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Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This trendy ring by Moguldiam Inc features blue sapphire and white diamond. Diamond : 0.12 carat
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1950s 2.82 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.82 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.80 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Blue Sapphire Ring handcrafted in 14K yellow gold. The details are as follows
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
engagement ring has a trillion, genuine blue sapphire gemstones flanking either sides of the center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1890-1900 diamond engagement ring. EGL certified transitional cut diamond center stone with 6 round
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
- Weight: 5.96 Grams - Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Sapphire Details: - Carat: 20.07 - Cut: Double Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rich Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 2.81 Carats Wide Ring 14KWG LR52407W45SA LV
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
sapphires weigh a total of 2.45 carats and the diamonds weigh a total of 0.36 carats. The ring spans 8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white Diamond 1.25 carat Round shape VS-SI Blue Sapphire AAA total 3.50 carat - Oval cut. Area on the
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7ct Blue sapphire Diamond ring 18KT cocktail ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large cocktail ring with diamonds and sapphires in 18KT white gold. Sapphires total 5 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

0.92 Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Center Stone: 0.92 CT Blue Sapp Side Stone: 0.30 Ct G VS1 Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1960s Blue Sapphire Diamond and Platinum "Moi et Toi" Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century platinum, diamond and blue sapphire moi et toi ring. The classic crossover ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Blue Sapphire approx 1 Carat Baguette Cut Diamonds approx 1.30 Carats Measurement: Ring Size 6
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Natural Blue Green Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's GIA certified 1.54 carat oval natural blue green sapphire diamond engagement ring is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.50 carat sapphire and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1930s Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval mixed Content 0.83 carat Dimensions 4.75mm x 9.84mm x 2.18mm Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A ring hand fabricated in platinum. This special piece features a 3.71 carat oval shaped blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 0.90 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.35 carat sapphire and 0.90 carat diamond, platinum ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.63 Carat Sapphire and 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Content (total) 0.82 carat Total Diamond Content 1.67 carats Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Earth Mind Diamond Statement Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphire stone serves as the centerpiece of this ring, surrounded by a cluster of 36 clean and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 1.94 carat diamond and 0.90 carat sapphire, platinum cocktail ring; part
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 10 Carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Oval and Round Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 10.62 ct. Sri Lanka blue sapphire oval with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GCS Certified 6.25 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.75 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 6.25 carat Ceylon sapphire and 3.75 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.28 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.29 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond in Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A platinum engagement ring featuring a 3.29-carat oval cut dark blue sapphire, flanked by round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.17 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds VVSI 0.18 carat Blue Sapphires SI
Located in Heemstede, NL
Enchanting ring with a beautiful combination of gold, diamonds and blue sapphires. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

1.3 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Curvy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless 3-stone ring featuring a rich blue sapphire center flanked by delicate round cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim Platinum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. Features a striking blue sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 4.30 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
4.30 carat cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, a deep blue with hints of violet, and set prominently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

6.61 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
shape diamonds. Blue Sapphire in the center weighs 6.61 carats total; 14 round diamonds surrounding the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.06 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.06 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.24 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
sapphire weight : 2.78 carat Diamond weight : 0.42 carat Metal : 18k Ring size : 6 1/2
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

GIA Certified 5.82 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring contains an oval mixed cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 5.82 carats surrounded by 50
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Approximately 10 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire , 6 ct Blue Baguettes sapphire & 3
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

.63 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Platinum Bow Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds approx. total weight .40cts 1 Natural no heat light to medium periwinkle blue untreated Sapphire
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 3 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Oval GIA Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring Circa 1920 This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 1.45 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold. Featuring a thin shank, eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Oval GIA Certified 2.80 Carat No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire 2.80 Carats, 141 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2- SI1 Clarity 1.38 Carats. Size- 6. FREE SIZING
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Princess Sapphire and Diamond 1.04 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
Natural Princess Cut Blue Sapphires Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue sapphire diamond ring floral ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Floral Organic branch diamond ring with a large 2 carats sapphire dark blue color and VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.32 Carat Sapphire and 0.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.32 carat sapphire and 0.52 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.33 Carat Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Art Deco Men s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Art Deco handmade 18k white gold .33 carat Old European cut diamond men's ring circa 1936
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

1.31 Carat Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and unique cocktail ring featuring a 1.31 carat pear shaped natural blue sapphire set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc Blue sapphire and white diamond ring custom handmade in 18 k white gold. The details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc's oval blue sapphire and yellow marquise diamond ring in 18 k yellow gold is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The center is set with a medium blue simple
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 3.19 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the combined Blue Sapphires is 3.19 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.49 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Natural GIA certified green blue cushion cut 2.49 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1 Carat Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine 1 carat sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring In 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring beautifully handmade in 18k white gold. The details are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.12 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 2.12 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

7.92 Carat Cushion Cut Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Majestically dreamy this luminous 7.92 carat natural no heat cushion cut sapphire and diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 7.99 carats, Kunzite, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sapphires is 7.80 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin. The Diamonds weight is 0.69
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring For all the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.5 Carat Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Cathedral 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5-1.19 Carat Oval Cut Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pave Side Stone Cathedral 18K Yellow or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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.