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Royal Blue 2.02 Carat Madagascar Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
Certified Royal Blue Sapphire ring is of such high quality, it easily could render the name brand of any of
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.14 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply beautiful Sapphire Diamond Ring with a Round Cut Sapphire that weighs 0.77 carats and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.01 Carat Marquise Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
A vibrant and extraordinary 2.01 carat Marquise cut sapphire ring with .41 total carats of accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sharon Khazzam 14.38 Carat Lemon Quartz, Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
By Sharon Khazzam
Located in Great Neck, NY
blue sapphires. To complete the piece, the shank has been encrusted in blue sapphires. Size 5
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Other, Pl...

4 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Sahara by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
love blue sapphires and yellow gold - this ring with gorgeous stone and chic geometric form is a best
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

Natural Blue 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
. This stunning NATURAL, TRANSPARENT 1.76 carat Cushion Cut, GIA Certified Blue Sapphire ring is of such
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Blue 1.19 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
. This stunning NATURAL, TRANSPARENT 1.19 carat Octagonal Step (Emerald) Cut, GIA Certified Blue Sapphire
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Royal Blue 1.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat GIA Certified
Located in Middletown, DE
diamonds. This stunning NATURAL, TRANSPARENT 1.42 carat Brilliant Cut Oval, GIA Certified Royal Blue
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cober “Beautiful blue” with 6.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring from Cober Jewellery This is a 18K yellow gold ring with a
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 11.00 Carat Star Sapphire and 1.04 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
sapphire is approximately 11.00 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 1.04 carat. Circa – 1950
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Cober with 1.5 Carat in total Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold ring Cober Jewellery Handmade classic with mixed-round cut superior royal
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat 5-Stone Diamond Sapphire Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies five-stone diamond and blue sapphire band. Contains 0.30ct. round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Retro 4.85 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and 1.68 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An extraordinary natural sapphire and diamond ring. The natural and unheated Ceylon sapphire is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 0.84 Carat Old Curt Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring
Located in Essex, GB
within a round, deep blue sapphire which is itself rubover set in yellow gold. The diamond set, platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern Gold Kinetic Petal White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Spettinato Ring with White Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. Petals are kinetic with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Late 20th Century 3.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A glowing natural sapphire and diamond ring. The centre stone – certified as unheated and untreated
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

TATE Fraternal 18K Matte Platinum .34 Carat Diamond and 1.10 Carat Sapphire Ring
By TATE
Located in New York, NY
18K Matte Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Ring Diamond .34ct Sapphire 1.10ct Size 5 3/4
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Essex, GB
VS2. Carat – The sapphire is approximately 3.00 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1940s Antique Blue Sapphire and Diamond Two Tone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Antique ring from the 1940s features a rounded blue Sapphire center stone, with 6
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Paris Craft House 2.13 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 2.13ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum. - 1 Oval-cut Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Robert Vogelsang 4.01 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This natural 4.01 carat blue cushion Sri Lanka sapphire is set in a platinum ring with a total of
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.24 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire Blue Sapphire 14Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
point in this contemporary ring. Hand-set tapered baguette blue sapphires of 0.85 carat encircle the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.67 Carat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
. Colour – The diamonds are F to H. The sapphire is bright medium blue. Clarity – The sapphire is VS2. The
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

7.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, richly saturated, royal blue cushion-cut sapphire, weighing 7.68 carats, radiates from
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat yellow gold Weight: 3.77 gr. Diamonds: 0.30 ct. colour: F clarity: VS Sapphire
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Midcentury 2.33 Carat Sapphire and 3.70 Carat Pear Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
This sapphire and diamond cluster ring is wonderful and extraordinary. The round sapphire at the
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 21.98 carat Burmese Sapphire and Panther-style Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K white gold 21.98 ct Burmese sapphire and ~ 5 ct pave diamond and sapphire ring GIA Certificate
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Robert Vogelsang 2.54 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This 2.54 carat vivid blue oval Madagascar sapphire is set in a platinum ring with a total of 0.27
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.62 Carat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 5.20 gr. Diamonds: 1.70 ct. colour: G clarity: VS Width: 1.87 cm
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Raymond Yard 3.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in San Francisco, CA
stepped baguette diamonds on the other. Flowing rivers of royal-blue sapphires and sparkling round
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.20 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beauty has a Round Cut Blue Sapphire that weighs 0.82 Carats and measures at 5 mm. It also has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Rare No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This classically elegant blue sapphire ring is surrounded by large 1/3 carat brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Ocean Blue Ring, Sapphire and Black Diamond Eternity Band
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
Our Ocean Blue eternity ring features blue and navy sapphires with black diamonds for subtle
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire/ 1.50cts. Diamonds/ 18K Plat Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
A spectacular medium- Dark pastel (Cornflower) blue Ceylon sapphire of 2.00 carats radiates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
sapphire that is embellished with a halo of round-cut 0.12-carat diamonds which are also in a channel set
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
a central 3.37 carat Pear cut Natural Blue Sapphire at 12mm x 9.5mm at widest, secured in a 5-Prong
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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary, Marquise Blue Sapphires and Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
sapphires surrounding a line of (5) prong-set, round brilliant diamonds in 14 karat white gold. (16) Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Avant Garde 7.63 Carat Ceylon Star Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Essex, GB
– The sapphire is a known 7.63 carat, with approximately 0.54 carat of diamonds. Circa – 1965. Size
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½ - Free resizing (only for extreme resizing
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Ring in 1.20 Carat Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Edwardian ring modelled in 18ct gold and claw set with three vibrant blue
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5/8 ct. Sapphire and Diamond Accent Vine Pattern Shank Ring in 14K White Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Milgrain Shank Ring
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2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamonds Signet Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Large platinum signet ring centered with an oblong cut sapphire weighting around 5 carats, color
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire Antique Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
An absolutely gorgeous Art Deco diamond and sapphire Antique engagement ring that features a 1.30ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.41 Carat Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Metairie, LA
Art Deco 3.41carat Ladies’ Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring Circa 1930 Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Graff Baby Princess Butterfly with Diamonds and Light Blue Sapphires Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires weighing approx. 0.06 Carats. Blue Total Diamond Weight approx. 0.66 Carats Total Sapphire Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Wide Gold Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1965. This uniquely designed 14k yellow gold wide ring features 5 cabochon blue sapphires and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
shapes, and simple elegant curves. A 1.55 Carat blue sapphire with 18 yellow diamonds running on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant Cut Sapphire Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
diamonds surrounding the beautiful Blue Sapphire/Corundum which is set in a yellow gold bezel. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

5.08 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Srilankan cornflower blue sapphire more than 5 carats weight. This outstanding ring can be custom made for
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

5.08 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Srilankan cornflower blue sapphire more than 5 carats weight. This outstanding ring can be custom made for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

GIA Certified 3.02 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Blue Sapphire Origin Repor
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring, containing a modified brilliant cut natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka measuring 8.76 x
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2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 5,70gr. Diamonds: 0,60 ct. colour: F clarity: VS1 Sapphires
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ultimate French Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
nobility. In resemblance of the Lady Di ring, the deep blue of a natural oval cut sapphire springs from
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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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.