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GIA ct 1 of diamond and ct 2, 50 of Ceylon sapphire on ring
Located in Massafra, IT
Magnificent design in 18k with Ceylon sapphire blu ct 2,05 and diamonds cushion cut ct 1 J/VS1 GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

2.90 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage platinum engagement ring features a natural unheated 2.90 ct Ceylon sapphire of an
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

1 1/4 Ct Oval Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, MEN
Located in New York, NY
Ct Oval Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold 6.57 Grams Ring Size 10.5 ( it can be resized to
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.80 Ct Certified Purple Ceylon Sapphire 2.0 Ct Diamond Navette ring
Located in Napoli, IT
set crown is a No Heat or treated in any way Natural Purple Sapphire Ceylon origin, 1.80 Ct beautiful
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

GIA Certified 5.86 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Perfect Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
This new Platinum Ceylon sapphire ring contains a near-perfect transparent, modified, brilliant
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2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 2.60 CT Ceylon Natural Sapphire Pearl Russian Locket
Located in Napoli, IT
pearls 3.8/4 mm. Making the petals of the flower and rare Natural NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire of 2.60 CT (8.3
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Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 1.80 Ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 1 oval faceted cut natural unheated blue sapphire of 1.82 Ct – 10 old European cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Ct Natural No Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
made The large Sapphire is an old oval Cushion cut – certified as unheated 2.51 Ct Ceylon origin
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Reinassance Revival 11.42 Ct Certified Unheated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ri
Located in Napoli, IT
large natural no heat totally untreated, as mined from earth 11.45 Ct transparent Yellow Sapphire
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Antique 1880s European Renaissance Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.07 Ct Unheated Blue Sapphire (Ceylon) Oval Engagement Ring - GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This elegant and classic ring features a natural and unheated oval blue 2.07 ct Ceylon sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vivid Canary Yellow Sapphire 1.55 Ct Pear Ceylon Heated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Natural summery vivid canary yellow sapphire traditionally cut into a pear shape of over 1 carat to
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

6.00 Ct Vivid Royal Blue Unheated Sapphire 'Ceylon' Diamond Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Research Swiss Lab stating that the 6.00 carat sapphire is of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin, vivid blue color
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2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring is centered with 4.47 carat cushion Ceylon sapphire into bezel setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.30 Ct Ceylon No Heat Liliac Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: English hallmarks Gems: 1 cushion cut natural (unheated) liliac sapphire of approx 2.30 Ct (7.68
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1990s English Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Certified 2.10 Ct Ceylon NO Heat .70 Ct Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: none/worn Gems: 1 oval mixed cut natural (un-heated) Ceylon Sapphire of 2.10 Ct (8.95 x 5.9 mm) – 2
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.6 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
available Center Gemstones Type: Ceylon Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut Size: 8 x 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Sapphire Ring, 3.53 Carat Untreated Ceylon Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum 950 ring set with an oval cut blue Ceylon sapphire, 9.19 x 7.66 x 5.58 mm with a carat
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2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire Ring, 5.55ct Unheated Platinum Ceylon Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
with an approximate weight 0.82 ct's VS-1 VS-2, clarity G-H color. This Sapphire independently
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2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 5.13 Carat Natural Sapphire Gia Origin Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
@ 0.64 cts with a approximate diamond weight 2.62 ct's VS-1 VS-2, clarity G-H color. Beautiful 5.13 ct
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2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Sapphire 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
structured by a play of Diamonds and Sapphires Ring has been hand crafted of Platinum, marked Ceylon origin
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a central feature claw set 1.50 ct oval cut Ceylon purple sapphire. The sapphire is flanked
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Platinum Cocktail Ring by Bucherer Ceylon Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamonds
By Bucherer
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautriful and timeless Platinum 950 Cocktail Ring featuring 1 fine cornflower blue Ceylon Sapphire
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.18 Carat Unheated Oval Blue Sapphire 'Ceylon' Engagement Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lanka) Shape : Oval Cut Sapphire Weight: 3.18 Carats (1 Sapphire) Dimension: 10.49 x 7.90 x 4.28 (mm
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.70 Ct Natural Untreated Sapphire 2.20 Ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut as well as the Diamonds Sapphire is estimated 1.70 CT calculated on mounting (7.1 x 5.7 mm
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

9.16 Carat Unheated Cushion Blue Sapphire (Ceylon) Diamond Ring - GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
In the very center of this exquisite ring is a 9.16 ct unheated cushion blue sapphire originated
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

French 5.40 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated, multi-claw cluster design is ornamented with a feature 5.40 Ct cushion cut Ceylon sapphire, bezel
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.52 ct Cushion Blue Sapphire IGI Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
'Ceylon' in the gem trade) Internal SKU: IGIS0053-1 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about
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2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1.52 ct Cushion Blue Sapphire IGI Certified Unheated
1.52 ct Cushion Blue Sapphire IGI Certified Unheated
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18k White Gold Gubelin Round Cabochon Ceylon Sapphire & 0.63ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
its sapphire which guarantees that it is a 100% natural sapphire that originated Sri Lanka (Ceylon
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique 2.46 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with an impressive feature four claw set 2.46 ct cushion cut ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Gubelin Ceylon No Heat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Near-Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent Medium Blue
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Padparadscha Sapphire 1.21 Ct Cushion Natural Heated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Lotus flower coloured padparadscha sapphire with a vivid orangish pink sparkle is highly desirable
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Certified Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carat Diamond Stud Earring 18KG
Located in New York, NY
E/F color Sapphires are natural and each sapphire is approximately 1. 5 Ct , Total weight of the
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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring .92 Brilliant Diamonds and Ceylon No Heat 2.35 Carat Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt White Gold Ring With 92 Brilliant Cut Diamonds & 1 Sapphire Sapphire: 2,35 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.74 ct Yellow Sapphire Octagonal GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Sri Lanka (Sometimes called 'Ceylon' in the gem trade) Internal SKU: GIAS0060-1 Please quote SKU
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

Unheated 4.05 ct Pink Sapphire Ring, 18kt Rose Gold GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
A new 18kt rose gold custom pink sapphire ring set with a 4.05 ct cushion cut untreated natural
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Certified 7.14 Ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cushion cut natural unheated Ceylon sapphire of 7.14 Ct (11.7 x 6.9 mm.) – 4 baguette cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.20 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceylon sapphire that has been certified by the GIA as unheated. Most sapphires on the market have been
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 11.00 Ct Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Solitaire 18 Kt ring
Located in Napoli, IT
100% natural gem – Sapphire is 13.15 x 10.7 mm – clarity Tipe1 SI2 Ceylon origin It makes a standout
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque 7.0 Ct No Heat Natural Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
white gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval natural unheated blue sapphire of approx 7.00 Ct
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style dress
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1904 Ring natural Cornflower Blue 1.25 ct. Sapphire solid 23K Gold ØUS5.5 /5.9gr
Located in SE
Elegant 120 Years old 23K Gold and Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring. Wide Band 5 mm at widest in solid
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Light - Blue color
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1943 Ring 5.5 ct natural Cornflow Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US4.75/ 4gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural light Cornflower Blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1945 Ring 2.25 ct natural Cornflow Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US5/ 1.2gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural light Cornflower Blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Opera Sapphire Earrings
Located in Derby, NY
Exceptional earrings. From the fine hand cut and crafted ceylon french cut sapphires to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opera Sapphire Earrings
Opera Sapphire Earrings
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Shreve, Crump & Low 25.43 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
Blue Ceylon sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind platinum ring
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 20.86 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
of 1 majestic cornflower blue oval cut sapphire weighing 20.86 carats. The sapphire center stone is
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 12.38 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind platinum ring, consisting of 1
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Fancy 18KW Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. There are 300 Ceylon Sapphires and 141 brilliant cut diamonds all pave set in 18 karat white gold. This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Fancy 18KW Gold Pendant
Sapphire and Diamond Fancy 18KW Gold Pendant
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W 0.79 in L 1.38 in
Unheated Platinum Sapphire Ring, 7.06 Carat Cushion Cut GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring this 7.06 ct cushion cut blue Ceylon sapphire set into this custom platinum 950 diamond ring
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2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18kt White Gold Bracelet Set Necklace Earring Sapphire Diamonds CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
necklace and earrings) Sapphires: 19 Vivid blue Ceylon sapphires, together 27.33 ct in total. Variety of
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
– diamonds TCW Gems: 1 certified oval faceted cut unheated blue Ceylon sapphire of 7.46 Ct (13.93 mm. x 11.08
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring, 5.47 Carat Platinum 950 GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom-made Ceylon sapphire ring containing unheated mixed princess cut natural yellow
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2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s 10.50 Carat Sapphire with Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Ceylon) and certifies that the gemstones shows no indications of heating; non-heated sapphires are a
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold,...

Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
brooch is quintessentially Retro in design. 4 Ceylon Sapphires weighing approximately 1 ct and 2 old
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Mens Heavy Platinum 9.01ct Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel No Heat Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Transparent Colour: Blue Species: Natural corundum Variety: Sapphire Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Condition: No
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and white gold and centered with 0.80 carat cushion shape Ceylon sapphire, set in a lovely openwork
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm x 2.25 mm x 1.75 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1.2ct Cornflower Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K White Gold Ø6.5US/5.4g
Located in SE
. Natural transparent Ceylon Sapphire of old European oval cut , color is light Blue / VS , measures 6.5 mm
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1923 Antique Ring 0.7ct natural Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US /2.2gr
Located in SE
diamond cut natural Sapphire Ø 5 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. Stone is of light Blue / likely Ceylon
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

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1 Ct Ceylon Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1 ct ceylon sapphire 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, Platinum and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 62 vintage or 145 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 1 ct ceylon sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 1 ct ceylon sapphire from Fine Jewels UK, Celine Roelens and Hancocks — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a 1 ct ceylon sapphire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1 Ct Ceylon Sapphire?

Prices for a 1 ct ceylon sapphire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $61 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,700.

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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.