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14K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold, the oval-shaped diamond clusters elegantly frame vibrant blue sapphires and a shimmering diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
, featuring 30 baguette cut blue sapphires weighing 1.69 set irregularly and 20 round cut white diamonds, for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Rich Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Chevron Crown Tiara Ring 14KW LR52404W45SA LV
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
gold and diamonds. Deep and rich royal blues abound in these beautifully matched pear shape sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut Ruby total weight of 0.16 Carat, framed by petals made of 8 Brilliant cut white Diamonds total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

3.47ct GIA-Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire on Diamond Pave Wide Band 18K Gold V1114
Located in Osprey, FL
Make a timeless statement with this 3.47ct Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamond Pave! Crafted
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire 2.67 Carat with Diamond 0.72 Carat Ring in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.67 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 2.20 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 2.00 Carats of Blue Oval Cut Sapphires. Size ITA: 14.5 USA: 7 This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18KT Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking and elegant ring features a stunning 1.95CT oval-shaped blue sapphire at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 0.53 Cttw Natural Blue Sapphire/VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the Luxle 0.53 Cttw. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Serpent Ring in 18k
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.08 carats with Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.10 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 2.00 Carats of Blue Oval Cut Sapphires. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and timeless 21st century ring crafted from 14k Gold with 3 square cut Diamonds and 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k White Gold 4.8ctw Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 4.8ctw Blue Sapphire Ring This stunning 4.8ctw Blue Sapphire Ring is in excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.49 Carat Brilliant Cut Sapphire Diamond 9 Stone Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 4 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.37 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diabolo Invisible Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 6.5
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: 12P Diamonds, 8P Blue Sapphires, 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 20k Gold .45ct European Diamond Sapphire Moi et Toi Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
baguette cut sapphire in between. These diamonds total approximately 0.45 carats and are truly brilliant
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

William Rosenberg Platinum 1.95 Ct Sapphire and 1.65 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
bright blue sapphires = 1.95 Cttw. & round brilliant diamonds = 1.65 Cttw. These exceptional royal blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K solid Gold Diamond and Sapphire Horizon ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
, creating a striking contrast between the deep blue sapphire and the bright gold band. The ring has a modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones 0.52 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accented with brilliant diamonds. The vibrant blue sapphires, beautifully complemented by sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.09 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones 0.42 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accented by sparkling diamonds. The vibrant blue sapphires, beautifully complemented by brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones 0.42 carats in 18K Yellow Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accented by sparkling diamonds. The vibrant blue hue of the sapphires, complemented by brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Band 18k Baguette 1.18ctw Stripe Ring 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Baguette Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .46ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.62 Carat White Diamond and Sapphire Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
carats of blue sapphires, totaling 14 round cut stones and 1.32 carats of white diamonds, totaling 148
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphires Gemstone 0.56 cts in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, expertly paired with sparkling diamonds. The vibrant sapphires exude a rich medium blue color, beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Reversible Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Reversible Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 1.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.10 Carat, set in White Gold and accented with Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Bezel-Set Eternity Band (Approx. 1.70-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
approximate diamond weight of this band is 1.70 carats, while the sapphires total approximately 1.00 carat
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphires and Rubies Greek Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
total weight of 0.64 Carat and Princess cut Blue Sapphires total weight of 1.20 Carat. This piece can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Toi et Moi 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
: Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire   Ring size: 8 (resizable) Ring width: 0.44 in  Stamped: No stamp, tested
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...

Georgios Collections 18Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Brilliant cut Diamonds in a total weight of 0.10 Carat and 3 Pear Shape Multi-colour Sapphires with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Bridal Set in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: The sapphire and diamond halo ring pairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Sapphire And Diamond 0.95ct Half Eternity Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
blue of sapphires with the dazzling brilliance of diamonds. Named after the word “azure,” which denotes
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Byzantine Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features an elegant center oval-cut natural Sapphire total weight of 0.19 Carat, framed by petals made of 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
person. Designed with emerald and sapphire in between with diamond flip band. This gorgeous ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

AIGS Certified 1.56 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 1.56 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire made in Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.90 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.90 carat pink and blue sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Mothers 5 Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi-Gem Mother's 5 Stone Ring .25ct Round Diamond .25ct Pink sapphire .25ct Blue
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gol...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with 2.27 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire surrounded by 10 round brilliant Diamonds form the flower set on top of the band. Total Blue
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
cut Ruby total weight of 0.14 Carat, framed by 6 Brilliant cut white Diamonds total weight of 0.21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

14K White Gold 0.08ct Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
sculpted two-faced heart. One part of the heart is decorated with blue sapphires and black rhodium-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.08ct Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
sculpted two-faced heart. One part of the heart is decorated with blue sapphires and black rhodium-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rhodium. The ring features an oval-cut Orange Sapphire total weight of 1.20 Carat and 4 Brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
ruby, and a deep blue sapphire — each set in secure prongs. The gemstones are framed and flanked by a
Category

1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .58ctw Euro Shank Ring Sz 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Stone 0.88 carats set in 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
complemented by sparkling diamonds. The vivid blue of the sapphire, paired with the brilliance of the diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Two-Tone Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.50 Carat and 6 oval cut Sapphires total weight of 3.22 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Oval Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Set of 3 Rings in Platinum
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Carats, 1 Diamond weighing 0.75 Carats. 9.51 Carat Total. Sapphire; 10 Oval Sapphires weighing 10.44
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire and 1.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.30 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
set princess cut natural blue sapphires of total weight 1.04 Carat. On the sides, it features the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .84ctw Five-Stone Ring Sz 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 1.93 carat sapphire and 0.63 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin band ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Day and Night Ring with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A day and night ring features a central band made up of rubies and sapphires, and two further bands
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Wide Deco Style Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Wide Deco Style Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald And Diamond Ring. This spectacular ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF28-120324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
of deep blue Sapphire gemstones with a total weight of 0.42 carats make a statement at the center. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Emerald Spinner Magic Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
capacity of the person. Designed with square cut blue sapphire and emerald set with diamonds that makes it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.