$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS GIA Cushion 3.67 CT Blue Sapphire Tapered Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3.67-carat blue sapphire, certified by GRS and set in a classic cushion cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland 3.70 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Unheated Untreated
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Switzerland 3.70 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Unheated Untreated
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 5.38 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Certified by GRS, the oval sapphire radiates a rich glow that is beautifully framed by a pavé of shimmering white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 7.08 carat Cushion Pink Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Key Information: - Gemstone: 7.08 carat Cushion Pink Sapphire - Origin: Madagascar, Unheated - Certification: GRS Certified - Diamonds: - 12 Round Diamonds: 1.72 carats - Pave Diamon...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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. Flanking this regal sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Unheated Deep Blue Pailin Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This exquisite ring features a 1.58-carat cushion-cut sapphire from Pailin, Cambodia.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS 4.23 Carat Unheated Sapphire 18K white and Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in Italy, the ring boasts a majestic sapphire, weighing 4.23 carats, at its center.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 4.20 Carat Mozambique No Heat Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite ring features a beautiful GRS and AIGS-certified 4.20 carat Mozambique no-heat vivid pink sapphire, set in an elegant platinum mount , flanked by a dazzling white diam...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold GRS Sapphire Trillion Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold diamond ring is from our Timeless Collection. This stunning piece of jewellery is made of a GRS certified cushion cut 8.5 Carat natural sapphire in vivid blue color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 14.03ct SSEF & GRS Certified Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Set with an oval sapphire weighing 14.03 carats, accented with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, signed Bulgari, numbered, Italian maker's mark and assa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 12.88 Carat Cushion Blue No Heat vivid Blue Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center of this remarkable ring is a 12.88 carat natural cushion cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, accompanied by a prestigious GRS report confirming its origin and that it has no i...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS LOTUS ICA LAB Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GRS, Lotus and ICA LAB certified sapphire has bright periwinkle blue color and a stunning play of light! The sapphire is also certified as completely unheated! The vast ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Nazarelle 18K Gold 6.46ct GRS Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a GRS certified, vivid blue, oval cut sapphire weighing 6.46ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
New Platinum & Gold 14.22ctw GIA GRS Large Yellow Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
New custom Ring! Comes w/ the original GIA & GRS certification for the sapphire.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Ring 1.5ct No Heat Sapphire, Diamonds GRS Certificate Estate Sultan Oma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Ring With 1.5ct Deep Blue Sapphire, Marquise Diamonds with GRS Certificate from Estate His Majesty Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Sapphire: Octagonal, Deep blue Natural ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
36.40 Carat Ceylon Star Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Gemstones: Ceylon Blue Sapphire, Diamond Weight: 18.31 grams (Total Weight) Size: 6.5 US (Resizable) Center Stone Details...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Three Carats Red Spinel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is untreated unheated (PL tested) natural cushion cut vivid red spinel, 3,07 carats, 9,27x7,72x5,14 mm, ...
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourm...
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue NO HEAT Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring A mesmerizing natural sapphire weighing 5.04 carats, certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS-type “Royal Blue”), u...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$58,473Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Ring NH Ceylon 14.6 ct. Sapphire & 3.15ct. Diam. GRS Certified, Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Ring with No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire 14.6 ct. and Baguette Diamonds 3.15 ct from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Sapphire: Natural No Heat blue sapphire, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.70 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring features a captivating 3.70-carat natural sapphire, certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue") with no indications of thermal treatment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
10.53 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in platinum, the ring embodies contemporary elegance. Certified by GRS as natural with vivid blue or “royal blue” and originating from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 10.06 Carat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite 10.06 carat Oval Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring. The center of attention is a mesmerizing oval-shaped, heated Pink Sapphire weighin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated 3.66ct Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Sri Lanka GRS Diamonds Ring 18K
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $16,500 Item Stock Number - SA764396493 Certificate Number - GRS2024-129057 Shape - Cushion Carat Weight - Sapphire 3.06. Diamonds - 0.30ct Measur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a natural sapphire weighing 8.83 carats, oval cut, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 13.89 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A True Collector’s Gem: 13.89-Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Discover a gemstone of extraordinary rarity and beauty: this 13.89-carat unheated blue sapphire from Ceylon, a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 14.80 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by Gubelin, GRS, and AGL certifications, the sapphire stands as a true treasure of nature.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
10.30 Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphire and Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent ring, it features a pear shaped royal blue sapphire weighing 10.30 carat with heart-shaped intense yellow diamonds making up the ring band weighing 6.53 carat.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 4.32 Carat Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This elegant ring features a GRS-certified 4.32-carat vivid blue Ceylon sapphire, renowned for its exceptional color and clarity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Cert. 2.5 Carat Oval No Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire & Round Halo Diamond Split Shank 18K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Ceylon 11cts Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 11.41 carats with Diamond 3.08 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.52 grams "We ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 6.03 Carat No Heat Burma Royal Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional cocktail ring featuring a vivid royal blue 6.03 carat star sapphire from Burma, certified by GRS with no indication of thermal treatment.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|30% Off
GRS 18K 8.02 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 8.02 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GRS-certified natural Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire weighing 8.02 ct set on the 18K white gold ban...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire 3.81 carats, GIA Certified Diamond 1.20 carats (G, VVS2) and Diamond 0.29 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 6.44 Carat Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 6.44 carat GRS certified cushion cut vivid blue sapphire from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a natural 6.35-carat oval cut Royal Blue Sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 3.17 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia/ GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and timeless, this ring will bring a smile to her face. Ring Overview SKU 1428 Center Stone Padparadscha Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type Platinum Report GRS Repor...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) commands attention with its graceful oval shape and deep blue colour, perfectly offset by two shining white diamonds in an angul...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.60 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia /GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a splash of color to your look with this natural padparadscha sapphire ring. Our unheated sapphire 1.60 carats set in platinum ring is the most affordable and unique model to be ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
1.85 Carat GRS Certified Ceylon Vivid Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous ring, it features a GRS certified cushion-cut vivid pink sapphire weighing weighing 1.85 carat, with white round brilliant-cut diamonds embellished on the split-shank weig...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Sri Lanka Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 5.04 carat round vivid blue Sri Lanka sapphire prong-set in an 18K white gold double diamond halo cocktail ring, featuring 32 round brilliant accent diamonds and measur...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Cert. 2.5 Carat Oval No Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire & Round Halo Diamond Split Shank 18K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.14 Carat Natural Green Sapphire Ring ‘GRS’ with 1.23 Carat Marquise Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Set in an 18k white gold semi mount. Green sapphire comes with GRS report included. Ring size 6.5, may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS certified Unheated Round Burma Royal Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Unheated Round Burma Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats, Surrounded with 4.14 Carats of Diamonds Gold: 8.80 grams This exquisite ring features a 5.79-carat round, unheated blue sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Hand-engraved 18k Gold GRS Certified 3ct NO Heat Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
At its center lies a 3.12-carat unheated sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, certified by GRS—boasting a rich, vivid hue, exceptional clarity, and superior gem quality.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 50.11 Carat Cushion No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 50.11 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire with Mixed Cut Diamond Side Stones and Halo in 18K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
No Heat GIA GRS Certified 4 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 0val sapphire certified by GRS and GIA. Sri Lanka origin No treatments
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 3.61 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.61 carats top rich oval shape Padparadscha sapphire ring measuring 10.15x7.83x5.30 mm is perfect for any occasion.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 3.33 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elegant Padparadscha Sapphire Ring set with 3.33 carats Padparadscha hugely enormous stone is as beautiful and exotic as its name.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Sunita Nahata GRS Certified Blue Sapphire 5.89ct. Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A true treasure for any jewelry lover. Blue Sapphire Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.11 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wear this certified sapphire ring to make a statement and garner envy from friends and loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
GRS Certified 5.54 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new blue sapphire and diamond ring by Rewa. Ships from the US, no tariffs.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 4.10 cts in 14KWG Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weighing 4.10 carats, the Padparadscha is set within brilliant diamonds that add all the more sparkle to the ring. With a GRS certificate, this gemstone ring will be a valuable inves...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.64 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds/GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Natural Padparadscha Sapphire 1.64 carats Ring with GRS Report is an exquisite piece of jewelry which will be a perfect gift for your loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.43 cts in 18KWG Ring with Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wear this certified sapphire ring to make a statement and garner envy from friends and loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.55 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This luxurious ring is a true treasure, featuring a breathtaking GRS certified Sri Lanka blue sapphire, weighing 5.55 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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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