0.84 Carat Round Sapphire and 0.45 Carat Aquamarine Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This gorgeous three-stone ring features a Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire at its centre, with smaller round brilliant aquamarines on either side of it.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Bow Ring in Sterling Silver for her
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three stone ring, crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, showcases three natural oval cut blue sapphires totaling 1.33 carats, beautifully accented by 0.08 carats of sparkling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco old European cut diamond and sapphire three stone ring is crafted i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond five stone ring. The ring holds three lovely old cut diamonds and two blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Ceylon No Heat sapphire and diamond three stone ring is crafted i...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$892Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Multi Sapphire Contemporary Three-Stone Gemstone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and full of life, this eye-catching ring is crafted in rich 14k yellow gold and set with a stunning mix of multi-colored sapphires totaling 2.03 carats. Each sapphire, in hue...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing a rare vibrant Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire weighing 2.14 carats and Flanking the center gemstone are two square brilliant diamonds weighing 1.40 carats total. Set in a polis...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A pair of vivid blue sapphires flank a sparkling old cut diamond in this reverse three stone from the 1950s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.65 Total Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ladies Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.65 Total Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ladies Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: Platinum -3.72 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, GIA Certified -0.48 Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Brilliant Diamond and Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
This charming ring features a lovely 0.85 carat Round Brilliant Diamond with a Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire on either side of it set on an 18K White Gold band. The diamond at the c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Emerald and Sapphire Vintage Style Three Stones Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring features a vibrant natural emerald at its center, symbolizing love and vitality. Flanking the emerald, two deep blue natural sapphires represent wisdom and streng...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
9.89 Carats No-Heat Ceylon GIA Sapphire Fancy Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning three-stone diamond ring from the 21st Century is crafted in solid platinum and 18k gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely blue sapphire sits between two diamonds in this late art deco three stone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 2.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Cluster Ring The elegantly designed 3-stone classic ring is defined by several distinct elements giving it a new for...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
C1940 14K Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount or Gypsy Three Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this three stone ring for its eye catching, red white and blue array which includes a substantial sapphire, ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 3.20ctw GIA Sapphire European Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous, all original antique three stone ring was crafted in solid 18k white gold during the art deco period and features a stunning, GIA certified, 1.55 carat round brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich blue cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.02 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds. Flanking the center stone are two brilliant cut straight baguette di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3 Stone with Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly enchanting masterpiece, behold the exquisite allure of our three-stone ring featuring a magnificent 11-carat blue cushion-cut sapphire as its centerpiece.
Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 3.54 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 3.54 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut shield diamonds weighing 0.72 carats total. Elegantly set in a polish...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond GIA Certificate Flawless Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ring Center Octagonal Natural Blue Sapphire - Plain Beautiful Blue! This Sapphire is very Unique since its strong Blue Color without Heat (many blue sapphire s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Oval Cut Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow and white gold Blue Sapphires: 3 oval cut= 1.65cttw Ring Size: 7.0 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Width: the ring measures 6...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless 14k White Gold Oval Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly minimal yet undeniably captivating, this 14k white gold ring showcases a brilliant 1.57 carat oval-cut blue sapphire at its center. The vivid sapphire is flanked by two spa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Ruby & Sapphire with Halo Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of color and brilliance, this exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a 0.97 carat pear-cut pink gemstone at its heart. Surrounded by a shimmerin...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this luxurious Art Deco-style engagement ring. A dazzling round diamond, flanked by deep blue sapphires, creates an exquisite interplay of br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 1.85 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K White Gold 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: 3-Stone Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 6 3/4 (adjustable) Weight: 2.42 Grams Setting: Prong Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Natural Sapphire Carat: 1.85 Cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Stones Ring 0.65 ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid White Gold ØUS6.75 /2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made ca.1930s - 1950s. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K White Gold. Crown: 15.5mm x 5.8mm x 3.05mm in depth. Old Diamond cut natural Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.95 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & 0.56 Carat Diamond 22K Gold 3-Stone Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Three-stone sapphire and diamond ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Blue Sapphire Stone 2.20 cst in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unparalleled beauty of this 14K white gold ring, showcasing a stunning natural unheated blue sapphire, accented by delicate diamonds. The vivid blue sapphire, unaltered ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Very Finest Blue 0.96ct Sapphire and 0.38ct Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Platinum 3 Stone Very Finest Blue 0.96ct Sapphire and 0.38ct Diamond Ring Additional Information: Sapphire Weight: 0.96ct Total Diamond Weight: 0.38ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond Clar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Deco 0.45ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A deep blue sapphire is flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this classic 1940s three stone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian diamond sapphire platinum 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Edwardian five-stone ring is a beautifully balanced jewel from the 1910’s, centered by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat. Graded J-K color an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 2.24 Carat Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.24 Carat Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring This magnificent admiral blue sapphire and diamond ring is captivating.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum GIA Octagonal Greenish Blue No Heat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy and elegant sapphire engagement or three stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a GIA certified, 3.03 carat unique greenish blue sapphire solitaire, neatly ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 1990's Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step-cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.36 carats - transparent deep blue Bezel set and flanked by transitional cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.36 carat t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.08 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.36 carats and Yellow Sapphire 1.08 carats Ring set in Platinum 900 Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.6...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
$15,560Sale Price|20% Off
J. Birnbach GIA 1.81 carat E VS2 Cushion Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 1.81 carat cushion cut diamond, GIA E VS2 - Sapphire half-moon side stones - Bright-cut pavé detailing - Three-stone design - Crafted in platinum - Ring size 5.75 Pur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.11 Carat Cushion Cut 'GIA' Natural Blue Sapphire, 3-Stone 18 Karat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous 5.11 carat cushion cut blue sapphire (GIA certified) with two perfectly matched step cut trapezoids with 0.40 carats total weight, and 0.35 carats total in round brilliant c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three stone ring with sapphire and old mine cut diamond up to 1.03ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold ring set with sapphire to. 0.26ct and an oval old mine cut up to. 1.03ct - J/K - SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) Detailed description: the front of the ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.43 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.73 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our sto...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning natural blue sapphire is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this Late Deco trilogy ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.3 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Curvy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless 3-stone ring featuring a rich blue sapphire center flanked by delicate round cut diamond accents, set in a curved 14K yellow gold band with 2mm width for an effortlessly e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated 2.91ct Blue Sapphire Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply gorgeous Estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighing an absolutely impressive 2.91ct. The beautifully made Esta...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink sapphire 2.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.0 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.51 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size:...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.44 Carat Natural Round Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Classic 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Fancy .72ct. Natural round diamond ring L-color Si-1 clarity 6.04mm diameter Very good Cut / Full cut Brilliant .72ct Side natural (2) sapphires Top Royal Blue &...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Very Finest Blue 0.81ct Sapphire 3 Stone Ring with 0.37ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Platinum 3 Stone Very Finest Blue 0.81ct Sapphire Ring with 0.37ct of Diamonds Additional Information: Sapphire Weight: 0.81ct Total Diamond Weight: 0.37ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Trillion Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18k Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
4.40 Carat GIA certified Sri Lanka origin Blue Sapphire with trillion cut diamond side stones in 18 karat solid yellow gold. Cathedral straight shank with a signature 3-stone style m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Very Finest Blue 1.19ct Sapphire 3 Stone Ring with 0.39ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Platinum Trilogy Very Finest Blue 1.19ct Sapphire Ring, with 0.39ct of Diamonds Additional Information: Sapphire Weight: 1.19ct Total Diamond Weight: 0.39ct Diamond Colour: G Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring with French Cut Sapphires, circa 1920
Located in Sausalito, CA
Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring with French Cut Sapphires, circa 1920s An exceptional Art Deco platinum three-stone diamond ring from the early 1920s, showcasing refined ...
Diamond
4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring – Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra exclusive three stone masterpiece, this 4.15 carat grey blue Ceylon Spinel diamond ring is crafted in platinum and designed for collectors who value rarity, precision, and r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.99 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.70 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.77 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Rin...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated 3.14ct Blue Sapphire Platinum & Diamond Ring GIA
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply gorgeous and wonderful value Estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighing an absolutely impressive 3.14ct. The b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.39 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.38 carats with Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Rin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
GIA 2.57ct NATURAL ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND RING CLASSIC THREE SAPPHIRE*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, Classic Three & Mix of Blues 1.11ct. Center Round Brilliant diamond. GIA Report: 2165810585 G-color Si-1 clarity 6.80 - 6.87 x 3.91mm With 1.46ct (2) Side...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Imagine the deep, velvet stillness of a starlit night captured in a single, radiant gem. This 3ct of natural Sapphire tells a story of noble heritage-glowing with a del Blue color ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.92 carats Ring 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 8.33 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Three Heart Multicolor Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive Van Cleef & Arpels ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring three heart-shaped colored sapphires in blue, pink and yellow. The three vibrant heart-shaped gemston...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Cushion Chrome Diopside and Iolite Three-Stone Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate a rich tapestry of color with this vibrant three-stone statement ring. At the center sits a lush, cushion-cut Chrome Diopside in a vivid forest green, flanked by two deep v...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.01 carats and Pink Sapphire 2.17 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.15 grams "We first opened d...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cushion Chrome Diopside and Iolite Three-Stone Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate a rich tapestry of color with this vibrant three-stone statement ring. At the center sits a lush, cushion-cut Chrome Diopside in a vivid forest green, flanked by two deep v...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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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