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2.39 Carat Square Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 5.262 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Square / Emerald Carat: 2.39 (3 Pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.16 Square Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
6.16 carat square emerald cut blue sapphire with tapered baguette diamonds .55 carats set in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

5.65 Carat Square Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
5.65 carat square emerald cut blue sapphire with heart shape diamonds .58 carats set in a platinum
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

11.08 Carat Square Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
11.08 carat Square Emerald Blue Sapphire with two Trapezoid Step Cut Diamonds 1.94 carats set in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

6.01 Carat Square Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
6.01 carat square emerald cut orange sapphire with tapered emerald cut diamonds .89 carats set in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

12.61 Carat Square Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
12.61 carat Square Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire with two Trapezoid Diamonds 1.94 carats set in a
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Everyday Blue Sapphire and Emerald Square Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Everyday Blue Sapphire and Emerald Square Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Sapphire Emerald Contemporary Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
round cut Sapphire Emerald Contemporary Unisex Engagement Design Ring Stones meaning: The Diamond’s pure
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Square Cut Aquamarine and Trillion Pink Sapphires
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique coctail ring made of 18Kt white gold with an Square Cut Aquamarine and two trillion Pink
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

H&H GIA Cert 1.02 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2 Assher Blue Sapphires
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
H&H GIA Cert 1.02 carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2 Assher Blue Sapphires A Platinum
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring. This ring has a rectangular cut orange sapphire of 6.56
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring is crafted with 18k White Gold. Set with a
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ring 7.76 Carat Square Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Ring is set with a 7.76-carat Peach Tourmaline in a square octagon cut. The soft, warm hues of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Tacori GIA NO HEAT Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
was designed by Tacori. It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, emerald cut sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Sterling Silver Detachable Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Sterling Silver Detachable Ring with Diamonds in sterling silver featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-Gemstone Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring With 1.87ct Emerald Cut Diamond and Diamonds and Sapphires
By Picchiotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Picchiotti 18K yellow gold ring prong set in center with one GIA certified Emerald cut diamond
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Five Row Channel Set Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A Five Row Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Invisibly Set Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Band Stacking Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Band Triangular Stacking Rings
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Estate 18K Emerald Cut Sapphire Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA 6.30cttw Sz 7
Located in Winter Springs, FL
approximately 3.90ct emerald cut sapphire exhibiting beautiful color and completely loupe clean of inclusions
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Matching Rings with Fine Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Mobe Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
and I2 clarity and four (4) square cut emeralds, four (4) square cut rubies and four (4) square cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stepped square emerald cut saphhire & diamonds ring in 18K yellow gold.
Located in Surfside, FL
Stepped square emerald cut saphhire & diamonds ring. in 18K yellow gold. Round brilliant diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Stepped Square Emerald Cut Saphhire & Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Stepped square emerald cut saphhire & diamonds ring. in 18K yellow gold. Round brilliant diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Emerald Spinner Magic Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
capacity of the person. Designed with square cut blue sapphire and emerald set with diamonds that makes it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring 7.54 Carat Square Emerald Cut 18K Yellow Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
generations. We also specialize in rare precious gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rubelite, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tou...

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
approx. 15 x 9 mm. or estimate 7.40 carats. Square flat shoulders feature four French cut Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Mauboussin Emerald Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Square Emerald cut Emerald weighing approximately 2.00
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Gold Triple Row Diamond and Double Row Emerald and Sapphire Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
diamonds, approximately 0.19 TCW, decorated with two vertical rows of square faceted sapphires
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Gold with diamonds symbolizes the everlasting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Emerald and White Sapphire 9 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds set within this 9ct gold band are square cut and measure 5pts each and in-between
Category

Vintage 1970s British Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Emerald and Sapphire Ring for Christmas Gifts
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Sapphire Ring for Christmas Gifts in sterling silver. You shall need these ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950s Sapphire and Emerald Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.47Ct square cut sapphire and a 0.50Ct square cut emerald, displayed on a diagonal to the center. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as the main focal point. Flanking the peridot are 2 emerald cut pink sapphires, adding some contrast
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 0.50ct Squared Muti- Stones & 0.06ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
highly saturated colors of 1 squared green emerald, 2 squared blue sapphires and 1 squared vivid red ruby
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold 0.60ct Squared Muti- Stones & 0.02ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Emerald Sapphire Ruby: Natural, squared cut, green, red, blue, cedar oil treatment, heat- treatment, total
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum 1.10 CT Emerald Deco Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Lynchburg, VA
stone is accented by 1.96 carats of square-cut sapphires and .16 carats of round-cut diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Band Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Emerald, Sapphires, and Diamonds Emerald Count: 1 Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Lotus Bombe Ring with 3.75 Ct Emerald and Blue Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
8k White Gold. These any-finger rings include a dazzling square emerald solitaire of approximately
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire

Modernist Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dome Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
emerald stones and 1 tiny diamond chip and one tiny sapphire stone. Please know what you would be falling
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Wide Deco Style Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Wide Deco Style Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald And Diamond Ring. This spectacular ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14K White Gold Diamond Ring has one 1.55ct Square Emerald Orange Sapphire Center with Twenty
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Cocktail Band 14k Sq 3.12ctw Ring7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.84ctw Cut: Square Color: Pinkish Red Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely ring in 9 karat yellow gold handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli with square emerald. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond Square Signet Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautiful unique 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Multi Color Sapphire Ring featuring Three
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6.50 Blue Ceylon sapphire ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Modern 18 Karat white gold ring set with a center Ceylon deep blue emerald shape sapphire of 6.50
Category

2010s Belgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Giovane
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
square-cut sapphire. The central focus is the cabochon ruby, expertly showcased within a two-tiered bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
diamonds set in 18k . Length 16 inches. Square emerald cut sapphire and princess cut diamond ring in 18k
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

David Morris Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Tri-Band Ring, circa 1996
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Shape: Emerald Cut, Square Cut Carat Weight: 3.00 Total Designer: David Morris Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set of Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Bands Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
, Emerald, & Ruby Gemstone Carat Weight: Approximately 1ctw each Gemstone Cut: Square Baguette Cut Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1970s sapphire dress ring with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Square Faceted/Emerald Content
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.10 Carats Total Alternating Emerald & Blue Sapphire Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish piece of jewelry showcasing vibrant emerald cut green emeralds, spaced by square cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural 4ct.Blue Cornflower Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS3.75/ 8.56gr
Located in SE
Sapphire of lighter Blue / Cornflower color variety, emerald cut 10mm x 6 mm x 4.6 mm deep /ca 4ct. Stone
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Flank Solitaire Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
continuing to revolutionise the world of design. A remarkably clean, bright white emerald cut diamond sits
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Square cut natural Pink Sapphire - 0.70 carat Round cut natural green emeralds - 0.30 carat Single cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Natural Unenhanced Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. 18 vivid orangey yellow square emerald cut sapphires are meticulously set in channels and beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
set to its centre with a royal blue emerald cut sapphire with a classic diamond cluster to its top and
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Square Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate square emerald cut sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect square emerald cut sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A square emerald cut sapphire ring from Merkaba, VR Jewels and David Gross Group — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A square emerald cut sapphire ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but sapphire rings, from our inventory of 225, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also square cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a square emerald cut sapphire ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Square Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring?

On average, a square emerald cut sapphire ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,978, while they’re typically $196 on the low end and $280,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.