1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat blue sapphire and 1.76 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, 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 lapis surrounded by corals and a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt g...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
SSEF Certified Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An antique 14 carat cushion mixed cut natural no heat yellow sapphire and diamond ring. Size of sapphire is 14.5mm x 12.35mm x 8.15mm. it is medium tone, strong saturation, yellow hu...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Coral, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Stylized flower shape ring in 14 kt white and rose gold structure, mounted with a central coral button, surrounded by sapphires and leaves with diamonds. Diamonds 0.25 ct Sapphires 1...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French 1960s White Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant retro rose gold ring set with moving gold wires and cords. A brilliant-cut white sapphire is claw-set in the center. Height :...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.38Ct Sapphire and 0.25Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring 1966
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.38 carat sapphire and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire cocktail rings. This fine and impress...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Enamel, Sapphires, Rubies, Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure composed by two ribbons with enamel and, between of them, an emerald. The ribbons are surrounded by diamonds, rubies and sapphires...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters decorated with large sized natural, transparent, very likely untreated, light Cornflower Blue Sapphire likely of Ceylon origin. E...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman GIA Ceylon no heat sapphire diamond 18k gold cocktail ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Oscar Heyman cocktail ring showcases four breathtaking pastel-colored modified shield step cut sapphires totaling approximately 15.50 carats, certified by GIA #22359...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant flower ring in 14 kt rose gold structure, composed of leaves studded with diamonds. In the center, a flower made with drop rubies and drop sapphires. Diamonds 0.24 ct Rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds. All the upper part of the ring is mounted with multicolor sapphires. This...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Sapphire Ring is gorgeous and a deep Blue color. It is surrounded by Brilliant cut Diamonds. This comes with a certificate with the total weight being 4.35 carats. This Sapphi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.81 Carat Purple Sapphire and 2.28 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.81 carat Madagascar purple sapphire and 2.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.60 carat natural sapphire and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.55Ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.55 carat yellow sapphire, 0.68 carat emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemsto...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.40 Carat Sapphire and 0.19 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.40 carat pink and blue sapphire, 0.19 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and white gold set gold cocktail ring; part of our sapphire ring c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Italian 2.50 Carat Sapphire 0.70 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Italian 2.50 carat sapphire and 0.70 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold floral ring; part of our vintage sapphire jewelry collection. This st...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1960s Retro White Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold Feather Clover Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A delightful vintage ring, the top forms a 4-leaf clover whose heart and petals are adorned with white sapphires. On either side of the head, the start of...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Mm Pearl, 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 pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and so...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Intense Central Ruby, Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a central ruby stone, surrounded by beautiful and shiny diamonds, emeralds and lihht blue sapphires. This ring is to...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retro ring in 18k white gold, mounted with 3 emeralds - a big one in the centre and two on the sides- surrounded by spots of rubies and blue sapphires embedded in a white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,216Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond And Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 5.5 We can m...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Of geometric design, the calibre-cut sapphire curved line, with similarly-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond stepped sides. Estimated total diamond weight 0.25ct. Ring size ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring. Set with eight square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back claw and grain settings with an approximate comb...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage !4 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and vintage dome cocktail ring features elements of an off gray cultured round pearl, sixteen round cut diamonds and and fifty round mixed sapphires. It is timeless and ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Shrimp Style Gold Ring with 10 Round Faceted Sapphires, 14 kt y.g.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shrimp style 14k yellow gold ring with 10 round faceted sapphires. From the 1960's in all original and fine condition. What is known as "Shrimp" style jewelry evolved in the 1940"s ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corals, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Lion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14k white gold structure. The ring is mounted with a central lion face made of white gold studded with diamonds and two blue sapphires as eyes. The main around the ...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.60 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 KT Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding vintage cocktail ring is a classy example from 60’s> Finely designed as cluster of fine gemstones in a raised crown raising up in a wired art work mount totally hand...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low
Located in Tampa, FL
A.G.L. 21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low, one of Americas Oldest Jewelers Founded in 1796 Sapphire Weight - 21.74ct Shape - Caboch...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Amethyst, Rubies, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14Kt Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with white and fancy diamonds,yellow sapphires,rubies and tsavori...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Grey Star Sapphire Wide Ring with 0.12 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned vintage 14K white gold flush set ring with one oval shape grey color star sapphire and two round side diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. Finger size is 5.75 and ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1ct Yellow Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.75/2.35gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 8 Diamonds. European, hand - made ca. 1960s -1970s , hallmarked 750, Swedish import hallmarks, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beatiful retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an hydrothermal amethyst with a pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds,pearls,sapphires,emeralds and...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, S...
Red Coral Blue Sapphires Diamonds Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming 14 kt roseand white gold animal ring with 0.50 g of red coral, 0.50 ct of blue sapphires and 0.65 ct of diamonds. Coral g 0.50 Sapphires ct 0.50 Diamonds ct 0.65 Size ita 1...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Ring, Oscar Heyman, 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding 1960’s Natural no heat yellow sapphire ring from Oscar Heyman. The approximately 33 carat yellow sapphire is surrounded by 2.50 cts in diamonds and 4 carats in combined S...
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00ct Solid Australian Oval Opal & Sapphire Halo Dress Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of delightful double halo sun-like design, this vintage dress ring features a Solid Australian Opal of oval shape, measuring 10mm x 7.5mm – 1.00ct approx. displaying beautiful myr...
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,698Sale Price|20% Off
French 1960s No Heat 7.42 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. An attractive daisy ring with a claw set exceptional oval Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds. The ring bed is comp...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
This striking vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels dates to the late 1960s–1970s, a period celebrated for its bold yet impeccably balanced jewelry designs. Executed in rich 18 karat ye...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers, circa 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approxima...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.80 carat sapphire, 1.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunn...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with this stunning coronet cluster engagement ring - a timeless design inspired by classic Victorian style, reimagined with a modern and feminine touch. At...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
Grey Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl with a diamond on it surrounded by diamonds,emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally handm...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
South Sea White and Grey Pearls, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous fashion ring in 14k white gold, mounted with 3 big south sea pearls surrounded by beautiful white diamonds and blue sapphires on the sides. The central white pearl's diamete...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing cluster ring mounted in 14k white gold structure. The ring has a flower motif, consisting of a central blue sapphire, and three different petals crowns: one made of beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 4.50 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring approximately 4.50 Carats of Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Diamonds. The Natural Blue sapphire measures 10.3x7.3x5.6mm and weighs approximately 4....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Retro Gold Lion Ring APX .50 Carat Natural Diamond Sapphire Gem Stone circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Lion Ring set with 19 Natural Diamonds (G-J color, SI-I clarity) and 11 Sapphires, weight of stones are approximately 0.60 carats. Circa 1960. The ring is a size...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1960's Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set east to west in platinum Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Flanked by rows of round cut sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,746Sale Price|25% Off
GIA 15.27 Carat Estate Blue Cabochon Sapphire Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage GIA 15.27ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold. An Iconic Style GIA certified Blue Cabochon Sapphire surrounded by sparkling round diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.02 Carat Sapphire and 1.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 1.02 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.13 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Lapis Lazuli, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with two drop-shaped lapis lazuli and ruby in the centre surrounded with drop-shaped adornments of diamonds, blue sapphires and ru...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Sapphire Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams Totally is sapphire 0.85 ct. Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact fo...
14k Gold
Retro Gold 3 Carat Cocktail Ring Natural Diamonds Sapphire and Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 3 Carat Cocktail Ring set with Natural Diamonds, Sapphire & 10.5mm Pearl. The 64 natural round brilliant diamonds are approximately 2 carat, F-G color and VS ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold and platinum snake ring, circa 1960. This exceptional ring is designed as a pair of snakes, both excellently hand carved, one hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.75ctw No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.75ctw Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring, 1960s. The 1960s: A time of vibrant colors and a deep appreciation for nat...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Tutti Frutti Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18KWG Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 18k white gold tutti frutti diamond sapphire ruby emerald cocktail ring is a dazzling statement piece that combines luxurious materials with a vibrant array of gemstones. Its bol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian m...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
I call it a Transformer Ring. Easy to twist bands to demonstrate the Red or Blue bordered with White at any moment. Vintage Gizmo, all metal parts are made of 14K Yellow and White ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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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