No Heat Purple Sapphire
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
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Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Earrings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Band Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, ...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right Rings for You
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.
- What is a no-heat sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A no-heat sapphire is a sapphire gemstone in its natural state. It differs from sapphires that undergo heat treatment to enhance their surface. Generally, no-heat sapphires are smoother, while heated sapphires are harder and more lustrous. Shop a range of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Can sapphires be purple?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, sapphires can be purple. While sapphires are generally blue, these stones actually come in a wide range of colors. Purple sapphires are some of the rarest sapphires in the world.
- Do sapphires conduct heat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, sapphires conduct heat. In fact, a real one won't melt until it reaches a temperature of 3,711 degrees F. As a result, one way that experts test sapphires to determine if they are real is to heat them to high temperatures. Find a collection of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is purple sapphire real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether purple sapphire is real depends on the piece in question. Nature does produce purple sapphires, but they are not as common as other colors like blue and white. An expert appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece contains a genuine gemstone. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What a purple sapphire means is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate the gemstone with wisdom, while others believe it symbolizes spiritual enlightenment. On 1stDibs, shop a range of sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are purple star sapphires rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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