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Elegant 18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Twist Ring, US Size 7¾
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
interlace, evoking movement and modern elegance. Nestled at the center are three deep-blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Statment Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
four bands encrusted with Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Blue Sapphire. Each band width: 2.5mm. Ring size
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Angular Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond set flush into the geometric surface. Adding a distinct detail, small rectangular blue sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Diamonds Garavelli Eternity Half Set Band Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Italy 18kt GOLD gr : 3,70 ct 0,88 Also available in brown diamonds, black diamonds, blue sapphires
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini Contemporary 18K White Gold 1.12C Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ring, with 1 Carat Blue Sapphire, 1.10 Carats Emerald and 1,12 Carats White Diamonds. Stones
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.27 Carat and is finished with a unique Blue Enamel inlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.78 Carat Sapphire 0.88 Carat Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .95ctw Tiered Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.38 Carat Burmese Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*. This cushion cut blue sapphire ring is an
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Unique 14K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round Sapphire 0.05 Carat Round Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
with the brilliance of diamonds. Showcasing approximately 1.00 carat of deep blue round sapphires, the
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nigaam 1.00Ctw. Sapphire VS Diamond Serpent Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
twist, the prongs holding the sapphires and diamonds are treated with blue rhodium, creating a striking
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant 1950s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant Midcentury 1950s This
Category

20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Handmade Platinum Two Row 4 Carat Diamond Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Rose Gold Ring with 3 ct Sapphire and 3 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
sapphire of approximately 3 carats. The sapphire displays a beautiful velvety blue hue, full of depth and
Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

White Gold Daisy Ring with 1.62 ct Sapphire and 1.30 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
1.62-carat Ceylon sapphire in a vibrant blue hue, likely untreated, adding rarity and natural beauty
Category

Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a central Emerald, Ruby or Blue Sapphire. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.45Ct Diamond 0.7Ct Sapphire in 18K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
total carat weight of 0.45 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.7 carats for 6 round sapphires, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.33ct Diamond 0.5ct Sapphire in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
total carat weight of 0.33 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.5 carats for 6 round sapphires, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Natural Sapphires 1.59 Cts Natural Diamonds 0.47 Cts 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 3 oval shape natural blue sapphires 1.59 carats total weight and 2 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The head of the ring showcases a dome of vibrant sapphires, totaling
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

NEW Platinum GIA Bezel Set NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Dual Pear Cut 2 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, custom made, sapphire and diamond two stone ring is newly crafted in solid
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Large Mens Oval Cabochon Cut Star Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star sapphire and Diamond Sapphire Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Trilliant Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat solid White Gold tanzanite and diamond wide band ring all handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-ge...

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Vintage Fantasy Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.44 ct, H color, SI clarity Rubies,Emeralds and Blue Sapphires 1.32 ct Total weight 9.3 g band
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Gemstone 0.72 cts in 14KWG Stackable Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Pink Sapphire 0.72cts/ Diamonds 0.18cts Ring Luminous 0.72cts pink sapphires are surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam 0.55 Cttw. Sapphire/VS Diamond Serpentine Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
with a mesmerizing combination of vibrant blue sapphires and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds 15 Calibré-cut blue sapphires Size - 6.5 / 53 French Assay Marks Signed - VCA
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. This Ring is available also with a central Emerald, Ruby or Blue Sapphire. We're a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1.90 Carat Sapphire and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry/estate jewelry. Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut Baguette Content 1.90 carats Dimensions
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Ruby 4.07Ct Diamond 2.36CT Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
band ring beautifully set with a center row of baguette cut diamonds , and 2 rows of baguette rubies
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.86 Carats Unheated Multi-Color Sapphires Full Eternity Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 6.86 Carats of Natural Multi Color Unheated Sapphires made in 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
. The ring is all handmade and has Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.40 Carat, and Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...

Antique 1.42 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Sapphire Quality Origin Basaltic Colour Blue Cut Oval Faceted Content 1.42 carats Dimensions 6.32mm (length
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Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Greek Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
. It has Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.12 Carat and Princess cut Rubys total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with an Emerald or a Blue Sapphire. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band "Flower" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a Central Blue Sapphire or a Central Emerald. We're a workshop so every piece is
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with a Ruby or a Blue Sapphire. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Natural Old Euro Cut Diamond 3 Stone 14 Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and diamonds. The centerpiece is an old euro cut diamond, flanked by two sparkling sapphires. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

J.Ray Style Ruby Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
& can be sized. This style also comes in Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, and all-Diamonds.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Modern Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring is available also with a central Emerald, Ruby or Blue Sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style 2.10 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring is available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite Cushion Cut and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring is all handmade with a Byzantine Granulation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, ...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Cabochon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with Blue Sapphires. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

【Énigma】Royal Azure Diamond Symphony Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking composition of royal blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds — this platinum ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue, and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for a
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Set of 4 Multi-Gemstone Stacking Band Rings in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ctw Natural Sapphire Ring: size 4.5, blue sapphire is .63 ctw Band Width: 4.5 mm Stamped: 18K Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Tresor Paris 0.30 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue, and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for a
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Platinum 0.58ct Diamond and Cats Eye Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
A deep blue sapphire is the star of this ring, surrounded by a sunburst halo of brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

ZYDO Sapphire Diamond Domed Stretch 18K White Gold Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Newton, MA
sapphires and brilliant cut round diamonds weighing 0.36ct F color, VS clarity classic look. The expanding
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Modern Wide Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire and diamond ring in 14Kt white gold made with natural sapphires and diamonds. GOLD: 14KT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Pomellato Iconica Ring 18k Gold Band
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
jewelry making colored stones selection. Rose quarts, London blue topaz, orange sapphire — all these
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Bejeweled Graceful Hands Holding Marquis Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Marquis Sapphire color: Greenish-Blue Natural Diamonds: .12 ctw Diamond cuts: Round Brilliant Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.20 CT Invisible Set Emerald 0.55 CT Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 2.20 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct VS2 G Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring has 0.81 total carat weight of F/G color and VS clarity diamonds. Center Stone Heart Shape Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Diamond Ring with the Greek Key design that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter O Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
sourced premium cut round brilliant cut natural diamonds (minimum F+ colour, VS+ clarity), it’s ideal for
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Two-Tone Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
-tone look. The gorgeous band features brilliant cut diamonds forming the Greek Key design total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

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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.