$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland Certified 7 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The breathtaking color and rarity of this natural, unheated Ceylon sapphire is perfectly presented in this ring by famed italian jeweler Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA. This unenhanced...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TANK RING Classic Ring In 14Kt Yellow And White Gold With Sapphires & Rubies
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphires: Mount in a channel setting, with 7 calibrated square princess cut of natural blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 0.85 carats.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Ring with Cabochon Blue Sapphire Size 7
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This classic ring has the perfect balance between diamonds and sapphire. Every detail counts with this modern take on a stunning design. Ring size: 7 Platinum Ring weight: 10.3 gr Ri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified 7.16 carat Cushion cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire. .73 carats of white epaulet side diamonds. Custom platinum mounting Certified by Christian Dunaigre of Switzerland Curr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond 14K Gold Nugget Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold 14K yellow gold nugget-style men’s ring features a 7 carat blue star sapphire cabochon, accented by 0.20 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 7 Carat No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Halfmoon Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 7.07 ct. Unheated Burma blue sapphire cabochon round with 1.79 ct. good quality white diamond half moons. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.75+. Comes with GIA certificate.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 7 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate diamond and sapphire ring crafted in platinum mounted with an emerald cut sapphire of a deep blue color, approx. 7 carats and diamonds of approx. 5.50cts.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphires: Mounted in a channel setting, with 7 baguette step cut of blue sapphires with a weight of about 1.05 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
0.86ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.64ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - Dark Blue Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.22ctw Cut - Ro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7, 03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring AENEA
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This beautiful Natural Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Cut Ring with white diamonds is handcrafted in Platinum. It is the perfect engagement ring. Gemstone: Ceylon Saphire 7,03ct. (GIA Cer...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF 7 Carat Unheated Madagascar Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional sapphire and diamond three-stone ring centered by a rare SSEF-certified 7.306 carat natural sapphire of Madagascar origin. Showcasing a richly saturated blue color and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.19 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval center sapphire set in a 14k white gold split shank setting with 36 round accent diamonds along each shank. 1 oval blue sapphire, G VS-SI...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Blue Ceylon UNHEATED Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) Blue Sapphire Treatment: No Heat (Unheated, GIA Certified) Shape/Cut: Oval Sapphire Weight: 3.93 Carats Accent Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - 6x4mm Oval Blue Sapphire (0.50 carats) - 26 Round Brilliant Diamonds (0.43 carats total) - 14K White Gold - Ring Size: 7 - Total Weight: 2.05 grams - Condition: New A graceful ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
.68 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Marquise shaped 1940's filigree shape platinum cocktail ring with 23 round European cut diamonds and 12 French cut sapphires. 23 round European cut diamonds, H-I SI approx. .68cts ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Limited Edition 7 Carat Spinel and 1.12 Carat Sapphire cocktail ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 7-carat Burmese spinel framed in navy blue enamel and 1.12 carats of custom tapered baguette sapphires.
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Victorian 27cttw. Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine/Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our extraordinary Victorian Dome Ring, a masterful creation that seamlessly blends the ethereal beauty of aquamarine, the regal allure of blue sapphires, and the timeless...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$3,800 / item
17.36 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 17.36 carat blue sapphires & 0.7 carat sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.13 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
1.183carat oval cut blue sapphire ring, framed by a sparkling halo of white diamonds and flanked by two 0.53 carat trillion cut diamonds on the east and west sides.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Modern Chai Ring with 0.50ct Blue Sapphire, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Solid 14K White Gold Sapphire Chai Design Ring 14K White Gold 0.50 total carats of genuine blue sapphire gemstones Size 7 (sizeable) Fall in love with this piece that symbolizes ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
.74 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Round blue sapphire center stone in a 14k white gold setting with 38 around accent diamonds along both sides of the shank. 1 blue sapphire, ap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.83 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Side set oval center sapphire set in a 14k white gold setting with 16 diamonds along both sides of the shank. 1 oval blue sapphire, approx. .8...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.38 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Split-Shank Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A stunning 3.38 carat oval Ceylon blue sapphire is set in this large split-shank ring by Bracken Jewelers.
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.90 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1.65 Carat 10 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring White Zircon 3.49 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Blue Sapphires are natural in origin White Zircons are synthetic in origin 16 Blue Sapphires = 3.20 Carats 55 White Zircons = 0....
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 6.10 Cttw Blue Sapphire/Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Experience refined craftsmanship with this Gemistry Victorian Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, and Diamond Cluster Ring, an elegant design inspired by the intricate artistry of classic Vict...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.03 Carat Violet Blue Natural Sapphire Sasha Primak Engagement Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified violet blue cushion cut natural untreated Sapphire and trapezoid and square diamond in a Sasha Primak setting. Sasha Primak style ER 84 1 cushion blue Sapphire, approx...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
3.53 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.53 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a stunning Round Cut Blue Sapphire that weighs 2.49 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 3.3 Cttw Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the mystique of the Victorian 3.3 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, and Diamond Full Face Mask Ring — a captivating fusion of avant-garde design and opulent gemstones. Crafte...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.90 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1.65 Carat 10 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Untreated 7 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite platinum ring featuring a rare, GRS-certified unheated Ceylon sapphire, prized for its vivid royal blue color and exceptional clarity. Sourced from Sri Lanka, this natur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emeralds Maravellous 13.10 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Spectacular 18K white gold sapphire and diamond engagement ring containing 1 cushion cut natural Ceylon blue sapphire with no heat treatment weighing 11.89 carats and 2 brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Bezel Set White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire white gold engagement ring. Round cut bezel set sapphire in a 14k white gold solitaire setting. 1 round blue sapphire, approx. .54cts Size 7 and sizable 14k white gold St...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.12 Carats Eternity Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Special Eternity Band This is a Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Band. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 3.09Ct in Natural Blue Sapphires. There are 1.03Ct in Diamonds F VS The r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.90 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1.65 Carat 10 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Carats White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2.45 ct Total Weight Natural Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. The ring weighs 8.2 grams, size 7, the center is a Natural Vivid Blue Color Emerald Cut Sapphire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.90 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1.65 Carat 10 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Oval 1.85 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deep blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval 1.85 carat blue sapphire center stone set in a platinum three-stone setting with 2 G-H (near colorless) trilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.65 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval 0.65 carat blue sapphire and brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.90 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 1.65 Carat 10 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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