Vintage 3.92 Ct Ceylon Sapphire 1.33 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-stone engagement ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a cushion cut unheated Ceylon sapphire, weighing 3.92 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
Emilio Jewelry 5.07 Carat Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This ring is just that. Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier, our brand is known for creating the finest Sapphire jewelry and the leader in important Sapphire Rings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
10.59 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 5.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a cluster of Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.351g,D:0.15ct, Sapp:2.92ct, US-7
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, late 19th Century.
Located in London, GB
Yellow Ceylon sapphire cluster ring. Centrally set with a drop shape old cut natural unenhanced yellow Ceylon sapphire in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 5.7...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 1.50 carat Ceylon purple sapphire and 0.12 carat diamond, 15 karat rose gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
7.00 Ct Ceylon Sapphire & 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with natural Ceylon Sapphire of 7,00 carats, only common heated , and dazzling Diamonds of 3,40 carats , very sparkly !
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.54 Ct. Ceylon Untreated Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring by Cecile Blake is crafted in platinum and features a stunning 7.54 carat oval blue sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is Grs certified, showcasing except...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7.30 Carat Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7.30 carats, flanked b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold 10.67 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18k white gold natural unheated Sri Lankan (Ceylon) blue sapphire cabochon and diamond ring, centered by an oval blue sapphire cabochon weighing 10.67 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.95 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This magnificent ring is centered by an exceptional 4.95-carat natural sapphire, its rich, velvety violet-blue hue displaying remarkable depth and saturation reminiscent of the fines...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 5 Cts Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 5.38 carats with Diamond 0.57 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.3 grams Cey...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire 18k Marquise Diamond Cluster Statemenr RIng
Located in Great Neck, NY
NWT is 14,300 Metal Purity: 18k White Gold Diamond Carat: 1.28ct Colored Stone: Ceylon Sapphires/SriLanka 80ct Weight: 5.1 Grams Place of Origin: New York Circa: late 21st Century
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Hammerman Brothers GIA Certified 7.42 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The architectural arrangement of the tapered baguette diamonds creates a striking geometric halo, drawing the eye naturally toward the luminous sapphire while enhancing the ring’s bo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AIG Certified 9.03 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite master piece in contemporary design, so stunning and adorable style. Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 9,03 carats, in perfect oval cut , ext...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 3.70 Pink Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with Ceylon Sapphires of 3,70 carats, delicate pink color, common heated , and Diamonds of 0,70 ct .
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 9.03 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite master piece in contemporary design, so stunning and adorable style. Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 9,03 carats, in perfect oval cut , ext...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring with GIA Certified 2.50 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and finely executed Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in platinum circa 1925–1935, featuring a GIA-certified natural Ceylon sapphire of exceptional presence and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Paul Matthews Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Paul Matthews Period/Style: Victorian Revival, late 20th century Origin of Sapphire: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Metal: Platinum (hallmarked) Gemstones: Natural Sapphire (GIA Certif...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire 3.00ct Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring, Artisan Crafted
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a Ceylon Sapphire of 3,00 carats , in perfect shape , vibrant blu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 13.04ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 13.04 carats Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold features a GIA certified 13.04 carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire set East-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold 3ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT white gold cluster ring set with a natural oval-cut Ceylon sapphire at the centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Pompadour Ring - 4ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamonds -
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Art Deco (Circa 1930) Metal: Platinum (French Dog’s head hallmark) Weight: 6.3 g Size: 55 FR / 7.25 US / O UK Main Stone: 4ct Natural Unheated Sapphire (Sri Lanka)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 2.83ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon Purple Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very chic vintage engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a truly breathtaking GIA certified, cushion brilliant cut sapphire solitaire neatly prong set at its ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Mid Century GIA 5.45 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This notable Mid Century ring dates to the 1950's, featuring a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut sapphire weighing 5.45 carats. Of Sri Lanka origin with heated treatment. The sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Oval Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful and deeply meaningful jewel, this 3.20 carat oval Ceylon sapphire and diamond platinum ring is centered by a natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, historically known as Ce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Platinum
4.65ct GIA Certified Octagon Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring. 4.65 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1945 Ceylon Sapphire 2.55ct & Diamond 0.20ct Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.55 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.20 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Chevron Diamond Pavé Shank in 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Ceylon Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.43cts Head Size: 4.5mm Shape: Round Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Ceylon Metal: 14k-1.882...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely emerald cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately 3.05ct.
Sapphire, Platinum
18KT White Gold Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 5.91ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking cluster ring crafted in 18KT white gold, centred with a natural Ceylon sapphire of impressive size and framed by two graduated rows of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Significant 11.42 ct Certified Ceylon Sapphire and brilliant cut diamond ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 11.42 ct Certified Ceylon Sapphire solitaire and brilliant cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.31ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 3.00 Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Sapphire and Diamonds unisex ring, in modern design, so elegant and refined, a timeless piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.56ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.66ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930's 2.56 carat Ceylon sapphire and 2.66 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
10.00 Ct Royal Blu Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent design in 18k gold with natural Ceylon blu sapphire ct 10,00 and marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 2,85 F/VS. Handmade Jewels. Top quality. Complete with cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.46ct Cushion Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural blue cushion Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 8.16ct Cushion Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural blue cushion Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.45ct Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural blue emerald cut Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.03ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.79ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.55ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.02ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval Ceylon sapphire with diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AIG Certified 3.00 Ct Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous rainbow Ceylon Sapphires of 3,00 carats, perfect cut, and 38 pieces of Natural Diamonds of 0,49 carats, F color VS clarity, very sparkly.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 18K Gold Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French ring crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, featuring a vivid 1.34-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire beautifully accented by two pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.55 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Navette Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic navette ring featuring a long marquise-shape Ceylon sapphire weighing 6.55 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A Masterpiece of Nature: 12.96 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
A Masterpiece of Nature: 12.96 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring Indulge in the extraordinary with this breathtaking statement piece, featuring a monumental...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.10 Carats rich deep blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Art Déco inspired sapphire and diamond ring. The ring is set with a center blue Ceylon cushion sapphire of 5.10 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Trombino ring from the 1970s, designed around a luminous cushion-cut yellow sapphire weighing 31.39 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring by Nikabell
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Wear your passion! Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 7,00 carats, in perfect cut, in spectacular vibrant color, common heated, and ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland Certified 7 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This unenhanced Ceylon sapphire with no evidence of heat treatments and has been certified by the Swiss laboratory GRS The ring has been made in solid platinum with two highly valua...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 2.70ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Bypass Ring, featuring a striking design with a vivid blue Ceylon sapphire paired against a sparkling diamond in an elegant bypass style.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 5.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique cushion cut soft medium blue genuine Ceylon sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified center stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 12cts Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 12.57 carats with Diamond 1.51 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.74 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Stone Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Scroll Engagement Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This platinum engagement ring is a luxury piece of jewelry featuring a rare combination of two untreated Ceylon pink sapphires accented by brilliant diamonds in an ornate scroll-styl...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A sophisticated Ceylon sapphire and diamond cocktail band ring, ideal as a statement ring, anniversary band, or unique sapphire fashion ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Vivid Blue GIA 8.59ct Ceylon No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring is an exceptionally important and highly collectible gemstone piece, centered by a remarkable 8.59 carat GIA-certified Ceylon sapphire distinguished by its vivid b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Three Stone Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and Timeless Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$35,988Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Vintage Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage ballerina ring features an impressive approximately 9-carat total weight composition, highlighted by a breathtaking, natural, unheated oval-cut Ceylon sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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