$800Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.86ct Blue Sapphire & 0.07ct Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautifully balanced three‑stone ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, centered with a 0.86ct oval mixed‑cut sapphire displaying a deep greenish‑blue hue—a color profile strongly ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.18 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center sapphire accented with two trilliant cut diamonds, in a three-stone platinum setting designed and created i...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14.98ct Blue Sapphire Sri Lanka GIA Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking platinum three-stone ring showcasing a remarkable 14.98 carat blue sapphire accompanied by GIA certificate #6237770772.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
9.74ct Blue Sapphire AGL No Heat Ceylon Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring showcases an AGL-certified 9.74ct emerald-cut Ceylon blue sapphire with no evidence of heat treatment.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.11 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring style showcasing a rounded cushion cut blue sapphire, flanked by double tapered baguette diamonds on either side. Set in an 18k gold and platinum mounting....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified 4.13 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Certified 4.13 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring Sapphire: Certified C.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a timeless sapphire and diamond three-stone ring. At its centre sits a richly coloured blue sapphire, beautifully complemented by the bright white brilliance of an old E...
Sapphire, White Gold
GIA 1.26 Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A masterpiece of sophistication and timeless allure. Light blue well cut bright Sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage sapphire and diamond three stone ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring This timeless three-stone ring showcases a mesmerizing emerald-cut sapphire at its center, exuding a deep, velvety blue hue.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A G.I.A certified 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous cushion cut GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous royal blue color. It is a richly saturated and perfectly even deep blue color. GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous deep b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Wave Scalloped Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Details Three natural blue sapphires totaling approximately 0.88 carat Four round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.17 carat Crafted in 18K white gold Ring size 6.5 Style: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Gübelin Certified 4.06 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking blue sapphire and diamond three-stone ring centered with a 4.06 carat natural sapphire certified by Gübelin.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.50 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 4.50ct oval AGL certified center cornflower sapphire, accented with tow trilliant cut side diamonds in a three-stone 18k yellow and white gold s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.30 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 1.30 carat sapphire and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 3.24 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Platinum Sapphire Diamond engagement ring. Simple but stunning, this ring begins with a GIA certified blue oval 3.24ct Sapphire graded as natural blue Sapphire simple hea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire 4.8CT & Natural Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Commanding and deeply saturated, this Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond ring in 18 karat white gold presents a bold, jewel-rich aesthetic that positions it firmly among the most stri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.67 Carats Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, featuring a GRS certified 14.67 carats cushion cut vivid blue Sri Lankan sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.04 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring centered by an impressive 7.04 carat oval sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.05 Carat Dark Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut Sapphire and diamond platinum engagement ring. GIA certified center sapphire, with two tapered baguette side diamonds in a platinum three-stone setting. 1 octagonal ste...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Blue Sapphire 1.33 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Entirely Handmade, Classic and Timeless Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 9.27 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring showcasing an AGL-certified 9.27-carat cushion-cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring Trillion Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and trillion diamond three-stone engagement ring features a splendid blue oval cut faceted sapphire weighing 5.20 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Three Side Stone Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in elegance, depth, and brilliance. This striking ring showcases three captivating blue sapphires, each set in a refined arrangement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.38 Carats No-Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 2.38 carats oval cut natural sapphire certified by GIA as Blue color with no indications of heat treatment, set on an eight prong setting. Fl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .50 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made bezel sapphire and diamond engagement ring. .50 Carat round sapphire center stone with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k white gold three-stone setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified center sapphire in a 14k white gold three-stone setting with two round accent diamonds. 1 Top gem bright blue Sapphire, ap...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 4.99 Carats No-Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a very rare 4.99 carats cushion cut blue sapphire certified by both AGL and Gubelin as Sri Lankan origin (Ceylon), set on a four prong setting. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphires of 3.59 carats and diamonds of 0.18 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.05 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three stone gemstone engagement ring showcasing a round blue sapphire center stone weighing 2.05 carat total, elegantly flanked by a single round cut diamond on each side ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
This modern take on a classic three-stone ring was hand-made in the Haruni atelier and is as sophisticated as it is striking.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.01ct Natural Round Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring 14kt Gold 12433*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.01ct Natural Blue Sapphire ring. (Heated Sapphire) .40ct Natural Diamonds. K-color Si-1 Clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 3.8 grams 5mm wide ring 5.3mm depth Size 9.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
9.73 Carat Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elongated pear shape blue sapphire, flanked by two brilliant pear shape diamonds. Set in a polished platinum mounting. Blue sapphire weighs 9.73 carats total. Diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire three stone ring 18KT yellow gold sapphire engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Different engagement ring made with three sapphires in the center in 18Kt yellow gold, sapphires are totalling 4 carats and are slightly included with a beautiful royal blue color. ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Topaz White Diamond Blue Sapphire Designer Three-Stone White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Inspired by the Mediterranean's crystal-clear water and luscious landscape, the smooth, rounded shapes piece, in blue sapphire ceramic, are highlighted by the small colorful gems. R...
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.77 Carats Round Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and unique three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.77 carats round cut blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4tcw Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring –18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Product Description: Commanding in presence and timeless in elegance, this Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring features an extraordinary approx. 3.5ct natural r...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 5.97ct Gia Blue Sapphire Three Stone Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 900 Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 Width: 2.15 mm Weight: 5.17 grams Lady's handmade polished 900 Platinum vintage, diamond and sapphire engagement, cocktail...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring Description: This elegant Three Stone Ring showcases an 11.75-carat oval sapphire set in platinum, exuding a captivating...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.94 Carat Sapphire Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cornflower Blue Oval Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 2.49cts oval center stone in platinum setting with 2 old mine cut side diamonds and accented with 36 round di...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
8.94 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cushion blue sapphire weighing 8.94 carats Diamonds weighing .69 cts Set in platinum Sapphire is a deep blue color
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$2,224Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid White Gold Halo Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire three-stone engagement ring with halo of diamonds set in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.15 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a GIA certified 6.15 carats cushion cut blue Sri Lankan sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by two trapezoid cut diamonds weigh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.73 Carats Asscher Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a heated 3.73 carats Asscher cut blue sapphire of Madagascar origin, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by two step cut trapezoid dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$9,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.55 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
8.55 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 8.55 carats and diamonds of 0.94 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite White Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Cabochon Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12-RND17-0,16-4/6A Blue Sapphire 1-RND-0,08ct Blue Sapphire 4-Oval-1,47ct Blue Sapphire 1-Oval-0,37ct Blue Sapphire 10-RND-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,387Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine Yellow and Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A Diamond 7-Round-0,12ct-3 / 5A Citrine 1- Square-4.48ct 2 / 1A Yellow sapphire- 9-0....
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
$730Sale Price / item|0% Off
Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.7 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.26 carats and diamonds of 0.21 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA .92 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Natural no heat Royal blue center sapphire, with 2 princess cut side diamonds in a 14k white gold three-stone setting. 1 GIA certi...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Blue Topaz White Sapphire Three Stone Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the romance of heirloom jewelry, this Blue Topaz Ring features three elegant cluster settings that showcase natural blue topaz accented by shimmering white sapphires.
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Natural Ruby Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Made in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Natural Ruby Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire and ruby of 1.61 carats.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,044Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.91 carats and diamonds of 0.21 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Ring Description: An original Art Deco platinum ring showcasing a 1.80 carat old mine cut diamond, accented by two richly hued sapph...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$5,387Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine Yellow and Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A Diamond 7-Round-0,12ct-3 / 5A Citrine 1- Square-4.48ct 2 / 1A Yellow sapphire- 9-0....
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
1.10ct Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval sapphire center stone, simple low level heat only and no other enhancements.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$696Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three-Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Accent Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Bridal Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.87 carats and diamonds of 0.18 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire sti...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03ct Pear & Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.12ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary three-stone ring features 1.03 ct of a striking pear-shaped blue sapphire, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Solid Natural Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Luxurious look with this Natural Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Ring, designed with a bold and balanced composition. Featuring a rectangular blue topaz at the center, the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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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