Certified 3 Stone Ring with 7.04ct Vivid Yellow Emerald Cut Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Plain 3 stone Engagement ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 7.04ct Vivid Yellow Octagonal/Step cut Sapphire Certificate: CDC2009878 (heated) Sri Lanka Sides stones: 0.51ct G VVS tap...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$92,000Sale Price|23% Off
Alexander GIA & AGL 8.99ct Emerald Cut Sapphire with Diamonds Three-Stone Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 10.54 carats total gemstone weight. Emerald cut Madagascar sapphire, 8.99 carats, heat, GIA & AGL certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Stack Ring features a 1.77 carat emerald cut lavender sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 9.10 Carat Burma No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Cut & Brilliance: Excellent cutting Step-cut also known as Emerald cut is rare to begin with, and almost impossible to find in Burma sapphires as most of them are cushions or ovals.
Sapphire
18 Karat Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire emerald cut matching and identically sized blue sapphires with invisible setting emerald cut diamonds in-between each sapphire create the perfect contrasting fabulous l...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Set Engagement 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous Art Deco inspired emerald cut pink sapphire is presented in classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Solitaire Ring showcases a 0.56 carat natural emerald-cut blue sapphire, set in 14k white gold. The sapphire measuring approximately 5 x 4 mm, elegantly secured in a sleek bezel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A natural 1.40 carat emerald cut blue sapphire is claw set with 16 round cut diamonds color H, clarity SI in a vintage inspired art deco design.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 8.95 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 8.95 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring The buyer’s choice as it stands for an astoundingly creative structured 18 stones of emerald cut sapphires cu...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.13 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 4.13-carat emerald-cut Blue sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel se...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.01 Carats Total Emerald Cut Sapphires & Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful art deco fashion ring, featuring three bezel-set emerald cut sapphires weighing 2.01 carats total. Surrounded by a double halo of round cut diamonds weighing 0.18 carat t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.64 Carat Emerald Cut Orangish Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Emerald Cut Orangish Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.06 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A refined blue sapphire and diamond halo ring centered with a 2.06 carat emerald-cut blue sapphire, framed by a brilliant halo of round diamonds and crafted in polished 18 karat whit...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Rainbow Sapphire Statement Eternity Ring 11.05 CTW 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Emerald Cut Rainbow Sapphire Statement Eternity Ring 11.05 CTW 18K Yellow Gold This glorious rainbow multi-sapphire band is sensational.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Blue Topaz & Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
At the heart of this ring is a stunning emerald cut blue topaz, framed by the most delicate milgrain textures.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.98 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant three-stone ring featuring a 2.98 carat emerald-cut blue sapphire as its central focus, flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.79 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.79 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – A Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance - Tamir By Merkaba Beverly Hills.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 3.4ctw Sapphire Diamond Emerald Cut Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 1 Emerald Cut & 5 Baguette - Bezel and Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 1.90ctw (stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Emerald Cut &...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,304Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.63ct Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement cocktail ring features a 3.63 ct emerald-cut blue sapphire, set in a 18K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,374Sale Price|20% Off
Ring with It's Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut or RPC Pink Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Welcome to our home, where we are delighted to present this magnificent 18K Rose Gold ring, showcasing a superb emerald-cut blue sapphire or RPC, a jewel of timeless elegance.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Onyx Wide Band Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An emerald cut sapphire anchors this Sapphire Men's Ring, framed by diamonds, onyx, and French cut sapphire accents in a substantial wide band.
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$128,175Sale Price|25% Off
10.82 Carat Emerald Cut No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite Art Deco Platinum Ring, featuring a 10.82 carat emerald-cut no heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire, certified by GIA and AGL with treatment and origin report.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. Sapphire Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features one emerald-cut ruby and two emerald-cut blue sapphires totaling 2.03 carats, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: Platinum and 18K yellow gold Blue Sapphire: 1 emerald cut: 1.20ct Diamonds: 86 round cut: 1.75cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Size: 5.0 Width: the top of the ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.10 Carat Emerald Cut Teal Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
4.10 Carat Emerald-Cut Teal Sapphire and 0.59 Carats Trapezium-cut Diamond Three Stone Ring set in Platinum Bold elegance meets timeless design in this captivating three-stone ring,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.18 Carat Blue Sapphire and Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires weigh 3.18 carats total; Emerald cut Diamonds weigh 1.25 carats in total and H-I Color and VS in Clarity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,493Sale Price|20% Off
New 14k Yellow Gold 1.12ctw Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Yellow Color - 1.12ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1.12 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4....
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Diamond and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Diamond and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.9 carats and diamonds of 1.35 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.11 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 5.11-carat emerald-cut Blue Sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel se...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 10.56 Emerald Cut Blue Sapphires and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An appealing eternity wedding band style showcasing a color rich emerald cut blue sapphires weighing 10.56 carats total, set in a shared prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Emerald Cut Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 2.04 carats emerald cut purple pink sapphire of Madagascar origin, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$1,687Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.70 Carats Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 14 1/2 USA: 7 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.15ct Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: An emerald-cut pink sapphire is held in a double claw prong setting, surrounded by a dazzling halo.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Roman Malakov 5.43 Carats Total Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and beautiful wedding band showcasing a 5.43 carats total color-rich emerald cut blue sapphires, set in a shared prong setting.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
RUCHI Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire with Brilliant Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold cocktail ring features 4.88 carats of emerald-cut blue sapphires, with a trimming of brilliant diamonds that wraps halfway around the elegant band.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,990Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA No Heat 6.21ctw Zoned Greenish Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly magnificent sapphire solitaire ring newly crafted from solid platinum. The ring features an incredibly unique, 100% natural, GIA certified sapphire that has the ...
Sapphire, Platinum
0.56 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This petite and dainty ring features a 0.56 carat emerald cut blue sapphire set in 14 karat white gold and accented by diamonds on the band.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant wedding band ring featuring an astonishing 1.06-carat emerald cut blue sapphire, set in a beautiful wide 14K white gold band.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant wedding band ring featuring an astonishing 1.06-carat emerald cut blue sapphire, set in a beautiful wide 14K yellow gold band.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roshe Jewels 3.44 carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roshe Jewels 3.44 carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold This ring has Natural Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires that weighs 3.44 Carats.
Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,808Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Diamond and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Diamond and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.9 carats and diamonds of 1.35 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.37 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.36 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.89 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.32 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
5.50ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
5.50ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful 5.50ct emerald cut yellow sapphire man made set in...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.65 Total Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ladies Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.65 Total Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ladies Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: Platinum -3.72 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, GIA Certified -0.48 Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center emerald shape sapphire weighing 7.75ct. Center stone is accented by graduating side straight baguette diamonds weighing a total of 1.75cts. Center sapphire i...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
1ct Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond ArtDeco Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this enchanting cocktail engagement ring, centered around an exquisite ~1.1ct natural emerald-cut pink sapphire. Known for its soft romantic...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim Platinum .86 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Ring is beautifully bezel-set and matte-finished.
Sapphire, Platinum
$21,960Sale Price|20% Off
36.15 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The massive aquamarine, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring will fill your finger from end to end with sensational sparkle.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.95tcw 18K 3 Stone Emerald Cut Emerald & Oval Reddish-Pink Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breathtaking, emerald, and reddish-pink sapphire gypsy ring. The center stone is a stunning 3.30-carat, emerald cut.
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
New 14k White & Yellow Gold 1.09ct Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Yellow Color - 1.09ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1.09 (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold w/ Yellow G...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,168Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold 7.16ctw GIA No Heat Ceylon Long Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
GIA Unique Super Long Ratio Sapphire & Diamond Classic 3 Stone Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Gorgeous Long Cut - Dual Claw Prong Set - Gorgeous Blue Color - N...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable ring showcasing a 0.55-carat emerald cut lush pink sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut round and baguette diamonds weighing 0.35 carats t...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 2.21-carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, channel set...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Old European Diamond Ring Wide Band
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This striking vintage three stone ring features a captivating emerald cut natural blue sapphire showcasing vivid blue hue.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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