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Vintage 3.20 Carat Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round sapphire ring with diamonds is a quietly elegant choice for marking meaningful occasions. The blue
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Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Multi sapphire Blue, Pink Yellow Green Sapphire Dia ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi sapphire Blue, Pink Yellow Green Sapphire & Diamond ring in 14k Gold 14 Karat
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2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Pretty, Solid 18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
By Christian Bauer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pretty, solid 18k gold ladies ring with diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The ring is set with four
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Alternating Emerald and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
. Also available in Blue Sapphires, ink Sapphires and Rubies. Can be ordered in any size.
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & Approximately 1 Ct Princess cut Blue Sapphire Flip
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Gold 1.35 Carat Montana Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Montana Sapphire and Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring, 14K Circa 1980 A refined statement of
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
sapphires 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. Band size US 7 Limited edition Exquisite 18 karat
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
a great bright blue colour. The diamonds total approx 25pts and the sapphires total approx 25pts
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
A timeless blend of elegance and modern design, this gorgeous sapphire and diamond dress ring is a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

7.47 Carat Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 7.47 Carats of Multi Colored Sapphires and 0.76 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round cut blue sapphires
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with sapphire, emerald and baguette shaped diamond up to 0.20ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with sapphire, emerald, and baguette-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct – F/G – VS/SI
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2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Marquise Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds one blue sapphire and two diamonds. The diamonds measure 7pts and the sapphire
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Vintage 1910s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby 18kt Yellow Gold Swiss Vintage Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby 18kt Yellow Gold Swiss Vintage Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Briolettes and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ballerine Ring
Located in London, GB
. Also available in Blue Sapphire, Diamonds and 18K White Gold. Price shown for Pink Sapphire Briolettes
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2010s English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Natkina Pink Blue Sapphire Tourmaline Peridot Tsavorite Rose Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 14K Diamond 47-RND 0.18ct-I/1A Pink Sapphire 34-0.72 ct Sapphire 38-1.42 ct Tourmaline 7-0.5
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2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Peridot, Tourmaline, 1...

Beauvince Cynthia Diamond Gemstone Band 2.52 Ct Gemstones , in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
boldness. With blue sapphires, pink rubies and stunning white diamonds, this band is everything one can ask
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Rock Pool 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Electric Blue Sapphire Ring
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
sprinkling of blue sapphires for a contrasting sparkle peering out. The overlay of blue ceramic plating is
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2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in București, București
, velvety blue tones evoking mystery and elegance. Accented by 0.32 carats of brilliant-cut natural diamonds
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2010s Romanian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Multi-Color Stars Band with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
carat approx. Sapphires 0.25 carat approx. Band size US 6.5 Limited edition Cultivated from 18-karat
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Granulated Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design eternity band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Rainbow Sapphire Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Band, Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow sapphire band ring is breathtakingly colorful! Accented by lovely satin
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Bros. ring composed of 18K yellow gold with calibré-cut blue sapphires and round
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Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Byzantine Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios unique designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sap...

MAZ 18K Diamond Starburst Ring Sapphire Center Florentine Matted Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Fairfield, CT
gold, this band ring features a 0.08ct central blue sapphire framed by 0.08ctw round white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14KW Sapphire with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful band-style ring has 5 round blue sapphires totaling 0.82 carats which are surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorations in arabesques and fleur de lys. In the center is a round sapphire in a square design accompanied
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

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

Delicate Pave Diamond Half Eternity Blue Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Delicate Pave Diamond Half Eternity Blue Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring This ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Delicate Pave Diamond Half Eternity Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Delicate Pave Diamond Half Eternity Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring This ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold Sapphire 18K Gold Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Gold : 18K Gold Gold Color : White Gold Stone Type : EMERALDS, DIAMONDS Size : 7 Blue Sapphire
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Diamond total weight of 0.20 Carat and clarity VVS1 color G. We also make this stunning band in White and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Sapphire Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
Estimated diamond weight 1.20cts. Estimated sapphire weight 1.10cts. An 18ct yellow gold sapphire
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1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Sapphires Pave Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
amethysts, and 42 blue, yellow and red sapphires. We work with german gems company, that is in the market
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Multi-Color Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring is all handmade with a Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapph...

18 Karat White Gold 3.61 Carat Diamond and Sapphire "Illusion-Setting" Eternity
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
spectacular invisible setting of cobalt blue sapphire and diamond full band is breathtaking. The invisible set
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold half eternity ring featuring four round cornflower blue sapphires alternated with
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2010s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Black Gold 4.01ctw Natural Round Cut Blue Sapphire Pave Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Blue Sapphires in a pave setting. Ring Size: 7 (Cannot be Sized) Band Width: The band is approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.17 Carat. We also make this gorgeous ring in White and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Etruscan Style Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
delicate Brilliant-cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.02 Carat. We also make this beautiful band in White
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

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Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...

Natural Blue Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 0.66 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Blue Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 0.66 TCW Certified $1,190 217007 This
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Ring with Sapphire and princess cut diamonds up to 0.38ct 18k gold 7.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with sapphire and princess cut diamond. 0.38ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size
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2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.89 Carat Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Coil Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
customized or redesigned. Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-4.85 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.072 Blue Sapphire Wt
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated with a unique Greek design. This beautiful ring features 5 brilliant-cut White Diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ring, Size 6.5 - 4.7g
Located in Providence, RI
diamonds and deep blue sapphires. The ring size is a comfortable 6.5, making it a perfect fit for most
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Great for stacking, Faye Kim's classic eternity band has bezel set diamonds and faceted Rubies in
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

12.54 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold. Also available in Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.47ct Rainbow Sapphire, Diamond Gent s Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our exquisite Multicolour Sapphire and Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece that embodies
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat WG Gypsy Ring with 1.82 Carat Sapphire and Fancy Shaped Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
ring or unique wedding band. The cushion cut blue sapphire ring is 1.81cts and is flanked by 0.60 cts
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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Ring with Natural Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
natural blue sapphires and icy white diamonds. Ring size: 7.25 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 8.40 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Adolfo Courrier Sapphire Pave Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphire, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totaling an estimated 0.36
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

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

18K White Gold Panther Animal Cocktail Ring with Emerald, Sapphire and Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.02 ct > Stone Shape - Round > Stone Size - 1 mm > Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Men s Diamond Sapphire Geometric Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
electric blue natural Sapphires with a total weight of 0.14 Carat, giving it a unique look. We also make
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...

Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
cut vibrant blue sapphire which is securely bezel set. The opposite end of the snake is pave set with
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

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

Antique 3.15 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.15 carat Basaltic blue sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Split Shank Bypass Wrap Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Natural Sapphire: 1.39 ctw Sapphire cut: Oval Sapphire color: Blue Natural Diamonds: .70 ctw Diamond cuts
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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Blue Sapphire And Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact blue sapphire and diamond band you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect blue sapphire and diamond band 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. 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 blue sapphire and diamond band over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, LB Exclusive and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and princess cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a blue sapphire and diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Blue Sapphire And Diamond Band?

On average, a blue sapphire and diamond band at 1stDibs sells for $2,681, while they’re typically $267 on the low end and $81,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.