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Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.85 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.86 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.30 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.40 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.36 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon request
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.47 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.76 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 0.90 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Radiant Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Center-0.75 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This infinity style ring features a 0.75 - carat square radiant Sri Lankan Light Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.55 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Approximate 1.13 carat GIA Certificate # 6197535740 2 pear blue sapphires Approximate 1.01 carats 42 round
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 4.78 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 1.58 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon request
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Emerald Sapphire and White Diamond 6.99 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 4.42 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.42 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.10 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.46 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.46 Carat, Natural Sapphire and 0.81 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.97 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.37 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two natural oval cut white diamonds. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1890s 1.28 Carat Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This stunning antique cocktail ring is fine quality set with a blue sapphire and very well color
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Engagement Rings

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.00 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Heart Sapphire and White Diamond 3.22 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire with a Diamond Halo, on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7ct Blue sapphire Diamond ring 18KT cocktail ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large cocktail ring with diamonds and sapphires in 18KT white gold. Sapphires total 5 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Natural Blue Sapphires Gemstone 0.56 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as solid as this. Ring Overview SKU 460 Center Stone Blue Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Two Stone Vertical Pave Swirl Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.41 carat oval cut blue sapphire and diamond ring. Adorned with diamonds that total 1.10 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Engagement Rings

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

14K White Gold Diamond Halo GIA 2.25 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/2. FREE SIZING!!!! Handmade 14K White Gold Halo Diamond Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.38 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Halo Cluster
Located in New York, NY
Raised Halo Blue GIA Certified 2.08ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 2165936902(to accompany
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Multi Row
Located in New York, NY
Multi Row Diamond Accent Wide GIA Certified 2.25ct. Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire ring. Report
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern 2 carat oval cut sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern 18k yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 2-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 36
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.09 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, 1984
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage cluster ring is set with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.09ct mounted
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Modern 2 carat oval cut sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern 18k yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 2-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 36
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.19 Carat Natural No Heat Green Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Unheated
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Greenish Blue GIA Certified 3.35ct. Natural Greenish Blue sapphire ring. Cushion cut
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

4.30 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.30 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Blue Sapphire Weight
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire Pearl Vintage 2 Gem Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Pearl Vintage 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Blue natural Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Modern Diamond 3.3 Carat Blue Sapphire Flower Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Flower Ring with Diamond Set in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 3.3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 4.49 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Cathedral Band Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Sapphire Origin: Burma Carat: 4.49 Cut: Oval Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.57 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a beautiful 1.57 Carat Elongated Cushion- Shaped vibrant Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950-1960 6.07ct cushion cut Sapphire engagement ring with straight baguette accents in
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14k White Gold 0.96 Carat Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
0.96 Carat Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.10 Carats rich deep blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
sapphire of 5.10 carats. The blue is very rich and intense. On the sides of the sapphire we have 2
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1960s 1.29 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.29 Carat blue sapphire, 0.56 Carat diamond, and platinum cocktail
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring For all the sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Beautiful yellow gold ring 0.60carat diamond, 2 blue sapphire teardrops
Located in Berlin, BE
sublime brilliance and exceptional size of approximately 0.60 carats, shining in the center of the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Custom Designed Sapphire Diamond Ring, Platinum, Blue Sapphire, Three-Stone Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Color: Rich Blue Band Width: 2 millimeters Ring Size: 6.5 (any size available) Total Carat Weight: 4
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This lovely cluster engagement ring is beautifully centred with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing
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Early 2000s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 4.8ctw Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
main gemstone is a Dark Tone Blue Sapphire weighing approximately 2 carats. Gemstone Details: This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval sapphire diamond ring 18KT white gold diamond ring dark blue sapphire ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant diamond ring with a dark blue sapphire in the middle oval 2 carats approximately. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 9.89 Carat Untreated Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A SUPERB SAPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY Cecile Blake Cushion-shaped sapphire of 9.89 carats, oval-cut
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 8.12 Carat Blue Sapphire 1.27 Cttw Diamond Ring by William Rosenberg
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
William Rosenberg is a stunner! A crisp, saturated blue sapphire = 8.12 Cttw takes center stage with 2 D-E
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.87 Carat Natural Velvet Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.87 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.00 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Cert. Vintage 8.5 Carat Vivd Blue Sapphire Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this magnificent Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring. This certified ring features a Blue Sapphire
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Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvety, rich blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Spectacular 2.79ct cushion cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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2 Carat Blue Sapphire Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 2 carat blue sapphire rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 2779 vintage versions or 3810 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 2 carat blue sapphire rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern 2 carat blue sapphire rings are of considerable interest. Peter Suchy, Roshe Jewels and Roman Malakov each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of oval cut, round cut and cushion cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 2 carat blue sapphire 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 2 Carat Blue Sapphire Rings?

Prices for 2 carat blue sapphire rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $27 and can go as high as $6,500,000, while 2 carat blue sapphire rings, on average, fetch $6,601.

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.