$3,250
Three stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to the early 20th century with this truly remarkable ring, a testament to the era's unparalleled craftsmanship. Fashioned from the warm embrace of 18k yellow gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 18.1 Grams Center Stone: Roundish Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Measurements: 9mm x 8mm x 3....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Multi-Gem Bombe Form Platinum Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its heart lies a magnificent 11-carat oval cabochon emerald, radiating a vibrant green hue. Surrounding the center stone are 20 round brilliant-cut rubies totaling 2.22 carats and...
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
COCKTAIL RING- Coral, Saphire and Diamonds in 14kt Rose Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing a remarkable 18.8 grams, the ring boasts an incredibly sophisticated structural under-gallery.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
25 Carat Australian Chrysoprase Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
The unusual and playful ring band is set with six orange sapphires and sits like two claws over the oval chrysoprase.
Chrysophrase, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oltremare Gioelli 14k Solid Gold Men's Ring in Bizzantine Style - Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Regal Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphires and Byzantine Style Sculpture.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Zorab Creation 10.13 Carat Spessartite Tangerine Dream Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Three round cabochon spessartite garnets totaling more than 10.13-carats in varying shades of orange shine brightly on this 18k white gold and palladium ring paved with 0.80-carat di...
White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat Blue Sapphire - 2 Carat ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire 2.00 Carat Black ...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
18K Rose Gold Natural Imperial Green Jadeite Cocktail Ring
Located in Macau, MO
This exquisite natural jadeite ring showcases a premium-quality gemstone of fine jade ,surrounded by multi-colored gems and exquisite metal inlay, presenting a magnificent and elega...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dior Diorella 45ct Rubellite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A testament to bold artistry and luxurious design. This exquisite Dior Diorella cocktail ring captivates with its vibrant and innovative style. The 18k yellow gold band provides a w...
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Massive Baobab Tree Native Brazilian 92 Carat Gemstones 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Massive Native Brazilian Gemstones Baobab Tree 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring. The ring features a rose quartz gemstone in the center weighting approx 33 carat and surrounded by approx...
Amethyst, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Ergonomic, wear and damage resistant construction makes it a perfect Everyday Ring. Semitransparent natural Sapphire cut cabochon measures 7 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm / ca. 1.25 ct demonstra...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 7.21 carats tanzanite, 1.09 carats emerald, .40 carats sapphire and .55 carats of glittering diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,300 / item
24.88 Carat Rose Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 24.88 carats rose quartz, .77 carats sapphire, tourmaline and illuminated with 1.18 carats of g...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2.37 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Natural Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.37 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Natural Diamond White Gold Ring This ring has a Natural Cabochon Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline that weighs 1.75 Carats. There are Natural Round Cut Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.57 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.57 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring has a Natural Cabochon Pink Tourmaline that weighs 2.08 Carats and measures at approximately 8 mm x 6 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite ring features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby and Sapphire cabochons totaling around 20 carats.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintgae Diamond & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Tanzanite 9.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA & Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful Art Deco platinum ring circa 1920 is set with an exceptional no heat ~4.50 carat Pink Star Sapphire that exemplifies extraordinary color, clarity and quality of asteri...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Guanyin Goddess Ring Carved Coral Gemstone Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate and finely detailed cocktail ring depicting Guanyin (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Coral is carved in the form of Guanyin measuring 35mm x 20mm. Ten rubie...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 20.55 Carat Rose Quartz Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 20.55 carats rose quartz, 2.9 carats sapphire and illuminated with .53 carats of glittering dia...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Zorab Creation-Boule Mystérieuse Diamond and 10.40 Carat Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 10.40-carat round Pink Tourmaline sits high like a colorful crystal ball on a 18k gold and palladium ring protected by 0.14-carat Yellow Diamonds. The ring’s surface is paved with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (6 x 4.5 x 3.5 mm) of a royal blue sapphire of about 1.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Ring is all hand-made in yellow Gold 18 Karat. The stunning piece features a solitaire Cabochon Natural Tourmaline with a total weight of 2.00 Carat and natu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, ...
Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring with Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a beautiful natural green cabochon Chrome Diopside and 4 small diamonds.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
We present you this new color variation of this popular ring from S.Georgios designer with white Enamel, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold. This stunning piece feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
Oltremare Gioelli 18k Solid Gold Men's Ring in Bizzantine Style - Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Regal Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphires and Byzantine Style Sculpture.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$24,232Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cabochon Diamond Jewelry Suite Earring & Ring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
The result is a pair of earrings with remarkable presence, movement, and old-world refinement. The Ring The matching cocktail ring centers an impressive 12.29-carat natural cabochon...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...
18KT Yellow Gold "Steps" Collection Ring with Star Sapphire and Diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite one piece satin 18k yellow gold cocktail ring with Cabochon-cut star sapphire and four diamonds totaling 0.08 carats, from Sacchi's "Steps" collection, handcrafted using ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Bague ancienne en émeraude, tourmaline et saphir en trèfle
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague jonc ancienne en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) des années 50, ornée d'un motif trèfle serti d'une tourmaline (env. 3 carats), d'un saphir (env. 2,4 carats) et d'une émerau...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Genuine Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cabochons 14 Kt Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Irregular Exagon shape Turquoise measuring 26 x 33 mm. and 6 mm thick with 2 small round Blue Sapphire cabochons set in 14 Kt gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold sh...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Chantecler 12 Ct Sapphire 22 Ct Diamond VS/E-F Color Ring & Earring Set 18 KYG
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
Designer Chantecler From Italy 12 Ct Sapphire Cabochon And 22 Ct VS/E-F Color Diamond Ring, Earring Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Total 3 sapphires in earrings and ring. 12 Carat blue...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet 89.40 carat Wide Statement Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Its scale, brilliance, and elegance make it an exceptional choice for black-tie events, gala occasions, formal celebrations, or high jewelry collectors seeking a rare cabochon sapphi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
$2,530
14Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
14k white gold ring with an approximately 7.00 carat gray-blue star sapphire and two round diamonds weighing approximately 0.15 carats, 10.2 grams, size 8.5 (sizable).
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
This stunning ring features a brilliant star sapphire that shimmers and catches the light, making it a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. With its elegant design and high-qu...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Vintage sapphire and diamond ring on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, the oval-shaped cabochon-cut sapphire measuring 13m...
Diamond, Sapphire
Sapphire Diamond Gold Bow Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
18K Sapphire Ring with 3 sapphires Weighing 0.55 Carats and 58 Diamonds Weighing 1.07 Carats.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-shaped cabochon-cut sapphire measuring 8.5 x 7.9mm and estimated to weigh approximately 3 ¾ carats, rubover set to the centre of an ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An Art Deco Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The design of this ring is typical of the Art Deco style when it was created, featuring a platinum band in which is set a glowing cabochon sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A classic 20th century ring. This piece features an impressive central sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, which shines with a rich shade of royal blue.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Citrine Turban Ring Blue Sapphire Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Citrine Quartz Round Bead of 16mm. in diameter and 14 mm. thick with in the center a round blue Sapphire cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter in the is mounted on top of a 14 Kt...
Citrine, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Chalcedony Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Blue Sapphire cabochon of 7 mm. in diameter set in 14 kt white gold is mounted on t...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
A Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The central feature of this ring is the enchanting cabochon-cut sapphire, which had a wonderful deep blue colour.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.
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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