Sapphire and Diamond Women's Antique Ring Size 6 .72 ct
Located in New Orleans, LA
Total number of stone: 57 Total number of diamonds: 37 Total weight of center diamond: 0.72 ct approx. Color: J Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total number of sapphires: 20 Estimated sapphire we...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Exclusive Ct 6, 54 of Vivid Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent design in 18k gold with heart cut vivid Ceylon sapphire, excellent quality for color and clarity, ct 4,19 , and pear cut vivid Ceylon sapphires ct 1,42 and diamonds speci...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.45 CT Multicolor Sapphire in 14K Rose Gold wedding Band Ring Size 6
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Width: 5.6 mm Size: 6 ( Contact Us for Sizing) Metal:14K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Stone Type: 6.45 CT Multicolor Sa...
14k Gold
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6 Approximately 3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate Pave set B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.73 CTW Dark Blue Sapphire Birthstone SI/HI Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-27467 Gross Wt :- 5.05 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 3.51 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.99 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt :- 6..73 ct Ring Size ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
6 Ct Royal Blue Sapphire, Lady Diana inspired ring and 1.00 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in București, B
This immense oval-cut halo ring is truly glorious! It features a lush 5.98 carat Royal Blue Sapphire, lab grown, surrounded by a halo of gorgeous natural brilliant cut VVS diamonds t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
6-3/4 ct. Rock Crystal and Multicolor Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the uniqueness of our Emerald-Cut Rock Crystal & Multicolor Sapphire Accented 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a ...
Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Certified Ct 6, 30 of Blu Sapphire on Stunning Ring in Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Contemporary design in 18k gold with bu sapphire ct 6,30 and baguettes diamonds ct 0,71 G/VS. Complete with gemological report.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R0471 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately .05 cts Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: Approximately 1.25 ct Ring Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New African 8.0 Ct Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
Such a beautiful color this ring has. The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 8.0 Ct Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
Such a beautiful color this ring has. The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 6 Ct Padparadscha Sapphire & White RGold Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors this ring has! The ring is a size 6. It is from Africa and is just exquisite. The "IF" means "Internally Flawless". A very high quality stone. It...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, R...
New Madagascar 13.70 Ct Red Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite.
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Sri Lanka 6.0 Ct Green Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this ring! The ring is a size 6. and has just a beautiful setting. The stone is from Sri Lanka and a very high quality stone. The stone is an oval cut stone and is 6....
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 7.5 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa. It is a high quality stone. The IF stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 6 Ct Deep Blue & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone has such gorgeous color! The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Africa. It is a highly rated IF (Internally Flawless) stone. The stone is an oval cut stone and is...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Mozambique 6 ct Sapphire Cabochon & Sprinel YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful ring. This stone is from Africa and is a high quality stone. The ring is a size 6.75. It is an oval cut cabochon stone and is 11.7 x 10 mm. It's in a bea...
Sapphire, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Nigerian 8.6 Ct Peach Orange Morganite & Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
The cut of this stone and design of this ring is just phenomenal. The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a very high quality stone. It is an ...
Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 14.2 Ct Pink Raspberry Topaz & White Sapphire Sterling Ring 6
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval cut and is 14.20 Cts The main stone is 16 x 13.8 mm. It has diamond cut White Sapphire stones on...
Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 13.30 Ct Teal Green Tourmaline & Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful ring! The stone is from Africa and a very high-quality stone. It is 13.30 cts. It is a princess cut stone and measures 15 x 15 mm and has 3 diamond cut bl...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Madagascar 6-Stone 3.4 ct Ruby & Sapphire Rgold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! It's a beautiful statement ring. It is a size 8. This stones are from Africa . They are beautiful oval cut stones and are 6 x 4 mm each. They are very high...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
New Madagascar 5.90 Ct Square & Diamond Cut Red Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite.
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African Bi-Color 22.40 Ct Tourmaline & Orange Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful ring and the ocean blue green baguette stone is just beautifully cut. The stone is from Africa and a very high-quality stone. It is 22.40 cts and measures ...
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African 12.0 ct Neon Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color and cut of this stone. It's such a beautiful shade of blue. The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a fancy baguette cut stone...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Brazilian IF 6 ct Purple Amethyst & White Sapphire RGold Plate Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 6.25. The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The "IF" stands for "Internally Flawless". It is a highly rated stone. It is an ov...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Certified Ct 6, 30 of Blu Sapphire on Stunning Ring in Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Contemporary design in 18k gold with bu sapphire ct 6,30 and baguettes diamonds ct 0,71 G/VS. Complete with gemological report.
Diamond, 18k Gold
New African IF 5 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa. It is a high quality stone. The IF stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
New African 4 Ct Green Amethyst Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this ring! The color of the stone is just gorgeous. The ring is a size 6. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is an oval ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Sri Lanka 5.6 Ct Multi Blue & Citrine Baguette Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6 and has just beautiful Multi-color blue sapphire stones and a citrine stone on either side at the end. They are high quality stones. The stones are a baguette ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Santa Maria 19.80 Ct Concave Aquamarine & Blue Sapp Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
It was mined in the Philippines. It is a gorgeous hand cut stone and is 19.80 Cts. It measures 20 x 13 mm and has many small blue sapphires on the mounting. Just a great design. ...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Designer Ring with 6.50ct Ceylon Sapphire & 2.00ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite flowers stunning design, so original and particular, very sparkly, a very glamour style. Ring come in 18K gold with a natural Ceylon Sapphire,common heated , in vibran...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Attractive Multisapphire Diamond Rose Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Multi Sapphire 1.54 Cts/ 21 Pcs
Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold
2.50Carat Total Weight Rainbow Color Sapphire Ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful rainbow colored sapphire eternity ring features 2.50 carat total weight of precision cut square sapphires in a multitude of colors. The Sapphires are channel set in 18...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
9.70 Carat Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.70 Carats Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: 8.50 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 14 x 12mm Natural Round Dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 2.70 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 9.00 x 7.00mm (1 oval) Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.80 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.80 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 2.60 Carats Pear Shaped Sapphire Measures: Approx. 8.00 x 6.00mm Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.70ct Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.70 Carats Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 8.90 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 11.00mm (Ova...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 5.50 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm (1 pear) Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring Sz 7.5 18k Gold Platinum Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & sapphire ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18k white gold and platinum. 14 old European cut diamonds total an estimated 0.30 carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
10.10 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.10 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 8.90 Carats Natural Sapphire Measures: Approx. 14.00 x 12.00mm Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 10.00 Carats Natural Sapphire Measures: Approx. 15.00 x 12.00mm Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.25 Carat Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.25 Carats Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Center Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats (Treatment - Diffusion) Sapphire Measur...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.72 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! No Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Baguette & RBC Diamond Platinum Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.72 Carat GIA No Heat Ceylon Sapphire. Su...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
3.34 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Revival Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Revival Platinum Ring. Centering a securely set Oval Sapphire, weighing approx. 3.34 Carat, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA 0.97ctw Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Step Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Royal Blue Color - No Heat - Burma - 0.45ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The sapphire total is approx 70pts and the diamond total is approx 52pts. Comes in original box. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
3.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic statement for collectors, this 3.54 carat blue sapphire cocktail ring is handcrafted in platinum by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills and centered by a richly colored emerald c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald...
Victorian 82 Cttw. Kyanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K/925
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the epitome of luxury with our Victorian 82 Cttw. Kyanite, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Choker Necklace. This opulent piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design, blendin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A G.I.A certified 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful Flower Ring Two tone ring as the band is made out of Yellow gold and top of the ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 1.32 Ct Colombian Emerald & Diamonds, 1920
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco ring is 1920 circa Hand crafted in a stunning sophisticate design of solid Platinum The ring is modelled in geometric panel shape as epitome of the Art Deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum Art Deco style ring features a stunning E/C diamond weighing 0.82 carats certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity. Adorned with smaller round diamonds totaling 0.15 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$260,000Sale Price|60% Off
Nwt 650, 000 18 Karat Magnificent Fancy Paraiba Purple Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Paraiba Tourmaline Purple Sapphire Blue Sapphire Necklace!!!! Necklace features ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$109,000Sale Price|71% Off
NWT $380, 000 18KT Rare Exquisite Massive Fancy Glittering Paraiba Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Massive Gorgeous Paraiba and Diamond Ring. Ring consists of Rare a Large Fine Magnif...
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style, Emerald & Diamond Oval Shield Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a rectangu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Pagoda Tassel Emerald And Turquoise Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb tassel earrings from the iconic Pagoda collection. These striking earrings exude a bold, vintage charm with a playful yet sophisticated design. Crafted in 18K gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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