Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 3.60 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 KT Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding vintage cocktail ring is a classy example from 60’s> Finely designed as cluster of fine gemstones in a raised crown raising up in a wired art work mount totally hand...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|30% Off
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|30% Off
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Sapphire Old European Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It features a very fine natural cabochon cut greenish blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.30 carats and two fine Old European cut diamonds totaling 0.25 carats (VS1 clarity, H col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Art-Deco Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1930’s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and exceptional Art Deco treasure from the most famous French jewelers, Cartier. This antique piece, made in platinum, features a large and impressive blue star sapphire weigh...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Rose Quartz, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rose Quartz & Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,335Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby & Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby & Rings Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring 1 - Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds -...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Rubellite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 15mm x 11.6mm Ceylon No Heat Star Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. The color combination is out of this world! Here is a large natural star Sapphire and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k rose gold, diamonds and pink...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
GIA Certified Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Cocktail Ring GIA report number: 2235824076 Center sapphire: 7.8 x 5.90mm cabochon natural blue sapphire from...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 15.83 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of regal elegance, behold the breathtaking 15.83-carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring, meticulously crafted by Spectra Fine Jewelry in 2022.
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$15,988Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO 1920 Platinum Cocktail Ring With 26.65 Cwt. In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco platinum ring with large sapphire and diamonds. This is gorgeous beautiful ring created in America during the art deco period, between the 1925 and 1930.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$959Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural multi color Sapphires and Rubie...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
$464Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sapphire solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Sapphire Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Sapphire Ring.
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique sapphire jewelry. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Color Blue Cut Caboc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Item Type: Sapphire and Diamond Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 5.96 Grams - Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Sapphire Details: - Carat: 20.07 - Cut: Double Cabochon - Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Black Star Sapphire & Diamond Wide Large Heavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 20.2mm (0.79") (north to south) - 5.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 11.1mm rise off the finger (at the sapphire) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low
Located in Tampa, FL
A.G.L. 21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low, one of Americas Oldest Jewelers Founded in 1796 Sapphire Weight - 21.74ct Shape - Caboch...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
3.80 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.0 Ct F/G IF/VVS Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning contemporary ring is the perfect design to meet the modern life style Elegant net design rendered in a fashionable 18 KT solid gold mount exalting at maximum the beauty...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Blue Sapphire 4.00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carats Natural Multi Color...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 25.21 Carat Natura Burmal Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This majestic natural unheated Burmese oval star sapphire weighs an amazing 25.21cts. and measures 19.41x15.29 x 8.02mm. Its a beautiful oval shape cut in double cabochon style to ma...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
A Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Paris, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
At its center rises a natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka) sapphire of sugarloaf cabochon cut, weighing approximately 8.81 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$73,773Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal to one side with a smooth polished cabochon dome to the other.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Natural Ceylon Sapphire Enamel Cocktail 14k Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era natural sapphire (heated) cocktail ring (circa 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
60s Opal Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal, sapphire & diamond ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Opal Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds. The setting has an abstract organic design and feel. In very good condition. Size: 6 If you w...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 5.61 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
Coral Ruby Emerald and White Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late 20th Century cocktail ring featuring a lozenge shaped bezel set coral slab accented by 10 prong set marquise shaped rubies, 2 round emerald and 20 white sapphire baguette shaped...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.98 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 2.98 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamonds. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as toughne...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Rhodochrosite with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rhodochrosite 15.56 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.78 grams "We first opened ...
Pink Sapphire, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s ‘Toi et Moi’ Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Set with a 0.7ct cabochon Ruby, a 0.8ct cabochon Sapphire and both shouldered with 40 brilliant cut diamonds in total 0,8ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Marquise Ring in 14K Gold with Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marquise ring in 14K gold is set with a captivating blue sapphire cabochon at its center, framed by a sparkling cluster of old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Blue Star Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Vintage Natural Blue Star Sapphire Sri Lanka origin Untreated, Unheated. GIA certified report number 7481025175 approx. 13.11 carats weight and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 9.38 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.38 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Purple Sapphire solid 18K Gold Siver Ø US7.25 / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
A ring from ca 1910s-1930s with navette - shaped Silver crown 20mm x 12mm decorated with cabochon cut lab made Purple/ Sapphire stone 10 x 8 x 4 mm / ca 3.5 ct that seems to change c...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Ruby Cabochon - 12 Carat Multi color natural sapphires and Mix Gems 2 carats T...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 12.76 carats with Diamond 0.49 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 23.32grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
AGL certified 10 carat Sapphire Sri Lanka Unheated CDC Emerald Diamond Ring
By Karats by Juhi
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Sapphire Oval Cabachon 4.78 carats Sri Lanka Unheated AGL 1118721 Emerald Oval Cabachon 3.16 carat Zambia Minor CDC 1908358 BEN-RS-24005 USD 18,000 White Diamonds Pave set 237 piec...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
This investment-grade statement piece is accompanied by a prestigious gemstone laboratory report from GCS London, confirming its coveted Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and that the stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 8.50ctw Star Sapphire Old European Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - 11.13mm( approx.) - 8.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Europe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage No Heat 7 Carat Purplish Pink Star Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 7 carat no heat purplish pink star sapphire is set in a platinum Art Deco ring with 1.30 carats of diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Center Gemstone: Blue Turquoise Turquoise Measurements: ~ 9.95 mm x 7.95 mm x 4.20 mm Turquoise Carat Weight: ~2.5 ca...
Turquoise, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Rubies Yellow Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful cocktail ring inspired by fire, the 18 karat white gold encases a bold navy blue cabochon tanzanite as if protecting it from a fire, precious gemstones of rubies and yellow...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4 carat purple star sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 1970s features a captivating 4 carat cabochon cut purple star sapphire, known for its natural asterism.
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A very rare Cartier ring set with a pair of beautiful sugarloaf cabochon cut natural sapphires with a deep blue colour and excellent clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite and Diamond Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Diamond and Blue Sapphire Accents: The shanks of the ring are elegantly studded with blue sapphires and diamonds which add a rich and vibrant contrast to the design.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling...
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Black&White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the exquisite Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring 3 Karats of Yellow Sapphires, 0.08 Karats of Black & White Diamonds, and a stunning 1 Karat Pink Tou...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...
Sunita Nahata Opal 7.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Mix Sapphire and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an exquisite Ethiopian Opal cabochon ring accented with rainbow sapphires and dazzling diamonds to accentuate the fire and sparkle within this colorful opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
13.65 Carat Emerald Sugarloaf on and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Make a statement with this beautiful 13.65 carat oval sugarloaf cabochon shaped Zambian Emerald, 3.10 carat pear and round shaped Blue Sapphire, and 0.31 carat White Diamond cock...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald, Multi Sapphires & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This delightful vintage style ring is centered with a bezel set oval cabochon white opal.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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