Emilio Jewelry Certified Cornflower Blue No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: Just over 6 carat “Cornflower Blue” certified No Heat sapphire of superb clarity.
Sapphire
GRS Certified 17.97ct No-Heat Cornflower Blue Oval Sapphire, Sri Lanka
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications Carat Weight: 17.97 carats Gemstone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Oval Color: Cornflower Blue Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: No Heat Certification: GRS Available for ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified No Heat 6.70 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, A truly special no heat ceylon sapphire, a super gem quality stone with excellent clarity, cut, and brilliance.
Blue Sapphire
GIA Certified 6.73 Carat No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and lustrous Cornflower blue no heat Blue Sapphire surrounded by beautiful diamonds in a halo setting.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum & Diamond Ring with Cornflower Blue 9.03ct Ceylon Sapphire No Heat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An antique style platinum ring centered around a cornflower blue, Ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is certified by Gem Research Swiss Lab with certificate number GRS2004-031142 as being...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.34 Carat No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Blue Sapphire
Platinum 2.7ctw GIA Oval Cornflower Blue Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon- 2.31ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
7.64 Carat No-Heat Sri Lanka Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional ring centers on a magnificent 7.64 carat natural sapphire of celebrated Sri Lankan origin, certified by GRS as displaying t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 10.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Originating from Ceylon, this remarkable sapphire has no heat treatment, meaning that its captivating color is 100% natural.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified Oval 4.05 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Platinum 4.05 Oval No Heat Cornflower Blue Sri Lanka Sapphire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in Platinum 4.71 Cushion Cut No Heat Cornflower Blue Sri Lanka Sapphire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Certified by the GIA as natural, no heat. 1 octagonal Cornflower Blue Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.82cts, VS, natural no heat and no enhancements, GIA certificate: 5211267707 1...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.45 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crown Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified pear shaped Burman natural no heat ruby and cornflower sapphire set an 18k yellow gold crown setting with a halo of 42 rose cut diamonds.
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Blue "Cornflower", 7.09ct, No Heat, Sri Lanka
Located in Heimberg, CH
Sapphire is one of the more commonly known gemstones. This Cornflower blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka showcases one of the most sought-after colors in the market. Unlike many other sapp...
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No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Please contact us with an offer to purchase before this date. Beautiful no heat cornflower blue sapphire and diamond cross over open leaf ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Modern No Heat Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful dome ring, it is adorned in the center of a square cushion- cut sapphire. The half of the setting is openwork and decorat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.19 Carat Oval No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified No No Heat Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire Shape-Oval Modified Brilliant Cut Carat Weight- 10.19 GIA Report Number- 2235389443 Measurements- 12.32 x 11.06 x 8.65 Tre...
Blue Sapphire
3 Carat Natural No Heat Cornflower Blue Cushion Kashmir Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
A three-carat, natural, no-heat (untreated), cushion shape sapphire from the original mines in Kashmir, India.
Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.25 Carat No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire is cornflower blue which is hard to find and extremely fine, clean.
Blue Sapphire
GIA 5.87ct No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktai
Located in Miami, FL
A sparkly ballerina style Blue Sri Lankan Sapphire ring can be a magnificent present or an unusual engagement ring. Crafted in luxurious platinum, centered by a GIA-certified Blue S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 9.72 Carat Cornflower Oval Cut No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Cornflower Oval Cut No Heat Sapphire Carat Weight: 9.72 Carats Accent Stone: Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat Weight: .49 Carats Col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA Ceylon No Heat Cornflower Blue Cushion Sapphire Diamond Wavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 2.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 4.67ct Ceylon No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Blue Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 4.05ct (exact certified, stamped) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 5.98ct Cornflower No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Dual Halo Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Cornflower Blue Color - No Heat - Clean - Ceylon - 4.23ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 8ctw Large No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Super Clean Cornflower Blue Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 7.0ct (exact) ** See Certification Details B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It displays a deep saturated and very clean true cornflower blue color. This sapphire is GIA certified from Sri Lanka with no indications of heat or any other treatments.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA Ceylon No Heat Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It displays a deep saturated and very clean true cornflower blue color. This sapphire is GIA certified from Sri Lanka with no indications of heat or any other treatments.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 7.82ct Cornflower No Heat Sapphire Diamond Halo Princess Diana Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Cornflower Blue Color - No Heat - Clean - Ceylon - 6.26ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire 1.50CTW Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14k white gold natural no heat cornflower blue sapphire 1.50ctw ring Era: Art Deco Composition: 14K white gold Primary stone: 3 Square step cut natural no heat cornflower bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring No Heat Ceylon GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
Featuring an exceptional 3.90-carat cornflower blue No-Heat Ceylon sapphire (GIA report), and .56 carats of antique rose cut diamonds (H-G color), this stunning classic is all about ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2.49 carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This spectacular ring features a 2.49-carat cornflower blue no-heat sapphire (AGL Lab report), and 2.16 carats of gorgeous white diamonds (F color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fifties 6.50 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
This colorful fifties cocktail ring is set with a superb 6.50-carat fine cornflower blue, No Heat, Ceylon sapphire (GIA laboratory report).
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.66 Carat No-Heat Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This beautiful antique ring features a luminous 1.66 carat cornflower blue no-heat sapphire surrounded by .84 carats total weight of sparkly white diamonds (I color, SI1-2 clarity).
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
This superb three-stone ring pairs a stunning 1.20 carat brilliant white diamond (F color, VVS1 clarity, GIA report) with two .41 carat cornflower blue No-Heat Ceylon sapphires. Meti...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Square Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1920. 1 natural no heat square cornflower blue Sapphire, approx. total weight .50cts, VS, natural no heat Sri Lanka, GIA certificate#5161842548 21 old European cut diamond,...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Stunning 1.50 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire No Heat
Located in Hua Hin, TH
This fine Cornflower Blue sapphire hails from Madagascar, one of the most affluent sources of gems on the planet.
Blue Sapphire
GIA Certified No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Blessed with a delightful cornflower blue and captivating clarity with no heat treatment or enhancement of any kind.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unheated Sapphire Ring 2.66 Carat Round Natural No Heat Cornflower Blue
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lively 2.66 carat unheated round, Cornflower Blue "Ceylon" (Sri Lanka) Sapphire, three-stone platinum ring, decorated with a pair of 0.60 carats, G color/VS2-SI1 clarity, pear shape ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated Sapphire Ring Gem 4.14 Carat Cornflower Blue No Heat Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lively Cornflower Blue 4.14 carat unheated oval Sapphire gem, offered loose to a classy lady or gentleman. The gem certificate is attached to the images for your reference. Returns a...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.36ct Ceylon No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Blue Color - Clean - Ceylon -No Heat - 2.76ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
No-Heat 8.05ct cornflower blue Sapphire Art Deco Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centerpiece is a stunning sapphire that has a cornflower blue hue. The sapphire is surrounded by shimmering diamonds, all set on a shiny 18K white gold band.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.01ct No Heat Sapphire Signet Ring GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
Set with a lovely 4.01-carat cornflower blue No Heat, Ceylon sapphire (GIA laboratory report), this Art Deco signet ring is sleekly elegant.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SALE! Victorian No Heat Sapphire & Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Centered by a 0.85 carat vivid cornflower blue No Heat sapphire of Ceylon origin this ring also features a 0.27ct old mine cut cushion shaped diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 2.05 in W 0.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Belle Epoque 7.0 Ct No Heat Natural Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Divine French for “Beautiful Age,” Belle Époque celebrated a period of prosperity, peace and abundance of creative talent in the jewelry, art and fashion, It was a time of all things...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Harry Winston 10.53 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simply one of the most world renowned designers since 1926, this Harry Winston rich cornflower blue no heat oval sapphire ring is one his iconic creations.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ring features a very lively 7.69 carat cushion cut blue sapphire with GIA report stating the sapphire is unheated and of natural color. Yellow and white diamonds surround this g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.14 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire, No Heat & Diamond, Certified, Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Minka Jewels - This beautiful and elegant 3 band ring set with the most incredible 3.14ct No Heat, Sri Lankan, cornflower blue Sapphire with Lotus certificate.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 10.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Studs
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a gorgeous pair of vs1-vs2clarity Asscher cut diamonds. Pleas...
Diamond
$23,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$105,036
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
$219,000
W 0.36 in D 0.24 in L 0.51 in
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this natural 6.50 carat Ceylon sapphire from Sri Lanka is an exceptional collector gemstone, presented in a rare elongated cushion cut...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
$4,820
W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
Certified 3.34 Carat Ceylon Sri Lanka Cushion Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Behold the timeless elegance of a 3.34 carat Ceylon Sri Lanka Natural Blue Sapphire, expertly cut into a mesmerizing cushion shape measuring 7.67 by 8.96 by 4.83 millimeters. Sourced...
Blue Sapphire
29.28 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Diamond Earrings. These stunning earrings feature 3.13 J-SI1 Cts and 3.16 Cts J-SI2, GIA Certified. 1.81 Ct Asscher cut diamond with 1.30cts long baguette diamond. 9.95...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cuff bracelet features 6 oval cut rubies of pigeon blood color and crystalline texture for a total of 11.54 carats. The design is set with 11.25 carats of round ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 5.39 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.39 Carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, Platinum
French 1970s 3 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Sublime daisy ring, it presents in the center an oval "cornflower" blue sapphire, in a surrounding of modern brilliant- cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace This extraordinary Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, featuring a b...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.0 Ct Fire Opal Diamond Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This more than exquisite antique ring is in transition between the Edwardian and Art Deco period 1910/1920 circa Elegantly designed for a timeless style getting more beautiful and ra...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 29.80ct Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring (RARE) Bora & Co
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co AGL Certified 29.80ct Pink Sapphire Ring (Extremely Rare) An extraordinary treasure of unparalleled rarity, this Bora & Co creation showcases a breathtaking 29.80-...
Pink Sapphire
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This stunning vintage diamond engagement ring will absolutely take your breath away. Exquisitely designed with multiple shapes of diamonds in a luxurious platinum se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price / item|22% Off
1.20ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Elongated cushion / oval cut antique diamond ( unique shape) Solitaire Reef Knot style in 18ct yellow gold soltiaire Made to order - please contact our team with your size
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$19,135Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 0.87 in
Two Stone Pear SI/H Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Two Stone Pear SI/H Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Each earring is composed of two perfectly matched pear-shaped diamonds one smaller stone at the top and a l...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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