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Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Sapphires Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphires From Sri Lanka Can wear as an anklet as well Natural Sapphires - 14 Carats Natural
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Oval Natural Sapphires Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shape Blue Sapphires From Sri Lanka Can wear as an anklet as well Natural Sapphires - 14 Carats
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Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Sapphire Signet Ring in 14 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This textured signet ring features a natural Sri Lankan sapphire embedded in a shimmering texture
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2010s British Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Oval Sapphire Signet Ring in 14 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This textured signet ring features a natural oval-shaped Sri Lankan sapphire embedded in a
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 14 Karat Gold 3.34 Carat Prong Set Faceted Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 14k White Gold 3.34ct prong set Faceted Blue Sapphire Ring with 1.15ct round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.76 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
Lanka, weighing 2.76 carats. This natural sapphire exhibits a true royal blue hue with a strong tone and
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.02 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Blue Sapphire Origin Repor
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring, containing a modified brilliant cut natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka measuring 8.76 x
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.81 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sapphire center-stone was purchased by us in Sri Lanka and weighs 0.81 carats. We try to purchase only very
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire 0.59 Carat Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
-cut blue Sapphire has a little hue of violet in some lights, very typical for Sri Lankan stones. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.08 Carat Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Pink Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
stone - certified Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire 5,08 carat, Sri Lankan origin, cushion shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

4.2 Carat Bi-Color Marriage Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
- natural Bi-color marriage Sapphire, Sri-lankan origin, round shape, about 4,2 carat total weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

AGL Certified 14.43 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
14 Karat White Gold and Sapphire Ring • Oval Sapphire weighing 14.43 carats • Accompanied by AGL
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Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gents Stately 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
the gems. The most revered sapphires in the world come from Sri Lanka (also known by the old English
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Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By T. Foster Co.
Located in Yardley, PA
A vivid blue, excellently proportioned round sapphire weighs 2.01 carats and is surrounded by 8
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

7 Сarat Bi-Color Marriage Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Infinity Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
1st dibs facilities for free. The ring details: Stones - natural Bi-color marriage Sapphire, Sri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sri Lanka Blue and Pink Sapphire with Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Blue Sapphire: Sri Lanka 3.41 carat weight blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Stunning deep cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire set in a fine 14k yellow gold ring. 1.00 carat stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1940 s Retro 3.40 Carats Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring centers a mixed oval step cut Ceylon sapphire Weighing approximately 3.40 carats
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Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Bellerophon Oval Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 10.94 Carats 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Lady Diana inspired cocktail ring featuring one Oval cut Sapphire weighing 8.98 carats flanked with
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vivid 11.25 Carats Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a cushion cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 10.70 carats With strong cornflower blue color
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian No Heat Ceylon 18.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval double cabochon Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately 18.80 carats
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 4.72s Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
3.84 carats Violetish-blue color with no indication of heat and is Sri Lankan in origin Flanked by
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 7.31 Carat Ceylon Blue Oval Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
details) Sapphire: Oval 7.31cts Color: Blue Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) No gemological evidence of heat or
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 6 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
size, color and clarity are exceptional. The Sri Lanka or Ceylon royal blue sapphire is a vivid blue
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2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA 2.79 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphire of 2.79 carats, accompanied by GIA #2235186794 stating the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

10.03ct Unheated Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka The ring is currently a size 7, it can be resized for free after purchase
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Victorian 2.95 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 2.65 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural Sri
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.95 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 2.65 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural Sri
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.18 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue to violet Natural Sri Lankan in origin with no indications of heat treatment  Bezel set with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid Century GIA 6.37 Carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
this ring. This Ceylon sapphire boasts a rich, velvety blue hue as it is framed by 14 round brilliant
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Jabel Mid-Century 6.99 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Ring GIA
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing 6.27 carats - transparent light blue in color  Natural Sri
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French Bellerophon 3.94 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mesmerizing oval blue sapphire, a resplendent 3.94 carats from enchanting Sri Lanka, beckons with the depths
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Vintage 1980s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Art Deco 4.11 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.61 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful, exquisite vivid & bright blue Sapphire & Diamond ring is covered in fine sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.95 Carats No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut Ceylon sapphire weighing approximately 2.65 carats total - transparent blue
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian GIA 3.33 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
captivating 3.33 carat cushion cut sapphire, its origins rooted in the mystical landscapes of Sri Lanka
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Featuring 9 Carat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
(modern-day Sri Lanka), renowned for producing some of the world's finest sapphires. Rich Blue Hue: Ceylon
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage GIA 5.80 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 5.80 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

Art Deco 4.11 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.61 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
3.50 carats Transparent and light blue in color with no indications of heat; Sri Lankan in origin
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co GIA 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Vintage Ceylon 4.55 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND RING! GIA CERTIFIED 18K RARE UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! 3.21 CARAT BLUE GIA
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co GIA 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Vintage Ceylon 4.55 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND RING! GIA CERTIFIED 18K RARE UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! 3.21 CARAT BLUE GIA
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tacori GIA 3.04 Carat Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
Ceylon Blue sapphire with heat treatment, Cushion Shaped, Prong Set, weighing approximately 3.04 carats
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Orloff of Denmark, 1.05 ct Blue Color Change Sapphire Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Blue Color-Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold. From the Isle of Jewels
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2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.31 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.78 carats total - transparent light blue in color Natural
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Late Victorian GIA Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Imagine the stories this ring could tell, with its mesmerizing 2.00 carat sapphire, a deep blue gem from
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.27ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Alexander Beverly Hills. 7.93 carats total gemstone weight. 6.27 carat oval sapphire, no heat, Sri Lanka
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stating the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and has no indications of heat treatments. Accented
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stating the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and has no indications of heat treatments. Accented
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and has no indications of heat treatments. Accented by 12 old mine
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Art Nouveau Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unenhanced Sri Lanka sapphire (app. 5.13 carat and 14 old cut diamonds surround and two on the side in the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14k Gold AGL Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
approximate weight of 3 carats. The sapphire is then surrounded by a halo of 14 old mine cut natural genuine
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Antique Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold 4.47ct GIA Ceylon Oval Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Transparent Color: Blue Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Sapphire Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.50 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.30 carats - transparent medium blue
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.48 Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Ct White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Colour Vivid Cornflower Blue (Violetish Blue
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 6.5Ct Natural Silver White Topaz Blue Sri Lankan Sapphire Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
carat Brasilian natural Topaz - 12 mm x 11 mm - enhanced with bright sparkling natural blue Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver

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14 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring Sri Lanka For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 carat blue sapphire ring sri lanka you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14 carat blue sapphire ring sri lanka over the years, but those made by Emeralds Maravellous and Gad Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14 carat blue sapphire ring sri lanka for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring Sri Lanka?

On average, a 14 carat blue sapphire ring sri lanka at 1stDibs sells for $13,200, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 ringsvintage 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 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.