8 Carat Star Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring, with approx. 8 carat star sapphire cabochon, with approx. 0.40ctw in side diamonds.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight of the sapphire is 4.15 carats. Sapphire and diamond cluster measures 19 x 16 mm (3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
No Heat Sapphire Cabochon Ring GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
This heavy eighteen-karat yellow gold ring is all about the gorgeous 14.0 carat no-heat cabochon sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s 1.22 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Bullet cabochon Content 1.22 carat Dimensions 6.18mm x 3.68mm Dimensions Length of setting 8.47mm/0.33" Width of setting 7.82mm/0.30" Height of setti...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire White Gold Men's Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our Art Deco 1940's GIA certified 5.00ct cabochon star sapphire white gold men's dome Ring. The cabochon cut round sapphire is certified...
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare 29.51 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cabochon Solitaire Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: - Item Type: Solitaire Ring - Metal Type: 18K White Gold - Weight: 25.81 grams - Ring Size: 8 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: - Gemstone Type: Sapphire - Color:...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.50 Carats Oval Shape Cabochon Sapphire Fashion Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage fashion ring, showcasing a bezel-set 2.50 carats oval shape cabochon blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
14 karat yellow gypsy style ring Oval cabochon blue sapphire approximately 6mm x 4.5mm x 3.5mm, approximately 1.40 carat, set horizontally 6 round diamonds approximately .36 total di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Blue Sapphire No Heat Pyramid Cabochon in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item type: Unisex ring ✔ Metal: Platinum ✔ Size: US 8 ✔ Weight: 13.8 grams ✔ Setting: Solitare bezel Stone Details: ✔ Gemstone: Sapphire ✔ Carat: 3.5 CTTW ✔ Color: B...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Starburst Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Experience the allure of timeless elegance with this stunning 18K white gold cocktail ring. Its unique starburst design beautifully complements the high-domed cabochon sapphire at it...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams, size 6.25, the Center stone is a natural Sugarloaf Cabochon Shaped Blue Sapphire wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of the ring is 14.60 grams. The Ring Size is 4 US. The dimensions of the sapphire cabochon are 10 mm x 8 mm x 7 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
17 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ring features a beautiful 17.02 carat sugarloaf citrine cabochon set with brilliant natural white diamonds and fancy yellow sapphires in a hand crafted 18k yellow gold ...
Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18...
Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Cabochon Cigar Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
The sapphire cabochon measures 3.6 x 8 x 6 mm, for a TCW of 1.85 carats.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Boodles 18K White Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Boodles
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 'Boodles' ring in 18K white gold ring featuring a cabochon blue sapphire with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 6.50ctw Cabochon ROYAL BLUE Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Clear - Perfect Royal Blue Color - Heated -3.50ct (approx. base on the certification measurements) ** See...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 8 Carats Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon in the center 4 small lines of rectangular cut Blue Sapphires with " invisible setting"and 22 full cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 8 Carats Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon in the center 4 small lines of rectangular cut Blue Sapphires with " invisible setting"and 22 full cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1992
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Created in 1992. - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 11.7 grams - Ring Height: 14 mm - Gemstones - 8 Cabochon-Cut Sapphires, approx. 6.70 carats total - 3 Brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold One Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 15.00 carats approximately 16mm x 11mm x 8.5mm Dark Blue with a hint of a star Great For F...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Unique Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Command attention with this breathtaking ring, hand-crafted in the Haruni atelier. Featuring the unusual combination of a 3.17 carat emerald and a 5.35 carat sapphire – both shield c...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Emerald, Sapphires, and Diamonds Emerald Count: 1 Emerald Cut: Cabochon Emerald Total Carat Weight: 1.75 carats Emerald Color: Green Emerald Clarity: SI Sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 2.01ctw High Quality Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Sapphires - 1 Oval Cabochon Cut & 8 Square Step Cut- Half Bezel Set & Channel Set- Very Nice Royal Blue Color - 1.64ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Brown Amber Citrine & Blue Sapphire Antique Style Snake Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Citrine Cabochon and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 9K Yellow Gold channels the fierce passion and mystique of an ancient serpent.
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.03ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and 1.80ct Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Cabochon Content 3.03 carats Dimensions 8.37mm x 6.58mm x 5.97mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut Old Euro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 8ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire set within it with diamonds in between. The three coloured stones measure 5pts each and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Emerald Cabochon Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate timeless elegance with this Natural Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon Vintage-Style Three Stones Ring.
Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds Coral Count: 1 Coral Cut: Oval Cabochon Coral Total Carat Weight: 7.25 carats Coral Color: Light Pink/Peach Coral Cl...
Coral, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold...
White Gold Blue Chalcedony Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Square Cabochon 10.14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Blue Chalcedony Carat(s): 4.80ct Cut: Square Cabochon Natural Sapphir...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Star Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.08ct Cut: O...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Sapphire in size 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for around 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carats yellow Gold, the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 32 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual handmade 18k rose gold cocktail ring. It is set with one large Natural Sapphire cabochon shaped in the center, weight 32 carat, and surrounded by brown and white round Brilli...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond 20K Men's Gold Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Indulge in the allure of our Vintage Art Deco Style 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold, a timeless masterpiece that combines the richness of blue sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Edwardian T.B. Starr 14k Gold Platinum GIA 4.95ct Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 4.95 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 8 Grams Ring Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Star Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 12 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 12 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 8.17 CTW Sapphire Shape & Cut: Oval cabochon cut Sapphire Color: Greyish blue Sapphire ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, 3.34ct, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire, bezel-set at the center.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Size 8 One cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 3.49 carats Eight square cut sapphires weighting approximately 0.56 carats 42 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Solid Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Regally elegant, this Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring exudes timeless sophistication and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Jade Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail Ring Retro Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB NATURAL 11 CARAT LAVENDER JADE AND SAPPHIRE RING IN 14K GOLD.
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Surrounding the center are 14 round-cut diamonds, each measure 2.5 mm and carry a shared weight of 0.50 carats. All is set in 18k yellow gold. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 23.10 Grams. Size- 8 1/4. FREE SIZING!!! Stones- Round Cabochon Star Blue Sapphire 18.80 Cara...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Onyx White Sapphire and Enamel Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At its center, a smooth cabochon onyx exudes mysterious elegance, beautifully encircled by glistening white sapphires that add a radiant contrast.
Sapphire, Onyx, Enamel, White Gold, 9k Gold
Burmese Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burmese Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring featuring a certified Burmese blue cabochon sapphire in a halo of glittering polki diamonds in a stunning cocktail ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Natural purple star Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval cabochon bezel set star sapphire with 4 round accent diamonds in a 14k white gold setting. GIA cer...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kern Jewelry Set Gold Turquoise Cabochon Sapphire Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and joyful Kern’s jewelry set made of 18k gold, featuring turquoise cabochon, sapphires and diamonds. The set includes a ring, a pair of earrings, and a brooch.
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.6 Carat Color Change Star Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (polished) Size: 8 (adjustable) Weight: 23 grams Setting: Bezel Set Certification: GIA Certified (Report No. 2215154086) C...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The two sapphire stones are set in flush settings and are a deep blue colour. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. The sapphires measure 20pts each and the diamond at the centre measur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Sapphire cabochon (not tested): 8 x 7 x 5.80 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of sapphire jewelry/estate jewelry. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Cabochon Content 1.30 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This optical phenomenon is quite rare, being only found in a tiny percentage of the sapphires mined around the world." Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 (res...
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,199Sale Price|13% Off
2.31 Carat Natural Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite = 2.31 Carat Sapphire = 1.21 Carats Diamonds = 0.71 Carat Ring Size: 8* US *It can be resized complimentary Small 0r Bigger.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum 15.97ctw GIA Sharp Star Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Very Strong Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon- 15.27ct (approx.) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 5.8ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Nice Sharp Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Blue Color - Nice Star - Transparent & Beautiful - Ceylon - No Heat - 5.20ct (exact)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Solid Platinum 6.60ctw Blue Star Sapphire Large Baguette Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Nice Blue Color - 9.12 x 8.48mm (approx.) - 5.55ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage sapphire jewelry/estate jewelry. Sapphire Quality Origin Basaltic Colour Blue Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 5.75ctw Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Light Blue Color - No Heat - Nice Star - 100% Natural -5.37ct (exact.) ** See Certification D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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