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GIA CEYLON Blue Sapphire Old Minor 3 CT Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire GIA CERTIFIED & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 2.5
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval AGL Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible sapphire and diamond three-stone ring will absolutely take your breath away. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Zircon is a natural stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.15 Carat Oval Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
designs surround one center diamond on this vintage beauty. Two sapphire pyramids add a pop of color that
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gorgeous 1.59 Carats Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1.59 Carats Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring featuring natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.65 Carat Diamond/1.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphires (Total Gem Weight 1.15 Ct) surrounded by 3 Rows of Pave Set Halo of diamonds and 5 Rows
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified 3 Carat Blue Oval Shape Sapphire 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
natural sapphire with a deep blue color that captivates the eye with its exceptional intensity and purity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond and Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming ring features a lovely 0.85 carat Round Brilliant Diamond with a Round Brilliant Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 90% Platinum. The ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unique Creation Diamond Blue Sapphire 1 Carat Topaz Designer Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
this ring are highlighted by contrasting white diamonds and blue topaz. Ring 14 K White Gold Weight
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

Estate 14K Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning sapphire and diamond ring! Crafted in 14k white gold, the centerpiece of this ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

White Round Brilliant Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
diamond weight : 0.65 carat with GH color and VS clarity Blue sapphire weight : 0.60 carat Ring size : 6
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.30 Carat
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, with a central old cut diamond, weighing an estimated 1.30ct
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Three Stone Trillion Diamond 4.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire 4.10 Carats. Two Trillion Cut Diamonds H-I Color SI1 Clarity 0.80 Carats. Size-8 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Fashion Ring 14 Karat Gold 3.75ct Cocktail Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
for custom ring size orders) Total Carat Weight: 3.82 Carats, Blue Sapphires and White Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Ring, 1.53 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire, with Rubies and Diamonds
By effe
Located in New York, NY
. The 3 stones are set amid 3 rows of Calibre (square) cut diamonds. Sapphire 1.53 carats Rubies 0.92
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.5 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate 2.5 Carat
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Blue Sapphire Twin Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
gold. The ring is set with two cabochons blue sapphire and yellow sapphire weighing 2 carat , small
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.1 carat Blue Sapphire Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined. Layerable. Everyday Elegant. This timeless stacking ring features a 1.1 ct vivid blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.32 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.32 carat natural sapphire and 0.81 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.81 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K and Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a stunning diamond and sapphire Art Deco era cocktail ring. The 18K Yellow Gold band
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Trillion Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18k Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
4.40 Carat GIA certified Sri Lanka origin Blue Sapphire with trillion cut diamond side stones in 18
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Dark Blue Sapphires 0.09 carat Diamonds 0.08 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
     Gemstones: 4 diamonds, about 0,02 carat each, round cut      Gemstones: 3 blue sapphires, about 0.09 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
4 transitional blue sapphires approx. total weight .20cts Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Platinum Stamped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1910s Antique Sapphire and 1.21 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.62 carat sapphire and 1.21 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold twist
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond 1.21 carat Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Very Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.50 carat sapphire and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1930s Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval mixed Content 0.83 carat Dimensions 4.75mm x 9.84mm x 2.18mm Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Addison, TX
) Materials: 18K White Gold Primary Stone: Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire Secondary Stone: Natural Diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 0.90 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.35 carat sapphire and 0.90 carat diamond, platinum ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond 4.10 Carat GIA Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire 4.10 Carats. 26 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.19 Carats. GIA Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds a stunning blue cabochon sapphire. The stone is surrounded either side by
Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This captivating, vintage 3 stone sapphire engagement ring is centered with a strikingly blue and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds VVSI 0.18 carat Blue Sapphires SI
Located in Heemstede, NL
Enchanting ring with a beautiful combination of gold, diamonds and blue sapphires. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

3.29 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond in Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A platinum engagement ring featuring a 3.29-carat oval cut dark blue sapphire, flanked by round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Handmade 3-Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
is framed delicately by two exquisite blue sapphires that are a TW of 1.33 carats. Currently a size
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA 8.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Untreated
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Statement GIA Certified Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Three Stone in
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 16.68 Carat Cabochon Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 16.68 carat oval cut natural Ceylon origin Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring. Crafted in
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 4.30 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
4.30 carat cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, a deep blue with hints of violet, and set prominently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
diamonds ) ( HVS1 ) Blue sapphire weight : 0.60 carat Metal : Platinum Ring size : 5 3/4
Category

Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.82 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring contains an oval mixed cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 5.82 carats surrounded by 50
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.78 Carat Sapphire and 0.29 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat sapphire and 0.29 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring In 18k White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring beautifully handmade in 18 karat white gold. The details
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified 10Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Approximately 10 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire , 6 ct Blue Baguettes sapphire & 3
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring 0.22 Carat Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.22 Ct. AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 2.54 Ct. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1970s 3 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval "cornflower" blue sapphire, in a surrounding of modern brilliant- cut diamonds. The setting is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3 Stone Ceylon Blue Sapphire Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details: Ceylon Blue Sapphire Weight: 2.6 carats (3 stones) Product Features: Style: 3-Stone Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc's oval blue sapphire and yellow marquise diamond ring in 18 k yellow gold is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 1 Carat Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine 1 carat sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue sapphire diamond and platinum ring band circa 1980. Love it because it caught your eye, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.49 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Natural GIA certified green blue cushion cut 2.49 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.51 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful oval 5.51 carat certified natural deep blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3 Stone Ceylon Blue Sapphire Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.32 carats Product Features: Style: 3-Stone Band Ring Design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant band ring features three beautifully matched Ceylon blue sapphires totaling 1.82
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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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.