3.96 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Royal Blue Floretta*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires Cluster ring / Floretta .46ct. Natural Round Cut diamond (center) Full Cut Brilliant G-color Vs-2 Clarity 5.1mm diameter Side Round Natural Blu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 3.06 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (Bellerophon Gemlab Report) Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12 g...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10.53 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It has a lovely oval shape and an extremely fine “Royal Blue” color reserved for the finest of blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 2.47 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (Bellerophon Gemlab Report) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.7 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$257,646Sale 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...
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 750 White Gold, Modern Design
Located in Viena, Viena
royal blue modern ring with sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds, 750 white gold, brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.80 ct, TW (fine white) /vvs-vs (very small-small Inclusions), ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Engagement Ring in Platinum By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Platinum Engagement Ring with 0.99 Carat Cushion Diamonds and 1.20 Carats Round Brilliant Pavé – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills C...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
7.13 cts Certified Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond Side-stone Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with grace in this regal royal blue oval sapphire and diamond side stone ring, featuring a captivating 7.13ct GRS-certified center stone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$344Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Royal Blue Pear Cut Sapphire Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blue Pear Cut Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.81 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue 1.09ct Sapphire (Heated, Sri Lanka) Tiara Diamond Ring, US 5, 18K
Located in Irvine, CA
Elegance & Luxury Combined – This breathtaking Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tiara Ring is a true masterpiece, crafted in 18K white gold (AU750) for lasting brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing the Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, a masterpiece of refined elegance and impeccable design.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$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
Natural 1.00ct Deep Royal Blue Sapphire Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Royal Blue Sapphire Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Royal blue Sapphire diamond halo engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
The ring is centered with a natural royal blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats, surrounded by bright white diamonds that enhance the richness of the stone’s color.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, R...
1.16 Carat Natural Royal Blue, No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 1.16 Carat Natural Unheated, Royal Blue, Burmese Sapphire and 0.59 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.06 Carat Natural Royal Blue, No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 1.06 Carat Natural Unheated, Royal Blue, Burmese Sapphire and 0.52 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and striking investment grade 20.07 carat "Royal Blue" No Heat Burma Sapphire takes center stage in this elegant 18K white gold ring, flanked by 2 half moon cut diamond and ac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphire Solid 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...
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
$3,108Sale Price / item|20% Off
Royal Deep Blue Sapphire Betwixt Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries, diamonds have been widely known as the universal symbol of eternal love and commitment. It's a state...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.52 Carat Natural Royal Blue Color Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.522 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.81 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vivid Royal Blue Sapphire Burma Mogok No Heat Perfectly Clean in Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite ring from LaFrancee is a stunning masterpiece that features a unheated natural vivid, royal blue perfectly clean blue sapphire from Burma Mogok mines.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 10.00 Ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Flowers Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent flowers design on 18k gold with natural Ceylon royal blue sapphire ct 10 e diamonds special cut in flowers design of ct 7,50 F/VS top quality.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,493Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.28 Carats Blue Royal Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring This beautiful ring is made of white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Royal Blue Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A vintage ballerina-style ring in 850 yellow gold, a purity slightly above 20K, centered on a vivid oval cut royal blue sapphire with a full surround of tapered baguette diamonds fan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
3.40 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Royal Blue Sapphire and RBC Diamond 14K White Gold Vintage Statement Oscar Worthy Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a natural 6.35-carat oval cut Royal Blue Sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,988Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 1.47ctw Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Accents Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Prong Set -Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.25ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA Graded 5.93ctw Oval Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - Heated - Ceylon - 5.33ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,796Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 4.26ctw Gia Round Royal Blue Sapphire W/ Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vibrant Royal Blue Color - 3.61ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Compl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Royal Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GRS Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Royal Blue Star Sapphire and 2.27 Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
4.99 cts Certified Royal Blue Oval Sapphire, Pear Emeralds, and Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and unique couture piece, featuring a royal blue sapphire, a pair of pear emeralds, and colorless round brilliant diamonds. The sapphire is certified by CGL. Mounted in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Estate Platinum Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring Royal Blue GIA Certified 6.03ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Platinum Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring Royal Blue GIA Certified 6.03ctw This platinum ring features a 5.04-carat cushion-cut sapphire at its center, showcasing a deep blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$276,371Sale 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...
AIG Certified 3.46 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire 1.59 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Royal Blue Sapphire , extra fine quality, vibrant color, in perfect oval cut of 3,46 carat, and 94 pieces of Natural Diamonds , in b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 2.4ctw GIA Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - Heated - 1.80ct (approx. based on the certification details) ** See Certificatio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.98 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The sapphire weighs just under 4 carats, (3.98), and has a rich vivid blue color known in the trade as “royal blue” for the finest of sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Tiara Crown Ring, MADE TO ORDER, LR52404W45SA
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful sapphire and diamond chevron ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat white gold Complete Ring Weight: 3.1 grams Ring Size: 6.5 US Band Width: 1....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.18 Carat Oval Natural Royal Blue Sapphire in 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
GIA 3.18 Carat Oval Natural Blue Sapphire in 18K White Gold Diamond Ring An elegant 18K white gold ring centered by a striking 3.18 carat natural oval blue sapphire. The sapphire ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Vintage Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring Stack Band O / 7.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning vintage eternity ring crafted in solid 14ct yellow gold, featuring six natural sapphires in shades of vivid blue hues. - Stones: 6 x natural blue sapphires (3mm approx.), t...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,392Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Royal Blue Sapphire & Halo Diamond Cluster Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
this Marquise Royal Blue Sapphire & Halo Diamond Cluster Ring features a striking 1.46-carat marquise-cut deep blue sapphire, gracefully set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Style Royal Blue Heart Sapphire & Diamond Ring Pendant 20K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A vintage heart shaped ballerina ring and convertible pendant crafted in 850 gold, this piece centers on a vivid heart cut royal blue sapphire encircled by a full surround of tapered...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue Color - 7.22 x 5.07mm (approx.) - 1.04ctw (exact) (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58ct Deep Royal Blue Oval Cut Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bezel East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Deep Royal Blue Oval Cut Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bezel East West Ring. 1.58 carat sapphire with a deep 'royal' blue colour and excellent oval cut.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.45 carats and diamonds of 0.7 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$828Sale Price / item|20% Off
Royal Blue Sapphire with Halo Diamond Ring Crafted in Solid 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Halo diamond blue sapphire engagement ring in 14k gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.46 carats and diamonds of 0.39 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Royal Blue Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring 0.82 Carats in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This sapphire ring has lovely smooth curves in a one-of-a-kind piece. The rose-cut oval sapphire is set in a custom bezel to fit its own unique shape. Any similar piece will never be...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA .92 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Natural no heat Royal blue center sapphire, with 2 princess cut side diamonds in a 14k white gold three-stone setting. 1 GIA certi...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Retro Two-Tone Gold 3 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant retro two-tone 14 karat white and yellow gold cocktail ring set with a natural royal blue sapphire and colorless round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
3.05 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ring by Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A deeply elegant 3.05 carat oval royal blue sapphire and diamond ring, designed by Tamir and crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Antique Silver Topped 18k Yellow Gold Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 3.6mm royal blue sapphire forms the central focal point, surrounded by 0.32ctw of diamonds that add contrast and delicate sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
6.14ct Royal Blue Octagonal Natural Sapphire Ring, GIA, with 1.36ctw Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind royal blue 6.14 carat octagonal cut natural sapphire is surrounded by 1.36 carat total weight in baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds on the band and halo, se...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A beautiful Ceylon “Royal Blue” sapphire takes center stage in this elegant ring.
GIA Certified 10.12 Ct Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Plantation, FL
The center sapphire is accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report No. 1232933955, confirming natural corundum of Sri Lankan origin with deep blue color — a hue GIA notes is described ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.90 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
GIA Certified 8.90 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold This glorious trinity royal blue sapphire and diamond ring is sensational.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.36 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stylish ring, it features a gorgeous natural oval-cut royal blue sapphire weighing 2.36 carat surrounded by a halo of white round brilliant-cut diamonds craftily extending all the ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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