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Peter Suchy GIA 3.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Deco step cut shield side diamonds. The sapphire is Natural certified no heat no enhancements. Created
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .80 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified natural, no heat oval sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.13 Carat Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.13 carat sapphire, 1.00 carat diamond, 18 karat white
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA .97 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
certified .97ct oval sapphire mounted in 18k white gold setting. Certified by the GIA as natural, no heat
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.38 Carat Natural Purple Brown Sapphire Trilliant Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval purple/ brown natural no heat, no
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA 3.18 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified round purple center stone in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .60 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, approx. total weight .60cts, simple heat only, no other enhancements. CMT type 1 2 half-moon diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
20.00ct oval emerald surrounded by a halo of natural no heat pink Sapphires with two accent side diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century South American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Four Carats Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cut 1.9 carats tanzanite, dimension: 7.90x6.20x5.25 mm, no heat, MGL certified. 3 oval sapphires, SI
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tou...

Rare Art Deco, 1.66 Carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare Art Deco Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, features a 1.66 carat Cushion Mixed cut
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1.08cts, simple heat only, no other enhancements. AGL certificate #CS52082 2 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.54 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 1.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA .99 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Workshop. 1 pear soft peach yellow natural Sapphire, approx. total weight .99cts, no heat, GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AIG Certified Four Carats Vivid Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphire, 4,6 carats, 10,47x8,26 mm, AIG certified. The ring is easy to wear, and the gem catches eye's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...

4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.34 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring 2004
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
certifies that the gemstone shows no indications of heat or clarity treatment; non-treated sapphires are a
Category

Early 2000s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA .92 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Natural no heat Royal blue center sapphire, with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.63 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring with Trillion Cut Diamond Sidestones
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire ring with 2 trillion cut diamond side stones and in 18 karat white gold setting. The Sapphire
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2010s Cambodian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Floral Engagement Ring with Four Carats FGL Certified Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cut 1.9 carats tanzanite, dimension: 7.90x6.20x5.25 mm, no heat, MGL certified. 3 oval sapphires, SI
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...

14K Gold Burma Sapphire Diamond Enamel Ring, AGL
Located in Queens, NY
the prong set oval mixed cut blue sapphire is or Burma origin with no evidence of any clarity or heat
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

1.35 Carat Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
sapphire with 2 halfmoon cut side stones in a 14k white fold setting. Circa 1930-1940. 1 old European cut
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Yellow Sapphire and White Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Yellow Sapphire Gemstone: 2.47 Carats No Heat, Sugarloaf Double Cabochon 2 White Round Diamonds
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified Three Carats Red Spinel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, dimension: 7.90x6.20x5.25 mm, no heat, MGL certified. 3 oval sapphires, SI-VS, unheated, untreated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourm...

1.84 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An 1.84 carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This exceptional
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2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! BEAUTIFUL 6.12 CARAT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
carat sapphire cabochon in this delightful Art Deco ring. Hand fabricated in platinum, this ring is
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 5.87 Carat Natural Bright Fine Gem Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: Heat Only 3.21ct. Natural Sapphire Amazing oval cut Very Very Clean Clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 3.88 Carat Color Change Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elongated Oval Blue To Purple Sapphire 3.88 Carats, 22 Old European Cut Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE, PEARL & DIAMOND 3.13 CARAT VINTAGE BRACELET! TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL NO HEAT
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Multi Row
Located in New York, NY
Multi Row Diamond Accent Wide GIA Certified 2.25ct. Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire ring. Report
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian French 18k Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
are channel-set and have an approximate total carat weight of 12.5ctw. The no heat sapphires display a
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 4.18ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: No Heat Carat(s): 3.01ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Origin: Thailand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum GIA 4.64ctw Cornflower Blue Sapphire Pear Yellow Sapphire Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - No Heat - 3.51ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

YELLOW SAPPHIRES Diamonds Ring - Natural Unheated Sapphires with Certif
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
structure and natural colour. The sapphires are oval cut and set in solid fourteen-carat gold, enhanced
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Semi bezel center Blue Sapphire natural corundum, simple heat only no other enhancements. a
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

0.57ct Pair Oval Purple Sapphire from Thailand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.57 cts (0.26ct / 0.31ct
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2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

0.76ct Pair Oval Purple Sapphire from Thailand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.76 cts (0.37ct / 0.39 ct
Category

2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

GIA Certified Natural Sapphire Gold Dome Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade yellow gold high dome ruby 3-D earrings. GIA certified, 2 round pink/red sapphires with 42
Category

Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA 1.26 Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond engagement ring. GIA certified at its heart, a vibrant 1.26-carat blue sapphire captures the eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.64ct GIA Certified Color-Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
changing to Purple Treatment: Heat *Most Sapphire has been heat treated to improve colour and clarity
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Untreated Oval Mixed Cut Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, untreated sapphire stone, makes this ring a true treasure. The gorgeous 3.10 carat oval mixed cut sapphire
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Gold 0.60ct Bezel Blue Sapphire 0.10ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire: Natural, blue, oval cut, heat-treatment, 0.60
Category

20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Royal Blue Sapphire 4.43 Ct Oval Cut Certified Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
TYPE: Sapphire ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.43 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Oval Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.17 x 8.80 x 6.20 🌈
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Peter Such GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural GIA certified no heat soft light purplish pink Sapphire and diamond engagement ring in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire 4.03 Ct Oval Cut Certified Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Sapphire ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.03 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 9.91 x 8.34 x 5.60 🌈 COLOR: Blue 🔎
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

18K Gold 4.30ct Squared Sparking Sapphire 0.16ct Diamond Invincible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Metal Color: Yellow Gold Sapphire: Natural, square cut, blue, heat-treated, 4.30 carats. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi-Color Untreated Sapphire Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
sapphires weighing approx. 2.50 carats, set in gorgeous and classic settings yellow gold 14K. Measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 1.00ct Squared Pink Sapphire 0.07ct Diamond Wavy Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire: Natural, square cut, pink, heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
3.27 carat, and 3.36 carat. sapphires, Sri Lanka origin, with no indications of heat treatment
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.82cts, 7.99 x 6.35 x 4.43mm, GIA certificate #2183551201 2 oval Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian French 18k Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, this ring features a central no heat 2.35ct emerald cut sapphire. The sapphire is held within a
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center brown and red center sapphire with 2
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1.10ct Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval sapphire center stone, simple low level heat only
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA 1.02 Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
change from light grayish blue to light grayish purple Sapphire, 1.02ct no heat no enhancements. GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold 0.61ct Blue Sapphire 0.05ct Diamond Half Bezeled Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
, heat-treatment, 0.61 carats, 5.5 x 4 mm Diamonds: Natural, squared cut, VS1, G-H, 0.05 carats, 2 pcs. 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14k GIA Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
setting. The sapphire is a no heat, Sri Lankan stone, and wonderfully complements the white gold setting
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 2.96 Blue Green Oval Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds. This sapphire has been certified by the GIA as natural, no heat, no enhancements. The stones are
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Cert Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
cut center Sapphire in a platinum setting with 2 emerald and 2 tappered baguette side diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphire No Heat 2 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sapphire no heat 2 carat for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire no heat 2 carat may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sapphire no heat 2 carat over the years, but those made by Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc., Merkaba and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our sapphire no heat 2 carat for sale are for women, but there are 255 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sapphire No Heat 2 Carat?

On average, a sapphire no heat 2 carat at 1stDibs sells for $16,944, while they’re typically $935 on the low end and $775,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.