Unavailable|$130 / item
Garnet & Created White Sapphire Red Enamel Slim Band Ring in 14K Gold over Silve
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features one oval-cut garnet halo sets by round-cut created white sapphire gemstones between red enamel shank on top of 14K yellow gold over sterling silver slim ba...
Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.6 Carat Red Spinel Cocktail Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
A captivating red spinel encircled by a delicate cocktail ring of brilliant cut diamonds, surrounded by a glittering pave of pink sapphires and white diamonds Details Red Spinel Coc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,440
2.29 Carat Red Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This band has 31 Red Sapphires that weigh 1.30 carats and 81 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.99 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,000
Hammerman Brothers Red, White and Blue Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Red, White, and Blue Ring with 21 princess cut sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$780
Round Cut Red Sapphire Band 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 23 Natural Round Cut Red Sapphires that weigh 0.85 Carats.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,480
Round Cut Red Sapphire Band 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 28 Natural Round Cut Red Sapphires that weigh 3.65 Carats.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Robin Woolard Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Revival Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed and made in San Francisco. Size 7. Ring can be sized upon request. -4 Oval Shape Sapphires 1.44 carat t.w. -4 Princess Cut Diamonds 1.40 carat t.w.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$16,500
Red Tourmaline Mythology Collection Bacchus Ring by Madstone
Located in El Dorado Hills, CA
Specs: 18k yellow gold ring with 10.66 carats Wine Red Tourmaline, 29.29 carats Purple, Green and Blue Sapphire Briolette, .15 carats Amethyst, .39 carats Garnet, .64 carats Blue and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Ye...
Unavailable|$6,450
.525ct Pink Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
The inner band has been personalised with 1x .01ct hidden red Sapphire inside shank of the ring. This simple and timeless design setting allows for ample light to pass through the st...
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,400 / set
Multi-stone RING SET, 14K multi-color Gold, Pink+Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Zavorite
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Color - Red Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring: ~~ S e t t i n g ~~ Solid 14k White Gold 2.2 grams Ring Size 6 US Resizable ~~ Stones ~~ 9 Round Pink Sapphire Weight Of 0.85 Ct (App...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,318
Red Coral Reef Fish Ring in Pink E-Coated 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
We must consider the deep connection that fish have with the element of water to comprehend what they represent. Water is a common metaphor for the subconscious, healing, emotions an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 1...
Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Rose Gold, Red Rhodolite and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
18K rose gold (5.0g), 1 round-cut rhodolite 7.00ct, 28 round-cut pink sapphires -.14ct.., 105 white round-cut diamonds 0.69ct. An exquisite 18K rose gold and round-cut rhodolite and...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in Ramatgan, IL
18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring Here we find the perfect example of the 'unrepeatable', one of a kind creation.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Kt White Red Gold 5.77 Carat No Heat Spinel & Diamond cocktail Ring / Pendant
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
1 Sapp - 5.77ct GUILD 24561223 Pink / No heat / Vietnam Carat Weight: 5.77ct Shape and cut: Octagonal / Step Colour: Pink Treatment: No Heat Origin: Vietnam Cert: GUILD 24561223 P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,520 / set
8.96 Carat Red Garnet Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ring and Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
All time fashion 8.96 Carat Vivid Red Garnet Blue Sapphire Diamond 18Karat White Gold Set contains: 5.47 Ctw Garnet Sapphire 18K White Gold Earrings 2 Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphir...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magerit Mythology Snake Rombo White Gold Diamond, Red Sapphire and Amethyst Ring
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is created for the “Mythology” collection and it is crafted from 18K white gold, expertly set with an amethyst that weighs 5.60 carats and with dazzling diamonds that total ...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Magerit Mythology Snake Rombo White Gold Diamond, Red Sapphire and Cushion A
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is created for the “Mythology” collection and it is crafted from 18K white gold, expertly set with an amethyst that weighs 5.60 carats and with dazzling diamonds that total ...
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$7,880
Red Sapphire & Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom ring features one 2.81ct Oval Cut Red-Orange Sapphire set in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 8 side Diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.78cts in a platinum setting.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$8,870
Bochic Red Sapphire Cluster Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Red hot Sapphire cluster ring. 18 K Gold Diamond Cluster.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Retro Sapphire & Diamond 18kt Red Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ultra high style 18kt Red Gold ring with overall ribbed design. Dome set with 3 rows of Graduated Diamonds set in Platinum & surrounded by 26 fancy cut Natural Sapphires, which are c...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Oval Sapphire Dark Red Enamel Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Rose Gold Center Stone Details: Approx. 0.95ctw Oval shaped sapphire. Adjacent Diamond Details: 32 stones, Approx. 0.18ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Joke Quick Rubellite Ruby Red Spinel Padparadscha Sapphire Coctail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dive into the depths of red with this one of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery designer Joke Quick, with no casting or printing involved.
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sap...
Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel Sapphire White Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick, no casting or printing envolved, in 18K Rose gold 4,5 gram & blackened sterling silver 1.5 gram (The stones are...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Cartier 5.10 Carat GIA Certified Red-Orange Sapphire Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold and beautiful 18kt white gold Cartier Ring set with 2 diamond baguettes of 0.12 carats features a GIA 5.10 carat oval mixed cut red-orange sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,500
Retro 14kt Red Gold , Sapphire & Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ultra Chic Pinky Ring. Accentuated V set with a Bezel Set Lavender Star Sapphire & Accented by Channel Cut Rubies
Ruby, 14k Gold
1.10 Carat Emerald, Red Spinel and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
(prongs in yellow gold.) 1 X unoiled Colombian emerald centerstone: 1,10 Ct. 10 X Unheated poppie red spinel from Mogok, Burma: 0,8 ct., 2 X pear shape unheated pink sapphires from...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Amazing Red Agate Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This ring features 13.00 carats of red agate, 0.98 carats of orange sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamonds set in 14k rose gold.
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Zorab Creation Red Sapphire Spinel with Diamonds Skull Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Add a rockstar edge to any outfit and a hint of fiery love with Numimous - Zorab's Gothic prince created from 1.64 Carats of Spinel, 0.62 Carats of White Diamonds and proudly display...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
Red Garnet Two-Tone Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Tsavorites and Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow and white gold Red Garnet: heart shaped 3.00 carat garnet Diamonds: 0.29 total carat weight Yellow Sapphires: 0.25 total carat weight Pin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Red Garnet, Silver Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stacking "Leah" Rings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
As a pair of stacking rings, the second "Leah" ring is set with a round cut silver sapphire.
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral Button, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing ring in 14k white gold, mounted with a central oxblood coral sphere surrounded by a crown of intense blue sapphires and by white gold leaves studded with diamonds. This ...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Twin Ring 1.8 Carat Vivid Red Ruby & Vivid Blue Sapphire PT 900 Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Certified 1.10 carat sapphire and Certified 0.70 carat ruby are set along with 0.29 carat of white round brilliant diamond. The ring is made in PT 900
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Red Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring Jewelry Report Oval Cut LGBTQ Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural red sapphire classic oval cut sapphire origin - Sri Lanka stone weight - 0.5 carats stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.2 in / 3 х 4 х 5 mm rin...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red-White and Blue Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Red-White and Blue Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Ring in 18k Four Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .50 carats approximately [GH VVS-VS] Eight Round Cut Rubies and Sapphires weighin...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 3.01ct GIA Marquise Red Spinel, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Item Details -- Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 12.21 Grams -- Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Marquise Cut - V-Prong Set - Rich Red Color - 3.01ct (exact - certif...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond Knot Statement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning statement ring in 18k yellow gold featuring a bold knot design set with deep red rubies, rich blue sapphires, and sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k...
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Big Central Red Coral, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful Cocktail ring in 14k white gold structure. The ring is mounted with a big rubrum coral in the centre surrounded by white diamonds and blue sapphires adornments. This ring...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dark Red Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a cerved dark re...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Red, White and Blue Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Red, White and Blue Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Circa 1940's Fifteen Round and Pear Shape Rubies Weighing 3.00 Carats Approximately Three Round Sapphires Weighing .6...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby W/ Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montgomery, AL
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring Ring Size 7.25 8.6 Grams White Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Color: E-F Clarity: VS1 Cabochon Sapphire Cabochon Ruby This is a beautiful vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
0.87ctw Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Coiled Snake Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold Italy
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Color - Dark Blue Treatment - Heated - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.37ctw Cut - Round Brilliant C...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Button Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Flower Shape Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
It has 0.4 g of red coral button in the center and 2.55 ct of blue sapphires as petals and finally it is decorate with 0.32 ct of very little white diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$54,000
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Platinum, Padparadscha Pink-Orange-Red Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 7.08 carat NO HEAT Cushion-Cut Padparadscha Sapphire, 1.15 carats of Trillion-Cut Diamonds, Estate
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Red Yellow Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Red and Yellow Sapphires in this band that weigh 0.90 Carats. It is perfect for everyday wear and looks amazing stacked or alone. This band is cr...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Reddish Orange & Fancy colors 2.39ct. Natural GIA Certified Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 5141446887 9.59 X 7.14 X 3.62mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean ...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Gemstone: pink to red sapphires and rubies Ring Size: 7 (allow up to two additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring measures 3.70mm in wi...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel, Pink Diamond and White Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewelry designer Joke Quick, in 18K Rose gold 5,6 g & blackened sterling silver 2g (The stones are set on silver to create a black backgroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k G...
Mixed Pink Red Garnet 5-Stone Band 14K Gold R5069
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mixed Garnet 5-Stone Band 14K Gold ♥ The item measures 5.2mm in length, 17mm in width, and 4.2mm in height. ♥ Material: 14K Gold ♥ Gemstone: Sapphire, 1.87ct total ♥ You are buyin...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Red Sapphire Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14k yellow gold red sapphire cocktail ring. 3.96 Grams TW. The dimensions are approximately 15 mm.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Magerit Mythology Snake Rombo White Gold Diamond, Red Sapphire and Amethyst Ring
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is created for the “Mythology” collection and it is crafted from 18K white gold, expertly set with an amethyst that weighs 5.60 carats and with dazzling diamonds that total ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 15.5 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Cut Red Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a gorgeous ring. It is a Padparadscha Sapphire and is 15.50 cts.
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,392
Dalben Red Faceted Sapphire Satin Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 11,98 carat bezel-set faceted red sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Red Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Alex Sepkus Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold. Center bezel set 7.04ct Red Tourmaline, .50cts bezel set diamonds and.16ct red bezel set sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
New African 8.30 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
It is an oval cut stone and is 8.30 Ct The main stone is oval and is 12.5 x 10.2 mm and has diamond cut red and white sapphires surrounding it in a beautiful filigree design.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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