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Platinum 1.66ctw Bezel Square Step Cut Sapphire & Diamond Wavy Band Ring
Platinum 1.66ctw Bezel Square Step Cut Sapphire & Diamond Wavy Band Ring

Platinum 1.66ctw Bezel Square Step Cut Sapphire & Diamond Wavy Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Square Cut Eternity Band
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Square Cut Eternity Band

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Square Cut Eternity Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Square Cut Eternity Band. This classic

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Square Illusion Cluster Ring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Square Illusion Cluster Ring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Square Illusion Cluster Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

exquisite Edwardian ring features a stunning, square-cut pale blue sapphire that is elegantly set in a

Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Square-Cut Blue Sapphire Hand Engraved Eternity Band Ring
Antique Square-Cut Blue Sapphire Hand Engraved Eternity Band Ring

Antique Square-Cut Blue Sapphire Hand Engraved Eternity Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

This classic antique eternity band is hand-engraved in platinum and set with square-cut blue

Category

Vintage 1930s Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

New Solid Platinum 0.80ctw Square Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Geometric Ring
New Solid Platinum 0.80ctw Square Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Geometric Ring

New Solid Platinum 0.80ctw Square Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Geometric Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Blue Color - 0.40ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Sapphire Eternity Band
Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Sapphire Eternity Band

Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Sapphire Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

yet lovely band is comprised of a single row of deep blue square cut sapphires. The stones rest in a

Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Platinum Sapphire 3.21CT & 0.80CT Diamond Ring
Platinum Sapphire 3.21CT & 0.80CT Diamond Ring

Platinum Sapphire 3.21CT & 0.80CT Diamond Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

This elegant platinum ring features a captivating 3.21 carat sapphire, beautifully cut to reveal a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring
1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring

1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This ring will make a statement without uttering a word! This pinwheel design, cast in platinum

Category

1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco calibre cut sapphire platinum eternity band
Art Deco calibre cut sapphire platinum eternity band

Art Deco calibre cut sapphire platinum eternity band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Art Deco calibre cut sapphire eternity band is a refined expression of precision, rhythm, and

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Platinum Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring

Platinum Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum sapphire and diamond cross over ring, sapphire weight 4.49 cts diamonds weight 0.50 ct

Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a timeless symbol

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cocktail Ring – Platinum
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cocktail Ring – Platinum

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cocktail Ring – Platinum

Located in Santa Monica, CA

. Crafted in platinum, the ring showcases four stunning sapphires, their deep blue hues complimented by 20

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Bilateral Ring
Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Bilateral Ring

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Bilateral Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

setting is ornamented with twelve rubies and twelve sapphires, all square faceted cut. This central

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond and Calibre Cut Blue Sapphire Band
Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond and Calibre Cut Blue Sapphire Band

Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond and Calibre Cut Blue Sapphire Band

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful band featuring alternating sections of round brilliant cut diamonds and square cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Sapphire Emerald Contemporary Design Ring
Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Sapphire Emerald Contemporary Design Ring

Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Sapphire Emerald Contemporary Design Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

different outfit.. This Platinum Design Ring, contains an intense 1 carat Blue Sapphire round cut,, a 1.10

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Estate Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
Estate Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring

Estate Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Platinum bombé style ring with 105 invisible-set square blue sapphires that total approximately

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 1.74ctw Sapphire & 0.82ctw Diamond Estate Ring
Platinum 1.74ctw Sapphire & 0.82ctw Diamond Estate Ring

Platinum 1.74ctw Sapphire & 0.82ctw Diamond Estate Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

carats of deep blue sapphires and 0.82 carats of square-cut diamonds (The design showcases three

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Certified Square Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Art Deco Style Certified Square Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum

Art Deco Style Certified Square Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This one of a kind handmade made art deco style ring features a GIA certified Ceylon sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
French Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

French Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

French made, platinum dome ring, featuring invisible set blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in

Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Lovely Floral Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Lovely Floral Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Lovely Floral Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sweet and sophisticated. Harking back to the 1920's, the platinum ring features a square-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s Vintage 3-Stone Square Sapphire & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
1950s Vintage 3-Stone Square Sapphire & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring

1950s Vintage 3-Stone Square Sapphire & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, California. This ring features a striking 1.13ct square-cut blue sapphire, framed by two

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.49 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
4.49 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

4.49 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum cocktail ring, featuring 4.49ctw invisible set blue sapphires (few minor chips on multiple

Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tacori

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent and very chic cocktail or engagement style ring is crafted in solid platinum and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Platinum and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Platinum and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking mid-century sapphire and diamond ring finely crafted in platinum and 18K white gold. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

1.72 ct sapphire diamond Art Deco ring in platinum
1.72 ct sapphire diamond Art Deco ring in platinum

1.72 ct sapphire diamond Art Deco ring in platinum

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco sapphire rhombus ring in platinum. The ring features geometric shapes centered on a 1.72

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring
Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring

Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, antique sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold with platinum-topped

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5
Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5

Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

Clarity - 0.33ctw (exact) (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire half eternity ring band in platinum and 18k gold, natural sapphires
Sapphire half eternity ring band in platinum and 18k gold, natural sapphires

Sapphire half eternity ring band in platinum and 18k gold, natural sapphires

Located in PARIS, FR

Sapphire half eternity ring band in platinum and 18 karat white gold. 1930s ring adorned with 11

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Wide Platinum Band Ring
Diamond Sapphire Wide Platinum Band Ring

Diamond Sapphire Wide Platinum Band Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fine and stylish wide band style ring, featuring 1.58 carats of square-shape blue sapphires and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring

Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

A unique ring showcasing a 3.20 carat cabochon blue sapphire, accented by four square shape blue

Category

20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Hancocks Contemporary French Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Ring in Platinum
Hancocks Contemporary French Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Ring in Platinum

Hancocks Contemporary French Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Ring in Platinum

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant French-cut diamond and sapphire eternity ring by Hancocks, set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.42ctw European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.42ctw European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.42ctw European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square French Cut - Channel Set - Varying Light to Medium Blue Color - 0.72ctw

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Old Euro Diamond (GIA Approx 0.80-Carats) Square Prong & Sapphire Ring, Platinum
Old Euro Diamond (GIA Approx 0.80-Carats) Square Prong & Sapphire Ring, Platinum

Old Euro Diamond (GIA Approx 0.80-Carats) Square Prong & Sapphire Ring, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut Style: Art Deco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Platinum Sapphire Eternity Band
Estate Platinum Sapphire Eternity Band

Estate Platinum Sapphire Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

of a single row of deep blue square cut sapphires. The stones rest in a channel setting, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.30Ct Sapphire and 0.90Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Vintage 1.30Ct Sapphire and 0.90Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950

Vintage 1.30Ct Sapphire and 0.90Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive Art Deco sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum. The substantial setting is ornamented with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fine platinum ring featuring a 8.26 carat star sapphire. The sapphire has a unique soft gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1.51 Carat No-Heat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
1.51 Carat No-Heat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

1.51 Carat No-Heat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A contemporary fashion ring featuring a striking 1.51 carat square purple sapphire. The vibrant hue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 0.69ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF51-1016252
Platinum 0.69ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF51-1016252

Platinum 0.69ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF51-1016252

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

square-cut sapphires boldly alternate with crisp baguette diamonds. Flanking this striking center are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Eternity Band Ring - Size 5 3/4
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Eternity Band Ring - Size 5 3/4

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Eternity Band Ring - Size 5 3/4

Located in Great Neck, NY

natural square cut sapphires set around the entire ring. The ring is in great condition and sits low on

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat GIA certified Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat GIA certified Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat GIA certified Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

. Square Sapphires and round diamond accents. Hand engraved sides and shoulders. 1 round brilliant cut

Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

ring, showcasing a deep midnight blue cabochon-cut sapphire, set in a sleek platinum band. The sapphire

Category

20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1980s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1980s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1980s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. The Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Florence  Platinum Ring with 0.72ct Natural Sapphire & 0.50ct Natural Diamonds
Florence  Platinum Ring with 0.72ct Natural Sapphire & 0.50ct Natural Diamonds

Florence Platinum Ring with 0.72ct Natural Sapphire & 0.50ct Natural Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

Indulge in the timeless romance of Florence, a captivating platinum ring that exudes vintage

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring 14.65 CTW Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds
Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring 14.65 CTW Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds

Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring 14.65 CTW Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds

Located in Aventura, FL

: Art Deco style Metal: Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds, Sapphires & Aquamarine Ring size: 7 (sizable

Category

1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.25 Ct. Blue Sapphire Antique Style Eternity Band Ring in Platinum 950
3.25 Ct. Blue Sapphire Antique Style Eternity Band Ring in Platinum 950

3.25 Ct. Blue Sapphire Antique Style Eternity Band Ring in Platinum 950

Located in Bangkok, TH

A beautiful blue sapphire eternity band inspired by the Art Deco era. This lovely ring features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Square Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact square cut sapphire platinum ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 72 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a square cut sapphire platinum ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a square cut sapphire platinum ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Gross Group, Oscar Heyman and Sophia D are consistently popular. See these pages for a square cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a square cut sapphire platinum ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Square Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring?

The price for a square cut sapphire platinum ring starts at $396 and tops out at $52,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,100.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.