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Certified 10.04 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 10.04 carat certified natural, cushion shaped Ceylon Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire, royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.55 carat cushion cut sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern platinum three-stone ring features a GIA-certified 1.55-carat cushion-cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 1.55 carat cushion cut sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern platinum three-stone ring features a GIA-certified 1.55-carat cushion-cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.54 Carat Cushion Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, securely nestled in a comfortable fit Platinum three-stone setting. It is elegantly complemented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 2.01 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.78 carats total - transparent medium blue. Flanked by
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 4.15 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 4.15 carats, flanked by two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring. This stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

AGL Certified Cushion Cut Madagascar Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This striking ring showcases a stunning cushion modified mixed-cut Madagascar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D. Three-Stone Blue Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a Sophia D Three-Stone ring with 3 center blue sapphires with a total carat of 4.90 and
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

5.12 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 5.12 carats, flanked by two brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.22 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 4.22 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.60 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 2.60 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.14 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing a rare vibrant Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire weighing 2.14 carats and Flanking the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.04 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-stone ring features an immaculately alluring cushion cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Pink Sapphire and Half Moon Diamond Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This exquisite three-stone ring showcases a striking combination of elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring 1.64 CTS 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Three stone gypsy ring featuring one GIA Certified Cushion diamond flanked with two Cushion cut
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.70 Carats Total Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Simply stunning three stone sapphire and diamond ring. A modernized take on the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich blue cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.02 carats surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.37ct Three Stone Cushion Cut Sapphire and Round Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone ring showcases a stunning 2.37-carat natural cushion-cut sapphire with
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking three-stone ring taken from the Edwardian period. This gorgeous piece has
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have classically styled three-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from platinum
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow and white gold three stone ring with a natural unenhanced cushion cut blue
Category

Vintage 1950s European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

3 Stone with Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly enchanting masterpiece, behold the exquisite allure of our three-stone ring
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Natural untreated Sapphire Natural Pearl Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
related to sentiment and life together Composed by a selection of three stone for meaningful: past
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Three Stone Sapphire &Diamond Ring S3.28ct HM.43ct 18kyg
Located in New York, NY
-quality craftsmanship, this Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring is a statement piece that is sure to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.19 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 7.19 carats Measuring (12.3x10.2) mm Diamonds weighing 1.05 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Burmese 3.10 Carat Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically designed three stone sapphire and diamond ring. This antique piece
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 3.26 Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A stunning vividly blue cushion cut sapphire features pride of place in this three stone from the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Classic No-Heat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three stone Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This high-quality three stone sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum. Displaying a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three stone ring features a cushion shaped old cut natural unheated transparent blue
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

BUNDA 5.39ct unheated Sapphire and 1.26ct Diamonds three stone ring in platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Volans' Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring made in platinum, stamped BUNDA. Characteristics
Category

2010s Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bailey Banks and Biddle Three Stone Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful 18 carat gold three-stone ring with two European cut diamonds (app. 0.80 carat in total
Category

Antique 1890s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 5.16 Carat Sapphire Platinum Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, three stone ring is adorned with 3 cushion cut sapphires. The middle 1.70ct middle sapphire is adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold,...

GIA Certified 7.20 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 7.20 carats antique cushion cut diamond certified by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA 2.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
certified by the GIA as natural, no heat. The sapphire is mounted in a platinum three-stone setting with one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Modern Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Handmade Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
, bright stones. A fabulous choice for a celebration ring or a classic style engagement ring. Sapphire
Category

2010s Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

GIA Certified 3.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified yellowish orange sapphire and diamond ring. GIA certified natural cushion cut center
Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.11ct Sapphire with Diamonds Three-Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite natural sapphire and natural diamond three stone ring. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring 7.10 Carats Plat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Sri Lanka cushion Sapphire weighing 6 Carats flanked with two Cadillac diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.09 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 4.09 carats, flanked by two pointed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6.54 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 6.54 carats, flanked by two brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pampillonia 2.39-Carat No-Heat Sapphire and Half-Moon Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
: a platinum three-stone ring featuring a stunning 2.39-carat no-heat sapphire from Madagascar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Three Stone Radiant Sapphire 17.47CT & Princess Diamond 0.74CT Ring 18K Yellow G
Located in New York, NY
Get ready to be blown away by the breathtaking beauty of this three-stone ring! Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander GIA 12.08ct Ceylon Sapphire with Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Ceylon sapphire of superb color and diamond halo ring, GIA certified. High jewelry by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring for Engagement in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring for Engagement in 18K Gold featuring natural
Category

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

Materials

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

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

Platinum Cushion Sapphire Shield Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cushion Sapphire Shield Cut Diamond Ring sapphire weight 2.63 carats shield cut natural
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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

Art Deco 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
beautiful platinum ring dates back to the 1920's. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.10
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

1.29 Carat Cushion Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.29 carat cushion padparadscha sapphire (NH) with half moon diamonds .35 carats set in a platinum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

2.22 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
2.22 carat Pink Cushion Sapphire with half moon shape diamonds .34 carats set in platinum ring.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.22 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
2.22 carat Pink Cushion Sapphire with half moon shape diamonds .34 carats set in platinum ring.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

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Cushion Three Stone Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cushion three stone sapphire 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 Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 39 antique edition and 140 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a cushion three stone 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a cushion three stone sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Gross Group, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Emilio! are consistently popular. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and baguette cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cushion three stone sapphire ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cushion Three Stone Sapphire Ring?

The price for a cushion three stone sapphire ring starts at $680 and tops out at $1,825,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $18,995.

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.