Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmith...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pink sapphire cabochon with old European cut diamond halo in 14K yellow gold and platinum ring. Size 5, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Cocktail Ring ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1960s, this wonderful cluster ring features an intense black sapphire at its centre. The round cut sapphire weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set within a cluster of o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist brutalist ring with inset diamond, rubies and emeralds in a wide 14k yellow gold mounting. Size 4
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Basaltic Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960s sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The substantial convex pierced decorated ring setting is ornamented with five roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Ring with Six Sapphires-Florentine Finish-18k y.g.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage 1960's cocktail or cluster ring with six sapphires and one cubic zirconia set in 18k yellow gold. The ring retains its original Florentine finish on the setting. This r...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$84,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-20th Century Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in Platinum A striking vintage bombe ring from the 1960s, showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its center sits a richl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s 0.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 0.70 carat sapphire and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, this classic bombe style dress ring centres around a stunning blue sapphire. The oval cut stone weighs 2.00 carat and is surrounded by a collection of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive Diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. Large crown beautifully designed and hand crafted of Platinum during the 60’s. Boasting a magnificent 7.46 Ct Natural no heat Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.70ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage octagonal target ring dates back to the 1960s. It features an emerald diamond at its centre, weighing 0.70 carat. Graded highly at F in colour and VS2 in clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 2.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Vintage cluster ring showcases an vibrant 2.70 carat carat sapphire at its centre. The light blue sapphire is a cushion cut stone, heat treated to help the gem look its...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamond, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond surrounded by peatals studded with multicolor sapphires. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central sapphire measures 70pts and the diamonds either side measure 5pts each and are set in illusion settings. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1962. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage statement ring showcasing a mesmerizing cabochon star sapphire weighing approximately 17.28 carats. The sapphire displays a soft, enchanting asterism that moves be...
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five deep blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 30pts, the next largest are 20pts each and the smaller sapphires measure 15pts. There are also pairs ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, American, circa 1960.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 12.38 carats, f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Moonstone, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central moonstone surrounded by four leaves of coral and, between of them, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant o...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by multicolor sapphires and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object com...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and so...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond surrounded by peatals studded with yellow sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Magnesite, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite surrounded by rubies, sapphires and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond fancy cuts on Yellow Gold 18K Ring Unreadable hallmark. Circa 1960. Top pattern dimensions: 20.74 mm. x 12.70 mm. x 6.40 mm. Gross weight: 9.16 gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of sapphires and ruby surrounded by a flower of diamonds and, externally, rubies, emeralds and leaves stud...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a drop aquamarine in the central part, two sapphires laterally and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire, Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ceylon hydrothermal sapphire between two corals surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object comb...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Oscar Heyman Star Sapphire Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Oscar Heyman star sapphire diamond cluster platinum ring. The ring features a striking combination of star sapphires (total weight is 25.45 carats), round brilliant and baguette c...
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Cocktail Ring With 50.00 Ct. Star Sapphire & VVS Colorless Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This breathtaking masterpiece centers on a monumental 40.00-carat Star Sapphire, a celestial wonder that displays a mesmerizing, dancing asterism with every movement. Forged in 27.3 ...
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
5.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous platinum cocktail cluster ring features a beautiful hexagonal step-cut blue sapphire weighing 5.06ct, in a six claw, open back setting. The vibrant gemstone is highligh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
An 18k White gold Cluster Ring with Pink Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat white gold cluster ring with an oval faceted bright pink sapphire set in a claw setting surrounded by 8 brilliant cut diamonds (total app. 0.35 crt), signed JP for John P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold. Also hallmarked inside of the band. The center natural Earth mined oval s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of sapphires and emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and rubies. This elegant obj...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by emeralds. All around, diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This elegant object combines ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires and details in white gold studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by It...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid Century GIA 2.42 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Mid Century cocktail ring centers a vivid Ceylon sapphire whose brilliant blue glow is elevated by an extraordinary diamond surround crafted in an elegant array of bag...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rud Murbach Sixties Mod Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Rud Murbach, Zurich. Charming, cheerful, and chic, this lovely sixties ring is visually buoyant! A gorgeous .80 carat ruby is surrounded by 2.0 carats of livel...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Flower Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A joyous celebration of vibrant color and classic French design, this bold dome ring is fashioned in platinum and 18K yellow gold. The surface blossoms with vivid turquoise cabochons...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 1.30ct Natural Cambodian (Pailin) Sapphire Platinum Signet Ring.
By Boucheron
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
High end jewellery house Boucheron Paris have always had a way to make something so elegant that stands the test of time - of timeless eternally popular & sophisticated design, thi...
Sapphire, Platinum
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central part composed by emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires on one head and diamonds and rubies on the other head. This ring was totally handmade by Italia...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL RING 14K Yellow Gold 8.91 Cts Cushion Blue Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century modernist statement cocktail ring, exceptionally center-set with a monumental 8.91-carat natural blue sapphire. Hand-crafted in a substantial 14.5-gram chassis of solid 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k ...
GIA Certified 39.81 Carats No-heat Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This monumental 18K White Gold GIA Certified Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring is a masterwork of bold design and natural rarity, weighing a substantial 33.2 grams. At its architectural...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Wh...
Diamond Sapphire Ring Vintage Floral 14K Gold Band Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cluster This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold. Circa 1960s. The center round brilliant cut is .33 carat of VS...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central topaz surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold an...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage aquamarine, sapphire and diamond platinum cocktail ring, circa 1960. Set to its centre with an emerald cut aquamarine of 10.13cts approximately in a handmade fine platinum...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths an...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1964
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage cluster ring dates back to 1964. The ring centres around a stunning light blue sapphire weighing 0.50 carat. The emerald cut sapphire is claw set in platinum an...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 18kt white gold ring is a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Designed to captivate, the ring features a stunning arrangement of brilliant-cut diamonds, to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Enamel Ring In very good condition. Total weight is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by sapphires and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid Century Mod Space Age Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Capture Mid Century modern elegance with this space age inspired sapphire and diamond vintage cocktail ring. An asymmetrical orbit of twinkling round diamonds enhance the central 1.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by little sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 4.50 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
A bright and sparkling halo of round brilliant cut diamonds surround a captivating star sapphire. The twelve diamonds total to 1.20 carats and are F in colour and Vs in clarity truly...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA No Heat Violet Sapphire Ring in 22K Gold, Vintage Estate Rarity
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and sophisticated vintage estate ring featuring a GIA-certified natural violet sapphire set in richly saturated 22K yellow gold. The sapphire measures 11.90 x 8.08 x 4.65 mm a...
Sapphire, 22k Gold
Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two drop topaz in the central part surrounded by leaves and flowers studded with diamonds, tsavorite, ruby and sapphi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Citrino, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central citrino surrounded by diamonds and multicolor sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
Whether or not a sapphire ring is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. (Kashmir is the birthplace of the most famous sapphires.) According to the Geological Institute of America, the stones from this mountainous region on the India-Pakistan border display a potent combination of a rich, intense blue color and a soft and velvety appearance.
Sapphires can be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. The rarest, and the most valuable, fancy sapphire is the pinkish-orange padparadscha (from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom”).
Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. In the case of assessing the value of an antique or vintage sapphire ring, as with other gems, the 4Cs are crucial. The 4Cs is the grading system established by the GIA to determine how precious stones are evaluated. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. The most desirable cut is the one that shows to best advantage the particular stone’s individual combination of color, clarity, and brilliance.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. Find a range of antique and vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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