New African 3.70 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful colors these stones. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 3.70 Ct The main stone is oval and i...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
4.51 Carat Peridot Yellow and Red Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is surrounded by 24 Red and Yellow Sapphires that weigh 1.02 Carats.
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ye...
New African 5.4 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this stone is. The ring is a size 6.75 The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an cushion cut stone and is 5.40 Ct The main stone is 10 mm an...
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 5.3 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this stone is. The ring is a size 6.5 The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 5.30 Ct The main stone is 13 x 10 mm a...
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
New Madagascar Pinkish Red Ruby & Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
It is a cushion cut and is 3.20 Ct The main stone is 8.5 mm. It has a beautiful Red and White Sapphire stones on the band and flanking the main stone.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Madagascar 6.6 Ct Pinkish Red Ruby & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6. It was mined in Africa. It is an authentic natural stone. It is a highly rated and Free of any Inclusions. The stone is an oval cut stone a...
Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 5.80 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color in this stone. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 5.80 Ct The main stone is oval and is 1...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
New Madagascar Pinkish Red Ruby & Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.75. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is a cushion cut and is 3.30 Ct The main stone is 9.3 mm. It has a beautiful diamond cut White Sapphire s...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
New African IF 12.5 Ct Intense Red Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
It has a beautiful diamond cut Red Sapphire stones on either side of the band..
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
5.30 Carat Natural Vivid Yellow Sapphire Ruby Ring 14 Karat Vivid Reds
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire diamonds ring. 3.00ct. Natural yellow Sapphire 10.2 X 7.6mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Prime Vivid Yellow 1.88ct nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cluster Ring with Blue and Red Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Pear cut vivid blue sapphire, 1,07 carats; Red tourmaline in oval cut, 1,53 carats; Blue swiss topaz and amethyst in oval cut; Small sapphires in matching colours.
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline...
2.68 Carat Red Hot Ruby 1.21 Carat Blue Soothing Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An elegant mix of 1.21 carats of deep blue sapphire and 2.68 carat of vivid red ruby makes it one of the top most picks from Malpani Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
New African 10.90 ct Pinkish Red & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut and is 10.90 Ct The main stone measures 13.3...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.62 Carat Natural Red Sapphire and Natural Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.62 Carat Natural Red Sapphire and Natural Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has Round Cut Natural Red Sapphires that weigh 3.27 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Mozambique 10.70 Ct Red & Pink Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an emerald cut stone and is 10.70 Ct The main stone is 13.2 x 12 mm and surro...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
New Mozambique 13.0 Ct Red & Pink Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an emerald cut stone and is 13.0 Ct The main stone is 13.2 x 11.5 mm and has ...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Madagascar 7ct Blood Red Ruby, Pink Ruby & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 7.0 Cts The main stone is 12 x 9 mm. It has diamond cut ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New 8.12 Red Sapphire & Diamond Cut Tsavorite Y Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is Mozambique and is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a red sapphire and is 8.12 cts. It is an emerald ut stone and measures 11.8 x 10.8 mm and 2 rows of 3 diamon...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Red Ruby - 2 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collectio...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
“Orient” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Red Ruby - 5 carats Round brilliant shape Natural Blue Sa...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
New Sri Lanka 7.90 Ct Red Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stone is 12 x 10 mm and has diamond cut red sapphires surrounding the stone. The ring is sizable and can be done by your local jeweler.
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Red Ruby - 2 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are th...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
New African IF 3.50 ct Red Ruby & Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a cushion cut and is 4.80 Ct The "IF" stands for "Interna...
Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Madagascar 3.85 Carat Blood Red Ruby & Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 5. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 3.85 Cts The main stone is 10.8 x 9 mm. It is surrounded...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
New Madagascar 3.1 Ct Red Ruby & Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6.75 It was mined in Africa. It is an authentic natural stone. It is a highly rated stone. The stone is an oval cut stone and is 3.1 cts. It ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
New Madagascar 24.10 Carat Blood Red & White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6.25. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 24.10 Cts The main stone is radiant cut stone and is ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 7.0 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & Spinel YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors this ring has. The ring is a size 5.75 The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut stone and is 7.0 Ct The main stone...
Sapphire, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
New 6.55 Carat Pinkish Red Sapphire Solitaire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful stone in this ring! The ring is a size 8.5. The stone is from Sri Lanka and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a baguette cut stone and is 6.55 C...
Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow and Red Gold Cocktail Ring. Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful cocktail gold ring set with five different gemstones and nice floral pattern. Diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby and opal. The brilliant has a very good quality and a nice n...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
New Madagascar 5.90 Ct Square & Diamond Cut Red Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
It is a square cut stone and is 5.90 Ct The main stone is 10.8 x 10.8 mm and has 4 diamond cut red sapphires on either side of the band. The ring is sizable and can be done by you...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Ring White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires & Red Cabochon Rubi
Located in Bergamo, BG
18Kt yellow gold band ring with natural white brilliant-cut diamonds and blue sapphires and red cabochon-cut rubies Welcome to our jewelry collection, where every piece tells a stor...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New African IF 5.40 Ct Intense Red Sapphire & Spinel YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring. The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. The "IF" means "Internally Flawless". It is an cushion cut stone and is 5.4 Ct The ...
Sapphire, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.00 carats ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.00 carats ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.00 carats ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 1 carat Sapphire - 1 carat This Ring is from the "Capri" traveling collection and it is the e...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
New African 10 ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & Spinel YGold Plated Sterling Ring 8
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 8. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a cushion cut and is 10 Ct The main stone is 13.5 x 12 mm. ...
Sapphire, Spinel, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 4.8 ct Pinkish Red Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 7. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a cushion cut and is 4.80 Ct The main stone is a cushion cu...
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African Blood Red 5.50 Ct Ruby & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone was mined in Africa and is exceptional.. It is a beautiful round cut stone and is 5.50 Ct The main stone is 10 mm. Very beautiful and classic design to the ring. Sure...
Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 14.30 ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & Ruby Sterling Ring Size 7.0
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 7.0. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut and is 14.30 Ct The "IF" stands for "Internall...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 2.02 Carat No Heat Red Sapphire Victorian Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an outstanding 2.02Ct No Heat Red Sapphire, this gorgeous oval sapphire has a deep red hue with a touch of purple. giving it a one of a kind color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
New African 5.8 ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & Spinel YGold Plated Sterling Ring 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful combination of colors in this ring. The ring is a size 6.5. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a cushion cut and is 5.80 Ct The main stone is 9.8 mm. It...
Sapphire, Spinel, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New 7.6 Carat Two Stone Red Sapphire & Diamond Cut Spinel R Gold P Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.25. The two Red Sapphires are from Madagascar.
Sapphire, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Garnet, Rhodolite, and Red Sapphire Gemstone Band // Size 9
Located in New York, NY
This bold, artisan-crafted ring features a dynamic band of deep red Garnets and shimmering Pink Sapphires set into a heavily textured sterling silver base with rich rose gold overlay...
Garnet, Sapphire, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
1.03 Carat Red and Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Rose Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Red and Pink Sapphires in this band that weigh 1.03 Carats. It is perfect for everyday wear and looks amazing stacked or alone. This band is crea...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tourneau 15.32 Carat Mandarin Garnet 1.45 Carat Diamond Orange and Red Sapphire
By Tourneau
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Mandarin garnet and diamond ring! The 15.32 oval-shaped Mandarin garnet is bezel set and surrounded by 1.45 carats of diamonds, SI in clarity and G - H in color, along wit...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Ruby Natural Cabochon Pink Natural Sapphire Green Natural S...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Ruby Natural Cabochon Pink Natural Sapphire Green Natural S...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Ruby Natural Cabochon Pink Natural Sapphire Green Natural S...
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sap...
2.78 Carat Red Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of stackable bands is versatile and can be worn separately or with other jewelry as well as this stack. There are 33 Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh 2.22 carats and the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2.78 Carat Red Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of stackable bands is versatile and can be worn separately or with other jewelry as well as this stack. There are 33 Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh 2.22 carats and the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
New Sri Lanka 8.10 Ct Padparadscha Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stone is 14 x 11 mm and has diamond cut red sapphires surrounding the stone. The ring is sizable and can be done by your local jeweler.
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
New African If 8.2 Carat Raspberry Tourmaline & Red Ruby Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6.5. It was mined in Africa. It is an authentic natural stone. It is a highly rated and Free of any Inclusions. The stone is an emerald cut st...
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Green Emerlad & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.00 carats ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Green Emerald & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.0...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Green Emerald & Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Green Emerald 2.00 carats Natural Blue Sapphire 1.0...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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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