0.32tcw 14K Antique Sapphire Cocktail Ring Petite Sapphire & Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This vintage natural sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is handcrafted from solid 14K yellow gold, featuring genuine round-cut blue sapphires of good quality. The sapphires are beaut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 3.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sleek 18ct yellow gold solitaire ring. At the centre of the face we find a single emerald cut sapphire possessing a striking natural blue colour tone, securely semi be...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored Gems combinations . Likely German made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Each ring hallmarked 750 ...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sleek 18ct yellow gold solitaire ring. At the centre of the face we find a single emerald cut sapphire possessing a striking natural blue colour tone, securely semi be...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.01 cts Emerald cut Fancy Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
From Benjamin Fine Jewelry, a renowned and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Heart of Bangkok. Positioned strategically to cater both, local and international clientele. Add...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.2 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire + 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 KWG Ring S 7
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.2 carat natural oval Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire along with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Classic Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum One Emerald Cut Sapphire weighing 2.35 carats approximately Four Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds weighing .40 carats approximately [GH VVS...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Diamond Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer thin band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look....
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
3ct Ceylon Sapphire Forget Me Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom made to order* 3ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Emerald cut Set with Natural E/Fsi white diamonds In platinum ( also available in 22ct yellow, 18ct yellow /white or rose gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Gübelin Certified 4.06 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking blue sapphire and diamond three-stone ring centered with a 4.06 carat natural sapphire certified by Gübelin. The center stone is an octagonal step-cut natural blue sapphi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$124,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 15.06 Carat Unheated Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and rare 15 carat natural sapphire, certified by SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute), set in a refined diamond mounting The sapphire displays a rich, vibrant blue wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.67 cts Emerald 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
From Benjamin Fine Jewelry, a renowned and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Heart of Bangkok. Positioned strategically to cater both, local and international clientele. Add...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately 24.08 carat. flanked by 2 cut- cor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire 9.76 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly desirable natural sapphire ring, centered with a remarkable 9.76 carat unheated blue sapphire of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, certified by C. Dunaigre Switze...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire
$3,868Sale Price|34% Off
Sparkling Purple Sapphire Ring with Diamonds Set in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
A beautiful untreated purple sapphire weighing 2.29 ct is set in this Platinum 950 ring. 22 baguette cut diamonds totalling 0.69 ct of G/H colour and vs clarity are repeating the rec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 15.05 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 15.05 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring An extraordinary 15.05 carat octagonal step-cut sapphire, certified by GIA, originates from Sri Lanka—renowned...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and White Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant emerald cut peridot shines at the center of this vintage-style ring, radiating fresh, verdant brilliance. Its step-shoulder band is adorned with sparkling white sapphires, ...
Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Natural Vivid Golden Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Halo Classic*
Located in New York, NY
1.80ct. Natural Golden Yellow Brown sapphire ring. Vivid color Clean clarity. Emerald, full cut 8.6 X 6.5mm Transparent, Vibrant Golden color .80ct. Side natural round diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Pink Sapphire Bezel Set 18K Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Pink Sapphire has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring. It can be worn on its own or combined with others to create a c...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters decorated with large sized natural, transparent, very likely untreated, light Cornflower Blue Sapphire likely of Ceylon origin. E...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
NEW Plat. & 18K Gold 10.7ct GIA Vivid Orange Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Vivid Orange Color - 8.61ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 13.33 C Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
No heat Triangular Winged GIA Certified 13.33ct. Natural No heat Sapphire ring. Report: 5182922381 Emerald cut: 13.12 X 11.78 X 8.31mm Transparent, Blue 2.00ct. Side natura...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.5 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and investment-worthy sapphire ring centered with a 10.53 carat Natural Violetish Blue Sapphire, certified by GIA as Ceylon origin with no indications of heat treatmen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified Bi Colour Yellow Blue Sapphire Baguette 18k Gold East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Blue & Yellow Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold East West Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x 5 mm deep. Emerald is oval cut 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.5 mm deep / ca. 0.15ct . There are...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Tanzanite Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Tanzanite has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring. It can be worn on its own or combined with others to create a chic ...
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sa...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Topaz Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Topaz has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring. It can be worn on its own or combined with others to create a chic stac...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Champagne Diamond Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Champagne Diamond has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring. It can be worn on its own or combined with others to create...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, which showcases a stunning 0.30 Carat natural Ruby alongside 2 Carats of brilliant cut and Pear shape diamonds set in lustrous white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carat Solitaire Engagement Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning solitaire natural sapphire engagement ring. Set to centre with a natural oval cut deep blue sapphire with an approximate weight of 3.8 carats in an open back claw platinum s...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.77 Carat Natural Cobalt Blue Sapphire & Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Featuring a stunning 4.07 Carat Natural Sapphire Cobalt Blue, Oval Cut, VS. Sapphire Measurements: 11.50mm x 8.00 Accent Stone: Colombian Emeralds Pear Cut, 0.70ct/VS-SI Total Gems...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.50ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
5.50ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful 5.50ct emerald cut yellow sapphire man made set in...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.37 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.36 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.89 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18K Italian Finish Gold Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
0.32 carat of super saturated hot pink sapphire is set in this 18K matt finish gold ring. The ring is hand made in Hong Kong and the gold weighs 3.31 grams. The ring can be worn as a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
New Platinum 5.32ctw Gubelin Emerald Cut Sapphire & Custom Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, custom made, sapphire and emerald engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent, Gubelin certified, elongated emerald cut sapphire solita...
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 2.67 carat solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful natural emerald cut sapphire in a classic 18ct yellow gold setting.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning 2.67 carat solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful natural emerald cut sapphire in a classi...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lotus East West Ring with 2ct Emerald Solitaire, Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
14k White Gold. These any-finger rings include a dazzling pear shaped emerald solitaire of approximately 2 cts, pave set blue sapphire petals in a lotus motif and pave set brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lotus East West Ring with 3ct Emerald Solitaire, Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
14k White Gold. These any-finger rings include a dazzling OVAL-shaped emerald solitaire of approximately 3ct, pave set blue sapphire petals in a lotus motif, and pave set brilliant c...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,320Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite Vintage Platinum Ring Emerald-Cut Diamonds Princess-Cut Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage Platinum Ring with Emerald-Cut Diamonds and Princess-Cut Sapphires A Timeless Piece of Elegance and Sophistication Product Description: Elevate your jewelry coll...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.23ct Cut: Emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring with Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire
Located in Diera, AE
Elegant in its simplicity, this refined yellow sapphire and diamond ring showcases timeless beauty in a delicate, everyday-wear design. Crafted in 10-karat white gold, the ring featu...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 4.38 Carat Untreated Fine Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
EGL USA Certified 4.38cts Natural Untreated Fine Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Sapphire Shape or Cut : Oval Faceted Cut Average ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Green Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum 20.67ctw GIA Large Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Exceptional Transparent Greenish-Blue Color - 19.20ct (exact certified) ** See Certification Detail...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Flank Solitaire Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4.2...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Lotus Emerald Pear Solitaire (4.42ct) with Emerald Petals and Pave Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
ONE OF A KIND Significant emerald cut Emerald solitaire set in Ri Noor’s iconic lotus motif rings. This statement ring features an emerald solitaire set with emerald petals in a lotu...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, emerald cut sapphire solitaire neatly dual prong set at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
EFFY Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Emerald Cut 1.42ctw Asymmetrical
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire neatly prong set at the center in an open basket setting and flanked on either side with a fine qualit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 10.63ctw Euro Shank
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 10.23ct (wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA No Heat 6.21ctw Zoned Greenish Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly magnificent sapphire solitaire ring newly crafted from solid platinum.
Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Cut Rainbow Sapphire Statement Eternity Ring 11.05 CTW 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Emerald Cut Rainbow Sapphire Statement Eternity Ring 11.05 CTW 18K Yellow Gold This glorious rainbow multi-sapphire band is sensational.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire emerald cut matching and identically sized blue sapphires with invisible setting emerald cut diamonds in-between each sapphire create the perfect contrasting fabulous l...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.05ct Sapphire and diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
Chunky sapphire yellow colour emerald cut with diamond band solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified Bi Colour Blue Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut 18k Gold East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Blue & Yellow Sapphire In a fine 18k White Gold East West Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 18K Gold 1.39ct GIA Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 3 Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a gorgeous GIA certified, 1.19 carat emerald cut sapphire solitaire, prong set in the center yellow gold basket and flanked on either side with a fine quality emerald cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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