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
Vintage Antique Deco 14k White Gold Diamond & Star Sapphire Ring 5.90CT Size 5.5
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Categories: Rings, Cocktail Rings Primary Stone: Star Sapphire Primary Carat Weight: 5.5 Primary Stone Cut: Cabochon Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds. The setting has an abstract organic design and feel. In very good condition. Size: 6 If you w...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Men's Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Entirely Handmade Handsome One of a Kind Men's Ring Created in 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Huge Blue Star Sapphire!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$30,250Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage 1940's GIA Certified 39.77cts. Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1940's translucent 39.77 carat incredible Blue star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Hand made Platinum setting accented with baguette and single cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
94.53 Ct GRS Collection Natural Star Sapphire Srilanka Natural Diamond
Located in bangkok, TH
E064 -AA GRS Collection Natural Star Sapphire Srilanka Natural Diamonds Platinum Ring 1-Main stone : 94.53Ct Natural Star Sapphire Gemstone Clarity 96% clean Clear 6 Star ray Dim...
Star Sapphire
Platinum Star 21..62 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum ring featuring a 21.62- carat star sapphire accented by 3.00 carats of round brilliant- cut diamonds, A striking statement piece showcasing the sapphire's natural star effect.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18kt Gold Ring 14.5ct Burmese Star Nh Sapphire & Diamonds, Estate Sultan of Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Ring With 14.5ct Star Sapphire & Diamonds ,Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Sapphire: Blue Cabochon, Natural No Heat Star Burma sapphire, 14.5 ct.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Purple star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc., early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Purple star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid Century 10.60 carat star sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Few gemstone phenomena are as mesmerizing as asterism, and this 10.60-carat cabochon star sapphire shows it beautifully. Cut with the rounded, domed profile required to reveal its si...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low
Located in Tampa, FL
A.G.L. 21.74ct Burma No Heat Star Sapphire in Platinum Ring by Shreve, Crump and Low, one of Americas Oldest Jewelers Founded in 1796 Sapphire Weight - 21.74ct Shape - Caboch...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14K White Gold Grey Star Sapphire Wide Ring with 0.12 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned vintage 14K white gold flush set ring with one oval shape grey color star sapphire and two round side diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. Finger size is 5.75 and ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.33 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 2.33 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and 1.30 Carat Diamonds. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Sapphire and Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This optical phenomenon is quite rare, being only found in a tiny percentage of the sapphires mined around the world." Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 12 (r...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.63 carats with Diamond 1.30 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.12 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 3.21 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.70 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 4.64 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.09 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Burmese (Mogok) Natural Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring — 10.18ct No Heat
Located in OVIEDO, AS
RARE BURMESE (Mogok - Myanmar) NATURAL BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, not heated, not treated. An exceptional and rare antique ring centring a natural Burmese blue star sapphir...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified Unheated Star Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Pink Sapphire 4.09 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.32 carat and Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand)...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 10.80 Carat GIA Certified No Heat Blue Star Sapphire CAB & Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and elegant Natural Unheated Blue Star Sapphire GIA certified. NO HEAT TREATMENT. The piece is platinum weighs 9.5 grams and the size is 5.75. Set with 70 natural round ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$11,040Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 15mm x 11.6mm Ceylon No Heat Star Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. The color combination is out of this world! Here is a large natural star Sapphire and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k rose gold, diamonds and pink...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Blue Sapphire Star Ring from Late 1930s 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
1930s Late Art Deco 12 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring This cocktail ring has a large, natural star sapphire that is a round cabochon shape.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 22.35ct Revival 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Persian Revival Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring A striking Persian-inspired cocktail ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with white-gold accents, designed in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Rub...
54.31 Carat No Heat Burma Star Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
This AGL certified 54.31 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire is a true spectacle.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 39 Carats Light Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring / Pendant. Two Use.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. The color combination is out of this world! Here is a superb oversized natural star Sapphire and diamond ring and pendant (two use). The ring is set in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...
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
French 1950s Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, a large cabochon-cut star sapphire in a light gray/blue hue is held by claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
8.30ct Star Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Centred by a captivating 8.30ct star sapphire, this elegant ring showcases the mesmerising phenomenon of asterism, with a luminous star appearing across the surface of the cabochon g...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
This is an institutional-grade, highly important estate star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring masterfully crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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
Untreated 13.11 Carat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Late A
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A striking untreated blue star sapphire ring from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), set in 18K gold with an Austrian hallmark.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum 24.44ctw Large Star Sapphire Unique Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Very Unique Mounting ** --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Large Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Nice Star - Grayish Blue Color - 15.2x13.1mm - 23.74ct (exact) Natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$19,500Sale Price|33% Off
Natural 8.55 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Platinum ring setting features one Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Blue Star Sapphire for a total weight of 8.55cts accented by approximately 0.40cts of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Mid-Century Star Sapphire & 2.0ct Diamond Platinum Ring, 40ct, Circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 40 carat oval cabochon star sapphire commands this substantial mid-century ring, its deep blue body rising with genuine height and presence; asterism is best seen under a single di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.01ct Blue Star Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a star sapphire set in a graceful bypass design. The star sapphire displays a unique asterism, with a star-like reflectio...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 29.64 carats, Ruby 9.37 crats with Brown Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 8.42ctw GIA No Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Nice Star - No Heat - Ceylon- 7.99ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Vintage Platinum 15.97ctw GIA Sharp Star Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Very Strong Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon- 15.27ct (approx.) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Star Sapphire 12.0ct Diamond 0.76ctw G-H SI
Located in Sewickley, PA
Perfect as a statement ring for either men or women, this state piece combines the rarity of cabochon star sapphire with the enduring appeal of solid gold craftmanship.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid White Gold Star Burnish Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Light Blue -11mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies - Baguette, French & O...
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Star Sapphire & 1.25ct Diamond Platinum Ring, 36ct, Circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 36 carat oval cabochon star sapphire commands this substantial Art Deco ring, its grayish-blue body showing the soft, cloudy translucence characteristic of asterism-producing corun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 2.63 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 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
Platinum 10.95ctw Oval Sharp Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Flared Ribbon Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural -10.04ct (exact.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tap...
Diamond, 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 ...
Platinum No Heat Color Change Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Color Change - Blue to Purple Color - No Heat - 100% Natural - 3.34ct (exact) (20) Natural Ge...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Solid Platinum 6.60ctw Blue Star Sapphire Large Baguette Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Nice Blue Color - 9.12 x 8.48mm (approx.) - 5.55ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum AGL 18.69ctw Color Change Star Sapphire Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Most Desirable Color Change - Blue to Purple Pink Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 17.80ct (exact) ** See ...
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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...
Estate Untreated 7.68ct Burmese Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A timeless estate ring rendered in platinum, centered by an extraordinary 7.68 carat natural Burmese star sapphire of exceptional presence.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Men's White Gold Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 13.8x10.6mm - 13ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tapered Baguette Cut - Burn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White 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.
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