Vintage 1.42ct Sapphire and 3.22ct Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Art Deco Style Aquamarine Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Staircase Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : An aquamarine ring with a clear, intense blue center that contrasts perfectly with the surrounding sapphires and diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ceylon Blue Sapphires – Approx. 5ct
Located in Berlin, BE
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ceylon Blue Sapphires – Approx. 5ct A classic band ring crafted from 18K yellow gold, adorned with five Ceylon blue sapphires in a refined Ceylon cut,...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,402Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
French Size : 54 Us Size : 6 3/4 British Size : N Weight of the ring : 8.40 grams
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Mixed Shape Certified 3.33 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Heart Mixed Shape Certified 3.33 carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring Amazing transparent blue sapphire (certified) and diamond ring. Total diamonds weight 0.48 ct. Set with S...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Three Sapphire & Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite Victorian ring showcases three vibrant blue sapphires totaling approximately 1.00 carat, flanked by four delicate rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.77 Carat Sapphire & 1.33 Carat Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire 5.77 carat cushion-cut ring in 14K yellow gold with 1.33 carats of antique-cut diamonds in a vintage-inspired halo. The natural sapphire shows an elegant blue-violet tone an...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.45 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring battle of panthers 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the captivating beauty of this exquisite diamond ring, crafted in a stunning and lustrous 18-karat yellow gold alloy. This mesmerizing ring features a breathtaking design with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Dream & Love 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.50 ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
The sculptural split-shoulder band and signature “Dream & Love” motifs convey both elegance and emotion, making it a standout piece of French high jewelry. Specifications: Designer...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Natural No Heated Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A charming antique ring with a very flat, oval-shaped setting featuring a center-set natural light blue sapphire surrounded by platinum-set rose-cut diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinu...
Illusion Diamond Set & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The striking contrast between the shimmering diamond and the rich blue sapphires adds depth and sophistication to this unique engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Yellow Gold Set Ring and Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Measurements: Ring : Top Width: 1.6 cm, Length: 1.5 cm, Height: 1 cm Pendant: Width: 1.6 cm, Length: 1.5 cm, Depth: 0.85 cm Chain not included This elegant set consists of a match...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Shield Recycled Gold Sapphire Diamond Contemporary Ring By Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Shield Spring Gemstones Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, spinels, sapphires, diamonds This ring was designed as an extension of its wearer, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
Silver Shield 18k White Gold Blue Sapphire Talisman Ring By Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Shield Winter Gemstones Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled white gold, sapphires, spinels, diamonds This ring was designed as an extension of its we...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old-Cut Diamond and Calibrated Sapphire Halo
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in platinum, this Art Deco ring features a central old-cut diamond framed by a halo of calibrated deep-blue sapphires. The geometric halo emphasizes the classic Art Deco aest...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind vintage cluster ring featuring a wonderful 1.49ct natural unheated royal blue cushion cut sapphire, mounted in an 18 carat white gold six claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 7 emerald cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight approx. .50ct. 1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
A Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Paris, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Original vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewels retaining their Place Vendôme documentation are increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly examples set with an untreated Ceylon s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. The ring is centered with a natural royal blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats, surrounded by br...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
1950s 18k gold, cabochon sapphire and old European cut diamond cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This 1950s ring is made in France and features 2 cabochon sapphires totalling approximately 5 carats and old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold, circa 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Graceful 1950s “Pompadour” ring in 18K white gold, set with a deep blue sapphire framed by sparkling diamonds — timeless elegance with romantic allure. 1950s “Pompadour” ring in 18K...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Modernist Hand Made Ring size 6.25
Located in Big Bend, WI
Hand Made 18K white gold blue sapphire and diamond modernist ring. There are 5 genuine French cut rectangular blue sapphires of various sizes.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Deep Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,734Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Ring Acompagned a Oval Sapphire Ceylan Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold Ring Acompagned a Oval Sapphire Ceylan Surrounded by Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
1.70ct Black Opal Sapphire Tsavorite & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
Custom-cut blue Sapphires totaling 2.10 carat, green Tsavorites totaling 0.20 carat and natural Diamonds totaling 0.58 carat complete this ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold art deco ring boasting a captivating tiered geometric design adorned wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful band ring, was created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Art Deco 18K Gold Ring with Old-Cut Diamond and Calibrated Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This Art Deco ring in 18K yellow gold features a charming old-cut diamond set at the center, framed by a halo of deep blue calibrated sapphires. The refined geometric design is enhan...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 carat yellow gold diamond and sapphire engagement ring, Napoleon III period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ring “toi Et Moi ”diamond Sapphires 18 carat yellow gold, Napoleon III period 18 carat yellow gold engagement ring, Late 19th century set with an old-cut diamond weighing just over...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Majestic cluster ring with diamonds and sapphire in 18k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the realm of majesty with this breathtaking 18k white gold ring adorned with diamonds and sapphires. This stunning piece features a total of 7 sapphires, each weighing approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.30 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.60 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive French 2.30 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.60 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Certified 3.27 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stunning ring evokes the timeless elegance of the classic Pompadour style, reimagined with a refined and contemporary touch. At its heart sits a natural Ceylon sapphire weighing...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Blue Sapphire Limited Edition 18k White Gold Ring w/Cert Size 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Limited Edition ( this ring is 70 of 200) Style: Blue Sapphire Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Gemstones: Six natural round blue sapphires Des...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds and Lab Grown Sapphire IGI Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The centerpiece of the ring is a 2.30 carat lab-grown sapphire, expertly cut into an oval shape.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage 2.24ct Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage 2.24ct Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Band Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite women’s ring showcases a rich, oval-cut vivid blue sapphire of approximately 1.10 carats, bezel-set in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰). Surrounding the central gem are ten...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin, Peace Colors Citrine 11 Carat, 3.6 Carat Sapphires and Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mauboussin - "Peace Colors" GM Citrine 11cts, 3.6cts Sapphires and Diamonds Ring - 18k Yellow Gold Citrine central stone cut in triangle of 11cts Paving Yellow and pink sapphires for...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The setting of this second-hand yellow gold ring is formed of 2 rings that are adorned on the front center with a square sapphire shouldered on either side with 2x2 modern brilliant-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Art Deco Style Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Magnificent new ring whose mounting is inspired by art deco, it is decorated on its top with a pink cushion- cut sapphire retained with 2x4 claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
New Art Deco Style 3.44 carats Emerald Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Two “C” motifs set with calibrated sapphire rails finish the head of the ring, with openwork profiles.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold...
Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, composed of 18k rose gold & platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Ring Ruby Sapphire circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely 1950s ring drawing a knot of twisted 18 Kt (750°/ooo) yellow gold wires set with lines of sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : An Art Deco style sapphire diamond ring with a beautiful volume on the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Chaumet, Paris Marquise Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A Chaumet, Paris Marquise Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring, Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats, 2 Side Round Diamonds: 0.25 carats each. 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Total Weight: 4.35 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco 5.80 Carat Sapphire Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark, and 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
1925s Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The openwork setting of this Art Deco ring is oval chiselled adorned with 2 baguette-cut synthetic sapphires and a supposedly fine pearl in the center.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Late Victorian Unheated 3.50 ct Ceylon Sapphire & Rose-Cut Diamond ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exceptional Late Victorian cluster ring showcases a richly hued, unheated Ceylon sapphire of approximately 3.50 carats, bezel-set in warm 9K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Perle de Pluie Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold & Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Perle de Pluie Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold & Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Lace” Openwork 18K White Gold Ring with 0.80 ct Sapphire & 22 Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Its slender shank conflates elegance and lightness, making this piece a standout statement ring with a timelessly romantic character. Technical Sheet: Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰),...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
FRED Large Ring Alliance in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Setting 4 Important Sapphires
By Fred
Located in Paris, FR
FRED Large ring Alliance in 18 Carat Yellow Gold setting 4 important Sapphires Each Sapphire is: 6 x 5 mm Signed FRED 750 and Numbered.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,499Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring This beautiful ring is made of white gold. It has a gold weight of 4.15 grams. It is composed of two p...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a bold statement with this exquisite Diamond Illusion Set and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring. The total of 0.45 carat diamonds, set in a stunning illusion style, creates t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pink Sapphire Love Ring Sz 53 6 1/4 18k Rose Gold Fine Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
An stylish variation of the iconic Love collection, the Cartier pink sapphire LOVE ring is crafted in 18k rose gold (circa 2000s). One approx. 2.5mm pink sapphire is set into the b...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern No Heat Pink Sapphire Pear-Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : The contrast of the shape of the pear- cut diamonds and the cushion- cut pink sapphire is particularly well chosen for this lovely pink sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 16 Weight: 0.14 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 4 Weight: 0.56 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Soleil Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Soleil Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Soleil Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Soleil Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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