0.81 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.817 Carat, Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.62 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Pink Padparadscha Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Eden engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning natural GIL certified orange-pink padparadscha sapphire, cushion, 7x6.5 mm, untreated a...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
GIA 6.20 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
One of a Kind GIA certified beautiful heart shaped Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphires, weighing over 5.20 carats. Sapphire color: Pinkish Orange.
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.92 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 1.31 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, Platinum
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.38 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
1.35 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified 1.35 Carat, Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.36 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, Platinum
$7,932Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Mesopotamian engagement ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning 7.28 carat natural, unheated, untreated cushion-cut orange-pink Padparadsc...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
4.35 Carat Natural No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring CGL Certified 4.35 Carat Natural, unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.93 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K Gold Ring with 2.16ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate 18K Gold Ring with 2.16ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamonds This exceptional estate ring is crafted in solid 18k gold and showcases a magnificent 2.16 carat unheate...
Sapphire, Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
This exquisite flower ring features natural unheated Padparadscha sapphires, one of the rarest and most coveted varieties in the sapphire family.
Peter Suchy GIA 1.06 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Padparadscha sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified all natural, no heat, 1.06 carat oval pink bezel set Padparadscha sapphire mounted sideways in a 14k rose gold solitaire s...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V120
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Engagement Ring 1.43ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Pave Band V1209 ♥ The overall setting measures 6.2mm in width, 6.8mm in length, and sits 4.3mm tall from the finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold GRS Certified No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Enamel Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The weight of this contemporary Magnolia Flower enamel ring is approximately 8.5 grams. It is made of 18-karat white gold and features a GRS certified no-heat Padparadscha pastel pin...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Oval Cut Pink/Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar with 1.40 CTW Round Cut Diamond Halo Cluster Setting Ring in Platinum 950.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
18kt White Gold Diamond Ring 4.06ct Sapphire No Heat Padparadscha SSEF Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Diamond Ring 4.06ct Sapphire No Heat Padparadscha SSEF Certified.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Whit...
Padparadscha Sapphire Halo Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A rare Ceylon padparadscha in a 14K diamond halo." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Padparadscha Sapphire Treatment: Diffused Weight: 0.94cts Head Size: 7x5mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Padparadscha sapphire : 1.70 carats Diamond weight : 1.61 carat ( G color and VS clarity ) Dimensions ; 7.75x5.96x3.95mm Shape : Antique cushion Col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Wrap-Around Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring features a rare padparadscha sapphire that has been bezel-set in a beautiful 18k white gold band.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Engagement Ring with AIG Certified Seven Carats Padparadscha Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian engagement ring is encrusted with 7.28 carats natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, 11,28x9,...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Carats Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold contemporary Eden engagement ring features a stunning 1.13 carat natural GIL certified orange-pink padparadscha sapphire in a cushion cut, measuring 7x6.5 mm ...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
3.08ct GIA unheated sapphire PADPARADSCHA diamond engagement ring RARE sapphire
Located in Jupiter, FL
A cocktail ring with a large sapphire at 3.08 carats and 1.33 carats of diamonds in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Cushion & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA pinkish orange padparadscha sapphire cushion with 0.84 ct. white diamond cadillac cut stones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Rose Gold
1.15 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Double Halo Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Padparadscha Sapphire, weighing 1.15 carats, is the centerpiece of this contemporary ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
Padparadscha, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 1.24 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.35 carats and Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.52 grams ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.79 Carat Oval Sri Lankan Padparadscha Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Padparadscha Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring The Center Stone is a gorgeous 2.29 Carat Oval Cut orangish-pink hue Padparadscha Sapphire that Measures 8.1 x 6.7mm.
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire 2.22 carats with Diamond 0.97 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.24 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.60 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire & Spinel 24k Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 5.60 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 10.8 x 9 mm and is surr...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k G...
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 3.17 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia/ GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the art nouveau period this ring has a light orangey pink oval 3.17 carat Padparadscha sapphire set at the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
0.91 Carat Cushion Cut Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
At the centre of this Stunning Ring is a Pristine Cushion Cut Padparadscha Sapphire, weighing approximately 0.91 Carats and surrounded by two rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.1Ct Padparadscha Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring with Natural Diamonds Halo: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A romantic toi et moi ring featuring a 1.1ct padparadscha sapphire (oval 6×4mm) paired in a sparkling diamond halo, set in 14K gold.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring.
Located in London, GB
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight...
AGL Certified 9.10 Carat Ceylon No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
9.10 Carat cushion cut Ceylon no heat Padparadscha Sapphire and mixed cut diamond ring. Mounted in 18k white gold, set with 5.24 carats in marquise, trillion, and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
AIGS Certified 5.09 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring AIGS Certified 5.092 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 1.30 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.02 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Natural Padparadscha Sapphire 2.02 carats Ring with GIA Report is an exquisite piece of jewelry which will be a perfect gift for your loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.11 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wear this certified sapphire ring to make a statement and garner envy from friends and loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true collectors pieces this ring features a rare orangy pink Padparadscha sapphire weighing 3.03 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 4.10 cts in 14KWG Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a GRS certificate, this gemstone ring will be a valuable investment. Ring Overview SKU 2415 Center Stone Padparadscha Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Weight 3.43 gr Report ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
By Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The centerpiece of this exquisite ring is a rare 1.85-carat heated Padparadscha sapphire, celebrated for its unique blend of pink and orange hues.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.64 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds/GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Natural Padparadscha Sapphire 1.64 carats Ring with GRS Report is an exquisite piece of jewelry which will be a perfect gift for your loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.43 cts in 18KWG Ring with Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wear this certified sapphire ring to make a statement and garner envy from friends and loved ones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 1.00 cts in Platinum Ring w 18KRG & Dia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exquisite beauty of this platinum and 18K rose gold ring, showcasing a natural unheated Padparadscha sapphire accented with dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Padparadscha , Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 2.02 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.69 carats and Diamond 1.72 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.11 grams...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman 4.21 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by famed American jewelry house Oscar Heyman, this striking cocktail ring showcases a beautifully rare 4.21 carat Padparadscha sapphire, cut into a cushion shape and serving...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified Untreated No Heat Padparadscha Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Please refer to Sotheby's Hong Kong in October 2016, an 11.68 carat PADPARADSCHA lotus corundum diamond ring, which was sold at a high price of NT$9.77 million.
Padparadscha Sapphire
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Fine*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Halo Cluster GIA Certified 2.05ct. Padparascha Natural Pink Sapphire ring. Report: 6204967641 Oval cut: 8.82 x 6.77 x 3.82mm Clean (VS) Clarity, Transparent Even Pinkish Oran...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 0.81ctw GIA Cushion Padparadscha Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous sapphire solitaire engagement ring that was newly crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring a natural sapphire that is neatly bezel set at the center.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Natural Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Fine
Located in New York, NY
Classic Halo Cluster GIA Certified 3.58ct. Natural Padparadscha Pink Sapphire ring. Report: 6197433099 Oval cut: 9.16 x 7.61 x 5.70mm Clean (VS) Clarity, Transparent Even Pin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring The side diamonds are GIA certified half moon diamonds set in 18 carats yellow gold and platinum
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 0.60 carat with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 0.66 carat with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.91 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye & Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
This show-stopping bomb cocktail ring is a testament to bold elegance, centered on a 6.2-carat chrysoberyl cat’s eye with immaculately precise cutting. The gemstone boasts perfectl...
Platinum 14k Gold GIA .89ct No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Padparadscha Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Orangy Pink - No Heat - 0.89ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete In...
Sapphire, Platinum, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Padparadscha with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 1.85 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.22 carats and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.89 gra...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gems Are Forever Padparadscha and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Designed and crafted by Gems Are Forever in Beverly Hills, California, this exquisite ring boasts a captivating 0.88 carat natural Padparascha at its center. Flanking the central sto...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
Lotus Certified 10 Carat Natural Padparadscha No Heat Oval Sapphire
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A true exquisite sapphire this ring features a rare sunset orange with pink hue Padparadscha sapphire weighing 10 carats.
Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified Padparascha Sapphire Ring
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, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any question...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
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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