$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7 Ct. Unheated Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified Platinum Unheated Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring This exquisite ring features a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 950 - Natural 1.08 Ct diamond and 0.55 Ct Blue Sapphire ring, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Grams Ring Size: 7 (Sizeable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Center 0.60 Ct./ Side 0.48 Ct. Diamond Clarity
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
16.83 Ct Natural Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 7
Located in New York, NY
16.83 Ct Natural Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 7 Platinum 15.8 Grams I am
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.2 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire + 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 KWG Ring S 7
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald, and Sapphire along with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is a true
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ct 7, 67 of Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Art Deco design in 18k gold with a royal blue sapphire ct 7,67 and diamonds baguettes
18k Gold
7/8 ct. Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Berry Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Tsavorite & Yellow Sapphire Berry Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Crafted
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
7 Stone Diamond and Natural Sapphire Band 1.75 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 7-Stone Diamond and Natural Sapphire Band. Consists of 0.75 ct. tw. round brilliant cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 ct Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cigar Band Ring US Size 7
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
: Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Weight: 030 Ct Ring Size: US 7 Item Style: Band Ring Keywords
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 7 Ct Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Sugarloaf Dome Pyramid
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Ojai is an authentic Art Deco sugarloaf sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Standing tall in
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
New Sri Lanka 7-Stone 2.10 Ct Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 7. It has 7 princess cut blue sapphires that total 2.10
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 10.30 Ct Green & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the color of this stone. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 2.9 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 2.9 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 18.06 Ct Royal Blue & Aqua Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of this stone. It is just so brilliant. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 7 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire & Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful colors in this ring! The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is from Africa and is just
Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow...
New African 5.40 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautifully constructed ring. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just
Garnet, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Multi-Colored 5-Stone 5.50 Ct Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a gorgeous ring! I love all the colors it has. It is a size 7. The stones are 7 x 5
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Sri Lanka 7-Stone 2.1 Ct Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 7.75. It has 7 princess cut blue sapphires that total
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Cambodian 7 Ct Blue Zircon & Diamond Cut Sapphire YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
diamond cut blue sapphires on either side of the band. The ring is sizable and can be done by your local
Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yell...
New Santa Maria IF 6.10 Ct Aquamarine & Sapphire Sterling Filigree Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 7. This stone is from the Philippines. It is a beautiful
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 4.8 ct Pinkish Red Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 7. It from Africa and is
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African If 10.9 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Sterling Ring 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated IF
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 7 ct 50-Stone Multi-Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! It just glissens. The ring is a size 7.25. The stones are from Africa and
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$10,280Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills A refined three stone jewel created for collectors and connoisseurs, this 2.3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.60 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow VVS1 Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking three stone engagement ring presents a 3.60 carat cushion cut diamond set in a refined two-tone design. Crafted in 18K white gold with the upper head in 18K yellow gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring - IGI. This beautiful art deco engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. T...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Deco Old Cut Diamond 2.47cttw Sapphire Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Charming and vibrant, this platinum Deco Design engagement ring features a 1.27-carat old-cut round diamond, G-H color, SI clarity, bezel-set at the center. It is encircled by 1.20 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,885Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful update on the classic Lady Diana ring, this platinum Art Deco inspired ring centers an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.65 carats, with well saturated, deep ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 25.49 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the magnificence of this IGI certified 25.49ct Ruby & 3ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication. This exquisite piece of jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
6 Carat Elongated Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 6.2 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat Rose gold , Weight: 5.7 gram with stone ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Report Certified 5.81 Carat TW Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
GIA report certified 5.31 carat E VVS1 emerald-cut diamond platinum engagement ring circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: This stunning 5.31 carat emerald-cut diamond set between a pair...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 5.03ct Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Three Stone Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents this magnificent 5.03-ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Oval Cut F Color Diamond Platinum Ring with tapered
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This engagement ring is a refined expression of elegance and contemporary craftsmanship. Set in platinum and accented with tapered baguette side diamonds it presents a graceful and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose 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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