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. Flanking the center stone are two half trap...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 18K Gold Three Stone Ring with Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Three Stone This classy Victorian statement is suitable for him her Charming, substantially hand fabricated in 18 KT gold, rose gold Centering 1 oval cushion old miner cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Three Stone Ring, Mid 20th Century
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid century 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond gypsy style ring features a smooth, rounded band with three stones set low into the surface of the gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and diamond three stone ring, of European royal provenance, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond three stone ring, of European royal provenance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.74 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry Certified Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring This amazing ring is unique and well thought out before Emilio designed it! Most women today want a ring that is stri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
4.32ct Orange-Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning 4.32ct Orange-Yellow Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Elevate your jewelry collection with this magnificent and vibrant three-stone ring.
Cushion Shape Sapphire & Baguette Ring in 18k White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful royal blue cushion sapphire and baguette diamond ring is set in 18K white gold and includes a certification from Bellerophon. This ring is sure to please you with the ...
Sapphire, White Gold
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.12 ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k White Gold Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.12 ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k White Gold Gift for Women featuring natural blue sapphire of 4.12 carats and diamonds of 0.61 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3-Stone Ring with 3.59 Carat Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, 1 row of diamonds on the shank and hidden halo under each stone and diamond bridge Setting features exceptional pave...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Sapphire 0.26 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,476Sale Price / item|20% Off
Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k White Gold Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this striking ring crafted in luxurious 14k white gold. At its heart lies a mesmerizing 3.33-carat deep blue sapphire, exuding regal allure and t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.6 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features a center oval cut blue sapphire and two round cut blue sapphires, totaling 2.6 carats. The sapphires are encircled by a sparkling halo of round...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Ceylon Unheated 3.95ct Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Ceylon Unheated 3.95 ct Cushion Sapphire Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Deep Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire weighing 3.95 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA & AGL Certified 10.82 Carat Sri Lankan Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This remarkable ring showcases a GIA and AGL certified 10.82ct untreated cushion cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, celebrated for its vibrant blue hue. It is beautifully accented by two p...
Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, 1 row of diamonds on the shank and hidden halo under each stone Setting features exceptional pave work, delicate yet...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Le Vian Platinum Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
By Le Vian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Le Vian Platinum Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA Certified Madagascar Sapphire A timeless expression of elegance from Le Vian, this exceptional platinum three-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.87 Carat Natural Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire & Half Moon Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your style with this exquisite three stone ring featuring a captivating 4.87ct cushion cut sapphire sourced from Madagascar and adorned with two sparkling half-moon shape dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 1.09 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.87 carat total Transparent medium blue - bead set and flanked by old mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.22 carat to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Cushion & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.62 ct. GIA pinkish orange padparadscha sapphire cushion with 0.84 ct. white diamond cadillac cut stones. Handmade in 18k rose gold. Ring size 6.25. Comes with GIA certi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Rose Gold
Three Stones Ring 0.65 ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid White Gold ØUS6.75 /2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made ca.1930s - 1950s. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K White Gold. Crown: 15.5mm x 5.8mm x 3.05mm in depth. Old Diamond cut natural Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.91 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 3.91 carats, flanked by two brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 0.87 carats in total. Elegantly set in a p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 4.79 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Sri Lankan Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 4.79 carats, flanked by two brilliant shield cut diamonds weighing 0.82 carats. Elegantly se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.90 Carat Natural Cushion Shape Sapphire and Trilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An amazing natural blue Sapphire and Diamond ring! The cushion shaped Sapphire is set in a four prong basket setting, with a single trilliant cut Diamond on each side of it. The Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.25 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable engagement ring, showcasing three cushion cut natural blue sapphires weighing 3.25 carats total, each set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a shared halo of round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing the Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, a masterpiece of refined elegance and impeccable design.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage 3 Stone Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely breathtaking vintage Cambodian sapphire and diamond ring. The brilliant blue stone against the bright white diamonds really catches the viewers eye. Exquisite detail work ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,279Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Gold AGCL 2.28ct Cushion Yellow Sapphire w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Yellow Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 2.10ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (2) Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat 18KW Gold Cushion Blue Unheat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Timeless 18K White Gold Three-stone ring features a One-Of-A-Kind 2.42-carat "Ice Blue" color Unheated GIA certificate 6203137500 Sri-Lankan Sapphire flanked by two trapezoid-s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
4 Carat Blue Sapphire Cushion and White Cadillac Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.07 ct. blue sapphire cushion with 0.79 ct. white diamond cadillac stones. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.25.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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! The center C...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 5.00 carat no heat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold 3 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Victorian three stone ring showcases a rich trio of cushion cut sapphires, each displaying deep, velvety color and natural beauty, untouched by treatment.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills A refined three stone jewel created for collectors and connoisseurs, this 2.3...
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
5 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified Vivid Pink Cushion Cut 5.06 carat sapphire and diamond ring. .75 carats of colorless white half moon cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Certified by C. Dunaigre Consu...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.39 Carat Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. The cent...
Sapphire
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified 4.90 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Kashmir Sapphire Main stone: 4.90+ carat Royal Blue, Cushion Setting: 4 Argyle pink diamonds totaling approximately 0.31 carats, 8 fancy-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 1....
Sapphire
12.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Sapphire One Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 6.01 carats Dimensions 13.1mm x 9.6mm x 4.4mm Sapphire Two Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 1.05 carat Dimensions 6.7mm x...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.92 Carat Sapphire Ring with Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 2.92- carat sapphire accented by fancy yellow diamonds and 2.00 carats of round brilliance diamonds. A striking statement piece with ex...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
3.50 ct GIA Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 3.50-carat GIA-certified cushion-cut sapphire ring, featuring a vibrant blue hue, flanked by two GIA-certified shield-cut diamonds. The diamonds, totaling 0.60 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, a Certified gorgeous no heat natural ceylon sapphire over 20.00 carats sits in the center. We will redesign the ring to your exact liking....
Sapphire
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 6.00 Carat Certified Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing a very special and rare certified natural kashmir sapphire. Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry At...
Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry Certified Cornflower Blue No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: Just over 6 carat “Cornflower Blue” certified No Heat sapphire of superb clarity. The most desirable beautiful color. Ceylon, or Sri Lanka, is located in the southeast ...
Sapphire
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.15ct Sapphire GIA Certified 2.02ct and 2.02ct Diamond Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Platinum Anniversary Ring featuring a striking approximately 4.15ct cushion cut Sapphire as its captivating centerpiece, beautifully framed by two GIA Certified 2.02ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Unenhanced Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire to centre in an open back rubover millegrain setting with an approximate weight of 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA-Certified 6.36ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 6.36 carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, flanked by two sparkling shield-cut diamonds, set in a platinum three-stone ring. 1 cushion shaped Sri Lankan Sapphire 6.36 cara...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.34 Carat Madagascar Sapphire and 1.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive well color matched diamonds display a fine white color, brilliance and presence. This sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring is an excellent gauge of platinu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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, ...
6 carat Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified natural no heat 6.09 carat Cushion cut sapphire set in handmade platinum and diamond mounting. .66 carats of diamonds. This sapphire has exceptional color and brilliance....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Natural untreated Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a true cornflower blue untreated Sri Lankan Ceylon Sapphire j...
Blue Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry Certified No Heat 5.90 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry New York, This exquisite untreated pink sapphire showcases a stunning array of soft, delicate hues, a spectacular stone indeed, it is a vibrant stone revealing th...
Pink Sapphire
$2,318Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Platinum GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Baguette Diamonds Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 1.07ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.60 carat sapphire and 0.51 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our three stone ring collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.01ct Unheated Madagascar Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 3-stone sapphire and diamond ring features a rare 6.01 carat cushion mixed-cut blue sapphire from Madagascar, expertly set in polished 18k white gold. Certified by AGL...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.94 Carat Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A true heirloom, this exceptional Art Deco ring centres a 2.94ct Burmese sapphire in a softly geometric rectangular cushion cut. Its rich, medium-dark blue hue is graded excellent+ f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Important 6.15Ct Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Ring AGL SSEF Gubelin Bulgari Signed
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. ⸻ Details Center Stone: Natural Sapphire Origin: Kashmir Weight: 6.15 carats Treatment: No indications of heat Shape: Cushion mixed cut Color: Royal Blue Certification • Ameri...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Hand made in platinum, showcasing a magnificent sapphire stated color as Royal Blue on the certificate. Please inquire for details! Total w...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 4.02 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified simple heat only center sapphire with two round accent diamonds in a platinum three-stone setting from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 cushion cut natural pink sapphire si...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1.26 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 0.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring 2007
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this sapphire trilogy engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.84 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 4.46 Carats Diamond: 0.38 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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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