Certified 6.21 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Certified Emerald cut, Vibrant color Sri Lankan Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 6.21 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut trapezoid diamonds weighing 0.79 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.12Ct Very Fine Emerald Cut Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
Next to the sapphire are 2 large Natural White Emerald Cut Diamonds that have a total weight of 1.53Ct.
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
7.75ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pink sapphire eternity band is jaw-dropping! The individual emerald cuts are carefully matched in color and hand-set on a feminine 18k rose gold setting.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.28 Carat Burmese Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional brilliance and rarity—a 8.28 carat emerald-cut vivid blue sapphire of Burmese origin, certified by GRS for its unparalleled hue and quality.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece features a 1.0 carat emerald-cut sapphire, showcasing a rich blue hue. The sapphire is elegantly complemented by 0.24 carats of brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring 5.00ct of perfectly matched emerald cut pink sapphires, each stone is meticulously hand set in an elegant 18k rose gold setting.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stackable Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautifully coordinated for effortless versatility, this Stackable Sapphire Ring Set pairs an Emerald Cut Sapphire split shank ring with a sparkling Baguette Diamond Band and a Frenc...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
New Platinum 5.32ctw Gubelin Emerald Cut Sapphire & Custom Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, custom made, sapphire and emerald engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent, Gubelin certified, elongated emerald cut sapphire solita...
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.74 carats Measuring (11.07x7.10x4.63) mm Diamonds weighing .61 carats Set in Platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 10.15ct Emerald Cut Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.82ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 10.15ct Emerald Cut Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.82ctw Diamond Ring Style: Platinum Emerald Cut Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Cocktail Ring Material: Platinum ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Sapphire Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite three-stone ring, featuring a vibrant natural blue sapphire framed by sophisticated emerald-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$2,854Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Blue Tourmaline Ring, 6ct with White Sapphires, 14K Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Emerald Cut Blue Tourmaline Ring with Sparkling Sapphires in 14K White Gold Discover the exquisite beauty of our emerald cut blue tourmaline ring, featuring approximately 6 c...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified emerald cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.61 carats Measuring (10.31x9.10x4.57) mm Trapezoid diamonds weighing .76 carats Diamond quality is G-VVS2 Set in platinum ring 7....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum 20.67ctw GIA Large Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made statement ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features a large, GIA certified, natural aquamarine solitaire surrounded by a very fine qual...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum
3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Unheated Ceylon Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The center stone is a rare 3.01 carat unheated Ceylon green sapphire in an elegant emerald cut. The emerald cut reveals the sapphire’s depth, clarity, and refined green color through...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
Luxurious Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A striking statement ring featuring a 5.10 carat blue sapphire, expertly cut in an emerald style. Accompanying the sapphire is a certificate from the GIA stating that the sapphire i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 5.13 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 5.13-carat certified emerald-cut vivid blue Sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating baguette diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 7-Stone 5.85 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
It is a size 6.5. It has 7 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire stones that total 5.85 cts.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
White Gold 3.44ctw GIA Emerald Cut Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Color Change - Bluish Violet Changing to Purple Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 3.22ct (exact) ** See Certification ...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
3.78ct GIA Emerald Cut Pinkish Purple Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a distinguished three stone engagement ring, this piece offers a refined departure from the traditional diamond center while preserving timeless elegance. The emerald cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring centers a 1.65-carat natural emerald-cut sapphire displaying a rich deep blue color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Natural 4.20 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural 4.20 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Eternity Ring Product: Natural Yellow Sapphire Bezel Set Eternity Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Details: ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold, 7 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making t...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum and Peridot Engagement Ring. 3.70ct Emerald cut & Sapphire Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Setting: Double Halo Jewelry Type...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Cut Golden Beryl Heliodor & Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant Art Deco style 14 carats emerald cut golden beryl set in bezel setting. There are 4.84 carats of French cut natural Ceylon Sapphires and 82 round cut diamonds on the fra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, Beryl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.31 Carat Emerald-Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary wide band ring features two rows of natural emerald-cut yellow sapphires arranged in a staggered pattern.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 7ct Emerald Cut Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 5x3 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Emerald cut / Octagon cut ✦ Gemstone Weight : 7-8 carats ✦ Gemsto...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, By Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
• *Custom made to order* • 3ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Emerald cut • Set with Natural E/Fsi white diamonds • In platinum ( also available in 22ct yellow, 18ct yellow /white or ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 6.39 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring showcasing a no-heat 6.39-carat emerald-cut blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, set in a four-prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire Blue Yellow Emerald Cut White Gold Ring
By ITSIT
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique IGI Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. ITSIT. Rare IGI Certified 0.79 Carat sapphire with a beautiful blue and yellow bi colour - parti c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
1.5 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage EFFY Designer Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage EFFY Designer Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1.5 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. GIA 0.80ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Boston Ring brings together the architectural character of an emerald-cut diamond with the vibrant contrast of natural sapphires and the softer brilliance of old European cut dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.03 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite engagement ring, showcasing a 1.03 carats emerald cut sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.07 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Emerald cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 4.07 carats, flanked by two brilliant emerald cut diamonds weighing 0.78 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The center stone is an Emerald cut Yellow Sapphire weighing 1.07 carats and is prong set.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.01 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 1.01 carats emerald cut sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Matte Finish Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage ring featuring an emerald-cut dark blue Sapphire center stone, secured in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.22 Carats Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 2.22 carats emerald cut deep blue sapphire, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire neatly prong set at the center in an open basket setting and flanked on either side with a fine qualit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 20K YG
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
At the center rests a 1.66ct emerald cut pink sapphire, prized for its intense pink hue, exceptional transparency, and captivating depth.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2.25ct Emerald Cut Teal Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Diamond Halo Ring AD1813
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ The center stone is a beautiful 2.25ct emerald-cut sapphire that exhibits a deep blue color with some yellow/green reflection from within. ♥ We bezel set the stone with milgrain ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.0 Carat Emerald cut Teal Sapphire Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
3.0 Carat Emerald cut Teal Sapphire Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning 3.0 carat emerald-cut Teal Sapphire Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold exudes elegance and sophistication.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Curved Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant and contemporary, this 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring features a stunning radiant cut Sapphire weighing approximately 0.90 carat. Sapphire is beautifully showcased in a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire 4 Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Sapphire Carat Weight: ~1.00 carat Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: VS-SI2...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 4.88 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 4.88 carats emerald cut blue sapphire, set on an eight prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.39ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.35ctw Cut: Em...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
17.62 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
17 Gorgeous Sapphires weighing 10.60 Carats and 34 Round Diamonds weighing 7.02 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Rubies and Pink Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$311Sale Price|54% Off
Italian ring with emerald-cut sapphire root, 925 sterling silver and zircons
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous , unique and highly refined women's engagement ring crafted in 925 sterling silver and emerald-cut sapphire. This emerald-cut center stone (rectangular with stepped facets...
Sapphire, Zircon, Sterling Silver
EFFY Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Emerald Cut 1.42ctw Asymmetrical
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring (GSL Certified) Size 6
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire GSL Certified Cocktail Ring One lady's 18 Karat White Gold 3-stone, Trilogy Ring with 1 Rectangular 4-prong Center Set...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Burma Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring. 0.80ct Unheated with Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 0.80 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: French cut sapphires an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,989Sale Price|35% Off
1990s 14k White Gold and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring /w Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This extravagant ring was made in the 1990s with 14k white gold and natural blue sapphire. The 2.15 carat natural blue sapphire is emerald cut and securely bezel set into the 14k whi...
Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 10.63ctw Euro Shank
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 10.23ct (wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire Unisex Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning unisex band ring features an emerald-cut Sapphire total weight of 0.36 Carat. It can also be ordered in White or Rose Gold and with the stone of your preference, pleas...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.11 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A scintillating Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire weighing 3.11 carat accented by two Trapezoid Cut White Diamonds of F Colour and VS Clarity weighing 1.21 carat.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.91 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 2.91 carats. Flanking the center stone are two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 0.68 carats and two baguett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 4.74 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing color-rich 4.74 carat Certified Blue Sapphire. Two perfectly matched GIA Certified emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.05 carat elegantly flank the center emerald cut blue sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful finely detailed Emerald-cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Three Stone Ring with Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamonds - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Sapphire - Stone Grading: - Color: Blue - Cut: Emerald - Stone Dimensions: - Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, 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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