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Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A chic blue sapphire and diamond ring inspired by the Art Deco period. The central sapphire is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boodles 18K White Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Boodles
Located in Houston, TX
cabochon blue sapphire is 8.40 carats. The presentation area of the ring measures 3/4 of an inch by 5/8 of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage InspireArt Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. The diamonds add brilliant twinkle and enhance the rich blue hue of the sapphire, creating a bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A Ceylon blue sapphire, weighing 0.85 carats, glistens and glows in the center of geometrically
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Teal sapphire diamond engagement ring platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Incredible teal sapphire with fine diamonds in platinum, what a unique ring to own! The sapphire is
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphires and diamonds set pierced setting. The milgrain beading throughout the ring really adds to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Co Certified No Heat 2.72ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Pave Ring
By Alex Co
Located in Newton, MA
Alex & Co signature AGTA certified stunning 2.72ct round blue sapphire has no indications of heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond and sapphire ring showcases one round cut diamond weighing approximately 0.5 carat, having
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Platinum 4.99ctw Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut sapphire is certified as weighing exactly 4.08 carats, showing a nice large size, with the most
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural Pear 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>September Birthstone Ring for Women: Blue Sapphire is the September birthstone and the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

0.50 Ct. Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A chic diamond with blue sapphire and emerald target ring. The central round diamond is securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modernist 1 Ct Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This ring features baguette-cut blue sapphires totaling 1 carat, paired with round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval-Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
features an eye-clean ceylon blue sapphire held in a 14K rose gold prong setting. An array of 120 side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Antique Style Filigree Milgrain Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Stunning Antique inspired diamond and sapphire dinner ring. Bezel set in the center is an old cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Band, Handmade Bezel Wedding Ring, Anniversary Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Size: 6.5 (Can be sized) Total Carat Weight: 1.12 Carats Sapphires and Diamonds THIS RING CAN BE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring Topped with a Certified Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Immerse yourself in the prestigious world of fine jewelry with this 18-carat gold ring which
Category

2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Sapphire Shape: Round Size: 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones I Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
band. The blue sapphires and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morning Glory Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
) Accent Gemstones I Type: Sapphire Shape: Oval Size: 4 x 3 mm. Number: 6 Weight: 1.50 Carat (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage inspired Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This white gold ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Style Floral Engagement 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous ring with Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower motif. The center bezel set with a vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.52 TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
sapphire and 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.52 TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
sapphire and 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.30 carats blue sapphire and 0.46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.30 carats blue sapphire and 0.46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Fine Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.60 carats blue sapphire and 1.04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Crown Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire and Emerald Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
gorgeous ring features 3 multicolor oval shape Sapphires total weight of 1.34 Carat, one oval shape Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Old Cut Diamond Halo Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A fun ring with Art Deco inspire design. This 18k white gold diamond sapphire ring features old cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.64 cts blue sapphire band ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond 14K solid gold eternity band ring Natural blue sapphire channel set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oval Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Step into a world of vintage elegance with our exquisite opal with blue sapphire and diamond art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Size: 3.5 x 2.5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.6 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features a center oval cut blue sapphire and two round cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Real Round Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.19 carats blue sapphire and 0.56
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.00 carats blue sapphire and 0.38
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real Pear Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.35 carats blue sapphire and 0.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real Pear Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.35 carats blue sapphire and 0.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 18k Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
-prong settings. The centerpiece features 3 distinct rows of pink sapphires, diamonds, and blue sapphires
Category

1990s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Ring with Natural Strawberry Spinel, Diamonds and Sapphires
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds 1.03 carat total Metal - 18K white gold Finger size - 4 3/4 The ring head dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.80 carat sapphire, 1.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
The captivating oval Ceylon blue sapphire is elegantly set in a prong setting at the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Alternate Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.86 carats of alternate round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kashmir sapphire diamond ring engagement ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Kashmir sapphire ring made with 3 carats sapphire cornflower blue color and fine diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Navette Platinum Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
ring features an exquisite structural design, vertically set at the centre with an array of 3 bigger
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring in Platinum Circa 1940's A Delightful Classic One Cabochon
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

New 18K Gold 1.39ct GIA Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 3 Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very elegant sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring is newly crafted in solid 18k
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 26 Weight: 1.17 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 7.06ct Blue Sapphire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Ring with DiamondsSeptember Birthstone Ring for Women: Blue Sapphire is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Illusion Setting Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This creation is exquisite. At the heart of this ring is a stunning mixed shape diamonds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Two Stone Sapphire and Diamond Open Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Sapphire and Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.45 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K White Gold is a warm hug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
ring features at its center a beautiful oval cut sapphire weighing 1.44 carats set amidst .18cttw of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

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Art Deco Style Sapphire 
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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
in Byzantine style. This beautiful piece features 3 Brilliant Cut Diamonds total weight of 0.10 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Angara Natural GIA Certified Octagonal 3.17ct Blue Sapphire Halo Ring 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
you with the package.Product Description: GIA Certified Octagonal Blue Sapphire Halo Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. The diamonds add brilliant twinkle and enhance the rich blue hue of the sapphire, creating a bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Vintage 14K White Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
carats of brilliance, offering a luxurious contrast to the rich blue sapphires. The ring is sized 55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Unheated GIA 3.6ct Sapphire Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring Platinum Sri Lanka
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Natural Unheated GIA 3.66ct Sapphire Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring Platinum Estate This terrific
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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3 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 708 vintage or 1010 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 3 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, LB Exclusive and Roman Malakov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 3 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 3 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 3 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $343 and can go as high as $385,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,087.

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.