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Royal Blue Sapphire Rings 3 Ct

GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
a richly saturated and perfectly even blue hue. The play of light in this sizeable 3 ct sapphire
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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Royal Blue glow a dreaming Blue as very few can prize, stands proud in the middle, weighing 3.78 ca
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold 2.98ct Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
grams 18K White & Yellow Gold vintage diamond and sapphire halo, cocktail ring with a half round shank
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian .85 Ct Diamond .35 Ct Sapphire 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
faceted cut blue sapphires totalling approx .30 Ct UK size: O 3/4 US size: 7.5 Measures: head is 10 mm. by
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

New Platinum 4.99ctw Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
attractive and true royal blue color that brings such a rich and desirable look to this piece. It is flanked
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
royal blue sapphire (approximately 0.67 ct) framed by bright white old European cut diamonds (G-H color
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.79 Carat (16 Pcs) Sapphire Stone Color: Royal Blue Sapphire Stone Cut: Cabochon Sapphire Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a natural royal blue sapphire that
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ukrainian Dream Topaz Yellow Green Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
-0,46-3/5A Citrine 6-Round-1,47 2/1A Green Sapphire 117-4,5 ct Blue Sapphire 72-Round-2,83 Т(3)/2A
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm x 2.25 mm x 1.75 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire Loose Stone for Ring or Jewelry
Located in Kowloon, HK
ring for the loved one. ◆ GEMSTONE: Natural Sapphire ◆ COLOR: Royal Blue (as stated in the
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Ukrainian Dream Topaz Yellow Green Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Citrine Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Citrine 6-Round-1,82 2/1A Green Sapphire 88-2,3 ct Blue Sapphire 48-Round-1,43 Т(2)/2A Topaz 27,3 (1
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Citrine, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

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18k White Gold Band Ring 3 Ct Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and 0.60 Cts of Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bacchante engagement ring is inspired by the story of the women known for celebrating the
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2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cober with 1.5 Carat in total Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold ring Cober Jewellery Handmade classic with mixed-round cut superior royal
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Stone Sapphire Platinum Ring, 3.50ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring set with a rich royal blue Ceylon round cut sapphire, this transparent round cut sapphire
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2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vivacious 2.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Vivacious Blue! Superb in colour Natural 2.10 Ct Ceylon origin Sapphire makes the star of this
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1965, Certified 6.36 Carat No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
. MATERIALS A natural untreated no heat blue Ceylon sapphire, sugarloaf cabochon cut, 6.36 ct, 10.11 x 8.32 x
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 5.90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire 2.90 Carat Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
period, holding such marvellous earth mined gemstones, large Royal Blue Sapphire, starring in a stunning
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Cober GIA Report Certified "Lady Di" with 5.06 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
this 18K white gold cocktail ring, featuring a stunning 5.06 ct. royal blue mixed oval-cut sapphire as
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.10 Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Target Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
royal Blue make a beautiful frame for an effective look. Approx .90 Ct of Sapphires Excellent condition
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.05 ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA, Diamond, Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning platinum 3-stone ring features a spectacular, unheated, royal blue sapphire weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Royal Blue Sapphire, Rose-Cut Briljant-Cut Diamond Pave Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick. Royal Blue Sapphires and
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18k White Gold 1.42 Carat Diamond Pave and Sapphire Royal Blue Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Southampton, PA
royal blue sapphire and a total of 1.42 carats of diamonds. Offered in estate condition, this item
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

beautiful blue sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
". - Central, very fine, indigo blue sapphire (2-3 smaller growth characteristics) of approx. 2.43 ct. - 60
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4.24ctw Gubelin NO HEAT Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamond. The sapphire has a truly desirable royal blue color and exhibits many attractive silk
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4.24ctw Gubelin NO HEAT Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamond. The sapphire has a truly desirable royal blue color and exhibits many attractive silk
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.76 Carat European Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
is topped with two old european cut fireballs and a deep royal blue sapphire. Each of these stunning
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.76 Carat European Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
is topped with two old european cut fireballs and a deep royal blue sapphire. Each of these stunning
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: Shape: Antique Cushion Cut Carat Weight: aprox 1.01 CT (calculated) Color: Royal Blue Accent Diamond
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: Shape: Antique Cushion Cut Carat Weight: aprox 1.01 CT (calculated) Color: Royal Blue Accent Diamond
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Chaumet Paris 1970s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
features a natural unheated cushion cut 6.36 ct sapphire of a royal blue color. The sapphire is surrounded
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Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Three-Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 An antique Russian 14K gold ring features a 1.97 ct natural sapphire of a deep royal
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Early 20th Century Russian Three-Stone Rings

Shreve, Crump Low 10.88 Carat "Jewel of Kashmir" Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
Shreve, Crump & Low is proud to offer this important sapphire and diamond ring. Where shall we look
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

New African IF 7.80 Ct Deep Blue Royal Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
measures 13 x 11 mm. It has 3 diamond cut royal blue sapphires on either side of the stone on the the band
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Sri Lanka 1.50 Ct Royal Blue Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 8.25 and has 6 beautiful and brilliant sapphire stones. They are high quality
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Sri Lanka 6.0 Ct Royal Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
has 2 cushion cut blue sapphires on either side of it and below those are 3 diamond cut sapphires
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

4.65 ct. Aquamarine Cushion, Blue Sapphire Trillion 18k Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, richly colored aquamarine and velvety, royal blue sapphires to create a beautiful color pairing of blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

18K Hand Carved Art Deco Men s Ring 2 Carat White Sapphire Old Euro with Blue
Located in Addison, TX
to Top of Ring: 6.7mm Center Sapphire Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 2.1 CT Color
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Hand Carved Art Deco Men s Ring 2 Carat White Sapphire Old Euro Blue
Located in Addison, TX
to Top of Ring: 6.7mm Center Sapphire Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 2.1 CT Color
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 12.13 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds that surround a deep Royal blue semitransparent cabochon Sapphire approx 12.13 ct. GIA certified
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 3.79 Carat Royal Blue Natural Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New Platinum 950 custom unheated sapphire ring, containing a long cushion cut natural blue sapphire
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2010s Tanzanian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 4.22ct Platinum 950 GIA Certified X 3
Located in Tampa, FL
rich royal to vivid blue sapphire ring, this natural sapphire from Madagascar carries the sought-after
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2010s Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage circa 1970, 4.30 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The blue sapphire and diamond entourage ring is a classic in the world of engagement rings
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Vintage 1970s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian .70 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Distinctive Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
magnificent quality of Natural no heat Sapphire – stunning Royal Blue great quality in clarity and colour
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Georgian 4.90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Bristol Glass Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
approx 4.80 Ct (9.19 x 8.76 mm.) - 1 royal blue Bristol glass of 17 mm. x 14 mm. - 20 rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1780s Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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Tiffany Co. Engagement Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 1.08 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. Weighing 4.2 grams and sized at 4.75, this ring showcases a central Princess (Squa...
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond flanked wit...
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

18 Karat White Gold 1.16 Carat Round-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.16 Carat Round-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This profound eternity diamond and vibrant blue sapphire band is magnificent. The refined setting of...
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 50pts and the ones either side measure 25pts each. In between the blue...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 60pts and the ones either side measure 30pts each. In between the blue...
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Antique Early 1900s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
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1990s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 1ct and the ones either side measure 50pts each. In between the blue s...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half of the ring band is engraved with geometric designs of navy blue enamel. Total di...
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2010s French Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20 Carat Natural Diamond Full Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting an exquisite Four-Prong 20 CT TW Natural Diamond Full Tennis Necklace, crafted to adorn the neckline with timeless elegance and sophistication. Fashioned from luminous 18...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.96 Carat Square Radiant Green Beryl Platinum Ring Trapezoid and Bullet Diamond
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is paired wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Green Beryl, Beryl, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.65ct Sapphire Diamonds Three-Stone Ring Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern three-stone GIA certified Ceylon sapphire and diamonds ring. A very lively sapphire with hard to find elongated epaulet diamonds. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 7.14 Ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
World’s Most Coveted Gemstone For centuries, sapphire has been associated with royalty and romance. The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue ...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179171 Factory Pink Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179171 Factory Pink Jubilee Diamond Dial 26 mm 2-Tone Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold Complete w/ Box & Card. The watch features a screw-down crown, 18k Rose G...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piec...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.15 Ct Natural Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb 1930 ca five stone natural Sapphire ring Hand crafted mounting beautifully rendered of solid 18 Kt gold designed with a raised fret work lifting up the stone’s array for more ...
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Vintage 1930s European Band Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Royal Blue Sapphire Rings 3 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact royal blue sapphire rings 3 ct you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. A royal blue sapphire rings 3 ct from Fabergé, Antinori Fine Jewels and Emilio! — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any royal blue sapphire rings 3 ct from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Blue Sapphire version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a royal blue sapphire rings 3 ct for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Royal Blue Sapphire Rings 3 Ct?

The price for a royal blue sapphire rings 3 ct starts at $975 and tops out at $190,144 with these rings, on average, selling for $60,455.

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.