AAA Padparadscha Sapphire Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A rare treasure for a collector or a special gift. "A rare Ceylon padparadscha with diamonds in 14K gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Padparadscha Sapphire Treatment: Heated Wei...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Certified 7.14 Ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana Spencer This magnificent Art Deco example comes to us as witn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AAA Padparadscha Sapphire Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A rare Ceylon padparadscha with diamonds in 14K gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Padparadscha Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.66cts Head Size: 6x4mm Shape: Oval Cut: Facet...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite early 19th century hand carved diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set in silver and gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Quality Platinum Gold GIA 7.73ctw Vivid Orange Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Elongated Oval Cut - Dual Prong Set - Vivid Clean Orange Color - Heated - Ceylon - 3.81ct (exact-certified) **See Certification Details B...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Padparadscha Sapphire Halo Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A rare Ceylon padparadscha in a 14K diamond halo." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Padparadscha Sapphire Treatment: Diffused Weight: 0.94cts Head Size: 7x5mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.87 Carat Sri Lankan Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Plantation, FL
An elegant and finely crafted sapphire and diamond ring, centered by a GIA certified natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 3.87 carats, confirmed of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Natural Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
An blue sapphire with a diamond halo in 14K gold—because “yes” deserves a little drama. 💙💎 Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 1.48ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Silver & Palladium GIA 6.31ctw Sapphire Diamond Scroll Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Very Nice Quality - Heated - Ceylon - 4.51ct (exact-certified) ** See Certification Details Below for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$8,500Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 2.46ct Royal Blue Sapphire & 0.34ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A breathtaking Royal Blue sapphire — certified natural and of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin — forms the centerpiece of this handcrafted 18k white gold statement ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Side Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Emerald Cut Diamond Side Stones This stunning 3 Stone Sapphire Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined high-jewelry ring centered by a rare, untreated sapphire from Sri Lanka, elegantly framed by half moon diamond side stones in an 18K white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.7ct Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Serving cosmic main-character energy — 3.7ct star sapphire glowing with diamond sparkle in solid 14K gold. ✨💫 Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Treatment...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.15ct Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Treatment: Diffusion Weight: 6.15cts Head Size: 11x9mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Star Sapphire: Ceylon Metal: 14k-4.90g ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$194,400Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $486, 000 18KT Gold Important 19CT Fancy Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful 18KT Gold and Platinum, Rare Important Large 19CT Large Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring!!! Magnificent Large Blue Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features five excellently matched sapphires of Ceylon origin. E...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Platinum GIA 8.89ctw Orangy Yellow Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Elongated Oval Cut - Dual Prong Set - Vivid Clean Orange Yellow Color - Heated - Ceylon - 5.77ct (exact-certified) **See Certification De...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Bezel set natural Blue Sapphire oval cut : 4.75mm x 4mm x 2.9 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct , color is light Blue, likely Ceylon stone, demonstrates internal structures typical for naturals.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
6cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Finished with sparkling natural diamond accents for bold, timeless luxury. 💫 star sapphire stealing the spotlight—because subtle was never the plan. 💫💎 Specifications: Item Ty...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.15cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.15ct star sapphire in solid 14k gold—diamond-kissed, confidence-loaded, and absolutely impossible to ignore. 💫💎 Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Tr...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.2cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"Glow like a goddess in 14k gold with this star sapphire ring kissed by diamonds." Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Treatment: Diffused Weight: 4.22ct...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw Sapphire & Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
It is mounted around in a French pave setting with two-hundred calibrated white colorless diamonds. Sapphires: Mount in top in four prongs setting, with 1 oval step-cut (10.95 x 7.9...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Pink Sapphire, Zambian Emeralds & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Spessartite Garnett, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern, Spessartite Garnett & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Antique 2.60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a vivid blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately 2.60ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat No heat cyelon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 2.04-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire, a rare and highly sought-after gemstone known for its exceptional color and clarity. The sapphire is set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K yellow Gold, Pink Sapphires, Green Tsavorite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Tsavorites Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
Lotus Certified 10 Carat Natural Padparadscha No Heat Oval Sapphire
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A true exquisite sapphire this ring features a rare sunset orange with pink hue Padparadscha sapphire weighing 10 carats. Certified by one of the most reputable laboratories worldwid...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian no heat sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k y...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires, Tanzanite & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 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
Lady Di Ring Hande Made Ceylan Natural Sapphire and Diamond White Gold 18kt
Located in MADRID, ES
Beautiful handmade ring in 18kts/750mm white gold, with round thread gallery and diminishing base., in the center a natural Ceylon sapphire of 1.05 cts (7.50x5.80x3.20mm) oval shape ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 4.78 carats Morganite, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3 Carats Green sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900 - 1910
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire cluster ring circa 1910. Bicolor 18 Karat white gold on top and yellow gold for the body of the ring. The ring is set with a Ceylon green sapphire of approximately 3 Cara...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 4.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Mens Matte Finish Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 26.66 Grams - Ring Size: 10 (adjustable) - Finish: Matte Sapphire Details: - Carat: 4.57 - Color: Blue - Cut: Oval - Treatment: No He...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karats Wight Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Emerald weigth Kt. 3,09 Sapphire Ceylon weight Kt. 4,21 Oval/drop Fancy-Diamonds SI1 Kt. 3,16 Total weight of the ring grams 9.40 Ring size: 16 ITA - 56 FRENCH - 7.50 USA (the ring c...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 5.95 Carat Color Change Purple Sapphire Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will fawn over the filigree gallery, dainty milgrain and the asymmetrical arrangement of antique old mine cut diamonds. Condition: New Era: Edwardian Revival Year: 2025 Metal: P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.20 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous blue sapphire and diamond three-stone ring features a brilliant 3.20 carat oval Ceylon sapphire that has been certified by the GIA as unheated.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
French 1970s 3 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Sublime daisy ring, it presents in the center an oval "cornflower" blue sapphire, in a surrounding of modern brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 15.97ctw GIA Sharp Star Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Very Strong Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon- 15.27ct (approx.) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,965Sale Price|20% Off
5.50ct NATURAL NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring, WGI Certified
Located in Braintree, GB
This elegant platinum ring, made in the 1970s, features a beautiful 5.50 -carat oval cabochon-cut natural unheated blue sapphire, from Ceylon.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sterle Paris Natural Unenhanced Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cabochon sapphire and diamond ring by Sterle Paris. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back collet setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blur Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18K White Gold Vintage Inspired Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centered on a 1.6 carat natural oval Ceylon sapphire, with a 3.9 mm. round diamond to each side and diamond geometric frame. 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS 10.08 Carat Royal Blue Sri Lanka No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural sapphire and diamond three stone ring, centered by a magnificent 10.08 carat natural Sri Lankan sapphire, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab report.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mother of Pearl, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Mother of Pearl & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA CERTIFIED Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 15.40 Ctw Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with natural Ceylon sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
18kt White Gold Diamond Ring 4.06ct Sapphire No Heat Padparadscha SSEF Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique luxurious ring with natural unheated pink Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds Completely handcrafted Sapphire: pink oval modified brilliant Padparadscha sapphire 4.06 carat ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Whit...
Estate 5.50ct AGL Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - VEG#59b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 5.50ct AGL Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - VEG#59b Item Details: Year: 1980s Ring Size: 8 (Has adjustable shank) Metal Type: 950 Platinum [Hallmarked, an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$15,080Sale Price|20% Off
LEYSER 18k Gold Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k Yellow Gold (7.90g) Ring, set with: 1x Sapphire (Ceylon, Royal-Blue, No heat, 4.89ct) 6x Sapphire (fac., trapeze-cut, 1.11ct) 70x Diamonds (brilliant-cut, TW/vsi, 1.2-1.3mm, 1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail/ Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Striking 3.76ct Pave Sapphire & Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A true masterpiece of sophistication, this 18K white gold pave ring showcases a stunning 3.33ct unheated Ceylon sapphire, exuding a deep dark blue hue, known for its rarity and excep...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
Bellerophon Certified 5 Carat Intense Blue UNHEATED Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted from 18K white gold It features a stunning center stone, a 5 ct Natural Ceylon Heated Oval Cut IntenseBlue Sapphire, measuring 11.91 x 8.93 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 5.18ct GIA Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Floral Design Petite Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue w/ Very Sharp Well defined star - No Heat - Ceylon - 4.71ct (exact) ** See Certification...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Very Nice Platinum GIA 2.53ctw Transparent Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Star - Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon- 2.0ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.40ct Sapphire and 1.20ct Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.40 carat sapphire, 1.20 carat diamond, 14k white gold and platinum set cluster engagement ring; part of our diverse sapphire jewellery colle...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Cabochon Sapphire 1.51 Diamond 0.30 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication, behold the Vintage Platinum Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring, a timeless masterpiece designed to captivate hearts a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum AGL 15.79ctw No Heat Color Change Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Strong Color Change - Violet Blue to Purple Pink Color - No Heat - Good Star - 14.01ct (exact...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald, Mother of Pearl, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Emerald, Mother of Pearl, Blue Sapphire Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 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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