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Diamond Pink Sapphire Kunzite Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Pink Sapphire Kunzite Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail This gorgeous estate ring is finely
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Purple Pink Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
-cut natural bluish-violet sapphire weighing 3.56 carats flanked by two emerald-cut natural pink
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.75 Carat Kunzite Diamond Sapphire Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Kunzite Approximate 2.75 carats 10 round pink sapphires Approximate 1.50 carats 6 baguette G-H VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Pink Sapphire weighing 0.80 carats, surrounded by a pink Sapphire Pavé weighing 1.41 carats. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Yellow Pink Diamond Blue Sapphire Pink Spinel Starstruck Ring, Joke Quick
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
0.04 carats, one no heat rose-cut pink sapphire from Madagascar totaling 0.11 carats, three GH color/VS
Category

2010s Belgian Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, ...

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Forward Eternity Band. Ring features 16 perfectly matched Pink Sapphires weighing
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring In 18K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire weight : 2.16 carat Metal : 18 karat Ring size ; 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1.42 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.42 Carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring A Stunning and Unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Peter Suchy 3.91 Yellow Pink Sapphire Platinum Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
stone, with tow pink sapphire accent diamonds in a three-stone engagement ring setting created by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Pink Sapphire and Emerald Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Very pretty hand crafted pink sapphire and emerald engagement ring in 14K white gold. The details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Alexandre Reza No Heat 1.57-Ct Pink Sapphire Ring, French
Located in San Francisco, CA
a No Heat Madagascar 1.57 carat oval pink sapphire, with great saturation and a touch of purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

French Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire art deco style ring is set with claws of an oval pink sapphire supported by 6 modern brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring, it is set on its top with a pink sapphire with 6 claws supported by 2 modern brilliant- cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ring 18Kt Gold GIA Pear Diamond and Oval Pink Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
, beautifully complemented by a vibrant 2.75-carat oval pink sapphire. Crafted in 18Kt white and yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Pink and Blue Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
stunning sapphires—one pink and one blue—totaling 2.30 carats. The vibrant sapphires are accented by 0.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 1.09ct Oval Pink Sapphire 0.14ct Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
rare and prized pink colored oval sapphire, with good saturation and clarity. The color is highly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.5 Bright, bold and beautiful peridot and pink sapphire 3 stone cocktail ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

7.90 Carat Citrine Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shank of the ring is accented with 6 Yellow Sapphires that weigh 0.43 Carats and 2 Pear Cut Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kallati Pink Sapphire Diamond Floral Cluster Halo Ring White Gold 9k .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Round Sapphire and White Diamond .82 Carat TW Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
mm Natural Round Pink Sapphires Natural Round White Diamonds 14K Rose/White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

18K Gold 1.00ct Oval Pink Sapphire 0.08ct Diamond Fine Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
and prized pink colored oval sapphire, almost flawless with some minor white lines visible across face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 5 3/4" 18k Princess .39ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Pink Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Princess Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Exotic Real Pink Sapphire Real White Zircon Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating pinky glowing tear drop natural shaped Sapphire - 1.87 carats - 8.3 mm x 6 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
pink sapphire, approx. 2.91cts GIA Certificate # 2225667652 6 straight cut baguette diamonds, G VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roule Co Amethyst Cabochon and Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roule Company
Located in Boca Raton, FL
ROULE & CO Amethyst and Pink Sapphire Ring in 18k Rose gold. The center stone is Cabochon shaped
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Trilliant Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 0.38 Carat Trilliant-Cut Pink Sapphire, accented by 6 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rectangle Emerald Shape Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous pretty ring is beautifully set with an emerald cut natural pink sapphire and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rose Quartz, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rose Quartz & Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K White Gold and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats. Mounted in 18 karat white gold, this rounded design is
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
carats of 6 pink sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink and Yellow Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.83 carats of 4 pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 6.45 Carat Sapphire 1.80 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 14k pink gold engagement ring from the Victorian era. The ring is centered with
Category

20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
pink sapphire in this late Victorian ring. Crafted in 18K gold, the gems are set in silver atop gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Contemporary Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamonds weigh approximately 0.24 carat total - eye clean and bright Sapphires weigh approximately 0.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Pear Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Aquamarine Gemstone and one 0,44 Carates Pink Sapphire. The light blue and pink pear cut gemstones are also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Victorian GIA No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires Old Mine Diamond 16KY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian English GIA 1.80ctw No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond Double Rows
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Heart Shape Pinkish Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a 1.00 - carat Heart-Shape Non-Heated Sri-Lankan Sapphire three-prong set. Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Hearts Eternity Ring 18k White Gold Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Organice Oval Peach Sapphire Diamond Ring Center: 0.90 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This organic design Delicate Ring features a 0.90 carat Oval shaped Peach color Unheated Sri-Lankan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Modern Pink Sapphire Princess-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the center, a 4-claws setting holds a pink sapphire. Weight of the sapphire : 1,60 carat approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Pink Sapphire 1.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Designer pink sapphire ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Pink Sapphire: 1.41 carat, various shapes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

5.25 Carat Peridot Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.37 Carats. The total carat weight of this ring is 5.25 Carats. Curated in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Marquise Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Marquise Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Handmade Modern Cocktail Chic Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Oval cut solitaire midi ring design. carats shining pink sapphire on 18 karat yellow cocktail
Category

2010s Italian Civil War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds & Sapphires - 2.02 Total Carats - Engagement - Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Spessartite Garnett, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern, Spessartite Garnett & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Morganite, Pink Sapphires, Mother of Pearls Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of the Pink Sapphires is 0.93 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Amethyst Pink Sapphire 18 karat Rose Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
square cut amethyst weighing 4.39 carats, surrounded by 52 pink sapphires weighing 1.18 carats. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 2.23 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.22 carat and Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Tanzanite Cabochon, Pink Sapphires Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Pink Sapphire 1.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Designer pink sapphire ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Pink Sapphire: 1.41 carat, various shapes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Pink Sapphire 1.00ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Designer pink sapphire ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Pink Sapphire: 1.02 carat, various shapes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.7 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Engagement 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Pink Sapphire Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 8 x 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.00 Carat (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose 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.