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Fabergé Colours of Love Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Set Fluted Ring, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
sapphires = 0.02ct 7 round cut orange sapphires = 0.08ct 1 round cut rubies = 0.02ct 3 round cut pink
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Colours of Love Rose Gold Rainbow Gemstone Set Fluted Ring, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
= 0.02ct 7 round orange sapphires = 0.07ct 2 round rubies = 0.02ct 3 round pink sapphires = 0.03ct 8 round
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Monseo Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphires Diamond Floral Rose Gold Necklace
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
0.70 ct. and 3 purple sapphires with 0.20 ct. Crafted in rose 19.2K gold and set with a round pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

20.01 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond Earring Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
pure 14KT Gold. It is a reproduction of Mughal (Victorian) style jewelry. Stones : Pink Sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

River-Rose-Twist-Flow Bracelet with Pink Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
link is defined with a bezel set 2mm pink sapphire. JeweLyrie signature infinity twist is forged into
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Padparadscha Sapphire, Unheated, AGL
Located in Sheridan, WY
Padparadscha Sapphire is a very rare, unheated stone that comes from Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

River-Rose Twist Flow Bracelet with Blue Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
link is defined with a bezel set 2mm precision cut Ceylon blue sapphire. JeweLyrie signature infinity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

River-Rose Twist Flow Bracelet with Teal Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
link is defined with a bezel set 2mm precision cut Teal sapphire. JeweLyrie signature infinity twist is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Rene Boivin Wood, 18 Karats Yellow Gold and Gemstones Set
By René Boivin
Located in Geneva, CH
Original set of earrings, ring and bracelet signed by Rene Boivin, made in wood, yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

Paul Amey "Lemon Sherbert" Sterling Silver with Gold Overlay Quartz Pendant
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
x 3pt E VS and natural 3mm and 2mm round pink sapphires equalling 23pts. All stones are rub set in
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Vermeil Mix Gemstone Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
- White Sapphire weight: 0.10 ct. total weight - White Sapphire size: 2 mm - Total Color Stone weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

18K Yellow Gold Vermeil Multi Gemstone Mini Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
another dangling earrings. 18K Yellow Gold Vermeil Multi Gemstone Earrings - Pink Tourmaline size: 3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

Sterling Silver Ring with Moonstone Cabochon and Pink Sapphire Halo
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by a halo of 34 light pink sapphires. It is a thoroughly contemporary style with feminine details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most elegant natural pink sapphire 3 stone engagement ring. The ever-popular trinity design
Category

1990s Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Classic Pink Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Taking center stage of this pink sapphire engagement ring is a 2.72 carat antique chunk of a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 3 STONE RING
Located in San Antonio, TX
3 Stone ring centering a 3.32 carat cushion-cut natural, unheated,pink sapphire (GIA cert#212011169
Category

English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond

Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine natural pink sapphire & diamond three stone ring. 0.52 carat sapphire with a stunning vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3 Stone Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant 3-stone ring crafted in solid 18ct white gold, featuring a beautiful 3 pink sapphires at
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orangy Pink Sapphire Oval and White Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bright diamond baguettes on either size. Handmade platinum mounting in size 6. This 3 stone ring is just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire 3 Stone Diamond Ring 2.16 Carats Platinum No Heat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Platinum three stone ring featuring one GIA Certified Emerald Cut Pink-Purple Sapphire No Heat
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

0.87ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 3-Stone Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.72ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.00 Carats Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring centers a mixed oval cut sapphire weighing 1.45 carats. Transparent and violetish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Pink Sapphires Platinum Micro Pave Three-Stone Right-Hand Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Custom made, platinum ring with natural pink sapphires and micro pave-set diamonds and brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1990 s 1.78 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.53 carats Transparent medium vivid pink
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Three Stone Band Ring. With 2 Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pink Sapphire And Tanzanite Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty in pink... and violet! Not yo r typical 3-stone ring, yet could be used for a modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Mixed Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
A highly unique pink sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Modern New Tanzanites Pink Sapphires Silver Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in silver. The silver setting of this enchanting ring holds 3 claw-set pink gold flowers, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver

Pink Sapphire Diamond 2.10 Carat Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
gypsy ring is a stunning 1.92 carat emerald-cut Ceylon pink sapphire. This alluring gemstone exudes a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
This ring features a stunning rich green 3 carat Emerald, surrounded with lovely 2.82 carats Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

NEW Platinum 2.01ctw GIA NO HEAT Pink Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring, that is
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

AGL 3.03 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement ring with AGL Certified 2.03ct Step cut Square Shaped Pink Sapphire, Very
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Antique style cocktail ring, with clear Pink Sapphire stone and white Diamonds all set in 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Honduran Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Classic Three-Stone Ring in Pink and Blue Sapphire s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Blue Sapphires. This is a colorful twist on the classic 3 stone Diamond ring. The center stone is a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 1.60 Carats Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring centers a round cut pink sapphire weighing 1.22 carats. Transparent and violetish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

3.49 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
European cut round sapphire. All 3 stones have noticeably raised crowns and small tables. 1 old mine cut
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Gubelin Pink Sapphire Gold Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
: “Pretty in pink!” SIZE: 6 3/4 WEIGHT: 6.3 grams STONES: 2.0 carats total weight pink
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Dome Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Asscher Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
An extremely unique pink sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in platinum. The
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1.33 Ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond 4 Stone Band, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold pink sapphire and diamond four stone halo band ring. This wide band
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

1.33 Ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond 4 Stone Band, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - pink sapphire, 4 stones - oval cut - 4 x 3 mm - approximately 1 total carat - diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 14K Gold GIA Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
new custom made ring. Comes w/ original GIA certification for the sapphire stone. Stock Number: EK
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Platinum

Pink and Yellow Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pink and yellow sapphire gold ring. Baguette sapphires and diamonds ring Weight: 1.65 g. depends
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This David Webb Ring is truly beautiful. The ring has a center rectangle Pink Sapphire of
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Morganite Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring, 10K Rose Gold, Light Pink Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat rose gold morganite, pink sapphire and diamond ring. This ring features a three stone
Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Pretty in Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. WEIGHT: 3.0 grams STONES: 1.42-carat pink sapphire and .28 carats total weight of F color, VS clarity
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring features a stunning pink sapphire center stone and is composed of 18kt rose
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chunky ring with unusual prongs setting a cabochon pink sapphire. Stone measures approximately 13
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

New 14k Gold Platinum AGL No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-stone style ring, that is custom designed and newly crafted in solid platinum with a 14k rose gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Weight Approx 6g Stone Pink Sapphire UK Ring Size M 3/4 EU Ring Size 53 US Ring Size 6 3/4 Resizing
Category

2010s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Orange Quartz Pink Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Gemstone Details: Pink sapphire stones measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

Cartier Love Ring Rose Gold with Pink Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
__________________________________ Metal 18K Rose Gold Stone Sapphires
Category

2010s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Brown Diamond Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds that offer a distinctive twist. Accentuating this are the unheated purplish-pink sapphires and
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Natalie K Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Natalie K
Located in Stamford, CT
Light purple pink oval Sapphire GIA certified natural no heat no enhancements Natalie K 3 stone
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.23 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Materials: Plat and 14K white gold Ring Size: 7 GIA certificate. Center Stone Type: Pink Sapphire Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Embrace Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
COLOUR Pink SECONDARY STONE QUANTITY 3 SECONDARY STONE CARAT 0.24ct SECONDARY STONE CUT Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

No Heat Natural Musky Pink Padparadscha Sapphire Ring Platinum Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed natural Padparadscha pink sapphire & diamond ring, crafted in 900
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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Pink Sapphire 3 Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pink sapphire 3 stone ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pink sapphire 3 stone ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pink sapphire 3 stone ring over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, Paolo Costagli and Royaal Stones Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pink sapphire 3 stone ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Pink Sapphire 3 Stone Ring?

On average, a pink sapphire 3 stone ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,989, while they’re typically $660 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.