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Sapphire ring in 18ct gold, French, circa 1970.
Sapphire ring in 18ct gold, French, circa 1970.

Sapphire ring in 18ct gold, French, circa 1970.

Located in London, GB

Vintage sapphire solitaire dress ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover gypsy setting with an approximate weight of 3.20...

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Vintage 1970s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970

Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese sapphire ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4...

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Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970

Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

Bulgari sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with one octagonal old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.15 carats...

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Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970

Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Vintage Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5....

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970

Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of ...

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Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond bombé cluster ring, French, circa 1970
Burmese Sapphire and Diamond bombé cluster ring, French, circa 1970

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond bombé cluster ring, French, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight o...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.94 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1970
1.94 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1970

1.94 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.94 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.07 carat diamond, platinum ballerina ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.82CT Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage 1970's Platinum Cocktail Ring GIA
3.82CT Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage 1970's Platinum Cocktail Ring GIA

3.82CT Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage 1970's Platinum Cocktail Ring GIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1970's Cluster Cocktail Ring 3.05ct Blue Oval Sapphire GIA Report .77ct Brilliant Round & Marquise Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity 3.04 & .77 Stamped inside The Ring...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1970
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1970

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Ceylon sapphire and diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 8.87 carats, flanked...

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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970
Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970

Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970 A magnificent and highly versatile pair of vintage rings, crafted in luxurious 18K white Gold and designed to...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.
Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.

Located in London, GB

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond three stone ring. Set to center with an oval shape yellow Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 3.06 carats, furthe...

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Vintage 1970s Retro Fashion Rings

Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds.

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 4.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Retro Gold 4.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

Retro Gold 4.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 14K yellow gold ballerina ring, circa 1970, centered with a cushion-shaped natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 2.75 carats and measuring about 9.3 × 7.7 × 4.5 mm.

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Vintage 1970s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring. Accent Owl Ring Sculpted 1970
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring. Accent Owl Ring Sculpted 1970

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring. Accent Owl Ring Sculpted 1970

Located in New York, NY

The combination of diamonds and sapphires lends the ring a refined yet whimsical charm.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.26 carat sapphire, 2.75 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set ballerina ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire Ring - 18k Gold with 3ct Diamonds Halo - 1970
Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire Ring - 18k Gold with 3ct Diamonds Halo - 1970

Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire Ring - 18k Gold with 3ct Diamonds Halo - 1970

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pompadour Ring – Circa 1970 An exceptional vintage Pompadour ring, crafted in 18k gold circa 1970.

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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold, Italy Circa 1970
Vintage 9ct Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold, Italy Circa 1970

Vintage 9ct Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold, Italy Circa 1970

Located in Firenze, IT

In brushed white gold with central cabochon sapphire weighing approx. 9ct framed by cream enamel Circa 1970 Size 7 1/4 Weight: 15,44gr.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold 4.27ct Blue Sapphire Ring, Circa 1960-1970
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 4.27ct Blue Sapphire Ring, Circa 1960-1970

Antique 18k Yellow Gold 4.27ct Blue Sapphire Ring, Circa 1960-1970

Located in QUIMPER, FR

Crafted in 750/1000 yellow gold, this ring weighs 17.30 grams. Its broad, structured shank, with bold and substantial lines, highlights a central bezel-set motif, emphasizing the con...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970's Yellow Ceylon 7.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Heart Cocktail ring
1970's Yellow Ceylon 7.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Heart Cocktail ring

1970's Yellow Ceylon 7.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Heart Cocktail ring

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage 1980's wide GIA certified Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire & Diamond ring is the perfect statement ring. Crafted in solid heavy 18K yellow gold, the center is adorned by a ...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires

Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires

Located in Miami, FL

Retro modern gem set cocktail ring. A statement flamboyant piece, created during the early modernism period, back in the 1970.

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Late 20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

3.48ct Madagascar Sapphire and 2.10ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring 1970
3.48ct Madagascar Sapphire and 2.10ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring 1970

3.48ct Madagascar Sapphire and 2.10ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This vintage Madagascar blue sapphire ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the maker's mark.

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Ring
Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Ring

Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Ring

Located in Napoli, Campania

Amazing ring in platinum structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by a crown of diamonds. For all the stem, diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master gol...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

Set with a bright lively well saturated oval sapphire weighing 7.56 carats this well handcrafted 1970s ring will certainly catch the eye of everyone who sees it on the finger. The ce...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond & Sapphire Dome Ring
Diamond & Sapphire Dome Ring

Diamond & Sapphire Dome Ring

Located in New York, NY

Diamond & Sapphire Dome Ring Ring Size: 5.75 Resizable free of charge Metal Type: 18k yellow gold

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Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18kt White Gold Band Ring with 10 Round Cut Sapphires, 1970
Vintage 18kt White Gold Band Ring with 10 Round Cut Sapphires, 1970

Vintage 18kt White Gold Band Ring with 10 Round Cut Sapphires, 1970

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1970 ca. Weight: 14,6 gr. Size: 7. Ring designed as a concave band set with ten round cut sapphire, in an 18kt white gold setting, from the 1970's ca.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970’s 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Vintage 1970’s 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Square Cluster Ring

Vintage 1970’s 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Square Cluster Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark B K T Beautiful, square shaped, vintage cluster ring. Set with a centre, natural sapphire...

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Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

BOUCHERON 18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring circa 1970
BOUCHERON 18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring circa 1970

BOUCHERON 18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring circa 1970

By Boucheron

Located in Broomall, PA

BOUCHERON 18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring Simple and stylish, this Boucheron ring is a classic piece that will never go out of style. Inset Diamonds with a total w...

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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970

1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 1.19 carat sapphire and 0.42 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage sapphire rings.

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Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.
Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.

Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Elegant ring in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with a central diamonds surrounded by a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.
Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.

Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Elegant ring in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect cond...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970

Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring showcasing approximately 1.5 carats of natural colorless diamonds, accented by twenty baguette-cut natural blue sapphires and four richly hued ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.
Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.

Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Elegant retrò ring in platinum structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by a crown of diamonds. For all the stem, diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian mast...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1970s 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 0.85ct Sapphire
Vintage 1970s 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 0.85ct Sapphire

Vintage 1970s 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 0.85ct Sapphire

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage ring is set with a lovely round brilliant cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carats, its rich blue hue catching the light with a cool, brilliant sparkle. Flanking ...

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

The center piece of this 1970s cocktail ring is a gorgeous deep saturated yellow sapphire weighing 6.66 carats. The center gem is surrounded by 16 bright white sparkly round brillian...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central cushion cut sapphire surrounded by multiple single cut diamonds in an abstract setting. The...

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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Hydrothermal Ceylon Sapphire, Diamonds, Sapphires, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Hydrothermal Ceylon Sapphire, Diamonds, Sapphires, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.

Hydrothermal Ceylon Sapphire, Diamonds, Sapphires, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central hydrothermal ceylon sapphire and, for all the ring, diamonds and little sapphires. This ring was totally handmade ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Napoli, NA

Circa 1970 The ring is original in every part and it comes from the private collection of an Italian noble family.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Amazing retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and so...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisticated design...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970
Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970

Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

A vintage diamond platinum snake ring, circa 1970 This charming snake ring, coils twice around the finger of the wearer. Crafted as a realistically modelled snake and grain set wit...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a smart and sophisticated 18ct white gold band ring. The design features alternating square-cut deep blue sapphires and bright white carré cut diamonds, creating a strik...

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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 2.10ct Marquise Shape Ballerina Ring Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 2.10ct Marquise Shape Ballerina Ring Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 2.10ct Marquise Shape Ballerina Ring Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Era: Circa 1970 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 7.5, Resizable at No Additional Cost This striking vintage sapphire ring dates to circa 1970 and centers a 2.10-carat marquise cut sapp...

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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k rose gold with Square cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 1.15 carat and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.35 carat. ...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co., Sapphire and Diamond Ring Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co., Sapphire and Diamond Ring Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co., Sapphire and Diamond Ring Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. in an elegant swirl design, boasts seven bright blue round brilliant cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.00 carat total surrounded b...

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire 14k White Gold Six Prong Engagement Ring
Sapphire 14k White Gold Six Prong Engagement Ring

Sapphire 14k White Gold Six Prong Engagement Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Sapphire and white gold solitaire engagement ring. The petite 14-karat white gold solitaire ring centers upon a round, blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.68 carat, on a simple si...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

No Heat Sapphire Cabochon Ring GIA
No Heat Sapphire Cabochon Ring GIA

No Heat Sapphire Cabochon Ring GIA

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This heavy eighteen-karat yellow gold ring is all about the gorgeous 14.0 carat no-heat cabochon sapphire. The hammered finish adds depth and visual in...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Stacking Rings
Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Stacking Rings

Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Stacking Rings

Located in New York, NY

Sold as a pair/set of 14-karat yellow gold and 14-karat pink gold sapphire and ruby stacking rings with a 'V' or Chevron design, circa 1970s. A great set to wear together (as demonst...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1970s 1.94 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
1970s 1.94 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1970s 1.94 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive 1970s sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in platinum.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

René Kern Platinum Center-Oval Sapphire Surrounded Pear Diamond Ring
René Kern Platinum Center-Oval Sapphire Surrounded Pear Diamond Ring

René Kern Platinum Center-Oval Sapphire Surrounded Pear Diamond Ring

By René Kern

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This captivating 1970s ring, designed by renowned jeweler René Kern, showcases a beautiful oval blue sapphire weighing 2.1 carats. The sapphire's deep blue hue is elegantly framed by...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring

Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Napoli, Campania

Beautiful band ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central sapphire ( 7 mm x 5 mm),laterally small sapphires and externally, diamonds. This ring was totally handmadeby ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold architectural hammered ring
Vintage ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold architectural hammered ring

Vintage ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold architectural hammered ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This striking vintage ruby and sapphire ring is a bold 1970’s design, full of texture, color, and sculptural presence.

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Vintage 1970s Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 4.00 carats and a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 4.00 carats, surrounded by approxim...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA 1.55 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
GIA 1.55 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring

GIA 1.55 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring is a beautifully balanced design from the 1970’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.55 carats.

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Sapphire Ring Circa 1970s
Oscar Heyman Diamond and Sapphire Ring Circa 1970s

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Sapphire Ring Circa 1970s

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and refined vintage ring by Oscar Heyman, dating to the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum setting for the gemstones, consistent with the brand’s traditiona...

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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire

Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Cabochon Cigar Band Ring
Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Cabochon Cigar Band Ring

Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Cabochon Cigar Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Venice, CA

Circa the 1970’s, this 18k gold vintage Tiffany & Co. ring is a simple, wide cigar band with a central natural blue cabochon sapphire.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring
Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring

Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This striking vintage ring is a colorful and sculptural jewel from the 1970’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a beautiful combination of ruby and sapphire.

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Trillion Sapphire Ring with Channel Sapphires & Diamond
18K White Gold Trillion Sapphire Ring with Channel Sapphires & Diamond

18K White Gold Trillion Sapphire Ring with Channel Sapphires & Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

A striking modern sapphire ring crafted in solid 18K white gold and set with a brilliant trillion-cut sapphire displaying a vivid royal-blue hue. The center stone is accented by a sl...

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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
1970s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

1970s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring
Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring

Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring

Located in Berlin, Berlin

It is usually the colour blue that we associate with the sapphire – yet this precious gemstone comes in a variety of vibrant colours. Depending on where the stone has been mined, and...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

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

1970's design engagement and cocktail 18k gold ring with sapphires and diamonds
1970's design engagement and cocktail 18k gold ring with sapphires and diamonds

1970's design engagement and cocktail 18k gold ring with sapphires and diamonds

Located in Roma, IT

Made in 1970's with 2 pear cut sapphires 0.90 carats circa and 8 diamonds 1.20 carats circa in 18k white gold

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970’s David Webb Yellow Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
1970’s David Webb Yellow Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring

1970’s David Webb Yellow Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring

By David Webb

Located in Torino, IT

Sleek 1970’s David Webb bypass Ring designed as a coiling snake with a detailed scale pattern.

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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring

Located in Geneva, CH

A vintage ring made of 18k yellow gold is a unique exclusive piece of jewelry. The warm tone of the yellow gold gives the ring a timeless and elegant appeal. The ring is adorned wi...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

8.17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
8.17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring

8.17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

This incredible statement ring demands attention with its impressive size and classical Art Deco stylings. The center stone is a massive Sapphire of over 8 carats flanked by over 4 c...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Unusual Tournaire Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Unusual Tournaire Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Unusual Tournaire Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This sapphire and diamond ring is made in France and is of the Tournaire collection. It is comprised of Round and Oval Ceylon sapphires and round and baguette shape diamonds. All of...

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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamonds Vintage Ring
Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamonds Vintage Ring

Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamonds Vintage Ring

By Mauboussin

Located in Paris, IDF

Marquise ring, important cushion-cut sapphire from Siam, 54 diamonds, platinum, signed, certificate, circa 1970 Note to Customers in Europe: contact us for VAT details.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Blowing Rock, NC

Hand made Star Sapphire set in 18kt and accented by diamonds which are set in white gold.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum 4 carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
Platinum 4 carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Platinum 4 carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

Featuring a central 4 carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire, with a slight Green tinge, at 9.5mm in length x 7.5mm in width, secured in a 4-Prong setting. With a total of approximately 0.9...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

DAVID WEBB Cabochon Emerald & Sapphire Gold Ring

DAVID WEBB Cabochon Emerald & Sapphire Gold Ring

By David Webb

Located in Southampton, NY

This David Webb ring from the 1970's has an18K gold double cabochon setting featuring both a sapphire and an emerald stone.

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Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Art Deco Style Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Ring

Art Deco Style Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a beautiful art deco style ring set with an amazing setting. The ring is set with an old mine cut in the center .48 carats I Color VS-2 clarity. In addition there are 22 diam...

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier 18k Gold, Diamond adn Sapphire Butterfly Ring
Cartier 18k Gold, Diamond adn Sapphire Butterfly Ring

Cartier 18k Gold, Diamond adn Sapphire Butterfly Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18k gold ring of a butterfly motif set with six diamonds and one sapphire. The butterfly is done in 18k white gold which sets it apart nicely from the yellow gold twig-like s...

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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Dallas, TX

18 Karat yellow gold ring with turqoise set high surrounded by alternating sapphires and diamonds. Center large turquoise cabochon measuring 21.5 x 14 mm. 12 round sapphires 1.25...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Spectacular pink sapphire, diamond and 14ct gold ring; this dramatic ring is set with 3 pink, oval, mixed cut sapphires weighing 2.70ct;  there are two rows of sparkling brilliant cu...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ring White Gold Sapphires and Diamonds
Ring White Gold Sapphires and Diamonds

Ring White Gold Sapphires and Diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

Ring white gold sapphires and diamonds White gold ring 585 with 2 deep blue oval cut sapphires, each 0,25 ct surrounded by 6 small diamonds each 0,04 ct in cramped setting Ring wid...

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold

2.85 Carat Sapphire Diamond Accented Gold Ring
2.85 Carat Sapphire Diamond Accented Gold Ring

2.85 Carat Sapphire Diamond Accented Gold Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

All diamonds are graded according to GIA grading standards. ·Item: 18K 2.85 CT Sapphire 1.92 CTW Diamond Ring - Size 6 / Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 1970s ·Composition: 18k Gold...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Paris Turquoise  Cabochon Sapphire  Gold Ring
Rene Boivin Paris Turquoise  Cabochon Sapphire  Gold Ring

Rene Boivin Paris Turquoise Cabochon Sapphire Gold Ring

By René Boivin

Located in Paris, FR

Exquisite ring by Boivin embellished with 18 karat gold, turquoise and sapphires. The mounting is uniquely fashioned by a spiral motif. The circumference of the dainty turquoise gem ...

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Vintage 1970s French More Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring

3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

From our Beverly Hills Estate Collection, this Platinum Pear cut Sapphire & Baguette Ring features a central 3.37 carat Pear cut Natural Blue Sapphire at 12mm x 9.5mm at widest, secu...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

7.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
7.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring

7.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal 7.19 carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Beautiful 4.19 Carat Sapphire and Princess Cut Statement Ring Stones: Blue Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Stone D...

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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

2 Carat GIA Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
2 Carat GIA Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring

2 Carat GIA Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring contains a focal G.I.A. Certified 2 carat Oval cut Sapphire in the classic Navy Blue shade, securely set in four prongs. Accented by 12 Tapered ...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and White Gold Sapphire Ring, Diamonds
Platinum and White Gold Sapphire Ring, Diamonds

Platinum and White Gold Sapphire Ring, Diamonds

Located in Paris, IDF

A platinum and 18Kt white gold ring, centered with a large cushion cut sapphire, weighting about 17 carats, surrounded with two rows of navette and brilliant cut diamonds.  Total wei...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Cut Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Band Ring
Vintage French Cut Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Band Ring

Vintage French Cut Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Band Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a stunning vintage ring set with 3 emerald Cut Sapphires and 2 French cut diamonds in platinum. The sapphires are natural blue gem quality nice deep blue color and good clar...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

12.34 ct Ceylan Cabochon Star sapphire and diamond cluster ring
12.34 ct Ceylan Cabochon Star sapphire and diamond cluster ring

12.34 ct Ceylan Cabochon Star sapphire and diamond cluster ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Star sapphire and diamond platinum ring Platinum ring set with a central cabochon unheated Ceylon lavender star sapphire weighing approximately 12.34 carats (13.01 x 10.24 x 8.58) s...

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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring

10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

This sapphire and diamond ring contains the following. One oval sapphire that has cornflower blue violet color and SI clarity with indications of no heat. The sapphire measures 11....

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1970s Italian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
1970s Italian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

1970s Italian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Roma, IT

Probably Petochi, Rome, 1970s. Platinum. Sapphire circa 2.00 carats and antique cut diamonds circa 0.70 carats. Size 12/US 6. This lot is for sale with Customer to Customer price.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.73 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
1.73 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring

1.73 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Sapphire & Baguette engagement ring features a central Emerald cut 1.73 carat GIA Certified Rich Blue Sapphire [with hues of Violet as well] secured in a 4-prong setting - natur...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

David Webb Enamel Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

David Webb Enamel Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

By David Webb

Located in Dallas, TX

This gorgeous David Webb Star Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel ring is set in 18 karat yellow gold. The cabochon sapphire displays a beautiful asterism (star) under direct light and is ...

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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamonds Ring

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamonds Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 14kt carved yellow gold setting with a marquis cut blue sapphire with an estimated weight of 0.12ct. and diamond halo with an estimated 0.10 cttw. Estimated weight of gold 3 gr. ...

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Vintage 1970s Artisan Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1970 Sapphire Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1970 sapphire rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 1970 sapphire rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb and Cartier are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 1970 sapphire rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 1970 sapphire rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 1970 Sapphire Rings?

Prices for 1970 sapphire rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $220,000, while 1970 sapphire rings, on average, fetch $4,010.

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.