5.91 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-made in platinum, the clean minimalist mounting emphasizes the intensely colored orange sapphire while ensuring comfortable wear and lasting durability.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s late Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. 1.00 round sapphire gemstone, set in a platinum handmade setting with 29 pave set diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Mine Diamond and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the platinum setting. The old mine diamond displays vintage brilliance, and all sapphires are securely set, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and style of th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10.50 Carat Color-Change Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 1.30 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds set around the sapphire in a stylish pattern. Hand-fabricated in platinum and ready to be worn.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Krementz GIA Certified 2.19 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic signed Krementz sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center blue sapphire set in a platinum setting with 40 round brilliant cut pave accent diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$25,312Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring showcases a stunning GIA Certified 4.01 carat Cushion Sapphire flanked by two Trillion Cut Diamonds (0.85 carats) set in Platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.90 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing 2.90 Carats Two Round Diamonds weighing 1.22 carats Set in platinum ring Sapphire is full fire, even saturation, and medium blue color
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Riviera 1.20 Carat Bespoke Sapphire Full Eternity British Hallmark Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire full eternity ring pave set in a platinum mount.
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring 18 old and 8/8 cut diamond total approx. 0.80 ctv G-I / VS-P, ring size 16.5 mm US size 6, weight 3 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Modern Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire measures 30pts and the diamonds total 10pts.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2.94 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.25.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 3.10 carat sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.26 Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Orange sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural simple heat only sapphire in its original 1930’s Art Deco platinum setting with six baguette accent diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 2.01 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Pear Shaped Ring with Baguette Side Stones The ring is Platinum The Center Stone is a Pear Shape Sapphire 2.01 Carats The Sapphire is Certified By LAPIS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Hexagon Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Hexagon Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Heart sapphire engagement ring platinum modern design
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous heart sapphire & diamond ring in platinum, very unique modern design!
Platinum
$2,728Sale Price|20% Off
2.61ct Bi Colour Green Yellow Australian Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bi Colour Green Yellow Australian Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Ring. Unique 2.31 carat Australian sapphire with a stunning yellow green bi colour effect.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.32 Carat Sapphire and 0.97 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.32 carat sapphire and 0.97 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .64 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple channel set Sapphire and diamond wedding band ring. 4 square cut sapphires alternating with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural color with a hint of periwinkle, simple heat only in a platinum setting with 10 single cut accent diamonds. 1 oval blue SI sapphire, Approximate 1.15ct GIA Certificate # 5...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.6 Carat Oval Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
2.6 Carat Oval Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum This gorgeous ring features an enchanting 2.6 carat oval Teal Sapphire held in a claw setting on a Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Blue Sapphire 3.1mm Wide Stackable Infinity Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Some sapphires show abrasion under magnification. Excellent overall condition.
Sapphire, Platinum
20.38 Carat Color-Change Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is a large 20.38 carat star sapphire which also has color change, two unique phenomena!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.52 carat diamond sapphire platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their rich blue color and crisp geometric faceting create a vivid architectural frame, while 6 single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.05 carat, graded G-H color and VS-SI clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 3.50 Carat Sapphire and 0.75ct Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An oval sapphire commands the center of this Edwardian ring, its medium blue deepening toward the edges where the bezel curves light back into the stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Square Cut Alternating Sapphire & Diamond 5 Stone Channel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Cut - Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 0.48ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Channel Set - H/I Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue 2.22ct Sapphire & 1.3ctw Diamond Accents Ring In Platinum
Located in Lafayette, LA
Royal Blue 2.22ct Sapphire & 1.3ctw Diamond Accents Ring In Platinum Includes GIA Report This beautiful "Royal Blue" 2.22ct sapphire ring has 1.3ctw in diamond accents and is se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Ring Set by OGI Ltd GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your proposal with this exquisite platinum 3 stone ring Set by OGI Ltd GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Engagement Ring, featuring a captivating 2.05 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum French Cut Blue Sapphire Eternity Band, Circa 1920s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum (80%) Palladium (20%) Gemstone: Sapphire: 35 Carat Weight: 1.05 Total Cut: French cut Color: Blue Clarity: Transparent ...
Sapphire, Palladium, Platinum
Oval Mixed Cut Blue Sapphire and Multi Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A dazzling array of round diamonds sweeps across the shoulders, continuing the sparkle around the entire top of the ring. Crafted in platinum, the ring showcases refined, meticulous...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The sapphire is expertly faceted to maximize brilliance and is securely set in a finely crafted platinum mounting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Diamond platinum engagement ring. GIA certified round ideal cut center diamond in a platinum setting with two sapphires with round diamond halos and two round cut bezel set sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.90 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
3.90ct sapphire oval center stone with two trilliant cut side diamonds in a platinum three-stone setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 3.92ctw Sapphire & Pear Diamond Swirl Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 3.92 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 9.42 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Classic Platinum 1.4ctw Oval Sapphire w/ Baguette & Round Diamond Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.4 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 5.02 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.78 Carat Purple Octagon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade circa 1920s natural untreated no heat purple Sapphire and diamonds in original Art Deco platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.55 carats Measuring (10.22x9.80x5.25) mm Trapezoid diamonds weighing .67 carats Diamond quality is G-VVS2 Set in platinum ring 8.07 g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.14 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 21.89 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring with AGL Report
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning platinum ring from the 1950's is made in platinum and features a vivid pink sapphire with tapered baguette diamond shoulders.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 6.34 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Made in a platinum setting. 1 octagonal pink sapphire wine-red Approximately 6.34 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Gia Cambodia No Heat Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 900 Platinum Size: 5.5 Width: 1.55mm Weight: 3.71 grams Lady's handmade 900 platinum vintage, diamond and sapphire engagement, cocktail ring with a h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century 19.10 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ballerina Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a marquise cut sapphires weighing approximately 15.70 carats - transparent medium blue in color Set via tab prongs with an undulating ballerina-style surround of tapered ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco inspired old cut diamond sapphire platinum dinner ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in polished platinum, the ring captures the glamour and precision of Deco style while offering a refined modern finish.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1950's Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.64 carat - transparent deep royal blue in color Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders bar set with tapered ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.63 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Platinum Bow Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920's Art Deco Platinum swirl bow design ring with a AGL certified natural pear shaped, no heat light to medium periwinkle blue/purple .63ct center Sapphire, accented with ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.36 Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone platinum engagement ring. 1.00 carat oval blue sapphire center stone which is accented by one pear shaped diamond on each side of the gemstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.74 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry Certified Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring This amazing ring is unique and well thought out before Emilio designed it!
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.37 Carat Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
At the center is a vibrant oval Pink GIA certified 2.37ct Oval sapphire. Mounted in a hand engraved platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pink sapphire center stone with two tapered baguette side diamonds in a platinum three-stone setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.18 CTTW Round-Cut Diamond Filigree Setting in Platinum 900 Ring Size 6.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage early 1900s Sapphire Platinum Diamond engagement ring, with an original old European cut Sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
5.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous platinum cocktail cluster ring features a beautiful hexagonal step-cut blue sapphire weighing 5.06ct, in a six claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 6.05 carats with Diamond 1.56 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.46 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
1.13 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Expertly crafted in platinum using VS1 clarity and G-H color diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Pompadour Ring - 4ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamonds -
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Art Deco Pompadour ring (circa 1930), masterfully crafted in solid platinum. At its heart lies a magnificent 4-carat natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka) sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Square Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The square platinum setting features three natural sapphires running vertically through the centre, with the largest oval sapphire framed by six glittering old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 3.19 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite ring showcases a Gubelin certified 3.19-carat Burmese no-heat sapphire, a gemstone of extraordinary rarity and prestige.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.56 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified No-Heat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring featuring a 5.56-carat oval blue sapphire. The vibrant blue hue of the sapphire is complemented by 1.67 carats of mixed-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.56 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified No-Heat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring featuring a 5.56-carat oval blue sapphire. The vibrant blue hue of the sapphire is complemented by 1.67 carats of mixed-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century Platinum 2.10ct Sapphire & 1.51ct Diamond Ring, 1950s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking mid-century sapphire and diamond ring finely crafted in platinum and 18K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, 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.
Whether or not a sapphire ring is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. (Kashmir is the birthplace of the most famous sapphires.) According to the Geological Institute of America, the stones from this mountainous region on the India-Pakistan border display a potent combination of a rich, intense blue color and a soft and velvety appearance.
Sapphires can 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. The rarest, and the most valuable, fancy sapphire is the pinkish-orange padparadscha (from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom”).
Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. In the case of assessing the value of an antique or vintage sapphire ring, as with other gems, the 4Cs are crucial. The 4Cs is the grading system established by the GIA to determine how precious stones are evaluated. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. The most desirable cut is the one that shows to best advantage the particular stone’s individual combination of color, clarity, and brilliance.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. Find a range of antique and vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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