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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
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.27 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Radiant Sapphire and White Diamond 2.28 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Cut Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.72 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.52 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.62 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.45 Carats Diamond Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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 Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.92 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

3.10 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond with Filigree Split Shank Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.10 Carat Blue Oval-Cut Sapphire with 0.16 CTTW Round-Cut Diamonds in Platinum 900 Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.85 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.86 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
4 transitional blue sapphires approx. total weight .20cts Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Platinum Stamped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.36 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.47 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.40 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.30 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.16ct Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail or Engagement Ring set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.16 cts Measurements: 7.03 x 5.29 x 3.92 mm Shape
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.76 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum 3 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Oval GIA Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 carat unheated blue sapphire of exceptional depth and clarity, certified by GIA. The oval-cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 0.90 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.55 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 4.78 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center-1.48 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Ring features a 1.48 Carat oval shaped Sapphire four-prong set. A delicate heart design above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 1.58 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Emerald Sapphire and White Diamond 6.99 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 4.42 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.42 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 2.10 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.97 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.37 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two natural oval cut white diamonds. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire with a Diamond Halo, on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.46 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.46 Carat, Natural Sapphire and 0.81 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.00 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Heart Sapphire and White Diamond 3.22 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.46ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14k Gold Sz 6 GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Gemstone - 1.46 Total Carats - Engagement - Natural Sapphire: Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphires Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 3.29 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats 5 Round Diamonds = 1.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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6 Carat Blue Sapphire Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 6 carat blue sapphire rings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 2018 vintage examples as well as 2872 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 6 carat blue sapphire rings. Peter Suchy, Roshe Jewels and David Gross Group each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many oval cut, round cut and cushion cut 6 carat blue sapphire rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 6 carat blue sapphire rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 6 Carat Blue Sapphire Rings?

Prices for 6 carat blue sapphire rings start at $27 and top out at $6,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,180.

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.