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1930 Nordic Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø7.75US/4.4gr
Located in SE
Nordic Cluster Ring set with claw set oval cut natural untreated Sapphire flanked with 4 old
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.5ct Blue Sapphire 0.6ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Blue Sapphire & 0.6 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate 2.5
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

.15 Carat Blue Sapphire Blue Enamel Half Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
exquisite brilliance, ensuring that every stone on the ring possesses a mesmerizing allure that captivates
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Cleopatra Serpent Ruby Ring and Fancy Sapphires Set in 22K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Serpent Ruby Ring & Fancy Sapphires Real Natural Ruby Cabochons - 5 carat Natural Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Natural Sapphire and Pave Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Stunningly sparkly wide diamond band ring with a single breathtaking sapphire stone
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Oval Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
: Heated Please allow 5-10% fluctuation in stone weight & gold weight as per ring size.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø4.5US /5gr.
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds set
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Octagon Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Pink Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight- 4.48 gms Ring Size - US 7 Shape : Octagon Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

13.80 Ct Sliced Rose Cut Pink Sapphire Diamonds In 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 22 mm Band Width: 5 mm Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14K Size:7 Hallmarks: 14K
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Pave Hummingbird 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This unique ring is crafted in 18k gold. The design features a detailed hummingbird adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Add a pop of color to your finger using this pink ceylon sapphire ring from the Suzy Levian. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Octagon Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
: Heated Please allow 5-10% fluctuation in stone weight & gold weight as per ring size.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Octagon Band 14K Gold
Blue Sapphire Octagon Band 14K Gold
$1,396 Sale Price
20% Off
0.40 Carat Brilliant cut Sapphire and Diamond 9 stone Wedding Band 14K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
total alternating with 4 round blue sapphires weighing 0.40 carats. Stones secured with a shared prong
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone with diamond accents that add
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring natural 0.8 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Halo Ring, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and top of the crown in Platinum with
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vibrant 18k White Gold Sapphire and Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.11 ct - IGI Ce
Located in רמת גן, IL
Vibrant 18k White Gold Sapphire and Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.11 ct - IGI Certified This
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Star Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
sapphire, 15.5mm x 12.1mm Accent Stones: Round brilliant-cut diamonds Ring Size: 5 Comes with AGL
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20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Old German Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.25
Located in SE
German Halo Ring,hand -made ca. 1920s -1930s with natural Blue Sapphire and 14 old European cut
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Forget me not flower ring with topazs and sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Forget me not flower ring with topazs and sapphire. Blue flower ring. Pear topazs ring. Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

3.06 Ct Oval Yellow Sapphire with Diamonds Sides Ring in Platinum and 14k Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Size: 5 Center Stone Details: - Type: Sapphire - Carat: 3.06 - Cut: Oval - Color: Yellow
Category

2010s North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 7.25 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Halo ring featuring oval cut natural Blue Sapphire and 12 old European diamond cut diamonds mounted
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Set of Two Band Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat yellow gold set of two wave pavé rings, featuring 1.84 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Classic Combination Band White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 43-Round 57-0,27-4/4A Blue Sapphire 13
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

GIA-Certified Unheated 2.25ct Peach Sapphire in 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We're in love with this boldly included natural sapphire. The GIA report (included with the ring
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Four Stone Graduated Pear Cut 1.15Ct Diamond 14K White Gold Wedding Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Four Stone Graduated Pear Cut 1.15Ct Diamond 14K White Gold Wedding Ring Gift The ring showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Four Stone Graduated Pear Cut 1.15Ct Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Four Stone Graduated Pear Cut 1.15Ct Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Ring Gift The ring showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1917 Halo Ring Natural 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
18K Rose Gold base. The central stone is marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 12 old
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.5 Carat Diffused Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Diffused Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring 5 Carat of Diffused
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Located in SE
Beautiful ca. XIX -early XX-century antique Halo type ring. Band in tested 18K Rose Gold. The
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/White Gold Available 14
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2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/White Gold Available 14
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2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Classic Square-Cut Blue Sapphire and Round Cut White Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Square cut Prong Setting Natural Blue Sapphire (5 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Band - 18k Baguette 1.61ctw Ring Sz 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gemistry 1.87 Cttw. Natural Blue Sapphire/Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This thoroughly timeless swirl ring is crafted by Gemistry on an 18K White Gold body that is
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2010s Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Minimalist Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Two Stone Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Minimalist Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Two Stone Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold This contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
parts measures 22 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep. Natural /untreated medium Blue colored Sapphires: central Ø
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1 Ct Round Pink Sapphire 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
very expensive . 18 Karat White Gold: 5.1 Grams Ring Size 5 ( can be altered for free of charge) This
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.09 Carat Diamonds and 1.37 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 9.5 mm Band Width: 2.2 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:5 to 7 Hallmarks
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Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

0.75 Ct Natural Pink Sapphire 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Ring 0.75 Ct Oval Pink Sapphire & 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White gold. Natural
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Type A Green Jadeite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
center stone for this ring. Although hard to find in nature, the colour combination of this Green and
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's Art Deco 18k white gold sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring. The center
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1929 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5 18 Karat yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified No Heat Natural 11.81 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL certified , No Heat , Natural Sapphire ring. the stone is completely natural with zero
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Halo Ring. Band in solid 18K Greenish Yellow Gold with Silver openwork crown
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful early 20 cent. period Halo Ring in solid 18K Green Gold with top of the crown in Silver
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Spiritual Jewellery Star Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
40-Round 57-0,19-99/A Blue Sapphire 44-Round-0,29 Т(3)/2C Blue Sapphire 32-Round-0,21 Т(5)/2C With
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
in solid 18K Yellow Gold with White Gold or Platinum openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified No Heat 7.71 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k gold ring features a lovely cushion cut GIA certified sapphire that weighs 7.71ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.92 Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 5 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .58ctw Euro Shank Ring Sz 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Ct Round Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.