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1.48 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
New Platinum custom sapphire ring containing a cushion cut natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.86 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Perfect Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
mark an important anniversary, this natural blue sapphire ring would be a perfect choice to become a
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.76 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
platinum Ceylon sapphire ring featuring a transparent modified brilliant-cut natural oval blue sapphire is
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.02 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Blue Sapphire Origin Repor
Located in Tampa, FL
clarity. Platinum Sapphire Ring, set with a 3.02 ct natural Ceylon sapphire with a pure royal blue hue
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.19 CT Sapphire Ring (Blue Color)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-GIA Cert. included -Brilliant Cut -Transparency: Transparent -Includes 4 round diamonds, 2
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6 Approximately 3 Ct
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat WY Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Ct Blue Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate Band is
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.65 ct. Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
ct. 14K Gold 0.65 ct. Blue Sapphire Natural Blue Sapphire Stone Finger Size 6.25 Ships in 1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.65 Ct. Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
ct. 14K Gold 0.65 ct. Blue Sapphire Natural Blue Sapphire Stone Finger Size 6.25 Ships in 1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 1/2 Ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Oval Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 1 1/2
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.4 CT Royal Blue Sapphire 1.4 CT Diamond Snake Crossover Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Snake Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.60 CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Ceylon blue sapphire diamond ring handcrafted in platinum. The ring features a 3.60 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

WR Designs Platinum 5.57 Ct Blue Sapphire Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
Platinum round blue sapphire (5.57Ct), 2 heart shape diamonds (1.61 Ct) and 0.40 Cttw diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Asprey, Certified Sapphire (5.5 ct Royal Blue Natural, Unheated) & Diamond Ring
By Asprey London
Located in London, GB
Certified Sapphire, Royal Blue Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, set in an excellent
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.49 ct Natural Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous natural sapphire and diamond ring features a 3.77 ct center stone with 2 emeralds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring Blue Sapphire Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Natural 1.76 ct Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring Cushion Cut.
Located in Tampa, FL
Sapphire Ring Company. It is set with a stunning long cushion cut 1.76 ct cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Trillion Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18K Yellow Gold Natural 1.7 ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries, diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds. Blue sapphire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

3.25 Ct. Blue Sapphire Antique Style Eternity Band Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful blue sapphire eternity band inspired by the Art Deco era. This lovely ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 13.50 ct Emerald Cut Sapphire 2 cttw Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Striking Diamond & Sapphire Ring! This stunning ring is a gorgeous statement piece! Made with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Seamless 3.3 Ct. Baguette Diamond and Blue Sapphire Band Ring in Platinum950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Twelve baguette-cut sapphires are vertically set in18K white gold. The ring measures 5 mm. wide so it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

TJD 0.22 CT Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14KT White Gold Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and 5 blue sapphire set in prong setting. The total weight is 0.22 Carat and it shines in H-I
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Blue Clarity: Transparent Surrounding stone: Diamonds: 2 pieces, weight - 0.02 ct (0.01 each), F/VS
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gold Weight: 2 g. Depends from size Central stoned: sapphire Weight: approx 0.80 ct, oval cut, color
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Blue Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire gold ring. Genuine sapphire ring. Gold leaves ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

AIG Certified 10.00 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
This exquisite ring features a remarkable Sapphire gemstone of 10,00 carat. The Sapphire showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire and diamonds 14k gold ring. Sapphire engagement ring. Oval sapphire ring. Blue sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k White Gold 4 Ct Royal Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire 4 Carats and 2 Baguette Sap.
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Carat Royal Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire 2 Royal Blue Baguette Cut Sapphires: 1.51 Carats
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.83 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.83 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Ct. Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An absolutely breathtaking aquamarine with blue sapphire and diamond Art Deco style gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 2.26 ct Blue Sapphire Floral Cocktail Wedding Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries, diamonds have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.05 ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.40 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
centre natural Sapphire of approx cabochon cut of 2..0 Ct – 100% natural untreated – The ring has a 19 mm
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

New Sri Lanka 4.15 Ct Blue Sapphire Pear Shaped Sterling Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors in these stones. It is a 2-stone pear shaped ring. Each stone is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vivacious 2.2 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: Platinum Hallmarks: British hallmarks Gems: 1 oval faceted cut natural sapphire 3.78 Ct – 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.28 Ct Vivid Blue Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Ring in 18k ref544
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Behold this magnificent ring, graced by the presence of a GIA Certified cushion-cut vivid blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue sapphire 14k solid gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral design ring with natural sapphire and diamonds. September birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires And Diamonds. A gorgeous VCA yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Sapphire 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
worn Further Details Below Metal: platinum Hallmarks: assay Gems: 2 natural unheated blue sapphires
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau .90 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
fashion of that time Set with a central natural Velvety Blue untreated Sapphire of approx. .90 Ct superb
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural 2.7 ct Blue Sapphire Bypass Wrap Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Crossover Ring in 14K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...

Edwardian .65 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.70 Ct. Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sapphire of rich Blue colour, approx .65 Ct. to complete in a traditional combination of gemstones suitable
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.0 Ct. Diamond 1.0 Ct. Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
25 – .50 – .25 – G VS/SI 2 oval cushion cut natural unheated blue sapphires totalling approx 1.0
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.5 Ct Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
clarity diamond for its center, surrounded by French cut blue sapphire and round diamonds. This would make
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Sapphire engagement ring. September
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.8 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three stone blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.5 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.2Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Blue Sapphire & Approximately 1.2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Ct. Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A chic diamond with blue sapphire and emerald target ring. The central round diamond is securely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.30 Ct Nat Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
(unheated) blue sapphire of approx 1.30 Ct (6.9 x 6.0 mm.) – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling approx
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. Platinum ring featuring an 8.51 ct Ceylon sapphire with 2 trillants
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum custom sapphire and diamond ring featuring an 8.51 ct oval certified Sri Lanka natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

H&H GIA Cert 1.02 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2 Assher Blue Sapphires
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
H&H GIA Cert 1.02 carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2 Assher Blue Sapphires A Platinum
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.20 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring, Origin Madagascar Asscher Cut
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom sapphire ring containing a 7.20 ct Asscher cut natural blue sapphire from
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2010s Malagasy Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Scull ring with blue sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold and silver skull ring with sapphires. Ring with two metals: 14 ct gold and 925 silver
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 3.60 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 KT Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Kt white gold – stamped Centred by a a stunning Sry Lanka Blue natural Sapphire of 3.60 Ct. Cabochon
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Sapphire Ring, 3.15 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom Ceylon sapphire ring containing a cushion cut natural blue sapphire measuring
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.15 Ct Sapphire 1.0 Ct Diamond 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
with an antique cushion cul, intense blue colour, natural unheated Sapphire estimate 2.15 Ct (7.79 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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2 Ct Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 2 ct blue sapphire ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 2 ct blue sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 carat and 2 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 ct blue sapphire ring over the years, but those made by House of R&D, Sage Designs L.A. and Hancocks are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 ct blue sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 40 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Ct Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a 2 ct blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $233,618, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,663.

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.