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1.05 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural custom cut round yellow Sapphire engagement ring with round cut diamond accents in a solid
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1990s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

2.20 Carat Oval Green Yellow Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval 2.20 carat green yellow sapphire engagement ring. Fancy color natural no heat, no enhancement
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

9.60 Carat Oval Light Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s oval faint yellow sapphire an diamond engagement ring. Very light yellow oval Sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond set Yellow Gold, Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
14ct yellow gold dress ring, narrow, low half round, tapered shank with open back, 4 claw setting
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.37 Carat Natural Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified natural, no heat, elongated
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.53 Carat Greenish Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's mid-century Greenish blue sapphire engagement ring. The center piece of this ring is a 4.53
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

6.04 Carat Orange Yellow Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three stone Natural orange yellow Emerald step cut Sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified in its
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1930s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s mid-century lemon yellow 5.52 carat oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Set in its
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat golden yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone in a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.89 Carat Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cushion cut 2.89ct orange yellow Sapphire and trilliant cut diamond three-stone engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's sapphire and diamond ballerina engagement ring. This deep blue oval 1.70ct sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Sapphire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Old European brilliant cut diamond and sapphire engagement ring. Natural fancy light golden yellow
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond 1930s Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
We have fallen in love with this gorgeous cornflower blue sapphire and diamond 1930s engagement
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Mid Century Marquise Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Make a sophisticated statement with this affordable vintage Mid Century cocktail engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

J. B. Star GIA 5.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By JB Star
Located in Stamford, CT
J.B. Star yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center stone in a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum & Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Round Cut .67ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat: .58ct Cut: Round Color
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA 2.53 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center oval sapphire set in a 14k white gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.90ct Unheated Yellow Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Engagement
Located in Atlanta, GA
] Weight: 3.6 grams Sapphire Details: 3.90ct, Antique Oval , Yellow color, VS Clarity Diamond Details
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1940s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.70ct Oval Cut Burma Sapphire Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, No-Heat
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite vintage ring showcasing a 2.70-carat oval-cut Burma non-heated sapphire at its center
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Oval Cut Burma Sapphire Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, No-Heat
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a no-heat Burma sapphire weighing around 1.20 carats, oval-cut, and
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k gold engagement ring. Oval cut diamond center stone bezel set and accented
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Krementz 2.46 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Krementz Cushion cut Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone is set in a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Y...

1.65 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k yellow gold engagement ring with handmade Platinum top set with calibre
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Wedding Engagement Band Ring Antique Appraised $5681
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning 1 Carat Diamond, Natural Sapphire Antique Wedding Engagement Band
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 18k white and yellow gold handmade setting with a round
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rich Royal deep blue natural no heat Sapphire engagement ring in original handmade Platinum ring
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

14K yellow gold .80ct Sapphire Men's Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold men's ring featuring a round brilliant cut genuine blue sapphire. The sapphire has
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1940s Modern Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing
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1980s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Stunning 5.28 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is centered with a vivid blue cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, Oval Natural Sapphire
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. This engagement ring features an oval
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1970s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Alfred Butler 2.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Alfred Butler
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 6 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic 3 stone sapphire engagement ring centered by a rich, royal blue Ceylon sapphire. A gem of
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Pearl Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cream pearl with rosé overtone
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1960s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.27 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Periwinkle Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified pear shaped sapphire
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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
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1990s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold. The ring hallmarked
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.89 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
5.89ct Oval brilliant cut white sapphire and diamond engagement ring. In a handmade platinum
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Royal blue fine oval Sapphire and pear shaped diamond engagement ring. In its
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

.57 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Stacking
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Antique Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one pear mixed cut pink sapphire
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1980s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Owl Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Owl Ring. Featuring 26 old European cut diamonds with
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1970s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Italian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Italian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire
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1980s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage French Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire
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1980s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire
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1980s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow 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 Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

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 Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Classic and simple, sapphire and diamond three-stone ring. At the center of this 14k yellow
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 1.38 Carat Round Diamond Sapphire Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-stone diamond and sapphire engagement ring. Round center diamond brilliant accented by 2
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Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

5.03ct Oval Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredible engagement cluster ring features a wonderful oval shaped blue sapphire weighing
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1980s Italian Romantic Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 4.05ct GIA certified oval natural no heat
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow gold cabochon sapphires and emerald ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Brilliant oval and round cut Emeralds, cabochon sapphires ring set in 18k yellow gold. Center oval
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamond & Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Pretty diamond & sapphire ring in 14k yellow gold. Size 7.25.This Sapphire ring is currently size
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Yellow Gold

Diamond & sapphire ring in 14k yellow gold.
Located in Surfside, FL
Pretty diamond & sapphire ring in 14k yellow gold. Size 7.25.This Sapphire ring is currently size
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage French Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cushion mixed cut dark
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1970s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

13.38 Carats Yellow Sapphire Ring 18K Gold 20.97 grams
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a stunning Yellow Sapphire at its center, weighing 13.38 carats, which
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1960s Modern Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Pink Sapphire White Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By GP
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright pink oval Sapphire simple heat only in a beautiful oval halo of diamonds in a an 18k yellow
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1990s Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Old Cut Natural Unenhanced Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Yellow sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon
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1950s British Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This fine and impressive sapphire ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 5.25 #15745
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 5.25 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #15729
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage yellow sapphire engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 356 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage yellow sapphire engagement rings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Baume and Peter Suchy are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut vintage yellow sapphire engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage yellow sapphire engagement rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Yellow Sapphire Engagement Rings?

Prices for vintage yellow sapphire engagement rings start at $168 and top out at $130,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,950.

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.