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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
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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

Art Deco Revival 0.68 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
good times to come, with your loved one. Featuring a 0.68 carat round brilliant cut diamond that is
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.96 Carat Aqua Halo Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, with a halo of French cut tapered baguette sapphires, set in a platinum setting with 3 round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman GIA Cert 8.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
combined. The stunning diamond has L color, SI2 clarity, and exhibits medium blue fluorescence. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
lacework pattern of 3 carats of old European cut diamonds. The sapphire is true cornflower blue color- soft
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
sapphire in surrounded by 1.25 carats of impeccable old miner cut diamonds. This ring can easily be sized
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
repertoire. This antique French ring is set with a royal blue 1.10-carat sapphire surrounded by chunky old
Category

Antique 1880s French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.75 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond GIA 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Origin Edwardian era 2.75 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire & 2.14 Ctw. Old European Cut Diamond 3
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold GIA 1.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a stunning diamond and sapphire engagement ring crafted in solid 18k white gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Three-Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
Stunning 6.72 carat oval blue sapphire and two D VS half-moon modified cut diamonds make up this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond 3-Stone 18ct Gold and Platinum Ring, c.1920
Located in London, GB
A handmade three stone ring set with an old European cut diamond in the centre weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating diamond ballerina ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing approx. 5.5 grams
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond

Vintage 4.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 0.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of this stunning 1950's sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Origin Ceylon Colour Blue Cut
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold GIA 1.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a stunning diamond and sapphire engagement ring crafted in solid 18k white gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
sapphire in surrounded by 1.25 carats of impeccable old miner cut diamonds. This ring can easily be sized
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Litchfield, CT
in this ring. The sublime sapphires are 2.0 carats each, the fancy color diamonds are vivid yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century 3.77 Carats Sapphire Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Scrolling Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features a scrolling motif centering a prong set pear cut diamond. Weighing approximately 0.65
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Half-Moon Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold and
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flower. Sparkling diamonds trace the graceful curves, while vivid blue sapphires add a touch of deep
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.25 Carat Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
An antique Art Deco 3 carat total weight Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Set Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
forever.” SIZE: 7 3/4 WEIGHT: 3.6 grams STONES: .61 carats sapphire and .15 carat I color
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1.77 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.45 carat, bright Prussian blue in color Surrounded by old mine and old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 4.33 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified 4.33 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Our new Ring from "High
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring Estate 1970s sapphire and diamond cluster ring mounted in 18
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Cluster Blue Ring with 0.95ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful cluster blue ring with a dazzling 0.85 carat oval natural sapphire. It has 0.10 carat
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion-Cut Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, blue sapphire and diamond ring that is set in a new custom made mounting for Macklowe
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire

1930s Art Deco 1.69 Carat Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
follows the curve of the finger. Weight of sapphires: about 1.69 carats, total weight of diamonds: about
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
handmade 3 stone dome ring and made with the same handmade techniques. The center Sapphire is an antique
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1970s 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.50 carat blue sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold trilogy
Category

Vintage 1970s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Geometric design and bold, contrasting color define this diamond and sapphire ring. A 1.22 carat
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Fine Ceylon Sapphire and Oval Diamond 3 Stone Ring, Handmade in Platinum
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite platinum ring features a stunning 4.52-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire, certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Revival 1.57 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond that is approximately H color, VS2 clarity. Accented by portraits of navy blue sapphires and near
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Old European 1.05 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
royal blue and perfectly accompany the white diamonds. Ring size 6 3/4 and may easily be re-sized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 1.50 Carat Natural Color Changing Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
engagement ring! The ring has a finger size of 6.5 but could be easily resized. The sapphire and diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.00 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.18 carats total. Transparent medium blue
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 3.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright blue and well matched Accented by single cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.05 carat total
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring Band 1.25 Carat in Diamonds
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IGI Certified 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring Band This stunning ring is set with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 #15909
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 4.24ctw Gubelin NO HEAT Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking sapphire and diamond classic three stone engagement ring was hand crafted in
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage French AGL 5.03 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French AGL 5.03 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s This Art Deco era platinum ring features a 1.92 carat natural unheated sapphire from
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Ring Jewelry Set in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 3.00 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wave Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as a wave motif Set by bright royal blue sapphires with a black rhodium
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Edwardian 1.47 Carats Sapphire Diamond PlatinumToi Et Moi Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carat. Transparent with vibrant violetish blue color. Coupled
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.49 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carved hand made platinum, numerous near colorless diamonds and royal blue sapphires. Ring size 6-3/4
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 2.09 Carat No-Heat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
" sapphire certified by GIA. The 2.09 carat Sapphire is surrounded by beautiful art deco designs highlighted
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

GRS Certified 18.29 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Pastel Blue Star Sapphire Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-bezel setting. The star sapphire is GRS certified. Additionally, the ring boasts 3 cuts of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
wonderfully deep blue sapphires all claw set within the carved shank. The centre sapphire is 0.50 carat and
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
around this diamond and in this hand crafted platinum ring. Ring size 6-3/4 and can easily be resized to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning 0.81ct Sapphire and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone. The marquise-shaped sapphire weighs 0.8 carats and has a captivating blue hue. Complementing the
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.53 carat total - I color with VS2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 1.48 Carats Heart Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring centers a heart cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.14 carats Transparent with
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 5.33 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Latest of my creations! This is a One of a Kind Handmade 5.33 Oval Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds, France circa 1920
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with blue sapphire & diamonds Made in France Circa 1920's Hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail 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.