1940's 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring with Ca 3.50 Ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940' s 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring With Ca. 3.50 ct Sapphire & Diamonds Sapphire: Emerald cut sapphire approx. 3.50ct Diamonds: 12 rose cut diamonds Material: 18kt yellow a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 6.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 3 1/2, resizable
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Flower Design Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning vintage ring from the 1940s features a fabulous flower design crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 0.38 carat blue sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone j...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 7.10 Carat Sapphire & 2.40 Carat Diamond Halo Ring c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A remarkable 7.40 carat, transparent blue, oval-shaped natural sapphire showing no evidence of enhancement. This is wrapped within a scalloped border of transitional cut diamonds, wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Retro Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral burst motif featuring calfs-head cut sapphire petals With additional calfs head and round cut sapphires prong and bezel set in burst Weighing approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1940s 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Diamond Details: .30ct total weight, natural diamonds, F color,...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flip Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Diamond Details: Side Stone Details: Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds. All Nat...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring) Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½ - Free resizing (only ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1940’s Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Daisy Ring Circa 1940’s 18ct White Gold Beautiful Daisy Style Ring Set with Natural Centre Sapphire & Cluster of Old Cut Diamonds Face of the ring measures 10.8mm x 10...
Diamond, Sapphire
Double Round Sapphire Art Deco Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
2 round blue sapphire engagement ring. Handmade 14k white gold 1940’s Art Deco filigree setting.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring is a great example of vintage jewellery. The Sapphire is an Oval cabachon cut, with a carat weight of 9.20. It is surrounded by high ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Flower cluster rings have been a perennial favourite since Victorian times, but this circa 1940s rendition is one of the prettiest and most unique examples that we’ve seen. A bright...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic and timeless sapphire ring is a daisy cluster shape with rub over set stones. The deep blue sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is surrounded by shining diamonds weighing 0.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring features a sea-blue sapphire in centre weighing 1.30 carat. It is a natural stone within a rub over setting, and haloed perfectly by shining diamonds. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Deco 1.25ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940s three stone ring features a captivating Ceylon sapphire at its centre. The cornflower blue sapphire is an unheated natural stone weighing 1.25 carats and claw set...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dark Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum and 14k White Gold Ring 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage ring from the 1940s exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-century jewelry design. At its heart sits a magnificent 7.5mm round blue sapphire, displaying the deep, ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1940s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.20 carat blue sapphire and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 2.99 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.99 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.66 carat blue sapphire and 1.60 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collection This stunning,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French 3.00 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carats Diamonds Halo Ring circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
An enchanting oval-shaped sapphire, weighing 3.00 carats, is rubover set and wrapped within a glittering diamond border at the centre of this sensational ring. The ring’s 1.20 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.28 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring with Sapphire Accents, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This vintage c.1950s engagement ring showcases a lovely 1.28 carat old cut diamond within a millegrained platinum setting that harkens back to the Art Deco years. A pair of vertical...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s, 1.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat blue sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This fine an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This lovely vintage engagement ring has a 0.50 carat blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 2.00 carat cushion cut sapphire is surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The sapphire was certified as natural by the Gem and Pearl Laboratory. The halo is made up o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.16ct Original 1940's Art Deco Platinum Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.16ct Art Deco Platinum Featuring a Gorgeous 1.00ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center Tapered Baguett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This dazzling diamond and sapphire ring dates from the 1940s. The ring centres a striking 1.10 carat transitional cut diamond set in a rubover mounting, framed by a single grain set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This stunning vintage ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a marquise shape adorned with an exquisite oval, faceted na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A characterful blue sapphire is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this stunning trilogy ring from the late deco period. The central sapphire is a 1.70 carat oval cut stone. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring 5.50ct Original 1940s Art Deco Platinum Anti
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Vintage Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring 5.50ct Art Deco Platinum Featuring a Huge 5.00ct Genuine Natural 12 x 9mm Blue Oval Sapphire Center Tapere...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1940s This exquisite ring hails from the enchanting era of the 1940s, showcasing the elegance and artistry of vintage jew...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.55 carat blue sapphire and 0.57 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections Th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Amazing Original 1940s Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• Platinum • 1 natural cushion cut Ceylon sapphire 2.30ctw • 22 single cut diamonds H-VS1 0.90ctw • Size: 6 • 12.5 grams – 8dwt • Measurement: 22mm by 22mm • Height: 10mm
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Midcentury, French, 1940s, Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and diamond ring, 20thcentury. The clever setting of this ring takes a central oval sapphire and several smaller calibré-cut sapphires and seamlessly fuses them together int...
Diamond, Sapphire
1940s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old mine cut diamond and sapphire ring. The center diamond measures 6.20x6.00x4.50mm, the diamonds has G-H color and SI1 clarity. The diamond weighs approx. 1.20cts. There are 21 squ...
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 9.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 2.00 Carat This Ring...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$500 / item
W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s. The ruby in the centre is a beautiful gemstone with a vivid red colour and extra ordinary crystal. It is surrounded by round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mother of Pearl Raindrop Earrings, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Mother of pearl, tapered into long drops. The 18K gold flower cap holds a moissanite, small enough to catch light, not so large it competes. They move when you move. Natural mother ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring the most outstanding chunky aquamarine stone with the most wonderful diamond shoulders! perfect statement ring! ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring highlights the unique beauty of a substantial 13.44 carat cabochon sapphire, set in rich 14K yellow gold. The cabochon cut, with its polished, unfaceted dome, all...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring #12843
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features one blue star sapphire (11 mm x 9 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 7.28 carat aquamarine and 1.30 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.65 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful AGL certified 1.65 carat oval Myanmar, Burma, ruby and diamond engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold crafted by Repossi Jewelers of Monaco. This elegant ring features a be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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