Emilio Jewelry 12.75 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry New York, Approximate total weight listed. The center alone is a magnificent certified Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire. The sapphire is very clean ...
Blue Sapphire
Celestial IV – Starlight - Fine SriLanka Sapphire Vivid Blue Royal Blue Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Celestial IV – Starlight glows with the quiet, cosmic brilliance of a star suspended in twilight. At its heart rests a 4.25‑carat Sri Lankan sapphire, Heat Vivid B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Royal Blue Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Royal Blue Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Royal Blue Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.0 ct Sapphire, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Solid 18K yellow gold ring set with a royal blue sapphire (~2 ct). Accented by two side diamonds (~0.25 ct each). • Total weight: 23.7 g • Ring size: US 9.5
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Five-Stone Ring, 0.80ct Diamond, 1.60ct Sapphire
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
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.70 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.77 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 47 Total Weight: 2.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$569Sale Price|20% Off
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
Pink Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.44 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.67 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.42 grams "We first opened d...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$569Sale Price|20% Off
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
Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant estate ring made in platinum and set with a natural 2.79 carat faceted oval blue sapphire measuring 9mm x 7mm x 5mm. The sides are completed by 2 sparkling diamond of an e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified .73 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Ring 14 Karat, Classic Three*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, Classic Three & Mix of Blues .73ct. Center Round Brilliant diamond. GIA Report: 5171325960 I-color Vs-2 clarity 5.58 - 5.69 x 3.65mm With 1.04ct (2) Side rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.08-Carat Blue Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A rare 1.08-carat natural deep blue Montana sapphire measuring 6.05 mm centers this mid-century ring. The sapphire is flanked by two baguette diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA-Certified 6.36ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 6.36 carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, flanked by two sparkling shield-cut diamonds, set in a platinum three-stone ring. 1 cushion shaped Sri Lankan Sapphire 6.36 cara...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low 12.38 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue oval cut sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind platinum ring, c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco C.D. Peacock Platinum Diamond Three Stone Band with Sapphire Accents
Located in Fairfield, CT
Peacock Platinum Diamond Three Stone Band with Sapphire Accents This Art Deco ring by C.D.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 3.04ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold royal blue sapphire and diamond ring. The royal blue octagonal step-cut sapphire weighs 3.04ct and displays signs of heat treatment. Set to either side of ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Natural untreated Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a true cornflower blue untreated Sri Lankan Ceylon Sapphire j...
Blue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.90 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.87 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GRS Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.14 Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 3 Stone Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Featuring a deep blue sapphire totaling approximately 0.50 carat accented by sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.04 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire, Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.24 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.41 carats and Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6 carat Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified natural no heat 6.09 carat Cushion cut sapphire set in handmade platinum and diamond mounting. .66 carats of diamonds. This sapphire has exceptional color and brilliance....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$16,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GRS 4.57ct No-Heat Oval Sapphire 3-Stone Ring Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval no-heat sapphire three stone ring ring with natural oval step cut diamonds, accented with a beautiful double row of diamonds down the shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 5.60 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Hand made in platinum, showcasing a magnificent sapphire stated color as Royal Blue on the certificate. Please inquire for details! Total w...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.23 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately handcrafted by the master artisans of Provident Jewelry 18k white gold, this exceptional ring showcases a GIA-certified 4.23 carat square emerald cut sapphire of remarkabl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.02ctw Rectangular Step Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set -Very Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.35ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Prong Set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.18 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.02 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened d...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 0.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.66 Carats Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 2.7 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.40 Carats Diamond: 0.30 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 0.66 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.64 Carats Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, ...
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.84 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 4.46 Carats Diamond: 0.38 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 3.54 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 3.16 Carats Diamond: 0.38 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 0.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.66 Carats Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle Multi-Band Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four 3.5 mm round blue sapphires (1.0 carat total) are arranged in geometric alignment across 3 separate uniquely shaped 18K shanks to create this attractive multi-band ring. The sh...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.04 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.98 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 0.66 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 0.64 Carats Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Ring Size: 6 US Custom sizing...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 2.3 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.12 Carats Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 2.7 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.40 Carats Diamond: 0.30 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.32 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 3.84 Carats Diamond: 0.48 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 14.00 Carat Untreated Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Focal point: Gorgeous cornflower blue 12.20ct + Unheated sapphire Total...
Blue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.1 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 3.62 Carats Diamond: 0.48 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 2.38 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Sapphire: 2.20 Carats Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Surrounded by Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Blue Sapphire surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamond Ring 1 Uneven shape Sapphire 0.90 CTS Both side 2 Rose cut Diamonds 0.10 CTS 45 Round brilliant cut diamonds 0.29 CTS 18 k...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 5.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Certified Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 5.76 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds. Flanking the center stone are two half trap...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.37 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 4.24 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry 4.24 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring This amazing ring is unique and well thought out before Emilio designed it! Most women today want a ring that is striking,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cornflower Blue 1.00ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. 1.00 Carat sapphire with a vivid cornflower blue colour and excellent clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.53 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking sapphire weighing an impressive 10.53 carats takes center stage. It has a lovely oval shape and an extremely fine “Royal Blue” color reserved for the finest of blue sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.59 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.97 carat and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 950 Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.51 carat and Blue Sapphire 0.84 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.66 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire Three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified 3.47cts octagonal center sapphire, mounted in a platinum three-stone setting, accented with a light blue octagonal sapphire on eac...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.43 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.42 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.20 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 7.20 carats antique cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as O color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong basket made of platinum. Flanked b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Marquise Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.83 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.82 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.17 grams "We first opened d...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 13.89 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A True Collector’s Gem: 13.89-Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Discover a gemstone of extraordinary rarity and beauty: this 13.89-carat unheated blue sapphire from Ceylon, a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified No Heat 6.70 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, A truly special no heat ceylon sapphire, a super gem quality stone with excellent clarity, cut, and brilliance. The color has been officia...
Blue Sapphire
Floating Gem Pinky Ring with Antique Diamond and Blue Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Gem Pinky Ring with antique euro cut diamond (.22 carat) and light blue sapphire (.07carat), set in 14k gold. This beautiful ring has a timeless, old world feeling, with be...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.04 Carat Sapphire Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in PT950 with blue sapphire Double halo around center stone, with blue sapphires, diamond shank and halos around side stones; Side stones: 0.74 tcw G VS1 Center stone: ...
Sapphire, Platinum
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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