Unavailable|$12,623
Art Deco 5.76 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
Supremely beautifully. The gorgeous and glowing natural Ceylon sapphire is the perfect cornflower
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Plat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
with two tiers of Diamonds surrounding a fantastic natural Sapphire, a statement ring from past times
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
AGL 6.46 Carat Ceylon "Heat" Cornflower Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An excellent 6.46 Carat Heated-Ceylon Sapphire ring amplified by two Trapezoid-Cut White Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,995
Unheated 2.05 ct Pink Sapphire Ring, Platinum 950 GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom Ceylon sapphire ring containing a cushion cut natural rich pink sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,995
Victorian 2.29ct Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo 18k gold and plat
Located in Joelton, TN
Platinum set Ring. This cherished sapphire is very slightly Violetish blue Blue with excellent transparency
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.07 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Hand Engraved Platinum Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
This Matthew Ely vintage style art deco inspired ring is handmade in Platinum and features an
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$120,000
Ceylon Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire 35.34 Carat Total Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Classic, elegant Ceylon oval cut yellow sapphires 35.34 carat total platinum earrings. Not
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Rare Edwardian 2.60 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 3.0 Ct Old Diamond Ear Rings
Located in Napoli, IT
nature gift which are two 100% NATURAL NO HEAT or treated in any way Ceylon Sapphire of stunning Blue
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,795
Vivid Blue 2.14 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Ceylon sapphire this ring features a delightful hand crafted platinum mounting accented by ten pave set
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Diamond and Trillion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon vivid blue sapphires in a new handmade platinum ring. The diamond is so clear and white that it
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Diamond 1.12 Carat and Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Fancy Diamond weight 1.12 Carat graced by 2 Ceylon Sapphires total weight 1.60 Carat on
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate 2 Half Moon Diamond 3.95 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Estate Platinum Diamond 3.95ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Ring. With 1 large oval No Heat Ceylon
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three Stone Ring with Pear-Shaped Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive 8.02 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Diamond Three Stone Ring by Merkaba
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$5,850
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco inspired modern platinum and diamond ring features a beautiful cornflower blue, 1.62
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$6,225
Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine platinum, diamond and Ceylon sapphire ring. The ring centres on a 3.42 oval cut 'medium blue
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$72,999
18.59ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
centered with 1 natural rare Ceylon Sapphire, approx. 17.39 Ct without any heat treatment or any other
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$135,000
Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: Platinum Sapphire: 1 cushion cut = 13.29ct Color: Ceylon Clarity: AAA+ AGL: CS 44645
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$54,000
Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking platinum ring featuring a 4.13 carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire, certified by AGL. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed cut sapphire of
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 4.48 Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A natural 4.48 carat sapphire that has been GIA certified as Ceylon origin with no indications of
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.31 cts Measuring (10.46x8.00x4.77) mm Two trapezoid diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$10,665
GIA Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
"GIA emerald cut sapphire weighing 4.14 cts Measuring (10.20x8.13x4.93) mm Diamonds weighing .54
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.43 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This previously loved platinum ring features a 1.43 carat round brilliant cut light blue ceylon
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 9.59 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With a diversity of color options, Ceylon sapphires offer a variety of blue color choices that is
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire and French Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
handmade Platinum Micro pave diamonds and channel set genuine Calibre cut deep blue sapphires. The ring is
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
2.33 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 2.33 cts Measuring (8.93x7.04x3.74) mm 2 Trapezoid Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 5.10 cts Measuring (9.8x9.4) mm 2 trapezoid diamonds weighing
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.43 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Natural Royal Blue Ceylon Round Mixed Cut Sapphire Set in a Platinum Setting Recreated from a
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
11.76 Carat AGL Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
certified ceylon sapphire that has no indications of heat treatment. The desire for these gemstones has
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 3.09 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
3.09 cts. Oval Ceylon Sapphire Sapphire Measuring (10.63 x 7.81) mm 2 Trapezoid Diamonds weighing
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 3.158 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Engagement Ring set with Certified 3.158 Carat Natural Deep Blue Ceylon Sapphire. The
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
3.52 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.52 carats Measuring (10.23x8.33x4.91) mm Diamonds weighing .62
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.75 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.52 carats Measuring (9.25x7.81x4.52) mm Cadillac Diamonds weighing
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 0.97 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 0.97 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal step cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
8.59 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
Ceylon and has no heat treatment. The giant cushion cut sapphire is bezel set in platinum and surrounded
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 4.10 carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful light blue GIA certified 4.10 carat Ceylon sapphire that has no indications of heat
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely shade of blue. The oval sapphire is set in a platinum ring surrounded by clean white
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A sleek and modern three stone ring containing a central cushion cut sapphire, weighing 8.00cts and
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Classical elegance with a unique design. This AGL certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire is set in
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
16.33 carat unheated Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum Cocktail ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Platinum ring set with a sapphire from Ceylon unheated 16.33 carats and diamonds, ring size 6.4
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 6.91ct, Emerald Cut Diamond & Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional platinum and diamond setting featuring a fantastic vintage Ceylon sapphire weighing
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$385,000
Cartier Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Cartier ring features a magnificent, natural Ceylon sapphire. This extraordinary
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
C.Dunaigre 9.78 Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Size 6 Platinum Accompanied by C. Dunaigre report stating that the emerald is of Ceylon origin, with
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Grace Platinum Sapphire Ring, 2.50ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire - Size 7
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Grace Ring is a luxurious and captivating piece, featuring a vivid 2.50ct oval Ceylon sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.52 Carat Cushion Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 5.52 cts Measuring (11.316x9.37x5.37) mm 2 pieces of
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.57 carats Measuring (11.34x8.39x4.65) mm Trapezoid
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 5.14 cts Measuring (10.92x7.83x6.19) mm Two trapezoid diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Ceylon blue sapphire diamond ring fashioned in platinum. The oval Ceylon sapphire weighs
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 16.31ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 16.31 Ceylon sapphire, 0.95 carat diamond and platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.69 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ceylon sapphire 3.69 carats and GIA graded diamonds three-stone platinum ring. Centering upon a
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
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7.74 Carat Cushion Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 7.74 cts Measuring (12.60x11.49x5.87) mm 2 pieces of trapezoid
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
CDC Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.49 carats Meausuring (8.93x8.42x4.79) mm Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage GIA Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA certified
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks Beautiful 2.32 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
The ring centred on a beautiful rich blue square step-cut unheated Ceylon sapphire weighing 2.32ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
BULGARI 14.67cts Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and unusual sugarloaf cabochon cut Ceylon sapphire, diamond, platinum and gold ring by
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 7.76 carats Measuring (12.85x9.84x5.89) mm Trapezoid
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue 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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