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Emilio Jewelry Certified 15.00 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Featuring an astonishing 15 carat total weight pair of Grs "Royal Blue" or Aka Vivid Blue sapphires with excellent eye clean clarity aka super gems.
Sapphire
Gubelin GRS Certificate 18.06 Ct Unheated Royal Blue Sapphire Srilanka
Located in bangkok, TH
GG30 Gubelin GRS Certificate 18.06 Ct Sapphire unheated royal blue Srilanka GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Sapphire Variety: Natural Sapphire No heat Weight: 18.06 Ct Color...
Blue Sapphire
Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bracelet, GRS Certified
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional bracelet is a masterwork of symmetry and color, showcasing a curated series of royal blue cushion-cut sapphires, all GRS certified and hailing from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 3.85ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is centered with lovely GRS certified royal blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs 3.85ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.54 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center blue sapphire is a 5.54 carat blue sapphire. It has been certified by GRS, stating that it is a Burmese no heat sapphire, and that it qualifies for 'Royal Blue' quality.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.97 Carat GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified by GRS Lab as "Royal Blue", this captivating Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire weighs 2.97 carat, originating from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
10.53 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in platinum, the ring embodies contemporary elegance. Certified by GRS as natural with vivid blue or “royal blue” and originating from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 11.27 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a natural sapphire weighing 11.27 carats, oval cut, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab. The sapphire displays a vivid blue color, classified by GRS as “Royal Bl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Burmese Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Burmese Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold A magnificent 18K white gold ring featuring a natural unheated Royal Blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland 3.70 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Unheated Untreated
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Switzerland 3.70 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Unheated Untreated
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$41,020Sale Price|30% Off
GRS & GIA Cert. NO HEAT 4.92ct Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Irvine, CA
Exquisite 'Royal Blue' 4.92ct unheated sapphire ring with halo diamonds, featuring a rare natural blue sapphire from Madagascar with GRS and GIA certification.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$250,265Sale Price|20% Off
Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower pendant necklace is a 5.23-carat GRS certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, one of the most precious gems that...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
GRS Certified 3.01 Cts Royal Blue Burma No Heat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS has stated the stone is of Royal Blue colour.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.12 Carat No-Heat Royal Blue Ceylon Oval Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant piece, this three-stone ring features a vivid royal blue sapphire of exceptional quality, certified by GRS as natural, untreated, and of Sri Lankan origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$250,265Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower ring is GRS certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem, which only can be set in such delicate...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Gold, 1...
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.70 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring features a captivating 3.70-carat natural sapphire, certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue") with no indications of thermal treatment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The center stone has been identified by GRS labs to have "intense to vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue").
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GRS Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Royal Blue, Ceylon Sapphire and 1.73 Carat Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 6.03 Carat No Heat Burma Royal Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional cocktail ring featuring a vivid royal blue 6.03 carat star sapphire from Burma, certified by GRS with no indication of thermal treatment.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
This modern take on a classic three-stone ring was hand-made in the Haruni atelier and is as sophisticated as it is striking. The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) co...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue NO HEAT Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring A mesmerizing natural sapphire weighing 5.04 carats, certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS-type “Royal Blue”), u...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS certified Unheated Round Burma Royal Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Unheated Round Burma Blue Sapphire Ring of 5.79 Carats, Surrounded with 4.14 Carats of Diamonds Gold: 8.80 grams This exquisite ring features a 5.79-carat round, unheated blue sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$259,898Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower Pendant Necklace is a stunning GRS-certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
$250,237Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this 18 karat rose gold Tobacco Flower pendant necklace is a GRS certified 5.23 carat vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can only b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
3.98 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The GRS lab in Switzerland has given this stone the color grade of royal blue for its top gem quality color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|30% Off
GRS 18K 8.02 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 8.02 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GRS-certified natural Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire weighing 8.02 ct set on the 18K white gold ban...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 7.81 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: 3.55 carats Royal Blue OVAL, 3.70 carats Royal Blue OVAL Setting: White diamonds totaling about 0.56 carats, set in Platinum.
Sapphire
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 14.80 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Commanding in beauty and refined in character, this exceptional ring centers a magnificent 14.80 carat cushion shaped Ceylon Royal Blue sapphire celebrated for its unheated origin an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
EXCEPTIONAL GRS Certified 2 Carat VIVID ROYAL BLUE NO HEAT Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering an oval-shaped blue sapphire, set between a pair of epaulette diamonds. Blue sapphire weighing 2 carats Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carats Size 7
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$259,898Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Brooch with Six Carats GRS No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower brooch is a stunning GRS-certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and weighing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
GRS Certified 2.47 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 2.47 carat oval vivid royal blue no-heat natural sapphire set in an 18K white gold three-stone ring flanked by two round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.60 carats, stampe...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Exceptional Untreated 1.53 carat Royal Blue Sapphire (Swiss Certified)
Located in London, GB
It is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as a natural, untreated royal blue sapphire and accompanied by its report.
Blue Sapphire
GRS Certified 1.59 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.54 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A unique twin ring, it features two gorgeous GRS certified Royal Blue and pink sapphires weighing 1.59 carat and 1.54 carat respectively, accentuated by white round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
6.28 Carat Royal Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
6.28 Carat Total Oval-Cut GRS Certified Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,776Sale Price|20% Off
One Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Sculptural Brooch in Eighteen Karat Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a GRS certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.45ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Heirloom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This masterpiece is centered around a monumental 16.45-carat natural oval-cut sapphire from the legendary mines of Ceylon, accompanied by a prestigious GRS certificate confirming its...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unheated Royal Blue Sapphire 2.05 ct Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
This striking ring features a natural 2.05 carat sapphire, certified by GRS as vivid blue in color, GRS-type “Royal Blue.”
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
$20,776Sale Price|20% Off
No Heat Royal Blue 1 Carat Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a GRS certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$259,869Sale Price|20% Off
No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this 18 karat rose gold Tobacco Flower Engagement Cluster Ring is a GRS certified 5.23 carat vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
$278,786Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Ring with Six Carats No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Tobacco Flower ring features a GRS certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, which measures 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and weighs 6.08 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
18k Gold Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman, GRS cert.
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Adler Genèva Royal Blue 15.7 Carat Sapphire & 20 Carat Diamondd Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman With GRS certificate Sapphire: Royal Blue Natural octagonal step cut, vivid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Roman Malakov 5.05 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue"). Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 7.66 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite engagement ring, showcasing a vivid 7.66 carats Sri Lankan blue sapphire certified by GRS as Royal Blue color, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Amazing 4.04 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum engagement ring is centered with a royal blue GRS certified oval cut sapphire that weighs 4.04ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$24,644
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 3.05ct GRS Unheated Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.05ct GRS unheated royal blue ring Ding~ A royal blue head-turning killer💙 Special cut, unique style Full clean glass with rich royal color Loose stone has GRS certificate GEMCOO...
Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$36,000
GRS Certified 3.48 Carat Cushion Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
A spectacular sapphire and diamond engagement ring, featuring a GRS certified 3.48ct royal blue cushion shape sapphire center stone, weighing 0.33cts.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS certified Natural Unheated 7.71 carats Madagascar Royal Blue Sapphire ring
Located in Westminster, CA
This is a beautiful and rare GRS certified Unheated Natural Madagascar Blue Sapphire Ring with diamonds and 18k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$30,000
Platinum PT950 Ring with GRS Certified 4.20 Carat Round Royal Blue Sapphire
Located in Dubai, UAE
Materials Used: o PT950 Platinum o White Gold 18 Ct (prongs) o Sixty-Two Diamonds (Total approx weight 0.28 ct) Colour - D - E - F Clarity - VVS - VS o GRS certified 4.20 Carat ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.79 Ct Unheated Natural Vivid Royal Blue Sapphire GRS Certified Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This sapphire sets the standard for how a Natural Blue Sapphire should look. Also accompanied by a report from the Gem Research Swiss Lab stating that the 5.79 carat sapphire is of...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$28,000
4.55 ct Unheated Vivid Royal Blue Sapphire Oval GRS Certified Ceylon Ring
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This spectacular rings features a one of a kind vivid "Royal Blue" unheated Sapphire. This stone is framed with diamonds and set on a solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$68,727
GRS Certified Vivid Blue Royal Sapphire 7.21 ct and 3.20 ct diamond Ring
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
VIVID BLUE ROYAL SAPPHIRE RING Set in 18 Kt white gold Total sapphire weight: 7.21 ct Color: Vivid blue Origin: Sri Lanka Total diamond weight: 3.20 ct Color: G-H Clarity: VS T...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.00 Ct Vivid Royal Blue Unheated Sapphire 'Ceylon' Diamond Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Accompanied by a report from the Gem Research Swiss Lab stating that the 6.00 carat sapphire is of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin, vivid blue color (GRS type "royal blue"), with no indica...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$49,500
GRS Certified 6.10 Cts Royal Blue Top Grade Natural Sapphire Eye Clean
Located in บางรัก, TH
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Gem type : Natural Sapphire Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: Heated Color: Royal Blue shape: Pear Size: 6.10 Carats Royal blue sapphires from Sri Lanka, also known ...
Sapphire
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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