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1.50Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Weights: Approx. 1.50 Carats (Heated) Sapphire Measures: 8.50 x 6.50 mm Ring size: 7 (free re
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.32 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.32 carat natural sapphire and 0.81 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
take on classic geometry. At its center, nine deep blue sapphires (0.60 carats total) are set in a grid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond ring is set with a impressive blue sapphires and very high color graded Old European
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.87 Carat Amethyst Sapphire and Topaz White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.87 Carat Amethyst Sapphire and Topaz White Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Oval Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Sapphire .40 Carats twt Band width 3mm Size 7, can be sized Rings are sold individually. Signature
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.95ct Blue Sapphire, Diamond Engagement/Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
weighing 1.95 carats. The sapphire, boasting transparent clarity and a deep, lustrous blue hue, radiates a
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Beautiful 3 stone ring with a 2.51 carats Natural Sapphire centre and 2 small 0.78 carats Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 14K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 0.48 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.41 Carat Cushion Cut Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.41 Carat Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire make a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 14K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 0.48 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.26 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.75 Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.26 carats blue sapphire and 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.05 Carat Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring 0.49 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sapphire and 0.49 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.05 Carat Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring 0.49 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sapphire and 0.49 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage diamond bypass ring made in 14k white gold with blue sapphire accents. Gemstone: Earth
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.04 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.04 Carat Pink Morganite Multicolored Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold A definite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Morganite, Diamo...

18K White Gold Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
18k white gold one of a kind richly saturated blue sapphire ring featuring a 3.17 carat emerald- cut
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Stunning 4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum ring is centered with a vivid blue oval cut sapphire that weighs 4.53ct. The
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

8.54 Carat Total Weight Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Woodstock, GA
8.54 Carat Total Weight Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fashion Ring, In Stock. This flower ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.59 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.33 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.59 carats blue sapphire and 0.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.59 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.33 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.59 carats blue sapphire and 0.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.79 Carat Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring 0.52 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.79 carats blue sapphire and 0.52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive blue sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting displays a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

16.53 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. This stunning antique ring is set with a lush 16.53 carat cornflower blue
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Engagement Ring carat 1.30 with GIA certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of the highest level. Such sapphires are known to have a superior cornflower blue tint with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 8.15 Carat Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural AGL certified three-stone sapphire engagement ring. Emerald cut center sapphire sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Ring circa 1950's Unique Step Design Center Stone oval Blue Sapphire 6 x
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s 2.46 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.46 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.50 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.99 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.35 Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 0.35 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 0.99 Ct. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
six french cut blue sapphires appear as if almost woven into the motif. Sapphires were often selected
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue Sapphire diamond three-stone engagement ring 2.37ct round simple heat only and certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
blue sapphire & 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.68 Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Diamond Wt. :- 0.68 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.13 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

SSEF Certified 11.68 Ct. Ceylon Blue Unheated Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
11.68 ct Ceylon blue sapphire ring, certified by SSEF, showcasing the unparalleled beauty of an
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

7.11 Carat Pear Cut Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.11 Carat Pear Cut Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Item Specs: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Natural 2.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a round cut natural vivid blue sapphire that weighs 2.66ct
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald, 6.48 carats blue sapphire and illuminated with .73 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Square1.62ctw 7 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring 0.5 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring 0.5 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.00 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size available ✦ Import Duties, Taxes and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pave Cluster Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum 900 set pave blue sapphire and diamond band ring. Offering a minimalist dome shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Alfred Butler 2.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Alfred Butler
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.47 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1 square purple and blue center sapphire, in a 14k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.26 Carat Blue Sapphire Promise Ring 0.75 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.78 Carat Statement Sapphire Ring made in PT900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sophisticated, striking, and beautifully crafted—this 1.78 Carat Statement Sapphire Ring embodies
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

3.16 Carat Cocktail Sapphire Ring made in PT900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant, captivating, and exquisitely crafted—this 3.16 Carat Cocktail Sapphire Ring is a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
), the main drama of this ring is the vivid 1.55-carat royal blue sapphire. Stunning from every angle
Category

Early 2000s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.26 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.75 Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.26 carats blue sapphire and 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold 2 Carat Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring #J3800
Located in Big Bend, WI
14k Gold 2 Carat Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring (#J3800) 14k white gold ring
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.49 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.36 Ct SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
& COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.49 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam 0.55 Cttw. Sapphire/VS Diamond Serpentine Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Approximately 0.40 carats of rich blue sapphires are meticulously pave-set, creating a deep and alluring focal
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium

Sapphire Spiral Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire spiral ring. Oval Sapphire ring. Sapphire gold ring. 14k gold ring with Sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 17.75 Cttw Aquamarine, Sapphire/Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
carats of IJ color diamonds, 3.69 carats of blue sapphires, and the breathtaking 13.5-carat aquamarine
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1.63 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.63 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.22 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Era 6.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a natural cushion cut
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire & .66 carats of rose cut diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Blue Sapphire Tennis Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Greece. This gorgeous band ring features 8.72 Carat emerald cut Natural Blue Sapphires in a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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7 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 7 carat blue sapphire ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2033 vintage or 2886 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 7 carat blue sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 7 carat blue sapphire ring over the years, but those made by Peter Suchy, Roshe Jewels and David Gross Group 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. When shopping for a 7 carat blue sapphire ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 7 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a 7 carat blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $27 and can go as high as $6,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,086.

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.