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2.21 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Carat Intense Pink oval Sapphire, clarity: VS; internally flawless (IF); dimensions: 8.3mm x 6.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

1.58 Carat Oval Shape Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.58 Carat Oval very light pink GIA certificate 5201148738 as Unheated natural sapphire was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Roman Malakov 1.89 Carats Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely engagement ring, showcasing a 1.89 carats oval cut pink sapphire, set on a four prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.12 Carats Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 1.12 carats emerald cut pink sapphire, set on a cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 1.25 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Vintage Retro Mid Century Modern Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified No Heat 1.55 Carat Step Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pink Sapphire Milgrain Art Deco Revival Ring The ring is 18K white Gold There are 2.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet stylish gold band featuring fine pink sapphires and diamonds! The diamonds weigh a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

0.30 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring Band 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.95 Carat Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.21 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 2.21-carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire. Flanking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 2.43 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires "Butterfly" Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Pink Sapphires Gold Ring Promise Wedding Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 in / 6 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.60 carats sapphires weight - 1.07 carats ring weight
Category

2010s French Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

0.77 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.28 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6-7.5 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 5.3 Grams Stone Type
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6-7.5 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fancy 0.90 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.84 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 9 Grams Stone Type: 0.90
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.01 Carats Total Round Cut Pink Sapphire Pearl Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable cocktail ring, featuring one row of round cut pink sapphires weighing approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.05 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Carat Intense Pink oval Sapphire, clarity: VS; internally flawless (IF); dimensions: 8.6 x 6.8; either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

0.30 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring Band 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.95 Carat Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.59 Carat Tanzanite Cushion Ring 18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pink sapphires, creating a striking contrast of colors. Accented further by 0.20 carats of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzani...

Set in 18K Gold, 8.63 carats Garnet, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Garnet & Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 7.44 carats, Morganite, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.98 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Princess-Diana 18k White Gold Ring, GIA Certif
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous nearly 5 carat, 4.98, pink sapphire is featured in this classic Princess Diana style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.95 Carat Purple and Brown-Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire ring. Sapphire Quality Colour Purple/Brownish Pink Cut Fancy Content 1.95 carats Diamond Quality
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Natural 2 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire with Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Intricately paired together, this pink sapphire and diamond ring boasts an exceptionally colored
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ordinary ring that consists of an emerald cut no heat pink sapphire of cts 1.54. It is surrounded by an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Open Toi Et Moi 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details:  ✔ Item Type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18K White Gold, Yellow Gold ✔ Size: 6 (adjustable) ✔ Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Platinum Old Euro Diamond 1.57 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Oval Vivid Pink Sapphire 1.57 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond 2.14 Carat 18 Karat Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
magnificent ring: Ceylon Pink Sapphire: At the heart of this piece, you'll find a breathtaking 1.34 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Kite Shape Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. Centered upon a Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire weighing
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

French Cocktail Ring Pink Sapphire White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
French Cocktail Ring Pink Sapphire White Gold Want an 18-carat white gold ring that changes from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Pink Sapphires weighing 2.55 Carats 8 Round Diamonds weighing 1.94 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 2.42 carat cushion-cut purplish pink sapphire from Vietnam in an 18K two-tone gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.62 Carats Opal Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, 1.09 carats emerald, .6 carats sapphire & .17 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Such GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural GIA certified no heat soft light purplish pink Sapphire and diamond engagement ring in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1.45 Carat Certified Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.16 Carat Round Diamonds 0.32 Pink Sapphire 18K White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 2.7 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 to 8 ( Please message Us for your
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 2.33 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.33 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold. This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Joke Quick Burmese Spinel Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. 1 X Oval cut baby pink spinel Burma: 1.9 ct. 8 X Fancy shape Padparadscha Sapphires: 1.07 ct. 6 X
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Diamond, 18k Gol...

Fine diamond pink sapphire ring in platinum PT950
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fine diamond ring made with pink sapphires in eternity style in platinum. Ring is size 6 and cannot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

18KT White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, featuring one 1.02 carat oval-cut pink
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Fine Pink Sapphire Diamond “Princess Diana” Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A smaller yet extremely fine fancy pink sapphire! It weighs 1.53 carats and has an amazing vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
22 brilliant cut diamonds, and two 4x6mm baguette cut pink sapphires. The design of the ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
This 6-carat natural unheated orange-pink sapphire is the star of this extraordinary dual-purpose
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.83 Carat Natural Hot Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creation Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Amore Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
flourish of 0.45 carats exquisite yellow diamonds, before being topped off with 6 individual pink sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium

Pink Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Pink Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FG-VS. Total Pink Sapphire 1.04 carat. Ring size 6
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Pear Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphir...

1.61 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink Padparadscha Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Cushion cut GIA certified center sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Vintage Platinum 0.92ct Pink Sapphire and 0.47tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
sapphire and diamonds. The centerpiece, a 0.92-carat pink sapphire, displays a soft yet vivid hue that
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's Natural 1.12 carat oval bright orange/pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Set
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.71 Carat Clear Pink Sapphire classic Band in 14k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcrafted 2.71 Carat Clear Pink Sapphire classic Band in 14k Gold Pink Sapphire - 2.71 Cts 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pink Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bright and lively star sapphire with a vibrant pink color! It weighs 4.83 carats and has a strong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

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

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Jona Pink Sapphire 18 karat Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
pear-shaped pink sapphire weighing 0.8 carats. Signed Jona. US size: 6 / EU size: 12 (can be sized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dark Opal Pink Sapphires gold ring Engagement Azalea Flower
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
total of 1.07 carats of Sri Lankan round brilliant cut unheated pink Sapphires are prong set and
Category

2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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6 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 6 carat pink sapphire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 272 vintage or 1391 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 6 carat pink sapphire ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 6 carat pink sapphire ring over the years, but those made by Roshe Jewels, DGI and Le Vian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 pink sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 344 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 6 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring?

The price for a 6 carat pink sapphire ring starts at $218 and tops out at $685,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,918.

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.