Platinum GIA 2.37ct Oval No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Round & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Clean Brilliant - Blue Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 1.67ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Classic Platinum GIA 1.92ctw Oval Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - Ceylon - Heated - 1.42ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mario Buccellati Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18K Dome Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Vintage 1950s Two-Tone Gold Dome Ring – Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond A rare and exquisite jewel from the legendary Mario Buccellati, this vintage circa 1950s ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
New 14K Gold 3.23ctw GIA Ceylon Oval Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Claw Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 2.69ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.85ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum ring. The ring is centered with lovely GRS certified royal blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs 3.85ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,260Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Trillion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This exquisite Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring is a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 4.64ct GIA Ceylon No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Great Shape - Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 4.05ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 8.03 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Platinum 4.02ct Ceylon heated Sapphire Diamond Ring, Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid 4.02ct oval Ceylon sapphire, certified by Gübelin.
Sapphire, Platinum
5.53 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Super spready oval GIA certified Ceylon Sapphire weighing 5.53 carats Measuring (12.51x9.74x5.71) mm Two Trapezoid Diamonds weigh .73 carats total Set in platinum ring Color is a nic...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$20,125
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
4.54 carat Certified “Intense Blue” Ceylon Oval Sapphire set with .70 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval-Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Oval Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: H-I, White Side Stone: Diamond Gemstone Cut: Oval...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,248Sale Price|20% Off
2.8ct Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 2.8ct Head size: 9x7mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Metal: 14k/3.53...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,207Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k White Gold Oval 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.68ct Head size: 6x4mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Ceylon Metal: 14k/1.93g Diamond C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
East West Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.92 grams Height: 5.7 mm Natural Sapphire: 1.63 ctw Sapphire cut: Oval Mixed Natural Diamonds: .38 ctw Diamond cut: Round Diamond color: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval AGL Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional piece will be one that you truly cherish for years to come. Ring size: 5.5 Natural Sapphire: 6.98 ctw Sapphire cut: Oval Mixed Sapphire color: Blue Sapphire origin...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular elevated pink sapphire and diamond halo style ring from the Suzy Levian Limited edition collection features a large oval-cut, ceylon pink sapphire center stone (1.66...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Important 17 Carat GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An impressive oval Ceylon sapphire weighing 17.18 carats surrounded by 12 fine brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25. The sapphire a boasts a rich blue fully saturated color. The sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art deco inspired , Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum ladies ring featuring bezel set centre oval cut natural blue sapphire surrounded by 22 claw set single cut diamonds in a halo, 14 claw set single cut diamonds on shoulder an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18K Gold 5.26ct Ceylon unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring, GRS
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the romance of the Victorian era, this 18K Gold 5.26ct Ceylon no-heat Sapphire Diamond Ring, GRS showcases classic silver-top gold craftsmanship. Centering an exceptional 5.2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval Cut Pink Ceylon Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular cocktail cluster style ring from the Suzy Levian limited edition collection features a large ceylon pink sapphire center held in a 14K white gold prong setting. An a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 6.72 Carat Heated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 6.72 Carat Heated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring An elegant vintage-inspired platinum ring featuring a striking 6.72-carat oval Ceylon sapphire, beautifully accented by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire 10.00ct & Diamond 6.50ct 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Ceylon Sapphire of 10,00 carats, in perfect oval shape, spectacular vibrant color, fine quality and grade, and Natural Diamonds of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Colour Change Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced pinkish purple colour change Ceylon sapphire, pinkish purple in daylight and pin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Count: 1 Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.86 CTW Sapphire Cut: Oval cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Mineral Type...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
16.45ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Heirloom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted to heirloom standards, this investment-grade treasure combines a rare, velvety azure saturation with a regal, timeless setting that commands attention as a true piec...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.88 Carat Oval Ceylon No Heat Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! No Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.53ct Ceylon Sapphire 2.59ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of timeless elegance, this exceptional 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring showcases a magnificent approximately 2.53 carat oval-cut Ceylon sapphire as it...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.12 Carat No-Heat Royal Blue Ceylon Oval Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Report Highlights: Weight: 4.12 carats Dimensions: 9.27 x 7.96 x 6.70 mm Shape: Oval Color: Vivid Blue (“GRS-type royal blue”) Treatment: No indication of thermal treatment ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$29,520Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Platinum Cocktail Ring with Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: platinum Hallmarks: assay – sapphire CW – diamonds TCW Gems: 1 certified oval faceted cut unheated blue Ceylon sapphire of 7.46 Ct (13.93 mm. x 11.08 mm.) – 2 pear 2 rectangul...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Kat Florence 4.31ct Unheated Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Andorra La Vella, AD
This extraordinary Kat Florence ring showcases a certified natural unheated Ceylon Padparadscha sapphire weighing 4.31 carats, a gemstone of exceptional rarity and importance. Create...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring 2ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Incredible sapphire ring with a 2ct center Ceylon sapphire, such a beautiful gentle light blue color in a side way design in 18KT white gold. The ring is made with excellent craftsma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine natural gem takes center stage of this platinum diamond ring. It is a 5.26 carat sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It has a superb vivid blue color with plenty of brilliance a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Oval Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring showcases an 8.95-carat oval natural sapphire from Sri Lanka, celebrated for its vibrant blue hue and untreated quality. Adorned with sparkling diamond side stone...
Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire 4.67ct and Diamond 2.62ct Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A sapphire and diamond ring set with an oval-cut Ceylon sapphire weighing app. 4.67 ct. encircled by 18 brilliant-cut and four marquise-cut diamonds totaling app. 2.62 ct. mounted in...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, mid 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 8.14 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
10.59 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 5.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, Non-heat treated, Oval cut, Sapphire weighing 10.59 carats, GIA #5192212647.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire and Baguette & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ceylon Sapphire and Baguette & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring Description: An elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring centering a richly hued oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 5.31 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Purple Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Purple Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced purple Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting, with an approximat...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 1.50 carat Ceylon purple sapphire and 0.12 carat diamond, 15 karat rose gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
11.09 carats No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition, this unheated Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring is a museum-worthy centerpiece for the discerning collector, a breathtaking cocktail ring, and a rare...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 5.20 carats Diamonds are .84 cts Set in platinum Sapphire has top color and is very lively
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Lady Di Platinum Ring with 9.02ct Ceylon Sapphire & 2.42ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : Solid Platinum Sapphire : Oval 9.02 Carat Ceylon Diamonds : 2 Half Moon 0.79 Ct + Brilliant Cut 1.63 Ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 13.89 Ct. Ceylon Untreated Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring by Cecile Blake is crafted in platinum and features a stunning 13.89 carat oval blue sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is Grs certified, showcasing excep...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval-Cut Pink Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular cocktail cluster style ring from the Suzy Levian limited edition collection features a large ceylon pink sapphire center held in a 14K white gold prong setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail Rare Victorian Ring, Antique Ring, Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Diamond Ring, 14K Gold Ring (carefully tested and guarantee...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.11 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A richly saturated royal blue sapphire takes center stage of this lovely platinum ring. It weighs 4.11 carats and along with its rich pure blue color, the gem is eye clean with no vi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.98cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Sapphire: 1 oval cut = 5.77ct Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two extra shippin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 5.42ct Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring with Platinum Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified Natural Ceylon Star Sapphire Gemstone: Natural Star Sapphire Origin: Ceylon / Sri Lanka Weight: 5.42 carats Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Color: Blue Transparency: Transpa...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
6.47 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning sapphire weighing an impressive 6.47 carats takes center stage of this diamond gold ring. It has a open vivid blue color which is bright and brilliant. Adding to that, I h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.95 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This magnificent ring is centered by an exceptional 4.95-carat natural sapphire, its rich, velvety violet-blue hue displaying remarkable depth and saturation reminiscent of the fines...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.54 Ct. Ceylon Untreated Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring by Cecile Blake is crafted in platinum and features a stunning 7.54 carat oval blue sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is Grs certified, showcasing except...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.25 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.25 carats Measuring (10.58x7.54x5.84) mm Two Trapezoid Diamonds weighing .87 carats Ser in platinum ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7.30 Carat Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7.30 carats, flanked b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon 3.92 carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The diamonds weigh 0.89 carats (weight engraved). The total weight of the ring is 7.48 gr...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. A sublime Art Deco ring, its platinum setting follows the curve of the finger and holds a large oval Ceylon sapphire of soft blue brilliance...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18KT White Gold 3ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT white gold cluster ring set with a natural oval-cut Ceylon sapphire at the centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.82 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring contains an oval mixed cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 5.82 carats surrounded by 50 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 6.05 carats Measuring (11.24x8.94x7.28) mm Two pieces of half moon diamonds weighing 1.03 cts Sapphire is eye clean, very lively, and corn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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