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6 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
6.01 carat oval cut certified Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire set in a custom made platinum ring with
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6 carat Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified natural no heat 6.09 carat Cushion cut sapphire set in handmade platinum and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning 6 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sapphire set in an elegant and timeless ring. 6.02 carat oval fine blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

10 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING ring! Certified, 10.02 carat Ceylon Vivid Blue oval sapphire. Set in a custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 6 Carat VIVID BLUE Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An absolutely exquisite engagement ring featuring a royal blue oval sapphire set in a four claw
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 8.20 Carat Certified Blue Sapphire 2.13 Carat White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular GIA Certified 8.20 Carat Octagonal Step Cut Transparent Blue Colored Sapphire in
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

C.Dunaigre 6 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
C. Dunaigre-Certified 6-Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum A statement of
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 6 Carat (approximately) Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 6 Carat VIVID Blue Sapphire Unheated Diamond 18kGold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
-cut natural blue sapphire. Meticulously sourced and left in its purest form, this gemstone boasts
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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Vivid Diamonds Stunning 6.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring a 6.22 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire from Madagascar, Heated, AGL
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

Platinum 4.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Cut diamonds set in the mounting with a total diamond weight of 0.70 carats. Ring Size is 6.
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 21.19 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
certified blue oval Sapphire weighing 21.19 carats, surrounded by 20 round brilliant cut diamonds and 50
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.37 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 KT Yellow Gold Artisan Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Gorgeous bespoke 4.25 Carat Blue Sapphire ring from the Artisan Collection features 0.12 Carat
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold,...

NO HEAT AGL Certified 6 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
eye-catching and high quality 10.50cttw sapphire and diamond ring truly brings the glamour and the
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2010s Italian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

No Heat AGL Certified 6 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
eye-catching and high quality 10.50cttw sapphire and diamond ring truly brings the glamour and the
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2010s Italian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

15.11 Carats Ceylon blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ceylon sapphire of 15.11 Carats and 6 baguettes shape diamonds of 1.08 Carats total ( G colour - Vs
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2010s Belgian Modern Dome Rings

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

1.66 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dainty Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. This Sapphire ring is crafted in a platinum setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Soothing Blue Sapphire 6 Carat Certified Classical Solitaire 18K Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This beautiful 6.00 carat vivid blue sapphire is set along with 1.31 carat rare hexagon shape
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2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6 Carat Emerald Cut No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this 6.26 carat no heat Burma Blue Sapphire and mixed-cut diamond cocktail ring. The center
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2010s Burmese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6 Approximately 3 Ct
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.74 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning pear shape cabochon 6.74 carat Ceylon Sapphire ring, with top quality diamonds on the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

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

Certified 7.48 Carat No Heat Greenish Blue Step Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 3 Stone Sapphire Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 1.22 Carats in Diamonds G SI
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...

1.84 Carat Oval Cut Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.84 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.27 CTTW Round Cut Pave Set Diamond Three Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.17 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One 1.17 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut sapphire of
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.65 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring showcases a beautiful 1.65 carat Round Blue Sapphire with a Diamond Halo. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

5.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous platinum cocktail cluster ring features a beautiful hexagonal step-cut blue sapphire
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 21.19 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
21.19 carat oval blue sapphire, with a heated Ceylon provenance, accented by two GIA certified trillion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

6, 19 Carat of Blue Saphirs and Diamonds, 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18 carat yellow gold cocktail ring , set with 7 sapphires totaling 6,19 carats, paved with 0,21
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1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.18 CTTW Round-Cut Diamond Filigree Setting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1.00 carat marquise center sapphire set in a 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carats of Blue Sapphire  1.03 Carats of Pear-Shaped Sapphire  Size 6 Please contact us for more
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz 3 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Bespoke Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, size and gemstones. Ring in Platinum Main gemstone: 1 Oval Blue Topaz Diamond: Natural 0.24 Carat G
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

2 Carat Total Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Carat: 1 Carat Common Treatments Stunning diamond encrusted ring with a 1 carat royal blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Platinum Ring featuring a 1.05 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.05 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

7.36 Carat Alternating Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This flexible beautiful wedding band features 6 round blue sapphires that alternate with 6 round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Star-Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified No Heat Burma 6.03 Carat Cabochon Cut Royal Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo
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2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Round bright blue center sapphire set in diamond pave white
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

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

2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire with a Diamond Halo, on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

1.82 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dark blue sapphire ring has a Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire that weighs 1.44 carats and is
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.18 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center sapphire accented with
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.06 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring C.Dunaigre Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
C. Dunaigre certified Gorgeous Blue Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring handcrafted in 18k white
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Blue Princess Sapphire and Diamond 1.03 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural princess cut blue sapphires complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This band is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage early 1900s Sapphire Platinum Diamond engagement ring, with an original old European cut
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

3.75 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sparkling diamonds and .6 carat blue sapphire. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Certified 14.27 carat UNHEATED BURMA Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
AGL Certified 14.27 carat UNHEATED BURMESE Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Beautiful Velvet
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.05 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three stone gemstone engagement ring showcasing a round blue sapphire center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

14K Yellow Gold 6+ Carat Square NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire AGL and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
HEAT Ceylon sapphire as well as 1.75 carats of diamond! This heavy hitter of a ring is guaranteed to
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
1.90 carat with VS clarity and GH color blue sapphire weight is 1.05 carat. The ring size is 6 1/2 and
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.87 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.87 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.10 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond with Filigree Split Shank Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.10 Carat Blue Oval-Cut Sapphire with 0.16 CTTW Round-Cut Diamonds in Platinum 900 Size 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 2.62 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.61 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.45 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Blue Round Sapphire and White Diamond 1.70 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Blue Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 6 Free sizing upon request All
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.27 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Natural Blue Pear Sapphire and White Diamond 1.92 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.45 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage 26.93 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring from the 1950s period. The oval cut sapphire is
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.07 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Princess Cut White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

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6 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 705 vintage or 989 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring from David Gross Group, LB Exclusive and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 455 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 6 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 6 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $343 and can go as high as $385,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,108.

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.