Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring with Royal Blue Sapphire

Original Art Deco engagement rings are rare, especially ones that feature natural-colored gemstones like this stunning royal blue sapphire. While many think of diamonds as the traditional choice for engagement and wedding jewelry, sapphires have long been favored by affluent brides, dating back hundreds of years. It wasn’t until the discovery of South African diamond mines and the marketing efforts by De Beers in the 1930s to the 1950s that diamonds became synonymous with wealth and fame.

This ring is a classic engagement piece, crafted in gleaming platinum and dating back to the late 1920s. The central sapphire is a natural stone, mined from the earth and untreated, displaying a rich, blue-velvet hue that beautifully captures the light. At first glance, it may seem like a solitaire ring; however, a closer look reveals straight baguette-cut diamonds inlaid in the shank and old-cut round diamonds set in the side gallery, adding a touch of glamour that is characteristic of fine Art Deco jewelry. The thin band enhances the appearance of the stones, making them look larger and more exquisite on the finger. 

This ring is simply magnificent and can be sized to fit any ring size. 

Details: Antique Art Deco engagement ring in 900 irid platinum, featuring a 1.67ct oval sapphire (royal blue, untreated) and 0.18ct total weight of natural diamond accents (VS-SI GH), circa 1929.