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Blue Sapphire Wide Band Ring Diamonds 4.62 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Wide Band Ring Diamonds 4.62 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Wide Band Ring Diamonds 4.62 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Wide Band Ring Diamonds 4.62 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.39 Carat Natural, Unheated, Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.393 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Wide Band Ring Diamonds 4.62 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.57 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.579 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.78 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6.00 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 6.006 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and 1.27 Carats Diamond Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.27 Carat Natural Unheated, Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.273 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.70 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.57 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.57 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.32 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 4.25 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural, Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamonds Engagement Ring Set in Platinum 900
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and very wearable Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring set in Platinum 900 & Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat Color Change 3.25 Carat Violet-Blue Sapphire Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) _______________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Sapphire - Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Deep Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond 4.12 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two natural trapezoid cut white diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.33 Carat Natural Burmese, Unheated Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring GIA Certified 3.33 Carat Natural Burmese, Unheated Sapphire and 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. At the heart of the ring are seven natural round cut vibrant blue sapphire. This ring would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Blue Natural Sapphire Silver Engagement ring partner gift birthday certificate
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver engagement ring with natural Blue Sapphire in classic oval cut Sapphire origin - Sri Lanka
Category

2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

Art Deco No Heat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Antique
Located in Boca Raton, FL
natural blue sapphire at its center, radiating deep blue brilliance. The sapphire is elegantly framed by a
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Berca 1965 3.90Kt Natural Blue Sapphire 1.23Kt White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Inlaid Blue Sapphire, 1.23 Carat White Diamond(D-E, VvS1) in an 18Kt White Gold setting. Us Size 6 1/2
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 18K White Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.70 Carat Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.42ctw Oval Blue Sapphire Solitaire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Size 6 Ring GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire- Total Carats - 1.99ct Cut - Oval Color - Blue Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Opal and Natural Blue Sapphire Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural fire opal, encircled by ten round natural blue sapphires in a graceful floral halo. The opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

3.00ct Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum Ring featuring a 1.05 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.05 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
certificate #2155643035. 1 very light blue octagonal Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.13ct, VS, natural color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 4.93 Carat Natural Top Gem Sapphire Diamond Ring Classic Set
Located in New York, NY
The investor's: GIA 3.53Ct Natural Sapphire Excellent, Brilliant step oval cut Clean Clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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

1.29 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.29 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Band There are 6 Multi Colored Sapphires that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 3.12 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
with a natural round cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.00 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats oval cut blue sapphire certified by GIA as natural with no indications of heat treatment. Accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.47 Carat TW Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Epaulette Cut White Diamonds Platinum Size 6 1/2 Free sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.38 Carat TW Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Pear Cut White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Deep Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 3.43 Carat TW Ring
Located in New York, NY
a natural cushion cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two natural epaulette cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring (Approx. 8.30-Carats) Cocktail, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite sapphire and diamond ring showcases an impressive approx. 8.30-carats natural Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.40 Carat TW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
with a natural cushion cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two natural epaulette cut white
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

Galaxy Blue Sapphire Ring, .56 Carat, White Gold, Confetti Flush Cigar Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Do you wish you had a Galaxy of Blue Sapphires? This galaxy ring is dreamy with the different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Round Size: 2.5 - 3.5 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.44 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k 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

9K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
show details* GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Asscher & Oval Size: 4, 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural, Blue Sapphire Diamonds Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable Blue Sapphire Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow 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

0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 1.31 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, 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

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

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

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

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 Natural Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 6 carat natural blue sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 18k gold. You can easily find a 515 antique edition and 633 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 6 carat natural blue sapphire ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 6 carat natural blue sapphire ring from Peter Suchy, VR Jewels and Berca Atelier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 6 carat natural blue sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 238 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 6 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a 6 carat natural blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $449,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,291.

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.