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Diamond Sapphire Eternity Ring Sz 4.75 Vintage 14k White Gold Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 0.07 carats. An alternating setting of blue sapphires and diamonds adorns the band. The design
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Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Rainbow Multi Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Eternity Band Ring with a row of an invisible
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

18 Karat Gold 1.34 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Brilliant Cut Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
captivating allure of sapphires. The band of this ring features a mesmerizing array of brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 5 Blue Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Natural Sapphire and Pave Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Stunningly sparkly wide diamond band ring with a single breathtaking sapphire stone
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Modern Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bypass ring in solid 14K white gold features two marquise-cut blue sapphires with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats) Diamond Alternating, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
sophistication and durability. The combination of shimmering diamonds and deep blue sapphires creates a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 5 Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 5 Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Clarity. Side Stone Details: Sapphires, Natural, Blue, .50ct total weight. Band Width: 2.40mm Condition
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 5 Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 5 Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ladies Ring, 18 Karat Gold with 1.64 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine ladies ring, 18 Karat gold with 1.64 ct. sapphire and diamonds. Including certificate of
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Trio Bridal Set in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: The blue sapphire and diamond engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14k gold symbolizes the everlasting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Sapphire 3ct White Diamonds 0.70ct Band Ring
Located in Bucharest, Romania
, complemented by 0.70ct of sparkling white diamonds. The vibrant blue sapphire, known for its rich and
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
)-2.13 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.02 Blue Sapphire Wt(Cts)-0.63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.63 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a blue and white pattern of sapphires and diamonds, this five stone antique band ring is a
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond 3 Band Stacking Ring Set Size 7 #19494
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sapphires (pink, yellow, blue) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. Each band
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Jazz Diamond Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Size 4.25
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
alternating round-cut sapphires and brilliant white diamonds—one vibrant royal blue sapphire followed by two
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring has 5 royal blue sapphires totaling 0.86 carats and 52 round VS2, G color diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Channel-Set Eternity Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
French-cut sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds. The alternating pattern of sapphires and diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Princess Cut natural Sapphires a total weight of 3.47 Carat and 1.58 Carat Princess Cut White Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond ring features 2 rows of custom cut calibrated square blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Multi Row Checkerboard Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphires: 1.80 ctw Sapphire Cut: Round Sapphire Color: Blue Natural Diamonds: 1.03 ctw Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring is a timeless piece crafted in radiant
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/White Gold Available 14
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2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.54 Ctw In Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. It is embellished with a great selection of twenty natural gemstones, such vivid blue sapphires and
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Blue Sapphire total weight of 1.20 Carat surrounded by 4 Brilliant cut White Diamonds with total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...

18 Karat White Gold 3.39 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
royal blue sapphire and diamond cluster band is mesmerizing. The solitaire round cut sapphires in eagle
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 #19895
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This lovely band features
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Channel-Set Eternity Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
the rich blue sapphires and the sparkling white diamonds creates a stunning visual harmony that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Flower Motif Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.56 CTW Sapphire Cut: Round Sapphire Color: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

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Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Whit...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Unisex Band Ring with Sapphire
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
symbolizing the Greek Key design. This Unique band features 4 Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
eternity. The gorgeous band has 12 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.11 Carat and 7 Princess
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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

Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.25cts Blue Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.58cts Blue Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sapphire gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Modern Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Half Band Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
stress. Lightweight and gorgeous, this is a perfect Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band. It can be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi Sapphire Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
oval shape Sapphires total weight of 2,45 Carat, and 4 White Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Multi-...

Natural 3.99cts Blue Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.51 Carat Brilliant Cut Sapphire and Diamond 7 Stone Wedding Band 14K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 4 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.62 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carat Brilliant cut Sapphire and Diamond 9 stone Wedding Band 14K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Princess cut Blue Sapphires total weight of 0.90 Carat. The ring is outstanding in the quality of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Lace Openwork Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stone: 1.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire, Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds: 0.87 Carats, Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Cut Sapphire and Round Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Mineral Type: Natural corundum Sapphire Variety: Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Band, Handmade Bezel Wedding Ring, Anniversary Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
x 5.3 millimeters Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Weight: .80 Carats Band Width: 3.7 millimeters Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.49 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.0 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

White Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Agate, Blue Sapphire 1.02 carats and Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.27 cts Round Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity Band Ring 18K, White Gold Blue Sapphire : 9.27 cts White Diamond Pavé : 0.34 cts Origin : Sri
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of blue sapphire and 2.0 carats of F color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and AJ
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.22 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.22 carat, Emerald 0.18 carat and Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in
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2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 6.05 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 6.05 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.95 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.95 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.07cts Blue Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Octagon cut ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.