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3 Stone with Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
featuring a magnificent 11-carat blue cushion-cut sapphire as its centerpiece. This resplendent gem
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 3.54 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 3.54 carats, flanked by two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.11 Carat Cushion Cut 'GIA' Natural Blue Sapphire, 3-Stone 18 Karat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous 5.11 carat cushion cut blue sapphire (GIA certified) with two perfectly matched step cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Half-Moon Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold and
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cushion Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely breathtaking vintage Cambodian sapphire and diamond ring. The brilliant blue stone
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3-Stone Ring with 3.59 Carat Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
compliment your collection! Center stone sapphire is beautiful blue color. Treatment - heated Center details
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 5.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Certified Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 5.76
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.56ct of small full brilliant cut diamonds. Side stones are Cushion Shape diamonds complimenting
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Leon Mege Halo Platinum Three-stone Ring with Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Montpassier™ three-stone ring, featuring 6.97-carat cushion sapphire, AGL-certified #1093373
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
jazz era of the 1920s. The center deep ocean blue sapphire is flanked by 2 old European circular
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold 3 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Victorian three-stone ring features a deep blue 1.10 carat cushion cut sapphire
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Color Change Sapphire Ring, 4.06ct Unheated 3 Stone Platinum Ring GIA Cerftified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum 950 ring set with a cushion-cut violet-blue changing to purple Ceylon sapphire, 8.96 x
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The piece
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Natural untreated Sapphire Natural Pearl Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gemstone making this gorgeous Victorian era ring quite a stand out of this type Sapphire is of vibrant Blue
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low 13.02 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue cushion cut
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
Category

Antique 1880s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
natural ruby of approx .50 Ct (5.4 x 4.3 mm.)– 1 oval faceted cut natural blue sapphire of approx .55 Ct
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Three Stone in Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Three Stones Ring 0.65 ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid White Gold ØUS6.75 /2.4gr
Located in SE
White Gold. Crown: 15.5mm x 5.8mm x 3.05mm in depth. Old Diamond cut natural Sapphire stone of medium
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.93 Carat AGL Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This impressive platinum ring is centered with an AGL certified cushion cut sapphire that weighs
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver GIA No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking sapphire and diamond three-stone ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Side Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 3 Stone Ring set with Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire and Emerald Cut Diamond Side Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Platinum Ring W/ 3 Blue Sapphire
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
a captivating antique cushion cut blue sapphire at the center. Flanking the center stone are two
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 7.52 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 10.21 grams  Stone Details:  - Gemstone: Blue Sapphire - Carat: 7.52 - Color: Blue - Cut: Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 4.82ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Triangle Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire: Carat total weight 4.82 Blue Sapphire quality: Royal
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Bagguatte Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - High quality natural Ceylon 2.37ct Blue Sapphire (7 x 8mm) at the center
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hancocks 4.16 Ct Cushion Padparadscha Sapphire and Old Mine Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and old cut diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a beautiful
Category

2010s English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Platinum

TIGI Certifi1ed 10.11 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diam Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, wedding, or engagement occasion. One cushion cut, fine quality intense blue sapphire is prong set in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.41 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these stones both eye-catching and emotionally resonant. Item specifics: Cushion Cut Blue Topaz that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Natural Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 1.00ct Cushion Cut High Quality Natural Blue Sapphire from Burma - 25
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unheated 3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 5.07 Carat Platinum 950 GIA Certified x 3
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum 950 custom untreated sapphire ring, containing a natural mined cushion-cut blue
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous cushion cut GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous royal blue color. It is a richly
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Cushion Cut Natural Sapphire 14kW Gold Engagement Ring New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Cushion Sapphire 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Mounting: 14K white gold 1/3 Carat total
Category

2010s American Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Stunning 5.28 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is centered with a vivid blue cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50ct Round Diamond & Cushion Cut Sapphire 7 Stone Band in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
round white diamonds and 3 cushion cut rich blue sapphires. The stones are set into a classic shared
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Yellow and Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Yellow and Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 7.43 Carat Cushion No heat Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristics. Additionally, the ring features pear cut diamonds totaling 3 carats, with VVS clarity and D color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Sapphire 5-1,03 ct Blue Sapphire 4-0,46 Т(3)/2 Size 6.2 USA Weight 2,75 grams With a heritage of
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Ukrainian Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Sapphire Blue 4-Circle-4,95ct T (3) / 2A Sapphire Blue 4-0,11 Т(3)/2A Yellow Sapphire 10-RND57-0,35 2/1A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ukrainian Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.16ct Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail or Engagement Ring set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.16 cts Measurements: 7.03 x 5.29 x 3.92 mm Shape
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

GIA Certified 5.86 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Perfect Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
, natural cushion cut of blue sapphire measuring 11.16 x 8.92 x 5.89 mm and weighing 5.86 carat. Type II
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Timeless Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
/4A Blue Sapphire 7-0,71 Т(4)/2A Blue Sapphire 38-0,32 Т(3)/3C Size 6 US Weight 2,92 grams With a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Victorian 1.0 Ct. Diamond 1.0 Ct. Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
25 – .50 – .25 – G VS/SI 2 oval cushion cut natural unheated blue sapphires totalling approx 1.0
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond White 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12- RND -0.03ct - I/SI1A Diamond 4-0,12ct Blue
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Italian Breathtaking Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 3-RND57-0,08-4/6 Blue Sapphire 6-1,51 Т
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Fashion Blue Sapphire White Gold Every Day Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 40-RND57-0,21-4/4A Blue Sapphire 10-25
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Every Day Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Original Engagement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings and Available) Diamond 12-RND57-0,33-4/4A Blue Sapphire 14
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 3 Rings Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
round sapphires and a cushion- cut diamond. On both sides, on each of the rings, is set a rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings

Materials

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

Italian Three in One Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,2-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57-0,09
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.315Ct Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring/pendant in 18K gold
Located in Singapore, SG
understanding and continued support. --------------- This gorgeous natural blue sapphire is truly a rarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ukrainian Blue Topaz Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
represents the blue sky over golden fighting shields in yellow and orange sapphires. Rare topazes, sun-yellow
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Zircon is a natural stone mined mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Australia. This ring has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.52ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 0.68ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire ring with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Colour Blue Cut Cushion Content
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Posh Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
RIng 18K White Gold Diamond 64-RD-0,32 ct Blue Sapphire 17-0,84 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,6 ct SIze
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
stimulates concentration and reduces stress. Designed with cushion cut blue sapphire set in center with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

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Cushion Cut 3 Stone Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cushion cut 3 stone blue sapphire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a cushion cut 3 stone blue sapphire ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A cushion cut 3 stone blue sapphire ring from Single Stone, Gold Adore and Hancocks — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a cushion cut 3 stone blue sapphire ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cushion Cut 3 Stone Blue Sapphire Ring?

The price for a cushion cut 3 stone blue sapphire ring starts at $2,900 and tops out at $130,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $17,225.

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.