Purple Star Sapphire Ring
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dome Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Hong Kong Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
20th Century Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Tanzanite, Star Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...
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Purple Star Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Purple Star Sapphire Ring?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A blue star sapphire has a transparent body with a deep blue color. A blue star sapphire ring’s worth depends on the 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat. Prices for a blue star sapphire ring can also differ according to size and time period. These accessories begin at $449 and can cost as much as around $200,000 or more. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage blue star sapphire rings.
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