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1.04 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14 Karat from 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a beautiful ladies diamond and sapphire ring set in 14kt white gold. The ring has
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Vintage 1960s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Eighties Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Swiss. This stylish eighties ring is set with a deep blue 1.10-carat sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.86 Carat Sapphire + Diamond Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
piece features a natural Asscher Cut blue sapphire which rests in an Art Deco style halo setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 8.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The sapphire and diamond top measures 19 x 15 x 9 mm (2/3 x 5/8 x 3/8 in.) Ring size 9 (19 mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Retro 2.86 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring features a nearly 3-carat Oval mixed-cut Sapphire hugged by two single-cut diamonds set
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s 2.82 Carat Sapphire 1.95 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.82 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.95 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
an oval sapphire featuring 3 princess cut claw set diamonds at each side. The beginning of the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.54 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
displays a rich blue sapphire solitaire accompanied by a luminous collection of diamond accents. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 8.25 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of round and baguette cut sparkling diamonds. Crafted in platinum. Ring size 5-3/4 and may easily be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 18K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 18K Gold This Victorian
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.25 Carats Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.25 carat with H/I color and SI clarity Stamped PLAT for platinum Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat yellow gold. sapphire 50pts, diamond total approx 20pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1989. Ring
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Five-Stone Platinum Ring Ruby, Sapphire Diamond 3.07 Carat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Five stone ring consists of 3 oval shape Diamonds, one oval shaped Ruby and one oval shaped
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.96ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your style with this luxurious 0.96ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Thick Band Ring
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Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.58ct Sapphire Diamonds 3-Stone Ring Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern three-stone GIA certified Ceylon sapphire and diamonds ring. High jewelry by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.58ct Sapphire Diamonds 3-Stone Ring Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern three-stone GIA certified Ceylon sapphire and diamonds ring. High jewelry by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.48 Carat GIA Cert Light Blue Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 4.48 carat light blue sapphire is GIA certified as Ceylon origin with no indications of heat or
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s 1.65 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.65 carat sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PVG 18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Blue Sapphires and Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
PVG Ponte Cecchio Gioielli 18k White Gold Round White Diamond And Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring Size
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1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

0.80 Carat Victorian Diamond Sapphire Crossover Wedding Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Antique Late Victorian BEAUTIFUL CROSSOVER Diamond and Sapphire Engagement, Anniversary
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 5 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver topped 18K gold ring centered with an egg-shaped faceted natural unheated blue sapphire of
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Vintage 2.75ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 1.65ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 2.75 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.65 carat diamond, platinum set
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vivid No Heat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
3-Stone No Heat Vivid Blue Sapphire from Madagascar & Diamond Ring set in Platinum. The center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.71 Carat Sapphire and 1.42 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring in the UK. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval faceted Content 2.71 carats Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Round Color: Blue Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 0.06 carats total Graded by GIA standards
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tapered Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire Platinum Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
carats and with diamonds that total 1.60 carats. Ring Size: 5.75
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Diamond and Trillion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon vivid blue sapphires in a new handmade platinum ring. The diamond is so clear and white that it
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Diamond and Sapphire Oval Platinum Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that total 1.44 carats. The ring weighs 11.6 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm and top height
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.16 Carat Sapphire and 0.76 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Rectangular Content 1.16 carats Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color F
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold Sapphire Dome and Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Sapphire cabochon and diamond ring in white gold. The sapphire weighs circa 3 carats and has a
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20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco Platinum ring with nice single cut diamonds and triangle Sapphires. The center
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum ring with blue sapphire and diamonds The ring centers on a cushion-cut blue
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Oscar Heyman diamond and sapphire cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Maurice Tishman 14K Diamond Sapphire Set of 3 Stackable Antique Rings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K Gold Diamond & Sapphire Maurice Tishman Set of 3 Stackable Rings. The rings are in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Oval Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and set with a total of 1.75 carats of diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum. This superb Art Deco ring features a 1.35 carat luscious royal blue
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Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Striking Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring 4.50 Cts. White Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Austin ceylon sapphire and diamond 3 stone engagement ring centers on a vivid, rich, royal
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Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Classic Three-Stone Ring in Pink and Blue Sapphire s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Blue Sapphires. This is a colorful twist on the classic 3 stone Diamond ring. The center stone is a
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Orquídeas 18K White Gold 2.95 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
is set with a 1.42 ct sapphire and a total of 2.95 carats of diamonds. Offered in brand new
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Joke Quick Unheated Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unheated Rose-cut Blue Sapphires from Sri lanka : 0.50 carat 11 X White DEGVVS Brilliant-cut diamonds
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Blue Zircon, Diamond and Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Clover Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphires: 4.38 carat weight Diamonds: 64 round brilliant cut = 0.91 carat weight Color: G-H Clarity: VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
blue sapphires flawlessly arranged with .26 carats of white diamonds (G-H color, SI1 clarity) it is
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1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Cut Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The blue sapphire weight is 6.43 carats and pink sapphire weight is 2.24 carats . Diamond weight is
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold

10.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
quality blue sapphires. It is complemented by two large triangular-shaped diamonds weighing a total of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Vintage 10.60 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.70 carats - bright blue Basket set and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 9.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Halo Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sapphire's carat weight Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures: 22.8 mm wide and sits 10.7 mm high Total
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 8.42 Carats No Heat Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features an oval Madagascar sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 7.42 carats. Richly blue
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bucherer Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
blue Ceylon color sapphire, this exquisite ring is from one of the finest jewelers in the world. Carl
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Marquise Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deep blue marquise Sapphire center diamond set in a platinum three stone engagement setting with
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 12.02 Carats No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 1.00 carat - G/H color with SI clarity Tested as platinum Circa: 1914 Ring Size: 6 3/4
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.65 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Platinum Ring. The rectangular cut sapphire is approximately 2.65 carat; accented by 2 trapezoids
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.20 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sapphires are well matched in royal blue color while weighing in total approximately 0.65 carat Diamonds
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum

2.50 Carat Oval Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
carat oval sapphire is set in the center and commands to be noticed. The sapphire is from Sri Lanka. Its
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This divine 18K yellow gold ring centers a captivating 10-carat oval sugarloaf cabochon cut blue
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.42 Carats No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering rectangular step cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.37 carats; bright blue in color with no
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.86 Carat Oval Unheated Forest Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous GIA Certified ring features a 2.86 carat oval cut Forest Green Sapphire center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Joke Quick Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Unheated Blue Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brazil : 0.32 ct., Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphires 0.05 ct. , White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 1.06 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k 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.