French Antique 3.58 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 karat yellow gold ring, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a heart cut yellow diamond that is set with 3 claws into an openwork bed. The shoulders are each bezel set with another diam...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k G...
Antique Art Deco 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic antique, this affordable sapphire engagement ring was skillfully handcrafted during the 1920s Art Deco era.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring Platinum Solitaire .95ct Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930s Vintage .95ct Sapphire Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Gorgeous .95ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center Hand E...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.25 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). The center diamond measures approximately 1.25 carats. The center diamond is an Old Europea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1.30 carat old cushion cut Sapphire sits pride of place in this classic example of Art Deco craftsmanship. The deep blue Sapphire is completely natural and unheated. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 20th Century Purple Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : The violet sapphire set in this antique solitaire ring is a bright, luminous hue.
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Victorian Sapphire Ring .40ct Round Solitaire Original 1880's-1890's Flower
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1880's-1890's Sapphire Ring .45ct Round Solitaire Original Victorian Flower Features a Genuine Natural .40ct Round Sapphire Gemstone Center Hand Fabr...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An intense natural blue sapphire sits central in this classically Art Deco ring. The sapphire is an oval cut stone, completely unheated, weighing 1.70 carat. Flanking the sapphire do...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a beautiful example of a art deco engagement ring. Crafted in 14K white gold, the geometric designs and the step cut gallery makes it a true art deco piece. In the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut .90Ct Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This ring is a true work of art, every detail works flawlessly to make this ring the showstopper that it is. Crafted in platinum the shanks have a flowing feather like engraving abou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 18k White Gold Filigree Diamond Solitaire w Blue Sapphire Tris
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This piece is crafted of 18K white gold featuring intricate filigree and sapphire accents. The center cut diamond is an old European cut weighing in at .36 carats. This...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.03 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This eternity band offers unmatched durability with a luxurious feel, making it a timeless piece of jewelry that can be cherished for generations. 21 square step cut diamonds, G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A simply stunning natural cornflower blue sapphire set in a beautiful platinum setting with delicate split shoulders. 1.35 carat stone with stunning powder blue colour and good clari...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Totally is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 7 (We offer f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$695
Art Deco Green Sapphire Ring
Located in valatie, NY
Early-20th-century ladies green sapphire solitaire ring. Unmarked 18K white gold filigree and engraved setting.
Sapphire, Gold Plate
Art Deco 18k White Gold .5ct Diamond and Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant round diamond is set within an intricate, openwork design, accented by triangular synthetic blue sapphires in this striking ring. Weight: 4 grams Stone: 0.5ct Transitio...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Simulated Sapphire Edwardian Solitaire Ring - 10k Antique Buttercup
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Simulated Sapphire Cut: Round Color: Blue Style: Solitaire Features: Buttercup Mount ...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring .70ct Solitaire Platinum Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Sapphire Ring .70ct Solitaire Platinum Art Deco Featuring a Gorgeous .70ctGenuine Natural Round Blue Sapphire Center Artful Engraving with Bol...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring .65ct Original 1920s Antique 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring .65ct 18K White Gold Featuring a Magnificent .65 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Gemston...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Rd .56ct Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Hea...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1900's Victorian 18K Gold Floral Engraved and Embossed Solitaire Sapphire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This unique piece is a true work or art. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the tapered shank started wide and tapers down around the finger. Atop this band style ring has a gorgeous cushi...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Natural Sapphire and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The absolutely stunning 1.5carat sapphire in this ring is the most incredible cornflower colour and has a wonderful glisten. It is simply set in single claws and the shoulders split ...
Sapphire
Sold|$2,250
Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning blue star sapphire ( aprox. 1 1/4 ct) ring is surrounded by a halo of old mine cut diamonds ( total weight aprox. 0.60 ct.) The Late Victorian period was a prolific tim...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Russian 2.50 Carat Sapphire Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. An antique Russian 14K gold unisex ring is set with a 2.50 ct cushion cut natural sapphire of a sky blue color and excellent clarity. The sapph...
Blue Sapphire
Vintage Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring of Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This ring can shine in more ways than one. The diamonds sparkle, but when you shine a light on the sapphire you get a star reflected off the gemstone! Set in platinum, this vintage ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire Ring .53ct Art Deco Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire Ring .53ct Art Deco Antique 14K Featuring a Midnight Blue .53ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center Rare Yellow Gold with White Gold Top 100% Natural Sapphire ....
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,480
Vintage Star Sapphire Snake Ring of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating vintage snake ring from 1920–1930, crafted in 9ct gold and featuring a mystical black star sapphire nestled in the serpent’s head, accented by two tiny ruby eyes that l...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 9k Gold
Sold|$17,500
Paul Gillot Art Deco Natural Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An incredible Art Deco Star sapphire ring from the New York jeweler Paul Gillot & Co. The central Star Sapphire weighs 24.02 carats and is accompanied by A.G.L certificate statin...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 1.44 carat Asscher Cut Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring an asscher cut blue Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.44 carats. The sapphire has lavender to periwinkle blue color and measures about 6.5mm. The ring has a l...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northampton, MA
This important Kashmir sapphire ring is an original gilded-age Tiffany & Co. masterpiece. It features one of the rarest, most prized gemstones on earth: a Kashmir sapphire. The cor...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1923 Ring natural 3.25ct Sapphire solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring Ø 6.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a crown in White Gold or Platinum holding natural Blue Sapphire of oval cut 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.33 mm / ca. 3.25 ct. Stone demonstrates color zoning...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.29ct GIA European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely breathtaking antique diamond and sapphire engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum during the art deco period and features a GIA certified old European diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in Platinum, Circa 1950s Certified Heat-Only
Located in Northampton, MA
This sleek and impressive ring is the very epitome of Mid-century style. Originally created for a man, this ring could obviously be worn by anyone who appreciates the sleek, aerodyna...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1923 Ring Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5/ 2.45 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain shoulders featuring a claw set likely Lab made Green Sapphire of octagon cut 9.5 mm x 7.5 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 2.5 ct. Green Color of medium intensity, transparent...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Antique Sapphire Engagement Ring .50ct 18K White Gold Art Deco
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique .50ct Sapphire 18K White Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Gorgeous .50ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center Alluring Mounting With Beautiful Detai...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Gray Star 8 Carat Sapphire and European Diamond Ring, circa 1950
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Dynamic Star Sapphire ring is lite up in this blue-gray colored natural and rare gemstone. Circa 1950's the ring is set in a freeform style setting made of 14 karat yellow gold . The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1916 Ring natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US3.25 / 1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of light Blue / or Cornflower Blue color oval cut 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct. This stone demonstrat...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1921 Ring natural 0.5ct Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain shoulders featuring a bezel set natural Green Sapphire oval cut 5.25 x 4 x 2.15 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct. Green Color of medium intensity. Stone demonstrates internal ...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco White Sapphire Ring .65ct Hand Engraved Original 1930's Antique 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's White Sapphire Ring .65ct Hand Engraved 18K Featuring a Gorgeous .65ct Genuine Natural White Round Sapphire Center Perfect Alternativ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1904 Ring natural Green Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US8 / 1.5gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand- engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Green color oval cut 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.3 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct. accented with two natural Swedish River ...
Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Ring .80ct Round Original 1920's Antique Flowers Filigree 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's Vintage Sapphire Engagement Ring .80ct 14K Gold Art Deco Featuring a Genuine Natural Round .80ct Sapphire Center Spectacular Radiance ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring SSEF, AGL & GCS Certified No-Heat, 2-Carat Stone
Located in Northampton, MA
An antique Kashmir sapphire that is open and bright, vivid and intense is the centerpiece of this exceedingly rare unisex ring from the mid-1880s to early 1900s. Hand-crafted in high...
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold
1910 Art Nouveau Ring natural 0.35ct Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS4.75/ 1.2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from Art Nouveau period decorated with a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut 4.75 mm x 3 mm x 2.3 mm deep / ca. 0.35 ct. Sapphire stone demonstrates internal s...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.20 Carat Cushion Yellow Sapphire Circa 1950's Retro 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
1950's Circa ring showcases a cushion cut centered sapphire and is surrounded by diamonds. The yellow colored sapphire measures 7.16 x 7.07 x 4.73 mm in diameter with an estimated we...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1923 Antique Ring 0.7ct natural Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US /2.2gr
Located in SE
A ring from the distant Art Deco period featuring an 18K Rose Gold sleekly band + old European diamond cut natural Sapphire Ø 5 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. Stone is of light Blue / ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1913 Anna's Ring natural Blue Purple Sapphire Pearls solid 18K ØUS6.25 / 1.89 gr
Located in SE
Fine Art Nouveau period Ring with unusual natural Bi-colored Sapphire flanked with Seed pearls on articulated and hand engraved shoulders. Swedish hallmarks : Three Crowns , 18K, ...
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910 Alliance Ring 1ctw natural Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 8.25 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow frame holding 5 bezel set natural Sapphires cut cabochon. Made in Europe, early XX century. Hallmarked with Swedish customs hallmark...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1917 Ring natural 1.4 ct Green Sapphire solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.26gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain band featuring a claw set natural Green Sapphire of oval cut 7 mm x 5.5 mmx 3.8 mm deep / ca. 1.4 ct. Green Color of medium intensity, transparent stone - demonstra...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut 6.75 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. accented with two natural Swedish River Pe...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1906 Ring natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of light Blue color oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.8 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct. accented with six natural Swedi...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Antique Filigree Solitaire Australian Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a breathtaking example of an art deco piece. Crafted in 18K white gold, the shanks have flowing carved details that are in exquisite condition. Leading up to the the gal...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky blue sapphire and baguette diamond step shoulders. The sapphire measures approx 2carat and the shoulders measure 30pts per side. Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire Cocktail Statement Ring 8.20ct Antique Victorian 14K Enamel
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Victorian Sapphire Engagement Ring 8.20ct Enamel Solitaire 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a HUGE 8.20ct Genuine Natural Blue Oval Sapphire Center Gorgeous Vintage Design Hand...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18.5 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Whether gracing a cocktail party or adding glamour to everyday attire. 1 emerald cut light blue aqua, approx. 18.5cts Size 6.5 and sizable 18k yellow gold Stamped: 750 7.3 grams W...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Star Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous antique solitaire ring set with a blue star sapphire cabochon.
Star Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
Sold|$4,190
Victorian 14k GIA Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and rare sapphire ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a solitaire .65ct oval cut Yogo sapphire.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Cornflower Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An elegant Edwardian solitaire ring set with a stunning cornflower blue sapphire and diamond shoulder accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (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.)
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.
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