Vintage 1960's sapphire and diamond ballerina engagement ring. This deep blue oval 1.70ct sapphire is GIA certified natural, no heat, mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo...

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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 7.3ctw GAL Graded Cabochon Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Ballerina Ring

$4,157Sale Price|20% Off

Platinum 7.3ctw GAL Graded Cabochon Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Ballerina Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - 6.35ct (stamped ) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s Massoni Sapphire Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring

Unavailable

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Platinum 2 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ballerina Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum 2 CT Star Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ballerina Ring Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 6.75 Gram Weight: 14.4 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.54 CT Diamond color: I-J Diamond Clarity: S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Vintage 1980s 2.23ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring 18 Carat Gold

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Vintage 1980s 2.23ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring 18 Carat Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Expertly hand-crafted in 18 carat gold The Gianna Ring is glamour steeped in fortitude. Her bold sapphire, set in halos of undulating round brilliant and baguette diamonds, sparkles ...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sold

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Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ballerina Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a fabulous modern (circa 1980) platinum, sapphire and diamond ballerina ring. The ballerina style, named for the inspiration of the design: a diamond halo made to emulate the...

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20th Century Engagement Rings

Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring circa 1950s

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Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1950's, the platinum ballerina ring centers an oval-shaped star sapphire weighing approximately 30.0 carats, set within frames of 28 round brilliant-cut and 40 baguette-cut dia...

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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1990s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring This Ballerina Cocktail

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Sold

Natural GIA Cert Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This estate GIA certified cushion-cut sapphire and diamond cocktail ring remains in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum 1.99ct Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ballerina Ring

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$195,000

Unavailable|~~$195,000~~

$40,000

$36,000

David Webb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Wrap Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous David Webb platinum wrap coil ring with two turquoise cabochons (measuring 15mm x 10mm and 20mm x 13.5mm), surrounded with a total of approx. 7.00ctw H-SI1 diamonds. Ring si...

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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Marquise Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring

$75,135Sale Price|20% Off

GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Marquise Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Joke Quick

Located in Antwerp, BE

Experience exceptional Belgian high jewellery craftsmanship with this rare, one-of-a-kind ring, designed by jewellery artist Joke Quick. Crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold, the piec...

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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown

$4,235

Size: FR

Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

GIA Certified Natural 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Diamond Type IIA Ring

$250,000

GIA Certified Natural 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Diamond Type IIA Ring

By HAZAN

Located in New York, NY

A Natural, GIA certified Pink Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. No enamel, no paint under the diamonds…..just a gorgeous, blush Natural Pink, hall of mirrors. Set in Platinum an...

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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag

$598,875

Size: 35 cm

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1.63 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring

$3,495

1.63 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1980's classic diamond Ballerina style engagement ring. 1 pear shaped .38cts center stone. Mounted in a 18k yellow gold heart shaped setting with two diamond halos, one with 11 round...

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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

W 1.75 in L 4 in

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

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Sapphire Ballerina Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the sapphire ballerina ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect sapphire ballerina ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing sapphire ballerina ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Roshe Jewels and Be.Jolie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a sapphire ballerina ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Sapphire Ballerina Ring?

On average, a sapphire ballerina ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,600, while they’re typically $1,485 on the low end and $135,106 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.