GIA Certified 7.6 Carat Color Change Star Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (polished) Size: 8 (adjustable) Weight: 23 grams Setting: Bezel Set Certification: GIA Certified (Report No. 2215154086) C...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring Ring Material :18k White & Rose Gold Gemstone Details: The 1st Main Stone is a GIA Graded, Natural Pink Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This remarkable ring is sized at 8.5. CREATOR David Webb DATE OF MANUFACTURE late 1900s STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond STONE CUT Cabochon and Round Brilliant INVENTORY N...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts, including carved leaf-shapes, cabochons, beads, rounds. 18K White Gold 26.70 Grams Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emma Chapman Turquoise Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Silver Band Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a lovely one-of-a-kind handmade turquoise and diamond ring. The ring is embedded with a turquoise, diamond and blue sapphire. It is made in 18k yellow gold and oxidized ste...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Ye...
14k Yellow and White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable ring combines both white and yellow 14k gold to frame stunning white baguette diamonds and a breathtaking natural blue sapphire! The white gold shank of the ring has ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,360Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 round sugarloaf cabochon cut (6.39 x 6.45 x 6.69 mm) of a natural intense blue translucent sapphire of 2.39 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ceylon No Heat Star Sapphire Ring in 14k Rose Gold, approx. 3 ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Rose gold ring set with an approximately 3 carat Ceylon star sapphire, unheated. The stone displays a distinct and well-defined star under direct light. Mounted in 14k rose gold with...
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Quartz with Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rose Quartz 14.73 carats with Pink Sapphire 2.97 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 15.86 grams "We first ope...
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 6.30 carats with Diamond 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.78 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.07 Carat Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural star sapphire cocktail ring. The cabochon-oval sapphire has an asterism star blue phenomenon and carries a carat weight of 9.07.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 30 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 30 Carat no Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring In Platinum This unheated star sapphire ring boasts a 30 carat natural blue sapphire center stone with cabochon-ova...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Sicis Jewels 18K White Gold Micromosaic Ring with Tanzanite, Diamonds & Sapphire
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 4.90 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1.39ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique cabochon cut sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Solid Platinum GIA 15.68ctw Oval Vivid Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - Very Nice 6 Legged Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 14.64ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount around in prongs settings, with 42 calibrated marquise brilliant cut diamonds, 4.20 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Sapphire: Mount in the center in a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
18 Karat White Gold Danhier Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond Evil Eye, Ring
By Christophe Danhier
Located in Troy, MI
From the Candide Eye Collection, this beautifully crafted ring centers around a 6.78 carat cabochon London blue topaz accented with a halo design of white diamonds and blue sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional statement ring featuring a stunning cabochon-cut Mexican fire opal as its centerpiece, surrounded by a densely set halo of warm orange sapphires and accent diamonds.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA. This magnificent Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum. This ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount around in prongs settings, with 42 calibrated marquise brilliant cut diamonds, 4.20 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Sapphire: Mount in the center in a...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Actinolite Cat's Eye with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Actinolite Cat's Eye 5.01 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.39 grams "We first op...
Pink Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 6.99 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow and white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco ring from the 1930s centers on a richly hued 6.99 carat sugarloaf-cut dark blue sapphire, its domed surface and deep tone lending an air of mystique and ref...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique ring has a Gorgeous Natural Unheated STAR SAPPHIRE, a high domed (a.k.a. sugarloaf),...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.02 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.89 carat and Brown Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.92 gra...
Chalcedony, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
This sophisticated statement ring is accented with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds and six cabochon sapphires, creating a striking balance of brilliance and rich color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
10.25 Carat No Heat Star Sapphire and White Diamond Briolette Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A unique ring, it features a 10.25 carat unheated lavender star sapphire and a pair of white diamond briolettes weighing 1.81 carat, with multiple white round brilliant diamonds sur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring. This dome ring features a bezel-set star sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and diamond three stone ring, of European royal provenance, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond three stone ring, of European royal provenance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Excellent Color & Transparency
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. This 3 stone ring is stunning. The superb natural purple / lavender star Sapphire is beautiful. The ring is set in platinum and diamonds. There are 2 r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
The ring is in very good condition. Particulars: Weight: 12.2 grams Stones: Cabochon cut natural star sapphire measures 12mm diameter (estimated at 9 carats).
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
John C. Rinker Chalcedony, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Chalcedony, Diamond, & Blue sapphire Ring Size: 9 Ring Weight: 0.09 CTW Graduated Band Width: 5.3mm- 12.4mm Ornament Dimensions: 19.7mm- 20.1mm ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique style gypsy ring is ornamented with an impressive feature 1.19ct cabochon cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design collection, a Turtle shaped cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 Karats Rose Gold and adorned with 6,40 Karats Cabochon Sapphires, 0,60 Cabochon Ruby, 0,35 Grey Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
20 Karat and 22 Karat Sapphire and Macle Diamond Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
20 and 22 Karat ring with oval blue Sapphire cabochon and Macle Diamonds ring, set in a hammered band .
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sapphire measuring 16,69 mm x 12.2 mm x 10.7 mm deep /ca. 25 ct, most likely of Ceylon origin.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,940Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct yellow gold tapered Templar ring. Set in the center is an oval cabochon Sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 21 Ct Blue Star Sapphire 2 Ct Old MIne Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
SAPPHIRE Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Measurements: 15 x 11 x 12mm Approximate Carat: 21.4 Asterism: Six Rays Star DIAMONDS 41 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: approxi...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Violet Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural - 11.2x10.1x9.4mm - 11.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Oval Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A totally unique opal, sapphire and diamond cluster ring of exceptional design.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chalcedony with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.25 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.52 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.56...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (8 x 7 x 6 mm) of a natural vivid blue sapphire of about 3.62 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
5.36 Carat Sapphire and Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A bright colorful ring mount in the center, with one oval cabochon cut Colombian emerald of 1.90 carats.
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 37.55 Carat Star Ruby and Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real statement piece - 37.55 Carat Star Ruby and Multicolored Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold This ring has a gorgeous 34.96 Carat Round Cut Star Ruby that is unheated. T...
Sapphire, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Scallop Dome Black Star Sapphire Ring, Size 8, 3.34ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire, bezel-set at the center.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Malachite Cabochon Center Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring With Diamond Accents Size 10.75. 0.86 total diamond weight. 11.59 mm x 9.55 mm Cabochon Sapphire 9.17 grams total weight. 13.02 ring heigh...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
Giovane Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
An exquisite ring adorned with multiple gemstones, including cabochon ruby, cabochon emerald, and square-cut sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 4.65 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.70 carats and Diamond 1.17 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.42 gra...
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 13.68 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2. cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring Size 6.75 and 5.75 (Italian Size 10 and 14) in stock available imm...
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified .94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. GIA certified center cabochon center sapphire with 56 full cut round diamonds in a 18k yellow gold cluster setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first op...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal with Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.64 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.50 carats and Brown Diamond 1.39 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first o...
Brown Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3 Karat Rose Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pink Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design collection , a row cable cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold and embellished with cabochon cut rose quartz, 3.0 karat sapphires and 0.10 karat whi...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel/Burnish Set - Blue Color - 12.2x7.9mm - 7.8ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold Sapphire And Pearl Victorian Antique Engagement Ring Rose Gold.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire cabochon round shaped total weight 0.65ct 18ct rose gold chunky sapphire and pearl antique ring.
Pearl, Sapphire
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$393Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstones Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Rich Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon Gemstones Statement Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Deco style ring, it is decorated in the center of a radiant calibrated ruby pattern, of a cabochon sapphire in closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires 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, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
Whether or not a sapphire ring is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. (Kashmir is the birthplace of the most famous sapphires.) According to the Geological Institute of America, the stones from this mountainous region on the India-Pakistan border display a potent combination of a rich, intense blue color and a soft and velvety appearance.
Sapphires can be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. The rarest, and the most valuable, fancy sapphire is the pinkish-orange padparadscha (from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom”).
Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. In the case of assessing the value of an antique or vintage sapphire ring, as with other gems, the 4Cs are crucial. The 4Cs is the grading system established by the GIA to determine how precious stones are evaluated. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. The most desirable cut is the one that shows to best advantage the particular stone’s individual combination of color, clarity, and brilliance.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. Find a range of antique and vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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