Roman Malakov 21.37 CT Cushion Cut Blue & Pink Sapphire Platinum 3-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely important ring, showcasing a 21.37-carat cushion cut blue sapphire, set in a four double prong setting.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.75 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 3.75 carats cushion cut blue sapphire, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,844Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Oblong Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with long cushion cut blue sapphire in center with diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a gla...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
AGL Certified Cushion Cut Madagascar Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This striking ring showcases a stunning cushion modified mixed-cut Madagascar sapphire, its deep blue hue exuding elegance and rarity. The sapphire’s natural transparen...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
4.50 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 4.50 Carat elongated Cushion Blue Sapphire. Flanking the center stone are Perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 13.01 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A splendid and luminous fashion ring, showcasing a 13.01 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Yellow Sapphire with no indications of heat treatment, set on four double eagl...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Le Vian 11 Carat Cushion Cut Citrine Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Le Vian statement ring from the Crazy Collection features an impressive approximately 10 carat cushion-cut natural citrine as its focal point, artfully set in lustro...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7.92 Carat Cushion Cut Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Majestically dreamy this luminous 7.92 carat natural no heat cushion cut sapphire and diamond handmade platinum ring is destined to be a lasting legacy.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.21 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Yellow Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Madagascar origin, Cushion cut Pink Sapphire weighing 3.21 carats, and two Trillion cut Yellow side Diamonds wei...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.76 CT Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An antique-style engagement ring showcasing a 1.76-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire set in a classic four-prong setting.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt rose gold cushion cut cocktail ring orange sapphires and diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat rose gold ring with layered smokey quartz, agate and mother of pearl as a center stone, set with 0.71 carat orange sapphires and 0.51ct diamonds. Made in Italy and by craft...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.59 Carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Center Stone: 6.59 Carat Natural Tanzanite, Cushion Cut Accent Stones: 1.07 Carats Total Round Pink Sapphires Additional Diamonds: 0.20 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzani...
5.52 Total Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ladies Ring GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
-Metal Type: Platinum -4.76 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, GIA Certified -Sapphire Measurements: 9.51 x 8.86 x 6.01 mm -Geographic Origin: Madagascar -0.76 Carat Trapezoid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$5,226Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2.11 Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.32 carats of sparkling diamonds. Blue Sapphire is a September birthstone and is believ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Simply the most elegant and beautiful Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement or Wedding Ring!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
This classic solitaire ring features a 1.28 carat cushion cut Blue Sapphire at its centre. The resplendent jewel is held in a claw setting on an 18K White Gold band.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut And Diamond Accent Ring Elongated Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite approx 1.10-carat cushion-cut sapphire ring is a true te...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.39 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 3.39-carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel set...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.14 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing a rare vibrant Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire weighing 2.14 carats and Flanking the center gemstone are two square brilliant diamonds weighing 1.40 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
GIA Certified 8.38 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning Gia-certified cushion-cut, no heat blue sapphire ring features a center stone securely set in a four-claw setting, accented by two 0.66-carat trapezoid diamonds positio...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.22 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 4.22 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side stone and each side weighing 0.54 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 6.44 Carat Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 6.44 carat GRS certified cushion cut vivid blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. It is accented by 0.96 carat in round brilliant split prong set diamonds halfw...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.60 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 2.60 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side stone and each side weighing 0.71 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.52 CT GIA Certified Cushion Cut Sapphire in 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
4.52 CT GIA Certified Cushion Cut Sapphire in 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring This ring represents the pinnacle of fine jewelry craftsmanship, combining a vivid blue cushion-cu...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIGI Certifi1ed 10.11 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diam Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked.This show-stopping 18k white gold cocktail ring is the ultimate selection for your next anniversary, wedding, or engagement o...
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.20 Carat Cushion Cut Purple Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 3.20-carat Cushion Cut Purple Sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel s...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$26,887Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Yellow Gold 3.30 ct. cushion - cut Natural Heated Ceylon Sapphire ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 18kt yellow gold ring showcasing a richly hued 3.30 ct. natural sapphire as its centerpiece. The oval mixed-cut sapphire set in a bold gold mount, allowing light to enhanc...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.39 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.39 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful Cushion Cut Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond Ring has a stunning 4.56 Carat Blue Topa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White 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
18K White Gold Blue Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Tapering Prongs
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 82 round diamonds weighing 1.03 carats total and one cushion set Ceylon sapphire weighing 5.14 carats. Center stone is approximately 9.22 x 11.24 millimeter...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.90 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Green Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring showcases a beautiful 6.90 carat cushion cut natural green sapphire, elegantly surrounded by a double halo of 0.81 carats of round natural diamonds.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.91 Carat Cushion Cut Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
At the centre of this Stunning Ring is a Pristine Cushion Cut Padparadscha Sapphire, weighing approximately 0.91 Carats and surrounded by two rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 3ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring, Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
The gorgeous cushion cut sapphire is a 3 carat, vibrant blue with hints of purple.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in Platinum 4.71 Cushion Cut No Heat Cornflower Blue Sri Lanka Sapphire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.15 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a GIA certified 6.15 carats cushion cut blue Sri Lankan sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 6.10 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 6.10 carats cushion cut blue sapphire, set on a four double claw prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AIG Certified 5.03 Carat Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Make a statement with this unique 18 karat white gold east-west style ring featuring a stunning 5.03ct "Royal Blue" cushion Sri Lankan sapphire, accented with approximately 0.68ctw r...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its heart lies a magnificent cushion-cut sapphire, its deep and alluring hue drawing the eye with its enchanting beauty.
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire 8.31 Ct Cushion Cut Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi sapphire eternity band ring in 18K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Double Row Cushion Cut Multi Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Double row multi sapphire eternity band ring in 18k gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape repre...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Emerald in 18K White Gold Art Deco Inspired Ring with Sapphires
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with sapphires weighing 1.89 carats total and diamonds weighing 0.16 carat total.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pink Cushion Cut Sapphire White Diamonds Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Suzy Levian ring is an exclusive, limited edition 2.37cttw Pink Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond ring. The vibrant pink of this ring's sapphire elongated cushion-cut center stone mak...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.82ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Triangle Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire: Carat total weight 4.82 Blue Sapphire quality: Royal Blue, Sri Lanka 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds: Carat total weight 1.02 Diamond quality: D-F...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.54 Carat Purple Cushion Cut Sapphire with Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire & Diamond Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 CTW Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: SI-I Sapphire To...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
NEW 18K Gold 4.53ctw GIA Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Rich Bubblegum Purplish Pink Color - No Heat - 3.23ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 5.05 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a 5.05 carats cushion cut blue Sri Lankan sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.12 Carat Green Cushion Cut Sapphire 'GIA Lab Report' in an 18K Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous 18k white gold ring spotlighting a GIA graded cushion cut green sapphire weighing 3.12 carats surrounded by 1.17 carats total fine round brilliant cut diamonds set in double...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. 2ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond, Sapphire Secondary Stone Weight: Diamonds Approx. 0.30 C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cushion Cut Natural Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 1.00ct Cushion Cut High Quality Natural Blue Sapphire from Burma - 25 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Natural Diamonds with 0.50ct Quality: D-F in Color an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.54 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 3.54 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut shield diamonds weighing 0.72 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.10 Carat Oblong Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This striking ring features a flawless Oblong Cushion cut Blue Sapphire weighing 4.10 Carats at its centre with a unique arrangement of trapezoid and round brilliant diamonds surroun...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.04 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This contemporary three-stone ring features an immaculately alluring cushion cut blue sapphire weighing approximately 5.04 Carats at its centre, with a flawlessly cut trapezium shape...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5 carat Diamond And Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 5.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Jewelry Type: Engagem...
Diamond, 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
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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