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GIA 3.04 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 3.04 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

6.60 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning cocktail ring crafted in platinum, showcasing a gorgeous royal blue emerald cut sapphire
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also with Emeralds or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 2.12 Carat Cushion, Cut Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
gives the start of the ring. Weight of the sapphire: approximately 2.12 carats. Total weight of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.34 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
-set natural diamond accents add flashes of white fire to the sapphire’s navy-blue sparkle. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 10.34 Carat "Royal Blue" Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Cut 3- Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural, untreated, and unheated ceylon sapphire with a rich blue color, weighing 10.34 carats is
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.76 Carat European Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
is topped with two old european cut fireballs and a deep royal blue sapphire. Each of these stunning
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Sapphire GIA Cert Diamond platinum 3-stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany & Co. 3-Stone Platinum ring features a GIA graded Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing 0.62
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Sapphire 3 Stone Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A masterpiece hand engraved antique sapphire and diamond 3 stone engagement ring. The impactful
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also with Emeralds or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also with Emeralds or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also with Emeralds or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Stone GIA Cert Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
laboratory certified diamond (I color, VS1 clarity), and two cornflower blue sapphires, .65 carats each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

6.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.20 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 6.20 carat Ceylon sapphire and 3.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.50 Ct Oval Diamond Oval Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
- Clarity: SI/Color: H-I Stone Details: 2 Oval Shaped Blue Sapphires at 0.61 Carats Ring Size: Size 6.5
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.99 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond Oval Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total in Blue Sapphire Ovals & White Diamond Ovals [5 Stones] 0.64 carats in Oval White (2 stones) GH
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire that is held in this charming ring is a very deep blue colour and is set in the middle
Category

Vintage 1940s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage ring with blue sapphires diamonds from the 1950S, 14 carat yellow gold
Located in Heemstede, NL
Discover this stunning vintage ring with 2 rose cut diamonds of 0.05 carats each and 2 sapphires of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18 Karat Gold 1.51 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with a 2.27 ct sapphire and a total of 1.51 carats of diamonds. Ring Size: 5.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning ring crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold featuring 23 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Morris Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, England
A vintage David Morris sapphire and diamond cocktail ring set in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European 2.55 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colorless old European cut diamonds and eight calibrated French cut pure blue sapphires. The expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 1.85 carat sapphire and 0.34 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set dress
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage English 3-Stone Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
English purity marks Gemstone: Sapphires (3) Carat Weight: 1.25 Cut: Oval Color: Vivid Royal Blue Clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Kirkawa Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kirkawa presents a ring featuring a 2.60 carat cushion cut vivid blue sapphire with 0.70 carats of
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.90 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring GIA Certified
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total, deep blue and well matched With two oval cut diamond accents, weighing approximately 0.70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching 18 karat yellow and white gold, blue and yellow sapphire and diamond cocktail ring
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.80 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring features round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with round cut sapphires. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.69 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceylon sapphire 3.69 carats and GIA graded diamonds three-stone platinum ring. Centering upon a
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.76 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds and sapphires that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Diamond Blue Sapphire "Mystery Curve" Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, the ring contains 1.25 carats of sapphires and 1.47 carats of diamonds. It measures approximately 3/8
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Big Flower Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Big Flower Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.8 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.66 Carat GIA No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring w Diamond Accents
Located in Addison, TX
This is an gorgeous example of a late Victorian era sapphire ring! The stunning 2.66 carat deep
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold Round Cut 2.50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
, this 14k white gold ring showcases a rich blue sapphire solitaire encircled by sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.39 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.39 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.72 carat diamond, 18
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.50 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful star sapphire ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This alluring ring holds a 2.50ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 3.31ct Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by modern influence and graphic lines , this Sapphire 3 stone ring will steal your heard
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.19 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum diamond three-stone engagement ring. Round bright blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Combination Sapphire And Diamond Rings
Located in Poitiers, FR
blue oval sapphire set into yellow gold 2/ On another, pave diamonds set into platinum 3/ With an
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that total 0.12 carats. The ring weighs 5.1 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm and top height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Old European 2.55 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colorless old European cut diamonds and eight calibrated French cut pure blue sapphires. The expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

17.30 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Platinum GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sapphire Treatment: Heating Origin: Sri Lanka Color: Blue Cut: Oval Size: 17mm x 13.7mm Carat: 16.50ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry 9.00 Carat Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
excellent cutting, color, and clarity. The stone is a rich ideal blue color and totally eye clean. Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Raised Wire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond raised crown cluster cocktail ring. Two rows of white round diamonds along a
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.90 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.16 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - 1 oval sapphire: 0.90ct, B 7/3, SI - 20 round brilliant cut diamonds: TW 0.16ct, W-STW, SI Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Blue and Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A modern and chic blue and pink sapphire ring set in 18k white gold with natural diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold

2.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
royal blue vibrant sapphires. Hand crafted in platinum. Ring size 4-3/4 and may be resized.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in platinum. The piece is
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Burma natural blue sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.83 carat sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond, 14 karat rose and white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 2.50ctw GIA Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Original GIA 2.50tw Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Art Nouveau Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 3.32 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring features an emerald cut sapphire weighing 2.18 carats. Eye clean and royal blue in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18k White Gold 3.37CT Oval Blue Sapphire W/ Trillion Cut Diamonds 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Blue Sapphire 3.37 Carats (Stamped Weight) 2 Trillion Cut Diamonds 0.49 Carats Total Weight (Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.