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GIA Certified Rare Round 2.40 Natural Sapphire 18KW Gold Halo Diamond Ring Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
an excellent luster. The total diamond weight on the ring set is 0.50-Carat. The ring size is 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Round Cut 1.03ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Diameter: 4.9mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Edwardian 10.02 CTW NH Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 9.32 carats - transparent vivid medium blue Natural
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .76ct Original 1930 Antique Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring .76ct Vintage Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Unique GIA Certified 2.12 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
faceted cut sapphire and old mine cut diamond accents. It is currently size 5, and can easily be resized
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Leon Mege Platinum 3.28ct Natural Sapphire Ring with Micro Pave Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
-carat blue sapphire. This handmade platinum ring has a secret stone - natural blue sapphire 0.03 ct
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Square1.62ctw 7 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.26ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 2.19 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.71 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Thai in
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphire of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.41 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two baguette cut sapphires channel set north to south Weighing approximately 0.82 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Meghna Jewels Marquise Cut 2.60 Carat Blue Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with blue sapphire and 1.03
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style GIA D-Colored Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather unique Art Deco inspired GIA certified sapphire and diamond target ring set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Round 1.53ctw Milgrain Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .73ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 17.75 Cttw Aquamarine, Sapphire/Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
carats of IJ color diamonds, 3.69 carats of blue sapphires, and the breathtaking 13.5-carat aquamarine
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carat Transparent deeply saturated
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14k Round 2.07ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat: 1.87ct (weighed) Cut: Round Color: Blue Diameter: 7mm
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue White Diamond Two-Tone Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
stunning piece features 5 Brilliant cut Blue Diamonds with a total weight of 0.70 Carat and 15 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Pi...

ART DECO 1920 Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds and a sapphire. This beautiful antique band ring, was
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Mobe Pearl Diamond Sapphire Ruby Halo White Gold Mid-Century Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic Mid-Century late 1950's Mobe pearl, diamond, sapphire and ruby cocktail ring. Beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.85 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Spiral Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut sapphires Weighing approximately 2.94 carats total - transparent medium blue Prong set in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond (Approx. 0.03-Carats) Sapphire Bead-Design Band, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
assist with any questions regarding this elegant sapphire and diamond band. Ring Size: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Victorian 5.75 Cttw. Tanzanite/Sapphire/Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
deep blue sapphires, and 1.8 carats of lively tsavorites. The diamonds, with IJ color and SI to I
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring. Unlock Your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Certified 7.14 Ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue sapphire engagement
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Platinum GIA Oval Ceylon Bezel Sapphire Pave Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a beautiful, GIA
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold 1.20ctw Diamond Sapphire Textured Tiered Overlap Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
carry groups of very fine quality diamonds and sapphires throughout their open center. The rectangular
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Aquamarine with Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 56 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

WEMPE 18k gold ring with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to 0.80ct
By Wempe
Located in The Hague, ZH
WEMPE - 18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to. 0.80ct - ring
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 1980 11.36 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed-cut sapphire weighing 7.46 carats - transparent medium purplish pink in
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Round Cut 1.47ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purplish Blue Diameter: 6.1mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Men’s Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
carats + DEEP BLUE SUGAR-LOAF CUT Matching: 18 white diamonds totaling about 0.40 carats, 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire

1.3 ctw Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Three-Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trio Emerald Cut Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond ring Three natural Blue Sapphire 4 mm by 5 mm
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Oval Cabochon Moonstone Cocktail Ring with Sapphire Diamond Accents
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
contrasts beautifully with the rich blue hues of the sapphires, while the delicate diamonds add a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 4.45 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Carved Napoleon Cameo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped mixed-cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.95 carats Transparent light
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.55 carat - transparent medium blue Prong
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Handmade 14K White Gold 9ctw Baguette Sapphire Diamond Large Wire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Straight Baguette Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 4.29 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 4.03 carats - transparent medium-light blue Natural Ceylon
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .58ctw Euro Shank Ring Sz 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Cushion 1.51ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Size: 5.3mm x 5mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .68ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18k Gold 3.4ctw Sapphire Diamond Emerald Cut Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Royal Blue Color - 1.90ctw (stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Emerald Cut & 5 Baguette- Bezel
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.00 Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Men s White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's men's star sapphire and diamond ring. The center stone of this mounting is a light
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1960 s Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.80 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Flanked by rows of round cut sapphires bead set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .84ctw Five-Stone Ring Sz 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nari Fine Jewels Ruby, Sapphire Diamond Swirl Bypass Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Sapphire, all totaling 0.50 carat. and with two diamonds nestled in the middle totaling 0.05 carat. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 2.25ct Oval Sapphire Three Stone Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow Gold diamond and sapphire three-stone cocktail ring with a half round shank. The metal was tested
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Pear .45ctw Three-Stone Sz 2 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .41ctw Cut: Oval & Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat Transparent dark blue in color
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Vintage Two-Stone Bypass Ring, 14k Round 1.22ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Color: Blue Diameter: 4.7mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .18ctw Cut: Single Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

0.49 Carat Brilliant Cut Sapphire Diamond 9 Stone Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
total alternating with 5 round blue sapphires weighing 0.49 carats. Stones secured with a shared 4 prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
west with two lines of French cut blue sapphires, leading to a slightly flared diamond on the shoulders
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.45Ct Diamond 0.7Ct Sapphire in 18K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
total carat weight of 0.45 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.7 carats for 6 round sapphires, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.33ct Diamond 0.5ct Sapphire in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
total carat weight of 0.33 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.5 carats for 6 round sapphires, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring 2.71ct Baguettes Original 1920 s Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's Vintage 2 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring 2.71ct Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
and generous use of diamonds. The sapphire center stone approximately 5 carats, 10 mm by 7mm by 7mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Deco 0.75 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18 White Gold Vintage Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat - K color with SI1 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous ring with Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower motif. The center bezel set with a vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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5 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 715 antique edition and 1016 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Gross Group, LB Exclusive and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,032, while they’re typically $344 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.