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18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Size 7 - Truly stunning eternity band with oval pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Size 7 - Truly stunning eternity band with oval pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

4.58 Carats Total Alternating Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish eternity wedding band ring, featuring round vibrant pink sapphires of 2.38 carats with VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Band
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, refined and sparkly with lots of colors!!! This feminine ring can be a timeless heirloom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Orloff of Denmark, Fancy Sapphire Eternity Band forged in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; Fifteen Fancy Sapphire Eternity Band set in 925 Sterling Silver. Ranging from
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...

Contemporary Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful rainbow sapphire and diamond half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

7.93ctw Multicolored Emerald Cut Sapphire Eternity Band, 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and fashionable eternity band set in 18 karat rose gold features a total of 7.93 carats
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 4.16ct Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Band Yellow Gold S.6.25
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern rainbow sapphire eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 20 oval cut multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.48ct Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Band Yellow Gold S.6.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern rainbow sapphire eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 23 princess cut multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Very finely made platinum,pink sapphire (app. 3cts) and round diamond (app. 1ct) eternity band ring
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Very finely made platinum,pink sapphire (app. 3cts) and round diamond (app. 1ct) eternity band ring
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Eternity Rings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Elegant and contemporary multi-colored sapphire eternity rings. Wear one or more together in your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Hearts Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Pink Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight- 4.26 gms Shape : Hearts Weight : 4.32 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Channel-Set Pink Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Over one carat of pale pink French-cut sapphires sparkle in this lovely channel-set platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring is set 12 natural pink sapphires weighing 1.02 carats that alternate with 12
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

6.80 Carat Natural Pink Sapphires 3.60ct Diamonds Eternity Ring 14kt Revolver
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Eternity Revolver Band 6.80ct. Princess cut Natural Pink Sapphires & 3.60ct
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.20 Carat Natural Pink Sapphires 3.40 Carat Diamonds Eternity Ring 14K Revolver
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Eternity Revolver Band 6.20ct. Princess cut Natural Pink Sapphires & 3.40ct
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires set East West with 1 row on
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

NWT 4, 800 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Ring Eternity Band. Ring Contains approx 7.25CTS of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT 4, 400 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Ring Eternity Band. Ring Contains approx 7.25CTS of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Rose-Cut Oval Pink Sapphire Heavy Gold Eternity Band Ring, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
maker Lola Brooks featuring stunning, natural, no heat oval rose-cut Umba sapphires in assorted pink
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

NWT 5, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Ring Band. Ring Contains approx 5CTS of Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 6.82 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 6.82 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This sensational rose
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Ogi Eternity Band Ring in 18kt White Gold with 1.40ctw in Vivid Pink Sapphires
By OGI
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with natural pink sapphires. Contemporary eternity band ring crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Weighing 3.35 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat rose gold pink sapphire eternity stacking or anniversary band Round pink sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

NO RESERVE! 4.65 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Band - 14 kt. Pink gold - Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This ring is definitely a show stopper and will draw attention wherever you go! A great gift for
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NO RESERVE! 4.14 Carat Natural Sapphire Eternity Band - 14 kt. Pink gold - Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This ring is definitely a show stopper and will draw attention wherever you go! A great gift for
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peach Pink Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Full Eternity Wedding Band 14K Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Peach Pink Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Full Eternity Wedding Band 14K Gold ♥ The design
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold

Multi-Color Untreated Sapphire Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This Graduating Rainbow 100% natural-untreated Sapphire Half Eternity Engagement Band 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Tiffany Co. Jazz Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Size 5
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
alternating round-cut pink sapphires and brilliant white diamonds—one vibrant pink sapphire followed by two
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Fancy Sapphire, White Gold Bezel Eternity Band Ring, 1.18 ct. t.w.
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique eternity band ring features a rainbow of blue and precious, fancy colored sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Orloff of Denmark, Fancy Sapphire Eternity Band forged in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; Fifteen Fancy Sapphire Eternity Band set in 925 Sterling Silver. Ranging from
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

7.93 Carat Total Multicolored Emerald Cut Sapphire Eternity Band, 14k Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful eternity band features 7.93ct total weight in multi-colored emerald cut sapphires
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

CUSTOM CONSTELLATION ETERNITY RING FOR D -in Pink, White and a Touch of Green
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
This is the Constellation multi-color gemstone eternity style ring customized to use only pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Eternity Ring in 14ky with Colored Gemstones and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
stacking ring or wedding ring. This one is a size 7. It has diamonds, pink sapphires, citrine, garnets
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphi...

Pink Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Three-row eternity band, centering a row of larger baguette-cut pink sapphires bordered by round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Deakin and Francis Pink Sapphire Platinum Eternity Ring
By Deakin Francis
Located in Farnham, GB
A platinum eternity ring from Deakin and Francis set with pink sapphires. The pink sapphires are
Category

Early 2000s British Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari Pink Sapphire Band Eternity Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Pink Sapphires mounted in 750/- White Gold. Engraved Bulgari on both sides. US Size 8 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band Eternity Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Pink sapphire and diamond band ring mounted in warm rose gold tones; the ring is formed of 2
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A colour twist on the classic eternity band. This ring features four Pink Sapphires alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bar-Set Pink Sapphire Eternity Band 4.70 Carat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eternity band ring, showcasing round-cut pink sapphires bar-set in polished platinum. Sixteen pink
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bridal Eternity Ring in 10 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
This charming eternity or bridal Ring is forged in 10ct white gold and has one shining row of three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Thin Pink Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pink sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round pink sapphires alternating with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Gold

Diamond Pink Sapphire Vintage Rub Over Eternity Band Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
sparkling pink sapphires and round brilliant diamonds. This petite piece is named The Delilah Ring. Her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Pink Sapphire, Eternity Band Set In 18kt White Gold
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Minka Gems - A timeless full eternity band ring made up of beautiful princess cut pink Sapphires
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Pink Sapphire, Eternity Band Set In 18kt White Gold
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
timeless full eternity band ring made up of beautiful princess cut pink Sapphires channel set into a 18kt
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Stackable Eternity Band with .85 carats of Pink Sapphire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18k white gold eternity band with thirty-six (36) Pink Sapphire totaling 0.85 carats. The ring is a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Thin Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pink sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round pink sapphires alternating with
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Graduating Rainbow Sapphire Half Eternity Band 18 Carat White Gold Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Graduating Rainbow Sapphire Half Eternity Band 18 Carat White Gold Ring is a beautiful piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphires and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Eternity Bands
Located in Surfside, FL
Pink sapphire and diamond eternity bands in 18k rose gold, with 0.29 carats in diamonds and 3.08
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Rainbow Gemstone and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Greenville, SC
faceted white diamonds, pink sapphire, ruby, red diamond, orange diamond, poppy topaz, canary yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...

Sparkling Pink Sapphire White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Softly curved eternity ring. Fully set with 6.00 carats of bright faceted pink sapphires. 18K
Category

1990s American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
18K White Gold Eternity Band with 5.46 carats in Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires (10) and .17 carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This exceptional band is set in platinum. It is set with 15 round vibrant deep pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful pink sapphire and diamond band is set in platinum. 15 round pink sapphires
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

JAG New York Eternity Band with Your Choice of Diamonds and Gemstones
By JAG New York
Located in New York, NY
JAG New York Eternity Bands are rings that have the gemstones all the way around the ring. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

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Pink Sapphire Eternity Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of pink sapphire eternity rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 8 vintage versions or 82 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of pink sapphire eternity rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern pink sapphire eternity rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by JAG New York, Antoinette Bracks and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, emerald cut and princess cut pink sapphire eternity rings for sale. When shopping our range of pink sapphire eternity rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Pink Sapphire Eternity Rings?

Prices for pink sapphire eternity rings start at $539 and top out at $28,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,990.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Pink Sapphire Eternity Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    What 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.