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Antique Art Nouveau Ring Sapphire Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lilies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
either side of the center flower we see two two round old cut diamonds, each set in a flower in relief
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.75 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Ring in 20K California Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A vibrant 0.75ct Ceylon blue sapphire is the centerpiece of this handcrafted gypsy ring by Bracken
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
Three - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone square cut 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.8 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold band with openwork bridge holding a natural
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.34 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring 2004
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ring is supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates, in addition to a sapphire
Category

Early 2000s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
square cut blue sapphire gemstone flanked on each sides by round-cut white diamonds in a filigree setting
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA 2.90 carat no heat yellow sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
timeless, wearable elegance. With its rare untreated sapphire, elegant diamond sides, and beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond in 14k Rose Gold Retro Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Marquise cut natural pink Sapphire adorned with natural white diamond side-stones. Gemstones are
Category

Early 2000s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Diana M. Platinum sapphire and diamond ring an 11.98 ct unheated oval certified
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring an 11.98 ct unheated oval certified natural Ceylon blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Kite Shape Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. Centered upon a Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire weighing
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 1980 Platinum w/ 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
trillion-cut diamonds. This ring features a unique combination of components, with the blue sapphire being
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring hand - made ca. 1910s - 1920s.This design with secure
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring This simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 22 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This
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Antique Early 1900s Burmese Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.14 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich blue emerald cut sapphire weighing 1.14 carats surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three Stone Diamond Ring Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Color: Lavender Side Stones: Two diamonds, round brilliant Diamond Color and Clarity: F color, VS2 to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 4.45 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
beautifully the main Sapphire Crown of the ring is 11 x 19 mm. (h. x w.) – sits 7 mm. high on the finger Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.5 Bright, bold and beautiful peridot and pink sapphire 3 stone cocktail ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.07 Carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
3.07 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.30 Ct Ceylon No Heat Liliac Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
on sides by two trillion cut Diamonds of approx 1.10 Ct for both – bright white G VVS Diamonds
Category

1990s English Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 9.29 Carat Rare Step Cut No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond PLT Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
stunning sapphire is equal to a VVS2 grading of a diamond. The side Trapez cut diamonds are E in color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k Gold Platinum 2.34ctw GIA No Heat Purple Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the shank) Ring Height: 5.1mm rise off the finger Condition: antique diamond & sapphire. New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.21 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich emerald cut Blue Sapphire weighing 1.21 carats surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Platinum ring featuring an 8.51 ct Ceylon sapphire with 2 trillants
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum custom sapphire and diamond ring featuring an 8.51 ct oval certified Sri Lanka natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold With three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

SSEF Certified 4.17 Carat Cushion Vivid Blue No Heat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire, showcasing unparalleled color and clarity. Flanked by two trapezoid diamonds on either side, the
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.53Ct SI Clarity HI Color Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold With three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA 7.03 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring - Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive Three Stone Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 10k Triple Band Ruby Sapphire Diamond ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Minimalist Very unique Mens or Womens ring/band. Triple gem with Rubies Sapphires and Diamonds set into
Category

Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings

Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid This elegant ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 1.00 cts in Platinum Ring w 18KRG Dia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Side Stones: Diamonds Quantity: Two half-moon diamonds, perfectly framing the center sapphire. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 1.00 cts in Platinum Ring w 18KRG Dia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presence. Side Stones: Diamonds Quantity: Two half-moon diamonds, beautifully complementing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Cushion Shape Sapphire Baguette Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful royal blue cushion sapphire and baguette diamond ring is set in 18K white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

C. Dunaigre Certified 9.78 Carat No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant three-stone ring is centered by a magnificent natural sapphire weighing 9.78 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.20 Carat Pear Shape blue sapphire Ring in Platinum.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified 4.20 Carat blue sapphire ring in platinum with two side tapper diamond 0.30 carat
Category

1990s Thai Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Platinum Ring – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra exclusive three stone masterpiece, this 4.15 carat grey blue Ceylon Spinel ring is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum

New Platinum 5.32ctw Gubelin Emerald Cut Sapphire Custom Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, custom made, sapphire and emerald engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 3.80ct Ceylon Sapphire and Natural Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse untreated sapphire ring collections. This stunning, fine and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
back side of the stone closed and light no longer can go through and the color becomes different
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with three stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold. This design reminds old Roman / Byzantine
Category

Vintage 1960s European Greek Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.94 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
three-stone diamond ring features a stunning marquise-cut center diamond, gracefully flanked by two pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural 1.94 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
three-stone diamond ring features a stunning marquise-cut center diamond, gracefully flanked by two pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Dainty Victorian Inspired Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
rubies. The centre ruby measures 6x4mm (0.24" x 0.16") with a 2.25mm (0.09") ruby set either side. The
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite womens Trilogy Band Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
on each side measure 2mm (0.08" inches) and are natural, earth-mined gemstones. The ring is finished
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 5.00 Carat Untreated Pigeons Blood Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
vivid red-pigeons blood clean ruby set in the center. The side stones are sapphires totaling 5.00cts in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

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Located in New York, NY
: 2165810585 G-color Si-1 clarity 6.80 - 6.87 x 3.91mm With 1.46ct (2) Side round Natural Sapphires
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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$9,000
Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Side Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Emerald Cut Diamond Side Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Unique 6.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
is set with rare special cut sapphire side stones weighing 1.43 carats for a total of 6.53 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.8 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring with Half Moon Side Stones
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring made from 4.6 grams of white gold with 2 Half Moon cut side stones totaling 0.16 carats. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Ring With Sapphire Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond ring with sapphire side stones for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 424 vintage editions and 523 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond ring with sapphire side stones to choose from, but modern and Art Deco diamond ring with sapphire side stones are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Peter Suchy, ANGARA INC. and Suzy Levian are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 699 sapphire versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut diamond ring with sapphire side stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our diamond ring with sapphire side stones for sale are for women, but there are 228 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Diamond Ring With Sapphire Side Stones?

Prices for diamond ring with sapphire side stones start at $1 and top out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,506.

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.