Padparadscha Sapphire Engagement Rings
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones
Pink Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Pink Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Diamond
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Platinum
American Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Alexandrite, Blue Dia...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Engagement Rings
Spinel, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, 18k Gold, Yell...
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose...
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
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How Much are Padparadscha Sapphire Engagement Rings?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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 rings, vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A padparadscha sapphire is created under extreme temperatures in the presence of beryllium. Padparadscha appears in a range of light to medium tones of pinkish-orange or orangish-pink. The term padparadscha was initially applied to fancy sapphires in the region we now call Sri Lanka. Find a range of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023No, it is not weird to have a sapphire engagement ring. Although many people think of diamonds as the go-to stones for engagement rings, others prefer alternatives. Sapphires are hard gems that resist scratching and cleavage, making them a durable choice for engagement jewelry. They also come in a variety of colors, like blue, clear, red and yellow, so there are options to suit many tastes. Many celebrities have worn sapphire engagement rings, including Kate Middleton, Elizabeth Taylor, Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sapphire engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, it's okay to have a sapphire engagement ring. Many people associate sapphires with commitment and romance, making them a meaningful gemstone for bridal jewelry. Famously, Prince William presented Kate Middleton with a 12-carat oval blue sapphire ring for their engagement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sapphire rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sapphire engagement ring symbolizes faithfulness and sincerity. The stone itself can also symbolize wisdom, good fortune, virtue, and holiness. Find a collection of sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023What a pink sapphire engagement ring symbolizes is a matter of individual interpretation. To some, engagement rings set with pink sapphires represent love and romance. Others link the gemstone with fortitude and power and may believe that it speaks to the strength of a relationship when placed in an engagement ring. Other traditional meanings for pink sapphires include wisdom, compassion and good judgment. Find a wide variety of pink sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, white sapphires are good for engagement rings. While white sapphires are largely cloudy and muted in appearance, they still display brilliance (even as the brilliance isn't as intense as the level of brilliance associated with diamonds). They're also one of the hardest gemstones. Importantly, white sapphires are better for couples on a budget, as the choice of this stone is more affordable when compared to a diamond of a similar size. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sapphire engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A blue sapphire engagement ring is traditionally symbolic of faithfulness, wisdom and honesty. One of the most renowned blue sapphire engagement rings belonged to Princess Diana. Shop a range of authentic vintage and contemporary blue sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no single best shape for a sapphire engagement ring, as each type of cut has its own distinctive benefits. To draw attention to the color of the gemstone, consider stepped cuts like the emerald and the cushion. If you prefer to maximize the sparkle of your stone, opt for brilliant cuts like the round, oval, heart and pear. Find a wide variety of sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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