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14 Karat Gold Petite Elongated Radiant Sapphire Diamond Ring Center, 1.63 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light Blue Sapphire set in six (6) tiny prongs. Twelve (12) brilliant round diamonds evenly scattered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Introducing our stunning Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Designer Effy 14kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - New with Tag, Size 6
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
: The ring features 1.23 carats of stunning blue princess cut sapphires, providing a vibrant and elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

1.95 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1.95 carat sapphire and diamond three stone 18 karat white gold engagement ring This beautiful
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Asscher Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous open work ring is centered with a 1 carat octagon shape blue sapphire in a bull bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hexagon Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bezel surrounded by French cut blue sapphire and diamond accent. The ring of a lifetime! Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 2.57ct Inky Blue Sapphire 0.21ct Diamond Fine Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A stunning Thai inky blue sapphire ring. Some may dislike the inky tone but some may find it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 0.56 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.38 carat diamond, 18
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Curve Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Round Size: 1.5 - 2 mm. Number: 7 Weight: 0.19 Carat (approx.) ACCENT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.88 Carats Natural Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. Size ITA 13 USA 6 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
setting, with an oval shaped aquamarine of approx. 1.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Large Marquise White Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphire and diamond accent.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.69ct Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Karat White Gold Sri Lanka Sapphire 0.69 Carat Diamond 0.17 Carat VS-VVS E-F US 6 1/8
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
setting, with an emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 4.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.43ct Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold 1 SRI LANKA SAPPHIRE 0.56 ct 2 DIAMOND 0.18 ct US: 6 1/4" SI, G-H
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. 8 Oval Shape Blue Sapphires 6 cts Numerous Round
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1.5 Carat Sapphire Ruby with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K in Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring in size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.36ct Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the center, a 0.36 carat Sri Lanka Sapphire radiates a rich blue hue, known for its vibrant and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 12.20 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases a breathtaking 12.20-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire, certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
round sapphire of 0.60 carats, surrounded by a sparkling diamond pavé totaling 0.48 carats. A timeless
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3.75 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1.60 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Origin Myanmar (Burma) Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 3.75 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A deep Blue Sapphire takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired engagement ring, radiating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate Deep Royal Blue Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cockatil Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional vintage ballerina ring centered by a truly rare natural star sapphire of remarkable
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA 11.46 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Sapphire Certificate: GIA #5202851022 Cut: Oval Weight: 11.46 Carat Color: Blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Ring With 1.85 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Baguettes
Located in North Miami, FL
light blue sapphire stone. It is all set in platinum. The sapphire is 1.85 carat. The ring is 5 DWT. It
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
dark blue sapphires in the center of the ring, 0.50 total carats. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Rose-cut Diamond studded Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Ring is made in 6 Grams of high quality 14K White Gold to ensure durability and comfort for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lovely 1.50ct Pink and Blue Sapphires Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone carat weight: 0.75ct Shape: Oval Color: Blue Clarity: N/A Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

38CTS Natural No Heat Blue Star Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Natural Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. One Oval Shape Cabochon Blue star
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold 11 Stone Engagement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
fusing the deep allure of sapphires with the timeless sparkle of diamonds. The blue color in this ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 1890s 3.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 3.11 carat sapphire and 0.90 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.47ct Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
timeless design that exudes sophistication. At its heart is a beautiful 0.47 carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.40ct Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
timeless design that exudes sophistication. At its heart is a beautiful 0.40 carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 8.17 carats. The Blue SapphiRes are of Ceylon (Sri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco style 18kt Gold and Platinum with 1.75 CTW Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
& Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Ring size: 6 1/2 (sizable). Ring width: 0.70 in Stamped
Category

1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful sapphire and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Art Deco era. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K White Gold is a warm hug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring showcasing a 1.80 carat old mine cut diamond, accented by two richly hued sapphires totaling 3.48
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Estate 18K Invisible Set Blue Sapphire Diamond Long Oval Cocktail Ring 5.80ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
4.50 carats of square-cut sapphires, invisibly set to form a seamless field of deep, royal blue
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin. The Diamonds weight is 0.74 carats. Net 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a captivating oval-cut natural blue sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.5 Carat Sapphire Ruby with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K in Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring in size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Certified 1.58Ct Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Statement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features 4 pear-cut blue sapphire totaling 1.58 carats, set in 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian sapphire diamond and platinum ring circa 1910. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ531D Scroll down
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.11 carats. DIAMONDS: two tapered baguettes totaling
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.00 Carat Marquise Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
. In the center, one marquis dark blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Finger size is 6
Category

1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Gift for Her in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Gift for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire with Diamond Solitaire Ring for Her in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring for Her in sterling silver featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the sapphires are two bright diamonds. The diamond total 10pts . The ring is modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1920s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Set in 18K Gold, carved Emerald, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Row Diamond and Sapphire 18k Gold Ring
Located in Delray Beach, FL
features a 2.98 carat emerald cut blue sapphire adding vivacity to the piece. The ring is embellished with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
) Ring size: US 3-8 Center Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: Oval Size: 6 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round London Blue Topaz Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
blue topaz and two aquamarines surrounded by small round diamonds and French cut sapphires, the stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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

Find the exact 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 705 vintage or 989 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made 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. A 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring from David Gross Group, LB Exclusive and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 455 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 6 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $343 and can go as high as $385,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,108.

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.