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Vintage 1.42ct Sapphire and 3.22ct Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The organic
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire SI/H Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Floral Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Blue Sapphire SI/H Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Floral Wedding Ring The sapphire sits
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Band - 18k Square .22ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Square
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round 1.44ctw Tiered Stripes
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.26ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1ct Yellow Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.75/2.35gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 8 Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emma Chapman 6.10ct Peridot Sapphire DIamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This peridot sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is one-of-a-kind. It has a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage sapphire & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.24ctw Stackable Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Every Day Modern Diamond Blue Sapphire White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Сапф.синій 1--Маркіз-0,95 Т(5)/3- Сапф.синій 20--Трапеція-1,32 Т(5)/3- Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.02ctw Cut: Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish sapphire & diamond tulip ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A chic blue sapphire and diamond ring inspired by the Art Deco period. The central sapphire is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Australian Opal Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Rd 1.73ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.35ctw Cut: Round Natural Australian
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.87 carat. (approx.) Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified 1.02 Carat No Heat Marquis Sapphire Diamond "Evil Eye" Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Evil Eye Sapphire and Diamond ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 1.50 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Thin Bypass Crossover Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Sapphires: 5 stones, round cut, 0.10 carats total weight - Sizes: 1.7mm width, ring size 6.5 ★ Ships from
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.6Ct Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Bridal Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.6Ct Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Bridal Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

4.6Ct Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Bridal Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.6Ct Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Bridal Ring 18 Karat White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Fashion Every Day Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K (Matching Earrings Available) Sapphire 48-RND-0,11 Т(5)/3 Diamond 5-RND 57-0,05
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond and Synthetic Pink Sapphire Ring, 18k Gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
ring features two twinkling old cut diamonds and three juicy synthetic pink sapphires. The gold has
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 3.03ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and 1.80ct Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique cabochon cut sapphire ring has been crafted in 15k white gold. The oval shaped, cluster
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Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold

Spectrum Jewels Round Cut 1.23TCW Sapphire Halo Diamond White Gold Ring In Stock
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Spectrum Jewels Round Cut 1.23TCW Sapphire Halo Diamond White Gold Ring In Stock This sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

0.79 Carat Diamond 0.14 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphires display fine color and brilliance. The white gold solitaire ring is an excellent gauge
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold This sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold This sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Star Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.08ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut pink sapphire center stone. The outer halo is in white gold while inner halo is rose gold. A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 9carat gold and the stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Panel Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k White Gold Gubelin 1.62ctw Pear Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - Heated
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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

Natural 4.15 cts ctrainbow sapphire 0.36 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Multi sapphire rainbow ombre ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone: Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Royal Blue Sapphire with Halo Diamond Ring Crafted in Solid 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Halo diamond blue sapphire engagement ring in 14k gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.46
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural 4.21 cts rainbow sapphire 0.68 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band in 14K/18K Gold STONE DETAILS
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.55Ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural 8.53 cts rainbow sapphire 0.31 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow ombre eternity band ring gold STONE DETAILS: ✦ Gemstone : Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.79 cts Zambian emerald and 0.99 cts sapphire ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and pink sapphire heart two stone diamond ring gold Natural emerald and sapphire ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 6.29 cts rainbow sapphire 0.62 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire ✦ Stone Type : Natural ✦Ring Width : 7.7 mm ✦Ring Height : 2.50 mm ✦ Stone Size : 5x3mm ✦ Stone
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.68 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14k Round 2.07ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Handmade Natural Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and featuring a vibrant 5 mm round cut pink sapphire totaling 0.58 carats. Two sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Diamond Crescent Moon Star Sapphire Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 8.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond crescent moon and star sapphire ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Topaz Blue Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring (Marching Earrings Available) Weight 4.98 gram Size 17 Diamond 4-Round57-0,14
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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14k Gold

Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered Ancient Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
, orange, peach, green,blue, pink sapphires have been set in a hand made 22 Karat gold hammered ring which
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 10.63ctw Euro Shank
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 10.23ct (weighed) Cut: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.01 cts pink sapphire 0.28 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond bezel set big gypsy ring gold Natural pink sapphire flush set pinky
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco yellow gold and silver sapphire diamond cluster plaque ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and silver sapphire and diamond cluster plaque ring. Made in France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz White Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.56 carat. (approx.) Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Sapphire Halo Ring -14k Rect Cushion Checkerboard 2.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.45ct Cut: Rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.34Ct Burma Sapphire and 1.10Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage sapphire jewellery. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art deco 1920 Filigree Ring in 18kt gold and Platinum with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Stone: Natural Diamonds & Sapphires Ring size: 5 1/2 (sizable). Ring width: 0.53 in Stamped: No stamp
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 9carat gold and the stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Panel Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring consists of a baguette shaped blue sapphire stone with four square shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Emerald Sapphire Halo Set 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous Opal cocktail ring crafted of 18k yellow gold and features a 6.49 carat center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold GIA 2.3ctw Pink Sapphire Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 2.3 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 5 Grams Ring Size: 9.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 4.18ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Modern 18k Rhodolite Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K Rhodolite 6,04 ct Pink Sapphire Weight 5 grams Different Sizes Available
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

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5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 724 vintage editions and 517 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Royaal Stones Ltd, Beyond Fine Jewelry and David Gross Group each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of 5 stone sapphire ring gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 340 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold?

On average, a piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,113, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.