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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

Vintage 14K Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, SD
. The gorgeous cushion cut sapphire is a 3 carat, vibrant blue with hints of purple. It measures 8x8 mm
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Flower Clover Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Look at this stunning blue sapphire and diamond floral halo ring! This vintage inspired sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.16 carats blue sapphire and 0.83
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire and Opal Ring Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting, with an emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 4.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Classic Round Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this prong set diamond and blue sapphire ring in 14k white gold has a beautiful view from the sides.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15 ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring featuring a pear-shaped blue sapphire. The gemstone is secured in a bezel setting on a wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Invisible-Set Sapphire and Pavé Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold ring with diamonds and blue sapphires. There are 52 round diamonds that total 1.30
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
red gem rubies and 3 equally as beautiful vivid royal blue sapphires. They weigh a total of 1.62
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An impressive antique Art Deco inspired oval blue sapphire with diamond and French cut sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by French cut blue sapphires and diamonds, producing a beautiful and bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi By Pass Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi By Pass Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Geometric Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gleaming emerald cut Ceylon sapphire framed in eye-catching by French cut blue sapphires and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
intense blue translucent sapphire of 2.39 carats. Diamonds: Mount at the sides in prongs settings, with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Vintage Inspired Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.25 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
prettily amid two stunning blue sapphires. Glimmering diamonds pave-set on the shank enhance the beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1.56Ct Sapphire and 0.22Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rings. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round Faceted Content 1.56 carats Diamond Quality Color G
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Oval Shape Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
pieces Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx.) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Warm Oval Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring showcases a bezel set oval diamond surrounded by twenty-four French cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 5.57ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 5.57ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A true
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, Late 19th Century
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
historical elegance. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) and Silver (925‰) Gemstones: 3 Sapphires (0.90 carat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1 carat of Natural Sapphire Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling Sapphire 1.00 carat natural Sapphire. It has Diamonds 0.06 carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
round diamonds form the center of the ring’s top, and they’re enveloped by a group of French cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .52ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco style ring features a striking emerald-cut blue topaz at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Sapphire Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This stunning piece is
Category

1990s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Sapphire and diamond Art Deco-inspired ring with seventeen sapphires totaling 1.92 carats. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This five stone ring has 3 beautifully deep blue sapphires, complimented by two lovely old cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 2.69ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.02ctw Cut: Marquise & Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Blue Sapphire Multiple Row Eternity 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
by twelve French cut natural blue sapphire on east and west of this striking half eternity ring, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

ART-DECO Revival Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Sapphires VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco revival ring with natural blue sapphires. This is an art-deco revival ring carefully
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 14.00ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 14.00ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Make a
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 16 Weight: 1.62 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 2.78ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2.78ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Inspired Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 1.73 carat cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6.5 Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
particular ring, featuring a Burma cabochon sapphire weighing 4.75 carats set in platinum, is a testament to
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
weight of the central sapphire is approximately an approx. 0.60 carat. A timeless Art Deco design ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Sapphire Heart Promise Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.05 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. Two white diamonds on the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Round White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautifully crafted vintage sapphire and diamond ring. Size 5.25. An array of white diamonds
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Round Sapphire and Round White Diamond Panther Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
, luscious sapphires and white diamonds. An array of white diamonds (.45cttw) accent the perfect blue color
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Beautiful 4.20ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 4.20ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Square Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Mens Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
clarity. Beautiful 8 natural blue sapphires channel set to contrast against the diamonds. Finished in high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Double Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1930 s
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
surrounded by 20 round-cut diamonds and 12 fancy square-cut blue sapphires Ring Details: ✔ Metal: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Diamond with Emerald Blue Sapphire Double Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Weight: 0.06 Carat (approx. in total) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
weight of 1.20 Carat and 3 (three) Brilliant-cut White Diamonds in total weight of 0.48 Carats. The Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles an emerald cut Ceylon sapphire at the center with French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Leon Mege Halo Platinum Three-stone Ring with Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Montpassier™ three-stone ring, featuring 6.97-carat cushion sapphire, AGL-certified #1093373
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Crossover Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is perfect for a dreamy proposal. It features a gorgeous round blue sapphire that is prong set on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.80 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight: 2.15 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Bros. ring composed of 18K yellow gold with calibré-cut blue sapphires and round
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engagement Ring White Gold with a Ceylan Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Art du Temps. Engagement ring in 18 Carat white gold surmounted by a cushion-cut blue sapphire ceylan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 40 Sapphires Cut: Calibre Cut Weight: Approximately 0.5 Carats Color: Blue Accent Stone: 34 Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.01Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.00Ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.01 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.00 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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.