Should I wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring?

Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.

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Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 1.26ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

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Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire Fluted Ring with Sapphire Shoulders

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

This product is available to ship to all 1stDibs destination countries. This Fabergé Yellow Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire Fluted Ring features an oval 7x5 yellow sapphire centre gemsto...

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2010s British Engagement Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire Fluted Ring with Sapphire Shoulders

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Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire Fluted Ring with Sapphire Shoulders

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

This product is available to ship to all 1stDibs destination countries. This Fabergé Yellow Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire Fluted Ring features an oval 6x4 yellow sapphire centre gemsto...

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2010s British Engagement Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold with 2.60 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring

By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.60 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using his sculptural skills for designing this setting.

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2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Oval Sapphire Sculpture Ring

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18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Oval Sapphire Sculpture Ring

By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 Carat Oval Sapphire Sculpture Ring , Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla is using his sculpting skills to get the most out a space to hold a gemstone.

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2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.01ctw Oval Sapphire Band Ring, Size 6.5

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14K Yellow Gold 2.01ctw Oval Sapphire Band Ring, Size 6.5

Located in Holtsville, NY

This 14K Yellow Gold band ring is adorned with six faceted oval sapphires, totaling 2.01 carats.

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2010s American Artist Band Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.34 Carat Oval Sapphire Sculpture Ring

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GIA Certified 4.29 Carat Oval Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring

By Hand Made

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate love's brilliance with this enchanting GIA certified oval unheated/natural yellow sapphire cluster diamond engagement ring.

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2010s Engagement Rings

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Matsuzaki 45 Carat Oval Moonstone Yellow Sapphire K18YG Floral Ring

By Tsutomu Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

This volumic but elegant jewelry is made using the lost-wax metal-casting technique, which Tsutomu has adapted to his own style. Oval cabochon cut Moonstone is trimmed with flowers a...

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2010s Japanese Artist Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Small Moon Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

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14k Yellow Gold Small Moon Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Located in Toronto, ON

“If I were the moon, I would want you to be my sky.” This romantic piece contains the spirit of love and hope for the ones to carry their best memories for a lifetime. Our Small Love...

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2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Oval Sapphire and Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold

By Cartmer

Located in Sydney, AU

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold by Cartmer Jewellery Size N 3 Sapphires totalling 2.61 Carats 32 Diamonds totalling 0.37 Carats 18 Carat White G...

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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.70 Carat Unheated Green Sapphire Oval Cut Stacking Ring

By Irene Bozza

Located in Málaga, ES

Simplicity in one, Uniqueness in set. Edge Ring. • 18 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold • Weight: approx. 4 gr gold • Natural (Unheated) green sapphire 6×5 mm oval cut • 0,70 ct • Origin:...

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2010s Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Plum Oval Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold Granulation Cluster Mixed Metal Ring

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Plum Oval Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold Granulation Cluster Mixed Metal Ring

By Deborah Meyers Experience

Located in New York, NY

This charming ring tells its story in 22 karat yellow gold shards, granulation, diamonds and a .25 carat sapphire in a rich plum. The ring shank is sterling silver patinated a dark ...

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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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$13,950

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 4.86ct .50tdw, 4.9g GIA

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Ladies violet-blue sapphire and diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.9 grams. The oval sapphire weighs 4.86 carats, modified brilliant cut. The color is...

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

6.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

$1,300 / item

6.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

6.70 Carats Impressive Natural Sapphire and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Total Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Sapphire Treatment: Diffusion Sapphire...

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Natural Erudite Yellow Sapphire Dainty Women Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Natural Erudite Yellow Sapphire Dainty Women Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural yellow sapphire of 0.78 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings

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Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

$608

Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Sat proud upon a gorgeous glossy 9ct yellow gold band is an equally glossy garnet cabochon stone. The stone nearly spans the whole width of this ring. Made in London 1975, England. ...

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Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

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5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

$36,900

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Bulgari Burma Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Bulgari "Toi et Moi" ring, meaning "you and me" in French, displays both the finest gemstones and the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned jeweler. The bypass rin...

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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

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5.38 Carat Pear Morganite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring by Merkaba

$9,990

5.38 Carat Pear Morganite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring by Merkaba

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A romantic 5.38 carat pear cut morganite and diamond ring, handcrafted in 18K rose gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Centered by a substantial pear shaped morganite with a soft ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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5.15 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring

$3,000 / item

5.15 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

5.15 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $8,000.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 4.00 Carats Emerald...

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Hand-Crafted 2.75 Carat Pear Cut Garnet Solitaire Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

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Hand-Crafted 2.75 Carat Pear Cut Garnet Solitaire Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Garnet Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistica...

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Yellow Sapphire Oval Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow sapphire oval ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 470 antique edition and 633 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a yellow sapphire oval 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing yellow sapphire oval ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Roshe Jewels and Mousson Atelier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a yellow sapphire oval ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 380 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Sapphire Oval Ring?

Prices for a yellow sapphire oval ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $144 and can go as high as $363,370, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,672.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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.

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 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.

Questions About Yellow Sapphire Oval Ring

Should I wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.