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2.70 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
modern ring contains one of the nicest blue Ceylon sapphires we have seen in a long time and is an
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20th Century American Modernist Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18.47 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful ring has a natural and unheated 18.47 carats oval Ceylon Sapphire and paving
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire 7.2 Cts 'Untreated, Unheated' Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
/unheated) and Diamond Ring. Blue Ceylon Sapphire, GIA certified (untreated, unheated) 7.20 carats
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1950s Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.90 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage platinum engagement ring features a natural unheated 2.90 ct Ceylon sapphire of an
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ceylon No-Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
for the sapphire, set in platinum. A distillation of Ceylon blue, this ring offers one of nature’s
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
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Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5 Carat Oval Cut Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire Set in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 5.00 Carat Oval-Cut "Ceylon" Sri Lanka Sapphire, accented by 0.23 Carats of Round
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1990s Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 17.26ct Ceylon Blue Cushion Sapphire Diamond 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite hand-made cocktail Ring, presented a deep blue sapphire Adorned by a diamond halo
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1950s American Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ceylon No-Heat Sapphire and Diamond "Halo" Ring
Located in New York, NY
a sizeable, no-heat Ceylon sapphire. The elegance of the ring, and the brilliant blue hue of the
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.52ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 0.68ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire ring with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Colour Blue Cut Cushion Content
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.75ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 1.65ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum (masked man) and the maker's mark (GM). This impressive vintage Ceylon sapphire ring in platinum
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
sapphire of Ceylon origin sits at the centre of the face and showcases a stunning violet blue colour tone
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century No Heat Ceylon Pink & Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sapphire is transparent medium blue and weighs approximately 3.47 carats The other is transparent medium
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1950s Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

5.18 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Vintage Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
blue sapphire from Ceylon. The sapphire is accented by six small diamonds (F color, VVS2-VS1 clarity
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1970s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

Royal Blue No Heat Natural GIA Ceylon Sapphire 10.50cts Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Extra Clean Natural No Heat Sri Lanka GIA Oval Brilliant-cut Sapphire 10.50cttw Diamond Royal Ring
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1960s Retro Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.23ct Heat Treated Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an incredible cocktail ring featuring a deep dark blue heat treated ceylon sapphire
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Platinum

Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 26.93 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: Cornflower Blue Sapphire Origin: Ceylon Heating: No indications of heating Sapphire Dimensions
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA CEYLON Blue Sapphire & Old Minor 3 CT Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire GIA CERTIFIED & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 2.5
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1930s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.03 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Round Ceylon center stone in a handmade wire ring with a halo
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.60 Carat Blue Ceylon Star Sapphire Cabochon Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
4.60 carat Ceylon blue cabochon star sapphire in a darling rubover setting. The captivating translucent
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.85 Carat Oval-Cut Blue/Pink Ceylon Sapphire Toi Et Moi 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, Pink ✔ Stone Origin: Ceylon (Sri-Lanka) ✔ Ring: 18K, 1.85 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire, 2.00 Carat Oval
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Art Deco Vintage Agl Certified Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage Oval Cut Blue Sapphire, Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Halo Cocktail
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to center with an octagonal old cut natural
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 2.79 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 2.79 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed cut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
desirable light blue color. The sapphire stone is further accented with approximately 0.49 carats of fine
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 2.66 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.66 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Set. Featuring one GIA cushion
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1980s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA 4.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 4.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA 3.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 3.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 2.98 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.98 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA cushion
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Handmade Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Purple Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade statement sapphire ring in platinum. Designed as a blue flower with sapphires as petals
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA 3.94 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 3.94 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ceylon .80 Carat Oval Sapphire Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s Retro Deco Style bright Ceylon oval Sapphire engagement ring surrounded by diamonds in a
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1940s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1970s Mauboussin France Natural Unenhanced Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with one oval double brilliant cut natural
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1970s French Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A single cushion cut sapphire of
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s 2, 80 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
is set with 4 claws on its top of an oval sapphire of a very clear and limpid blue supported on both
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1970s French Retro Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 9 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond 14K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
9 Carat no heat Blue Sapphire of Ceylon origin adorned with a 16 round-shaped, old European cut
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1990s Sri Lankan Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 5.60 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Ceylon Sapphire = 4.50 Carat (Cut: Oval, Color: Blue, Origin: Natural) Diamond = 1.10 Carats (Cut
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Natural Blue Star Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Vintage Natural Blue Star Sapphire Sri Lanka origin untreated, unheated. GIA certified report
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Civil War Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 25.92 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
(53) Sapphire Colour: Mid Blue Sapphire Origin: Ceylon Heating: No indications of heating Sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
your jewelry wardrobe. This ring features a lovely cornflower blue center stone enhanced by a halo of
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

No Heat 7 Carat Sapphire Ceylon Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning and shining vintage ring made in platinum with Ceylon sapphire no heat in the center and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 7.05 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 7.05 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
. Either side of the diamond are four carrae cut 'medium blue' Ceylon sapphires which are channel set and
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA 18k Gold No Heat 8.58ct Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & 2.19ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
with ICA report number 162190 pin 78CA on the Blue Star Sapphire which notes that the gemstone is
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20th Century Thai Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage GIA 2.97 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.97 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring. Featuring one
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 4.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 4.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...

7.80 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white gold ring with an oval cut light blue Ceylon sapphire measuring 7.80 carats
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1970s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

AGL Ceylon No Heat 14.58ct Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring in 18K White Gold Sri Lanka Ceylon is renowned for its extraordinary flawless sapphires with
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1990s American Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Important 17 Carat GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An impressive oval Ceylon sapphire weighing 17.18 carats surrounded by 12 fine brilliant diamonds
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s 2.82 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.82 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.80 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

20ct Ceylon Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring, Platinum, France, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
ring is set with a 20ct Ceylon No heat sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded with 32 brilliant cut
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1940s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA Certified 6 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic 3 stone sapphire engagement ring centered by a rich, royal blue Ceylon sapphire. A gem of
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco French GIA 3.47 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French GIA 3.47 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1930s Natural 9.36 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
modernity and beauty. The Ceylon sapphire on this antique ring is a soft, luminous blue. Specialized in
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...

Vintage French GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
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1980s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage GIA 2.08 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Double Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 2.08 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Double Halo Ring. Featuring one oval
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k...

Mid-Century GIA 6.91 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 6.91 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA
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1950s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage French GIA 4.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 4.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one GIA
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1990s Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Mid-Century 10.89 Carats No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 10.02 carats - transparent medium blue in color
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1950s Retro Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage ceylon blue sapphire ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 239 vintage editions and 154 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage ceylon blue sapphire ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage ceylon blue sapphire ring from Bulgari, Botta gioielli and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage ceylon blue sapphire ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring?

On average, a vintage ceylon blue sapphire ring at 1stDibs sells for $13,950, while they’re typically $444 on the low end and $216,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.