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4 carats, Pink and Blue Ceylon Sapphire round bypass ring.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K white gold ring, featuring a 2.40-carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire paired with a 1.60-carat Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Pink Sapphire and 4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 1 Ct natural Pink sapphire and Approximately 4 Ct Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using his
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Pink Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center-3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This organic style rustic ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.02 Carats and measures at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Ring, 5.52 Carat Unheated Sapphire 18kt
Located in Tampa, FL
New 18kt White gold custom sapphire ring set with oval cut untreated natural pink sapphire
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Pink Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center-3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite organic designed ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
features an exquisite mosaic of rare gemstones: Padparadscha sapphires, fancy light pink rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sap...

2.01 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a Oval Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.02 carats. The measurements of the Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy 6.34 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
accents engagement ring. Made in a platinum setting. 1 octagonal pink sapphire wine-red Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

1.66 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Oval Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.12 Carat. The Pink Sapphire has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

.25 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Etruscan Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond open work ring. Pink Oval sapphire in an open work 18k yellow gold Etruscan
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.28 Carat Orange Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Oval Cut Orange Sapphire that weighs 3.48 carats and measures at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.13 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful ring has a Oval Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 0.69 Carats. The ring is embellished with 24 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.28 Carat Pink Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.28 Carat Trillion Cut Pink Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Unique design to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 1...

Palladium Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Round Cut 1.40 Carat Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: Palladium Stone Information: Genuine Sapphire Treatment: Heating
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Palladium

Platinum Pink Sapphire Ring, 8.06 Carat Unheated GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom no heat untreated Ceylon sapphire ring containing an Asscher cut natural pink
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Spark GIA 1.36 Carat Pink Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Stamford, CT
certified oval 1.36 carat natural pink, no heat sapphire in a wonderful platinum setting with 6 round and 4
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

3.39 Carat GIA Certified Pink Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat GIA certified oval soft light pink Sapphire engagement ring circa 1940 -1950 with
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Center 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite fashion ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.50 Carat Oval Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified 4.50 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Ring, adorned with Round
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

18k Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 3.28 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love this ring as I love the color of Blue and Pink Sapphires together. I considered making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.34 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Oval Cut Heated Pink Sapphire that weighs 0.94 Carats. The Pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18-Carat Pink Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire and Two Diamonds Totaling 1.07 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite ring, crafted from 18-carat rose gold, features a captivating pink sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and chic piece of jewelry showcasing a gorgeous 0.80 carat emerald cut pink sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

1.27 Carat Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.37 carats and there are 10 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.28 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum dress ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.65 Carat Blue Pink Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. There are 24 Light Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.49 carats. The total carat weight of the ring is 2.65
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 3.63 Carat Pink Sapphire Teardrop Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.60 Carats Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring centers a round cut pink sapphire weighing 1.22 carats. Transparent and violetish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA Pink cushion cut sapphire center stone in
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.50ct oval pink sapphire center
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.99 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 3.99 carat pink sapphire and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Raspberry Brown Pink 1.30ct natural Sapphire showing different shades of pink and reddish brown in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 4 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring No Heat
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
IGI Certified 4.02 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo in 18K Rose Gold Discover
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k...

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone Engagement 2.20 Carat Solitaire Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
sapphire. The color is a soft dusty pink that displays nicely on this solitaire ring. The (4) diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.68 Carat Laboratory Created Pink Sapphire Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 14k white gold ladies laboratory created pink sapphire ring with a bright
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Contemporary Seafoam Aquamarine & Pink Sapphire Heart Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
. The bright pink round sapphires total 0.09 carats. Ring Size N (Australia and UK sizing) or 6 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring 2mm 14K Gold 3/4 Band Wedding Stack LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This ring is set with bright pink sapphires for a slim yet bold line of color! These bands stack
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

0.61 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.61 Carat Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Teardrop Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold Available in 18k white
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Fashion, Halo, 1.22 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Weight: 1.22 Carats Pink Sapphire and Diamonds This ring is made to order. Please allow 3-4 weeks for
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

13.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Pink Amethyst Cocktail 18 Karat Halo Dress Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
centrepiece of the ring is a prominent 7.16 carat oval pink amethyst, exuding a luxurious hue that commands
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue...

Natural pink sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Pink sapphire miami chain ring gold Natural pink sapphire cuban chain ring Curb chain ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.58 Carat Oval Shape Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.58 Carat Oval very light pink GIA certificate 5201148738 as Unheated natural sapphire was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire

18 Karat Green Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Teardrop Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Green Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Teardrop Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Teardrop Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Round Pink Sapphire 1.09 Carat Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning and classic setting showcases the beautiful 1 carat emerald cut of the pink sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Reinvented Vintage Pink & Purple Sapphire Heart Signet Ring 9 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
faceted natural sapphires are shades of pastel pinks and purples, and the five gems total 0.20 carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Unheated 4 Cts Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18Kt White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Pink Sapphire 4.02 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.63 carat and Diamond 1.15 carats Ring set
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pretty in Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
-carat pink sapphire is a deep evenly-hued pink with flashes of magenta set between two brilliant white
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Royal Blue and Vivid Pink Ceylon Sapphires 2.90 Carat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
pink Ceylon cushion cut sapphires weighing 1.60 carats. The trio of sapphires is of extremely fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Blue Pink Sapphire Engagement ring White Gold Promise ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18k white gold engagement ring with unheated Blue and Pink Sapphires Sapphires origin - Sri Lanka
Category

2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Stones 0.57 carats set in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pink sapphires. Ring Overview SKU 1075 Center Stone Pink Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.54 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
alluring 2.50-carat oval pink tourmaline and one 1.60-carat bright oval sapphire nestled side-by-side in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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4 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 4 carat pink sapphire ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 271 vintage or 1399 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 carat pink sapphire ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 4 carat pink sapphire ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, DGI and Le Vian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a 4 carat pink sapphire ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 4 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a 4 carat pink sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $685,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,914.

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.