$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 Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, prized for its vivid hue and ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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 basically charging for mounting and diamonds .
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
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.2 carat natural oval Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire along with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring – .40 CT Center – Size 7
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a beautiful Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring crafted in rich 18K white gold (purity ranging approximately 17K–18K). This elegant vintage piece showcases the refined...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Design 18k Gold Blue Sapphire 7 Ct & Diamonds Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Art Deco design in 18k gold with a blue sapphire ct 7, 00 and diamonds baguettes and round brilliant cut ct 1,82 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufact...
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 with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a stunning combination of clus...
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 diamonds and 1.00 ct. tw. round cut sapphire. Sapphire AAA. These stones are set in a s...
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 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring US Size 7 Crafted in 18 kt Yellow Gold, this Unique design showcases a white Diamond 0.30 TCW Round-shaped diamonds,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 950 - Natural 1.08 Ct diamond and 0.55 Ct Blue Sapphire ring, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Platinum - Natural diamond and Blue Sapphire ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 6.03 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Sizeable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Center 0.60 Ct./ Side 0.4...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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 the saddle is a 7 carat cabochon of an intensely vivid royal blue, possessing a fab...
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 cts. The stones are 3 x 3 mm and are channel set into a beautiful sterling silver...
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 exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is an emerald cut stone and is 10.30 Ct...
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. It is a high quality stone. The IF stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone ...
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. It is a high quality stone. The IF stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone ...
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 Africa and is just exquisite. It is a round cut stone and is 18.06 Cts. The mai...
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 exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a oval cut stone and is 7 Cts The...
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 exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a Princess cut stone and is 5.40 Cts ...
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 mm and total 5.50 carats. There is a green stone, a light and dark purple and a li...
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 2.10 cts. The stones are 3 x 3 mm and are channel set into a beautiful sterling sil...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Cambodian 7 Ct Blue Zircon & Diamond Cut Sapphire YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 5.75. The stone is from Asia and is just exquisite. I love the color. It is an asscher cut stone and is 7.0 Cts. The main stone is 10 x...
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 oval cut stone and is 6.10 cts. It's a very high quality stone. The "IF" means "...
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 just exquisite.
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 (Internally Flawless) stone. A very high quality stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 10...
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 are just exquisite. The "IF" stands for "Internally Flawless". They are very hig...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Greenish Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry New York, a well known and respected dealer located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Our specialty are one of a kind jewels, and Natural Fancy Color diamonds a...
Diamond, Blue Diamond
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and timeless three-stone ring featuring a GIA Certified 3.62 carat natural emerald, step-cut in classic octagonal shape with rich green color and excellent transparency. Th...
Emerald, Platinum
$65,500Sale Price|56% Off
Rare Important Estate 18KT Gold 40CT Gorgeous Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Large Triple Strand Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Ne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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
6.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring GIA Certified in 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
For those seeking a true statement piece, this breathtaking solitaire ring showcases a remarkable 6.01-carat round brilliant diamond. Accompanied by the original GIA certificate (#52...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
10.04 carat "Intense Red" Burma Ruby set in a custom, handmade platinum and diamond mounting featuring 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% Certified Burma Ruby A ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 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
$3,600 / item
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.25 Carats ff Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.74 Carat Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a GIA certified pear shape indicolite blue-green tourmaline weighing 4.74 carats, set on a three prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round br...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Diamond Ring VVS2
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3ct GIA certified E Color VVS2 diamond is bright white, exceptionally clean, and displays bright and vibrant sparkle! This round brilliant cut diamond is certified by GIA, the world’...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
7.73 Carat Certified Fine Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning Extra Fine Natural Colombia Emerald, Diamond and 18K white Gold handmade Engagement Ring from our Workshop. AAA+ Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Asscher-octagonal Cut 5.73 Ca...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Fabulous Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Ring, Set with Two Natural Diamonds & Pretty Rose Cut Diamond Shoulders. A Toi et Moi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Gold GRS Cert Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria color emerald cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this handcrafted platinum engagement ring. The aquamarine weighing 1.16 carats is embellished with 6 bright ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3.5ctw Pear Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Pink Color - 12.4x8.4x4.65mm - 2.75ct (approx.) (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.