Modernist 5.60 CTW Blue Sapphire Platinum Geometric Unisex Men's Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for platinum Circa: 2000s; modernist style Ring Size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring A platinum ring set with a cabochon sapphire accented by baguette cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$15,990Sale Price|27% Off
Mens Heavy Platinum 9.01ct Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel No Heat Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and very well made ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent
Sapphire, Platinum
Men's Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
G-H Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 0.44 Carats. An Entirely Handmade Handsome One of a Kind Men's Ring
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 8.00 carats. Circa
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Men's Diamond Sapphire Geometric Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Men's Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat White Gold and
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...
Sapphire Solitaire Brushed Platinum Men's Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Solitaire Brushed Platinum Men's Ring Please let us know upon checkout should you wish to
Sapphire, Platinum
3.6 Carat Men's Unheated Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
This ring features a bezel set 3.65 carat natural no heat star sapphire showing the coveted
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Platinum Zeus Ammon Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat; eye-clean and white With maker's mark and tested as platinum Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Contemporary 7.32 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Unisex Men's Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring centers a rectangular cut sapphire weighing 6.45 carats Transparent with vibrant
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.05 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco handmade sapphire and diamond men's ring. AGL certified natural no heat oval
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pinkish Purple and Blue Sapphire Platinum Dome Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This is a perfect ring for Men, it weight heavy 22.1 grams of solid Platinum is weighted further by
Pink Sapphire
Men's Platinum GIA Certified Burma No Heat Star Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and heavy men's statement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mens Heavy Platinum 9.01ct Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel No Heat Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and very well made ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent
Sapphire, Platinum
Men's Platinum GIA Certified Burma No Heat Star Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and heavy men's statement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 5.25 Carat No Heat Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Men's Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
edges Numbered and stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 9 & sizable Measures: 12.7 mm wide
Diamond, White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Men's Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 7.64 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
An impeccable “sugarloaf” cabochon sapphire displays a rich azure hue in this men’s ring. Certified
Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 9.00 Carat No Heat Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Men's Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum-topped 18 karat white gold Circa 1940's Ring Size: 10 & sizable Top measures: 11.3
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Men's Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This handsome men's diamond and sapphire wedding band is modelled in platinum throughout and two 35
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.30ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Mens Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Mens Masculine Diamond & Sapphire ring .70ct. Natural Round Cut Sapphires Royal Blue
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Men's New Platinum Gubelin Oval Cabochon Sapphire Solitaire Polished Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well made men's statement ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features
Sapphire, Platinum
Fine Men’s Vintage 5.64 Carat Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome High Quality Gent’s Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Blue
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bold 1.19 CTW Fancy Yellow-Orange Diamond, Sapphire & Platinum Men's Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue in color Tested as platinum Ring Size: 8 1/2 & sizable Measures: 10.5 mm wide and sits 4.0 mm
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.08 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Bezel Set Solitaire Men's Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A rare and special men's ring showcasing a single blue sapphire certified by GIA as blue color, set
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Mens Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum mens ring with .50 carat center bezel set old european cut diamond, bordered on each side
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Amazing Platinum Star Sapphire and Millennium Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
gorgeous sapphire is bezel set in custom made, platinum gents ring. This ring also features 2 specialty
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mughal Magnificent Traditional Bead & Cabochon Multi Color Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Bead & Cabochon Multi Color Vintage Necklace Jadau Traditional Kundan Synthetic stones in Yellow Gold tone, its not gold Base Metal : metal Metal P...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Ring Modernist Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Bold and architectural, this modernist sterling silver and certified natural and untreated nephrite jade ring was created in the 1960s or early 1970s, most likely in Denmark. The gl...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Bull Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "Triobol" coin from the Phocian League 480 - 421 BC, features the head of a bull on one side and the goddess Artemis on the other. The Phocian Leag...
18k Gold
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This sophisticated piece features a striking round lapis lazuli set at the center of a matte fin...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Men ring, Lion ring for men, Lion Men's Ring, Luxury Men's Ring, Men signet ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Experience the allure of majestic strength and timeless style with our "Lion Men Ring." Expertly crafted from 25 grams of superior 14K gold, this exceptional piece embodies a sense o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Big powerful men ring with rhodolith
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic and powerful men's ring adorned with a commanding rhodolith in an oval cut. This remarkable ring is not for the faint of heart—it exudes strength and asserts...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.29 Carat Natural Diamonds Men’s Ring 18 Karat Hexagon Deck
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamonds, Micro Bead Set Ring. Intricate Craftsmanship, Hexagon Deck. GIA Certified .49ct. natural round cut center diamond. VS-c clarity / G-color Report: 2185...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.44 Carat Round Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 3.37 carat fancy deep brownish greenish yellow natural diamond men's ring, set in 18K white gold with 1.07 carat total pavé white and yellow side diamonds. Ring size 9...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS 9.54 Carat Colombian Emerald Insignificant Oil and Diamond Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 9.54 carat insignificant oil Colombian emerald and diamond mens ring. Featuring a round cut diamond halo and smooth polished 18k gold finish. A noticeably valuable ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Magnificent Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 10,35 carat bezel-set oval shape magnificent Coober Pedy Australian crystal opal . This wonderful Australian Opal have a kal...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
EGL Certified 1.02 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Gypsy Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's mens diamond ring. Set with one 1.02ct round brilliant cut diamond that is mounted in a platinum dome gypsy style setting. The stone is certified by the EGL as near colorless....
Diamond, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Man Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's men's band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a striking piece from the Castle of Italy Collection. Weight: 20 gr Height : 1.5 cm This design draws inspiration...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$35,655
H 0.12 in W 0.28 in L 8.51 in
14k White Gold 12.0 Carat Men's Invisible Set Princess Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated 14K white gold bracelet is the perfect accessory for any stylish man. The identification plate bracelet features a total diamond weight of 12 carats, w...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Green Diamond Enamel Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold. This ring features a 4.45-carat Asscher cut emerald in its center. The rare gemstone has a desirable color and t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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