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New African IF 4.40 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire White Sapphire YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.25 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African 3.20 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.25 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It is a high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 3.9 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone is 9 mm. It is flanked by smaller diamond cut Blue Sapphires. The ring is sizable and can be done
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.9 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.9 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in Africa
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 3.20 Ct Blue Purple Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
". It measures 9 x 7.2 mm. It is surrounded by diamond cut White Sapphire stones. Sure to get noticed
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 4.30 Ct Blue Purple Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
". It measures 9 mm. It is surrounded by diamond cut White Sapphire stones and they run down the split
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

14k yellow gold ring oval blue sapphire 0.4 ct diamonds brilliant cut 0.16 ct
Located in Heemstede, NL
dark blue sapphire with sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is all about making a statement
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Sri Lanka 5.60 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just gorgeous. The ring is a size 6.75. Made for everyday wear. The Sapphire stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Handmade African 3.60 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.75 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It is a high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Sri Lanka 6.0 Ct Royal Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.25 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It is a high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.7 Ct Greenish Blue and White Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone is 11 x 9 mm and it has 2 rows of diamond cut white sapphires running down either side of the band
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If Kashmir Blue 4.20 Ct Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Flawless". It has numerous diamond cut Blue Sapphire stones on either side. The ring is resizable and can
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Fancy Sapphire, White Gold Bezel Eternity Band Ring, 1.18 ct. t.w.
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphire weighs 1.18 carats 59 round fancy colored sapphires weigh 4.89 carats total Ring size 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

New African IF 3 Ct Intense Blue Topaz White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stone is 12 x 9 mm. It has a beautiful diamond cut White Sapphire stones on either side of
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

3 Coral Flowers, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rubies and blue sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Coral 3.40 g
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New African If 5.9 Ct Kashmir Blue Royal Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
another layer of diamond cut Royal Blue Sapphires. Just a glamorous design! It measures 11.2 x 9 mm
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Sri Lanka 4.70 Ct Dark Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone and is 4.70 cts. It measures 10 x 9 mm. The stone is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

New African If 5.2 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
ring. The main stone measures 11 x 9 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is sizable and can be done
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 5.1 Ct Cornflower Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6. The Sapphire stone is was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. The "IF
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 6 Ct Deep Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
11.2 x 9 mm. It ihas diamond cut white sapphires running down the the band. Sure to get noticed
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.30 Ct Blue Purple White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
measures 9 x 6.7 mm. It has 4 rows of White Sapphires running down both sides of the band. Sure to get
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.5 Ct Deep Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
also run down the band on either side. It measures 9 x 7 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.5 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
also run down the band on either side. It measures 9 x 7 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 3.5 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
also run down the band on either side. It measures 9 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is sizable
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emeralds Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires, and little pearls all around Diamonds 0.14 ct Emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New African 6.20 Ct Blue Purple Pink Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
diamond cut pink sapphires. The ring is sizable and can be done by your local jeweler. Very beautiful
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver,...

New Sri Lanka 4.15 Ct Blue Sapphire Pear Shaped Sterling Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
2.07 carats totalling 4.15 cts. They are 9 x 6.7 mm. The ring is a size 7.75. They are from Sri
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African Kashmir Blue 4.7 Ct Sapphire Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
is 4.70 Ct The main stone is 9 mm. It is flanked by small diamond cut white sapphires. Very
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring w 1.30 Carat Sapphire w .70 ct Dia 18 Karat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Bold & Beautiful - This 1.30 carat Deep Blue Sapphire looks amazing in the rich, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

New African IF 4.40 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
cut Royal Blue Sapphire stones and White Sapphire stones. Sure to get noticed. The ring is sizable
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African 4.50 Ct Cornflower Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.5. The Sapphire stone is was mined in Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African IF 1.33 Ct London Blue Topaz and Black Spinel Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful oval cut and is 1.33 Ct The main stone is 9 x 6 mm and has diamond cut Black Spinels surrounding
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Violet Purple pink Padparadscha Sapphire Alexandrite Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 0.33 ct. 9 X Round cut Alexandrite from Brazil : 0.24 ct. 3 X No heat Burmese Blue Sapphire : 0.09 ct
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2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue Sap...

New African Sapphire Kashmir Blue 3.50 Ct 14k Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone was mined in Africa. It is 3.50 carats. It is 9 x 7.2 mm. The weight in Grams is 2.44
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.90 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
is a round cut and is 2.90 Ct The main stone is Oval and is 9 x 6.8 mm. It has a beautiful diamond
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Sapphire, Ruby Diamond Ring Size 9 #16330
Located in Washington Depot, CT
color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1-SI2 Sapphire weight: .33 ct. Total ruby weight: .22 ct. Ring Size: 9
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Vintage Fly Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, VS Clarity Blue Sapphires 0.90 ct Total Weight 10.5 gr Fly's Lenght 2.8 cm Italian Size 13.5 Usa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New African IF 2.90 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
, some large and some small.. It measures 9 x 7 mm. Sure to get noticed. The ring is sizable and can
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by a silver frame studded with intense blue sapphires and little diamonds. This ring is totally
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with one big blue sapphire, 2 rubies and 2 emeralds in the center and adorned
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Platinum, Diamond and Fine 7.32 ct. Oval Natural Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Very fine cornflower blue natural star sapphire weighing exactly 7.32 cts. in platinum, 900
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

New African IF 3.10 Ct Orange White Sapphire YGold Plate Sterling Ring 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
Sapphires running down the band as well. It's really a unique design. The ring is sizable and can be done
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.810 Ct Forest Green Tourmaline Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Flawless". It measures 9 x 7 mm. It has diamond cut white and royal blue sapphire stones on either side
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamonds Sapphires, Topazs, Hydrothermal 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the central part, surrounded by blue sapphires ,diamonds and topazs. This ring was totally handmade by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Particular fly shape ring in 9 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a blue sapphires as head, a ruby as body and wings studded with diamonds. This ring
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

11.30 Ct. Colombian Emerald Burmese Jadeite Paraiba Tourmaline Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphires. Every element of this ring has been carefully chosen to complement and
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Tourmalin...

New African Kashmir Blue Sapphire 4.4 Carat Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The sapphire was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is a beautiful round cut and is 4.40 Ct
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African Kashmir Blue Sapphire 4.4 Carat Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The sapphire was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is a beautiful round cut and is 4.40 Ct
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
design element: several types of precious stones. Our Juliana Oval Sapphire Ring takes on this clever
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Green Agate, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the 2000s and it is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.23 ct Blue Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New African IF Internally Flawless Kashmir Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring 8.75
Located in Eagan, MN
cut and is 3.20 Ct The main stone is 9 x 7 mm. This is a great everyday ring to be worn for any
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Flip Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flip Ring Size 6 Two rings in one! This
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Blue Sapphires Coral Flower Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
leaves and amazing emeralds Diamonds 0.34 ct Emeralds and Blue Sapphires 3.79 ct Coral Flower 1 g
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Antique Halo Ring 3.75 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75US/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
measures 15.5 mm x 14.75 mm x 5 mm deep. Natural /untreated medium Blue colored Sapphire 9 mm x 8 mm x
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Antique Early 1900s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

New African If London Blue Topaz Apatite Sapphire Rgold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful oval cut and is 5.40 Ct The main stone is 11 x 9 mm and is surrounded by very light blue diamond
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plat...

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9 Ct Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 9 ct 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 107 vintage editions and 164 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9 ct blue 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 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9 ct blue sapphire ring over the years, but those made by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, LB Exclusive and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 9 ct 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 9 Ct Blue Sapphire Ring?

The price for a 9 ct blue sapphire ring starts at $450 and tops out at $351,475 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,800.

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.