GIA Certified 11 Carat Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Ceylon Loose Stone
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Loose Gemstone Gemstone: Natural Sapphire Carat Weight: 11.00 carats Cut: Cushion Cut Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Color: Pink (Bubble Gum...
Pink Sapphire
8.64 Carat AGL Certified Ceylon Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 12.45 grams Era: Art Deco Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Sapphire Carat: 8.64 Carats Cut: Cushion Cut Color...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
9.79 Carat Cushion Cut Ceylon Natural Yellow Sapphire 'GIA' No Heat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully hand-crafted 9.79 carat cushion cut natural Ceylon, no heat, yellow sapphire center stone that is set in a custom platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold 1.13ct No Heat Ceylon Cushion Step Cut Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Square Step Cut - Bezel Set - Cornflower Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 1.13ct (Exact-certified) ** See Certification Details Be...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3.34 Carat Ceylon Sri Lanka Cushion Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Behold the timeless elegance of a 3.34 carat Ceylon Sri Lanka Natural Blue Sapphire, expertly cut into a mesmerizing cushion shape measuring 7.67 by 8.96 by 4.83 millimeters.
Blue Sapphire
7.77 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Cushion Cut and Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Sapphire & Diamond Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.73 grams Ring Size: 7 Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Sapphire Carat: 7.77 Color: Deep Blue Cut: Cush...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Cushion-Cut Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Suzy Levian ring is an exclusive, limited edition pink sapphire and diamond ring. The vibrant pink of this ring's sapphire elongated cushion-cut center stone makes your skin see...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Ceylon Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Stunning ultra fine cushion shaped Ceylon sapphire and old cut diamond cluster ring set in 18ct yellow gold and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
7 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified 7.16 carat Cushion cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire. .73 carats of white epaulet side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cushion Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Information: Metal Type: 18KT White Gold Gold Weight: 3.55 grams Diamond Details: Total Diamond Weight: 0.59 carats Ceylon Sapphire: Gemstone: Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire We...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$10,398Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA 6.55ctw Large Cushion Ceylon Sapphire w/ Diamond Cluster Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Large Cushion Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Rich Bright Color - Heated - Ceylon - 6.14ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 9.07 Carat Cushion NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Breathtaking Exquisite Cushion NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Art Deco Estate Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1940
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 3.93 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural enhanced Ceylon Sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 9.2...
Yellow Sapphire
1.06 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon cushion cut 1.06ct sapphire set in a in a custom-made handmade bezel set pendant with 5 full cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Platinum Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Altrincham, GB
This stunning contemporary ring features two chunky cushion cut diamonds, and a natural Ceylon sapphire in a trilogy formation.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cushion Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Accented With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.782g,D:0.33ct, Sapp:6.48ct, US-7
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$23,912Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 13.43ctw GIA Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
A large gorgeous BLUE and clean WELL CUT cushion sapphire sits in the middle of this magnificent ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 10.00 carats, adorned by thirty two cushion s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Antique Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$15,990Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum AGL Ceylon NO HEAT Old Cut Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: EG-170664438-22061620-PAR-EY --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: AGL Report Number: 1120662 Mineral Type - Variety: Natural Corundum - Sapphire Carat Weight: 8.40 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$454Sale Price|30% Off
1.84 Ct Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring or Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Heated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Premium Cushion Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Fine Loose Sapphire for Engagement Ring, Pendant, Cus...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
$374Sale Price|30% Off
1.76 Ct Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring or Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Heated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Premium Cushion Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Fine Loose Sapphire for Engagement Ring, Pendant, Cus...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 8.21ct Cocktail Ring, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 8.21ct, Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamonds Metal: 18K White Gold Center Stone: Ceylon Blue Sapphire 8.21 Carats Cut: Elongated Cushion Accent Ston...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Paraiba,...
GIA Certified 4.34 Carat Cushion Cut "NO HEAT" Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
A remarkable GIA certified 4.34 carat cushion cut blue sapphire, originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), showcases a rich and captivating hue with excellent clarity and fine craftsmansh...
Blue Sapphire
7.10 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
It features a natural unheated cushion cut sapphire from Ceylon of a very nice blue color framed by a double halo of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Renaissance Revival 11.42 Ct Unheated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Renaissance Revival Beautifully designed in an unusual Renaissance Revival Style Hand crafted as unique of solid 18 KT gold, bearing the OWL French import marks Imposing lo...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.60 CT Ceylon Natural Sapphire Pearl Russian Locket
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Remembrance This beautiful and rare locket is Victorian period, 1870 /80 ca. Russian origin – 56 Solotnik yellow gold (14 kt) Good sized, entirely hand crafted of solid 14 ...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond & Ceylon Sapphire Drop Earrings, 5.65ct
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A Luminous Display of Rare Sri Lankan Gemstones Capture the magic of nature’s most vibrant hues with these 14K White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, showcasing multi-color Ceylon sapphir...
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Go...
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 Ceylon origin boasting a wondrous cornflower blue colour tone sits slightly risen at the...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian Rare Find Precious rare find from the Edwardian period, hand crafted as unique during 1900 of solid 18 Kt gold and Platinum Very pretty design, precious by the rare earth m...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.08 Carats, 15 Collection Straight and Tapered Baguettes, F color VS1 clarity, 1.75 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- Genuine Cushion Cut Ceylon/Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire 4.40 Carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Purple and Yellow Ceylon Sapphires 3.66 Carat Three Stone
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Three stone sapphires with a center high-quality cushion cut purple Ceylon sapphire 1.48 carats and two vibrant, yellow Ceylon oval cut sapphires weighing 2.18 carats.
Sapphire
Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Victorian Transformable Harlequin Gemstone Sunburst Star Brooch Pendant with Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphires and Green Metamict Zircon Circa 1890–1910 14 Carat Gold Weight: 14.9...
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 14...
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, ...
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Long Drop Earrings, 1.75"
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A Vibrant Fusion of Color and Sophisticated Allure Enhance your style with these 14K White Gold Long Drop Earrings, featuring 6 Ceylon pink and blue sapphires totaling 4.60 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.95 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This unique antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). The center stone is a 1.95 carat Ceylon sapphire. Ceylon sapphires are exclusively...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold 13.10ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This spectacular 18K white gold engagement ring showcases a magnificent 11.89-carat cushion-cut natural Ceylon blue sapphire. Completely unheated and untreated, this 100% natural gem...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.25 CTW Ceylon Orange Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring 14kt White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Ceylon Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold with 5.25 Carat Total Weight. This halo ring features a vivid natural orange sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)...
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Unenhanced Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5.7...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
English Deco Style Platinum Ring with 2.68 Ct Ceylon Violet Sapphire & Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco style is mid century, 1970 circa Meaningful trilogy design, timeless and sophisticate, hand crafted of solid Platinum – bearing English hallmarks Centring a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry AGL Certified 8.34 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A vision of elegance, this stunning ring showcases an 8.34-carat cushion-cut Ceylon blue sapphire, certified by AGL as no-heat, radiating its natural brilliance.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,001Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.92ct Bi Colour Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By ITSIT
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and fascinating stone showing a rare phenomena in sapphires. It also has an excellent 'antique' cushion cut showing lots of brilliance and light return.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Ceylon No Heat sapphire and diamond three stone ring is crafted i...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.32 Carat Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphire and 2.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with a stunning feature yellow gold four-claw set 2.32ct cushion cut Ceylon Padparadscha sapphire. The sapphire is flanked with tw...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum, Yellow Gold
19.02 Carat Ceylon Natural No Heat Certified Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 19.02 carat natural Ceylon cushion cut sapphire ring flanked with two trapeze diamonds set in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 6.58 Carat Sri Lankan Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in Platinum and features a CDC certified, "Cornflower Blue", Cushion Cut Blue Natural Corundum Ceylon Sapphire weighing 6.58ct originating from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 4.45 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Unless otherwise stated old boxes are for presentation only, item will come in contemporary luxury box Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 certified (RA...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. An important piece, set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back four claw setting with an ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mario Buccellati Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18K Dome Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
At the heart of the ring lies a stunning 2.30-carat natural unheated Ceylon cushion-cut sapphire, certified by GIA(Report #5231558630), prized for its vivid blue hue and rarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Italian Retro 10.61 CT Unheated Ceylon Sapphire 2.60 Ct Diamonds 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Suitable for either sex. Centre Cushion composite cut natural unheated untreated Ceylon Sapphire of 10.61 Ct, beautiful vibrant cornflower Blue hue full of inner life attracting the...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 5.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Certified Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 5.76 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
11.74 Carat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting is ornamented with a stunning feature 11.74 cushion cut yellow Ceylon sapphire, claw set in relief to the centre.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco 2.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This platinum piece focally features a captivating cushion-cut natural blue sapphire of Ceylon origin at the centre of the face.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.74 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a gorgeous 7.74ct cushion cut Genuine Ceylon Sapphire Certified by C.Dunaigre.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.10 carat no heat cushion cut Ceylon origin pink sapphire necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Cert. 5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Art Deco Era Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL-certified 5 carat cushion cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire in platinum Art Deco cluster ring with old European cut diamond halo and filigree shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 9.10 Carat Ceylon No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
9.10 Carat cushion cut Ceylon no heat Padparadscha Sapphire and mixed cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White 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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