstone has a rectangular form with soft, slightly rounded corners in this cut. Typically, the crown has 58 to 64 big facets. These cuts were popular in numerous forms of jewelry, including rings, pendants, and earrings. Find a wide variety of blue sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A blue sapphire engagement ring is traditionally symbolic of faithfulness, wisdom and honesty. One of the most renowned blue sapphire engagement rings belonged to Princess Diana. Shop a range of authentic vintage and contemporary blue sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A blue sapphire ring is worth about $8,000 depending on the carat weight and quality of the stone. Blue sapphires are the most valuable color of this particular gem, making a blue sapphire ring quite valuable. A broad range of blue sapphire rings can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, blue sapphire can be a good option for a wedding ring. Rated at 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, the gemstone resists scratches and cleavage, making it a durable choice for everyday wear. Blue sapphires also traditionally symbolize faithfulness and loyalty, so they can represent a lasting commitment to one's wedding vows. Shop a collection of blue sapphire wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A blue star sapphire has a transparent body with a deep blue color. A blue star sapphire ring’s worth depends on the 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat. Prices for a blue star sapphire ring can also differ according to size and time period. These accessories begin at $449 and can cost as much as around $200,000 or more. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage blue star sapphire rings.