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Vintage 1.95 Carat Purple and Brown-Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire ring. Sapphire Quality Colour Purple/Brownish Pink Cut Fancy Content 1.95 carats Diamond Quality
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1950s Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted purple sapphire. This principle stones sits proud atop a swirling diamond set backdrop and
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

16.75 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Mens Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage 16.75 carat purple star sapphire mens ring, circa 1980. This vintage mans ring is crafted
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1980s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Synthetic Purple Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An oval shaped synthetic purple sapphire measuring 10 x 15mm radiates from within a hand carved
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verragio Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Verragio
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Verragio, a beautiful purple sapphire and diamond ring that will undoubtedly light up a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

6.71 Carat Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Statement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This captivating ring headlines a sizable sapphire that portrays an eye-catching violet color. This
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1970s Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

1960s French 3.81 Carat Sapphire and 2.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive purple sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, floral design is
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1960s French Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 2.83ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon Purple Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sapphire - north to south), 3.20mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.90mm rise off the finger Condition
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1990s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Electronically tested 14k rose gold custom cast purple star sapphire and diamond ring. The featured
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.31 Oval Blue Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's oval sapphire diamond halo engagement ring. AGTA certified oval simple heat only, natural
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 19 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Jacksonville star sapphire and diamond ballerina ring. Talk about a showstopper! This fabulous
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1970s Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Purple Synthetic Sapphire and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century cocktail ring features a round purple synthetic sapphire set
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1950s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with 4ct Purple Ceylon Sapphire, 1ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow gold ring With 4ct Purple Ceylon Sapphire, 1ct Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant
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20th Century Unknown Artist Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Ring Color Change Sapphire Purple Brutalist Freeform Size 6.75
Located in Greer, SC
Statement vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring with an eye catching color changing sapphire. This
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Graded 10.06ct Ceylon Pinkish Purple Sapphire & White Diamond Ring, 1935
Located in Aspen, CO
from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), purple-pink natural sapphire and weighing exactly 10.06 cts. This emerald cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Estate Platinum 18k GIA No Heat Cushion Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
” deep purple sapphire (GIA report included in the sale) flanked by 4 marquise diamonds being G-H color
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Reddish Purple Synthetic Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Reddish Purple Synthetic Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one
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1970s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Purple Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade statement sapphire ring in platinum. Designed as a blue flower with sapphires as petals
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

GEMOLITHOS Star Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Natural Star, Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, est. weight of sapphire , 24.0 ct 1930´s
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 3.97ct GIA Ceylon No Heat Purple Sapphire w/ Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking, vintage, sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

1.93 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Cabochon Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.6 grams Ring Size: 6.75 (easily resizable) Features
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Star Sapphire, Platinum

9.67 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Three Stone Ring featuring 9.67 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and 0.64 Carats
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

2.84ct Madagascar No Heat Purple Sapphire Platinum Diamond Wrapped Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center lies a breathtaking 2.53-carat Madagascar Purple Sapphire, untouched by heat treatment, making it
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1990s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Reinvented Vintage Pink & Purple Sapphire Heart Signet Ring 9 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
to a heart-shaped top set with faceted round sapphires in shades of pinks and purples. Her name is
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

French 1950s Natural Purple Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gadrooned Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
original tank ring, not only because of its design but also because of the unusual purple sapphire
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1950s French Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified pear shape natural purple no heat no enhancement Sapphire and diamond engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Designer Cartier GIA Certified Purple Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate designer Cartier GIA certified purple sapphire and diamond 18K yellow gold ring. Showcasing
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Purple Sapphire 2tcw & Diamond Ring .30tcw, 9.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies purple synthetic sapphire and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 18k and weighs 9.4
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Oval Pinkish Purple Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring with GIA Cert
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Glamorous sapphire and diamond cluster ring containing an oval pinkish purple sapphire weighing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Purple and Blue Sapphire Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
up the finger! This beautiful ring features 7 round blue sapphire stones and 6 round purple
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.28 Carat Purple Pink Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural GIA certified purplish pink 5.28ct Sapphire diamond engagement ring. Original 1950-1960
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1950s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

French 1960s Aquamarine Purple Sapphire Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with 2x4 8/8-cut diamonds at the start of the band. A round aquamarine and a natural purple sapphire
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1960s French Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Topaz, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Go...

Purple Marquise Sapphire Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold and Platinum
Located in US
Natural purple sapphire marquise cut engagement ring. 18k yellow gold and platinum setting. 1
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.49 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century 1940-1950 sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat no
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-century Purple Star Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One purple star sapphire 18K white gold ring featuring one oval cabochon purple star sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.38 Carat Natural Purple Brown Sapphire Trilliant Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval purple/ brown natural no heat, no
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Late 20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum 2.51ctw GIA No Heat Round Purple-Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous vintage sapphire and diamond engagement style ring that was
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1970s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

3.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Color Change Violet Purple Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. Set with a beautiful GIA certified 3.45 carat cushion cut sapphire that changes color from
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

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

3.55 Carat Purple GIA Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Deco Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set, Natural Purple GIA Sapphire weighing approx
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 11.70 Carats No Heat Ceylon Fancy Purple Star Sapphire Di
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a no heat Ceylon double cabochon of fancy purple sapphire. Reddish purple in color with
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Lavender Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.85 Carats Silver
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Lavender Sapphire = 2.05 Carat (Cut: Mixed, Color: Lavender, Origin: Natural) Diamond = 2.80 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver

GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Pink purple round sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round European cut
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated oval
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Floral Ring With Diamonds 8.35 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Sapphire = 7.25 Carats (Cut: Rose, Color: Purple, Origin: Natural) Diamonds = 1.10 Carats (Cut
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Custom Cut Created Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A custom-cut sapphire sits in an ornate, curved, open back 14K gold setting. A standout ring to
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Late 20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and a 10 Carat Purple Star Sapphire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant, 18kt white gold ring with a beautiful 10ct purple star sapphire. In, a beautiful
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pavé Pink Sapphire Sugar Stack 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pavé Pink Sapphire Sugar Stack 18k Rose Gold Ring. A
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.31 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Mid-Century Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond ring. Sensational 4.31ct oval center color change sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...

Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step
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1950s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1990s 0.87 Carat Teal Pink & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
sapphire and has pink and blue sapphires along the sides. The Aurelia Ring is a colourful wonder. This
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k...

1960's 30.86 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed gold form comprised of prong set sapphire, heliodor, and diamonds Cushion
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1960s Modern Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Go...

GEORG HORNEMANN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 14.49 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Georg Hornemann
Located in Miami, FL
and earth-mined gemstones such; eighty-four white colorless diamonds and eighty vivid purple sapphires
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Late 20th Century German Modernist Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Retro 8.34 Carat Marquise Synthetic Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Greeley long cocktail ring. Vintage 1940s Retro era estate jewelry statement pieces are so hot
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1940s Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Star Sapphire 6.00cts Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certified Pink-Purple Star Cabochon Oval Sapphire is the heart of the Ring with single-cut natural halo set
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1960s Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro 3.89 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious, vintage pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Centered by a GIA certified 2.14
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1940s Retro Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1980s 2 Carat Tourmaline and Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Details: Metal type: 14 karat white gold Ring Size: 7 Weight: 6.79g Tourmaline Details
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1980s Unknown Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Star Sapphire Ring Size 10.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Star Sapphire Ring Size 10.25 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features
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20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Color Change Sapphire Cabochon Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco colour change sapphire cabochon ring. Set to centre with a sugar loaf cabochon natural
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.40 Carat Color Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Light violet purple color change sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center cushion
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.59 Cts Unenhanced Colour Change Ceylon Sapphire Ring circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Colour change sapphire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced colour
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1950s Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage purple sapphire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 45 antique edition and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage purple sapphire ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a vintage purple sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Antinori Fine Jewels and carpenter and sons are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our vintage purple sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a vintage purple sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $253 and can go as high as $50,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,876.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.