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Natural Blue Sapphire White Diamond 14K Gold Band Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful ring band features vibrant round-shaped blue sapphires at its forefront, accentuated
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Radiant Cut Blue Sapphire and Multi Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
band adds warmth and contrast, emphasizing the sapphire’s cool blue tones while enhancing the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3 Carat Blue Sapphires Diamonds Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Band Ring 14k Gold. The ring features a natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This bold ring centers around a 4 vibrant blue princess-cut sapphires, framed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire, 14 Kt White Gold, Stackable Band, Classic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning rich blue sapphires and white diamonds set in polished 14k white gold provide a look
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire, 14 Kt White Gold, Stackable Band, Classic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning rich blue sapphires and white diamonds set in polished 14k white gold provide a look
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
horizontally set baguette blue sapphire and round cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1-SI2. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
sides of Round Brilliant Diamonds. 11 Sapphires weighing 7.01 Carats. 44 Round Diamonds weighing 4.02
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

1.58 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a lovely, bright blue sapphire that has been set in a beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 1.07 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
enchanting Egyptian blue sapphire and diamond half-band is distinctive. The perfectly cut and matched
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Damiani Moon Drops Diamond And Blue Sapphire Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 7.5
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Total diamond weight: 0.10 carat. Total blue sapphire weight: 0.12 carat. Ring size: 7.5
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Multi-Row Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Cushion Mixed Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.52 carats Sapphire Color: Blue Diamond Count: 44 Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Half Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning sapphire and diamond half band! Crafted in 18k white gold, the front half of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Uniquely designed Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Band that is sure to be a great addition to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi Row Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wide 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This spectacularly sparkly sapphire and diamond band ring will fill your finger with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.68 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lively, bright navy blue sapphire weighing 1.68 carats is featured in this 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Etruscan Style Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring features a vivid round-cut natural blue sapphire set at the center, accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Band
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
cut lively blue sapphires and 0.40 Cttw round brilliant fine diamonds channel set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.68 CTW Channel Set Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
setting of vibrant blue sapphires and shimmering white diamonds. The total gemstone weight is 1.68 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1.29 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.29 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Band There are 6 Multi Colored Sapphires that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dainty Band Ring for Her in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dainty Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
color. The contrast between the sapphire’s deep blue and the diamonds’ radiant fire creates a harmonious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Stretchy Flexible White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Tartan Blue Colors Ring Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Unique Luxury Flexible White
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
horizontally set baguette blue sapphire and round cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1-SI2. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fashion Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Gorgeous Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 38-RND57-0,25-4/4A Diamond 20-RND57-1,14-7/5A Blue Sapphire 1--0,57 Т
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Star Angular Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sapphires' soft blue hue adds a serene pop of color, perfectly complementing the sparkle of the diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful eternity band ring features 9 prong set Pear shape scintillating Blue Sapphires
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 blue sapphires and 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 blue sapphires and 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 1.10ct Oval Fiery Blue Sapphire 0.14ct Diamond Wavy Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Crafted in luminous 18k gold, this sculptural wavy band cradles a vivid 1.10ct oval-cut blue
Category

20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

8.5 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite embodiment of timeless elegance, this 8.5 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band
Category

2010s Armenian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Band (3.04 ct Diamonds Sapphire) in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Gemstones Type: Sapphire Gemstones Shape: Oval Gemstones Weight: 1.52 ct Gemstones Color: Blue Diamonds
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet diamond and blue sapphire eternity has the stones set within the platinum band. The
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Alternating Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Pink Sapphires weighing 2.55 Carats 8 Round Diamonds weighing 1.94 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Open-Close Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant open-close band ring showcases a sleek row of French-cut blue sapphires at the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

【Énigma】1.19ct Royal Blue Sapphire X-Band Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
vivid royal-blue sapphires paired with 0.15 carats of fine diamonds, all set in solid platinum. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Fashion Engagement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring. Adorned with four Blue Sapphires and ten White Diamond Rounds, this exquisite ring is a
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

2.76 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band in 14k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 color-rich blue sapphires weighing 2.76 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.76 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 color-rich blue sapphires weighing 2.76 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 1.96ct Squared Blue Sapphire 0.16ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
interplay of deep blue sapphires and icy white diamonds. Arranged in two seamless rows, the squared
Category

20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben Sapphire Diamond Gold Romantic Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design light brown diamonds and light blue sapphire floral band ring mounted in 19 k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Fashion Engagement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to bring joy and make the winter season even more special! The six Blue Sapphires in this ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural, Blue Sapphire Diamonds Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable Blue Sapphire Band/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Fashion Engagement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with five stunning Blue Sapphires and four SI clarity White Diamond Rounds. This exquisite
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Square Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for special occasions or as an everyday statement piece, this sapphire and diamond band ring exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.20ct Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
symphony of five oval-cut blue sapphires, totaling approximately 1.20 carats. Each sapphire is individually
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Emma Chapman Turquoise Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Silver Band Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
turquoise, diamond and blue sapphire. It is made in 18k yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Ye...

Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
elegance, featuring a harmonious blend of channel-set French cut sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra Four Prong Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural blue sapphire and diamond ring is artfully crafted in 925 sterling silver. Two rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring Channel Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring elegant sterling silver ring highlights the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Inspired - on trend Multi Color Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band There are 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Sky Topaz Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity 18K White Gold Ring Band
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Multi Color Blue Eternity Patterns Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k ...

Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Band Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Emerald, Sapphires, and Diamonds Emerald Count: 1 Emerald Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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