Royal Blue Natural Unenhanced Burmese Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with one cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced royal blue Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Royal Blue Sapphire Halo Ring, Platinum, 2.02ct, Israel
By Kashi’s Jewelry
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Exquisite Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Make a bold statement with this breathtaking rare blue sapphire cocktail ring, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire Royal Blue Diana Queen Diamond Style Gold Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An amazing 18K gold ring with natural unheated Royal Blue sapphire and diamond in Princess Diana style sapphire origin - Madagascar sapphire measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 х 0.28 in / 4 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
6.35 Carat Certified Sapphire Burma "Royal Blue" Diamond Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This exquisite sapphire ring features a stunning 5.35-carat Burmese sapphire in a heart mixed cut, displaying a mesmerizing royal blue hue.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 6.85 carat Royal-Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this exquisite dome ring features a magnificent central sapphire, weighing 6.85 carats boasting a Vivid and highly sought-after Royal Blue hue, as certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.85ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum ring. The ring is centered with lovely GRS certified royal blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs 3.85ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.90ct Royal blue sapphire AA+ Ceylon engagement ring 18ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
1.90ct Royal blue sapphire AA+ Ceylon engagement ring 18ct yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Report Certified 5.93 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Cocktail 3 Stone Ring Featuring a Prong Set 5.93 Carat Oval Sapphire GIA Graded as Natural, Heated, "Royal Blue" Color.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.0 ct Sapphire, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Solid 18K yellow gold ring set with a royal blue sapphire (~2 ct). Accented by two side diamonds (~0.25 ct each)
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No-Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring, AGL GRS Certified
Located in New York, NY
Displaying a richly saturated royal blue color with exceptional transparency, the emerald-cut sapphire is among the rare class of untreated gemstones sought by collectors and connois...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. No Heat "Royal Blue" Sapphire Diamond Ring In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. No Heat Sapphire And Diamond Ballerina Ring In Platinum. Center of the ring prong set with GIA Certified # xxxxx, THAI origin with No Heat oval cut sapphire with de...
Diamond, 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 sapphire displays a vivid blue color, classified by GRS as “Royal Blue”, a designation reserved for stones exhibiting exceptional saturation, depth, and balance of tone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
GIA Certified 4.23 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Accompanied by GIA documentation, the sapphire has been awarded the prestigious Royal Blue color designation—one of the most coveted and celebrated descriptions in the world of color...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Gold 4.75 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K White Gold Diamond & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring – Approximate 4.75 CTW A striking retro cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring an elegant arrangement of f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.43 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.43 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.76 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1.57 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Flower Halo Ring in Platinum Royal Blue
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The central sapphire, originating from Ceylon where the finest sapphires are mined, displays the most beautiful deep royal blue colour that is complemented by extremely sparkling bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Royal Blue Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.50ct Oval shaped high quality blue sapphire Blue Sapphire's Color: Royal Blue Blue Sapphire's Clarity: Eye clean, slightly chips on the side ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A striking statement ring featuring a 5.10 carat blue sapphire, expertly cut in an emerald style. Accompanying the sapphire is a certificate from the GIA stating that the sapphire i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Modern Platinum 4.29 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Modern Platinum Ring. The 3.15 carat centerstone is a Royal Blue Cushion Shaped heated Sri Lankan Sapphire measuring 8.64x7.53x5.24mm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.90 Carat Royal-Blue Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and classy ring featuring a 4.90 carat sapphire with a rich vivid “royal” blue color that is so pleasing to the eye.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire & Trillion Diamond Ring 2.40ctw, 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The centerpiece is a vivid ~1.80ct oval royal-blue sapphire measuring approximately 8.5 × 6.4mm, showing rich color and lively brilliance with natural internal character.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Asprey, Certified Sapphire (5.5 ct Royal Blue Natural, Unheated) & Diamond Ring
By Asprey London
Located in London, GB
Certified Sapphire, Royal Blue Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, set in an excellent quality hand-made mount in platinum with English/British hallmarked London 2016, Plati...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18k gold ring, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. At its core sits a captivating non-heated 3.52-carat cushion-cut blue sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$249,441Sale 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 5.54 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new blue sapphire and diamond ring by Rewa. Ships from the US, no tariffs.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 9.66 carats with Diamond 2.37 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 17.31 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.02 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion-Cut Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA 2.02-Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 3.77 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.04 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.80 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, Unisex 'Certified'
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful oval-shaped sapphire weighing 5.80 carats takes center stage! It has a rich intense blue color which falls under the desirable “Royal Blue” category as seen on the certif...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 5.02 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (Certified by AIGS: Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences) Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.1 cm...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous cushion cut GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous royal blue color. It is a richly saturated and perfectly even deep blue color. GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous deep b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.98ct Burmese Untreated Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Inspired by the classic and timeless designs of European jewelry, this ring features a stunning 1.98 carat natural unheated Burma royal blue sapphire, one of the world's most sought-...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.10 Carat Royal Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is a Royal Blue Topaz and is 3.10 carats. The stone is a fancy pear cut stone and measures 11 x 9 mm and is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires that run down the on eit...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$21,973Sale Price|25% Off
Gorgeous 12.50 Carats of Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite and luxurious design handmade, so refined and elegant, for this magnificent ring in 18k gold with a cushion royal blue sapphire of 8,52 carats, fine quality, and baguett...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
.90 Carat Royal Blue Round Sapphire Halo Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue Sapphire diamond engagement ring. Deep blue round cut .90ct sapphire center stone, mounted in a 14k white gold setting with a halo of round diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Royal Blue Natural 3.58ct Sapphire & Diamond Halo Platinum Ring GWLAB Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this exquisite and timeless ring, crafted to captivate with every glance. At the heart of this masterpiece lies a breathtaking 3.58-carat ro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Contemporary 3.15 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this stunning vibrant blue sapphire ring!! This is the ideal color of sapphire!!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.50ct Sapphire Royal blue solitaire engagement ring in platinum wedding
Located in London, GB
0.50ct Sapphire royal blue solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond 4.10 Carat GIA Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Entirely Handmade, Classic and Timeless Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Engagement Ring Created in 90% Platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
1.07 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Natural Unheated Sapphire Ring
Located in Weston, MA
"Royal Legacy" features a 1.07 carat natural unheated Ceylon royal blue sapphire, a gemstone that is highly prized for its rarity and exceptional quality.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Vivid Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Macau, MO
A stunning and glamorous ring, set with an oval vivid royal blue sapphire weighing 2.17cts, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to shoulders totaling 1.00cts, mounted in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,500Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 2.46ct Royal Blue Sapphire & 0.34ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A breathtaking Royal Blue sapphire — certified natural and of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin — forms the centerpiece of this handcrafted 18k white gold statement ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Platinum 2.92ctw Royal Blue Sapphire & Carre Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (9) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 1 Oval Cut & 8 Square Step Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 5.8x4.8mm (oval) - 1.70ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genui...
Diamond, 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
$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
$15,160Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 cts Certified Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire & Triangle Diamond Halo Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional three-stone halo ring, featuring a 3.41cts royal blue cushion sapphire encompassed by colorless brilliants and a pair of colorless triangle diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Ring With Royal Blue Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The royal blue sapphires are set in 18k yellow gold, in the blossom collection’s flower collect. 3.21 Carat Sapphires (Total Weight Approx.)
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.45 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold 2.42ct Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a richly saturated 2.42 carat royal blue sapphire accented by diamonds totaling approximately 1.02 carats, graded I color ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.16 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
GIA Certified 8.16 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring This ring is a sparkling treat to the eyes and the heart.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.29 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
GIA Certified 6.29 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring This ring is a sparkling treat to the eyes and the heart.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.96ct Gia Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 900 Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 Width: 1.35 mm Weight: 3.27 grams Ladies handmade filigreed 900 platinum art deco (1920-1930), diamond and sapphire halo,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.47 Carat Royal Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Engagement/Cocktail Ring - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 4.70 - Style: Art Deco - Era: Vintage - Setting: Prong - Size: 6 (adjustable) - Measurements: 2.45 x 1.95 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.87 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.87 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.46 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.46 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.40 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.09 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, 1984
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage cluster ring is set with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.09ct mounted in an eight claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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