I originally titled this post “Several spectacular sapphire (s)rings” but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Intentional misspellings are never okay, not even for the sake of (amazing) alliteration.
Who doesn’t love a sapphire? We’re sticking to the traditionally-colored ones today, the deep, vibrant, rich blues we all know and love.
![Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1925. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Art-Deco-sapphire-and-diamond-ring-circa-1925.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C333)
This ring is Art Deco, made in 1925. It’s bold and fabulous, with a healthy 3.81cts cushion-cut Burmese sapphire and tapering calibre cut sapphire shoulders, all bordered by diamonds. It has graduated collet set diamonds to the cagework gallery, a reeded shank, and is mounted in platinum mounted.
It reminds me of a Cartier pink sapphire ring that I also love.
![19th century sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/19th-century-sapphire-and-diamond-cluster-ring-circa-1880.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=381%2C400)
And now for something completely different, we have this paler blue 19th century sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. The octagonal step cut sapphire is surrounded by a double border of diamonds, cut-down collet set, scroll shoulders, mounted in silver and gold. I think the colors of this piece are really lovely; I love the mixed metals.
![24.78 carat sapphire and diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/24.78-carat-sapphire-and-diamond-ring.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..jpg?resize=396%2C397)
This ring is simple in design, but there’s something very alluring about it. The giant, 24.78 carat, sapphire, perhaps, or the simplicity of the jaunty diamond shoulders? I also love the yellow gold of the prongs against the blue of the sapphire. I wanted to give you a bigger picture, but Christie’s decided this was as far as I could zoom without getting blurry.
![Early 20th century sapphire and diamond five stone line half hoop cluster ring, circa 1910. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Early-20th-century-sapphire-and-diamond-five-stone-line-half-hoop-cluster-ring-circa-1910.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library.-1.png?resize=400%2C253)
This early 20th century diamond and sapphire five stone line half hoop cluster ring was made in 1910. It has three diamonds alternating two sapphires, millegrain set within a shaped oblong diamond set frame. I think the shape is so interesting – what does this one look like on a finger? I’d love the chance to find out.
![A stunning and unusual diamond and blue sapphire ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/A-stunning-and-unusual-diamond-and-blue-sapphire-ring.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C277)
This one is very simple and undated, but it’s the sort of ring I can see easily becoming a go-to piece in any jewelry wardrobe. An emerald-cut diamond in rub-over setting, to a buff-top sapphire line surround and plain hoop. Subtle, understated, and lovely.
![16.47 carat sapphire and diamond ring by Van Cleef and Arpels. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/16.47-carat-sapphire-and-diamond-ring-by-Van-Cleef-and-Arpels.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..jpg?resize=400%2C351)
This bold beauty is the only one in this batch by a big name – it’s Van Cleef and Arpels. The fabulous 16.47 carat sapphire is wreathed by a border of brilliant-cut diamond. You can also see the ring is further adorned by baguette-cut diamonds along the band, at least partway. An eye-catcher, to be sure.
All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips and Sotheby’s. Please see individual descriptions above for links.
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