The word
sapphire originated from the Greek word ‘sappheiros’ which means ‘blue stone’. Their unique color profile has made
sapphires a very popular choice for jewelry. In spite of its etymology, this stone is said to have originated in Sri Lanka, a country which has been one of the largest
sapphire producers to date.
Sapphire vintage rings first gained admiration during the 13th century, when it was believed that the color of
sapphire would diminish if it was worn by an unfaithful or impure person. Quite interestingly, Pope Innocent III instituted a mandatory waiting time before marriage to see whether any color vanishing happened.
In the 14th and 15th-century,
vintage sapphire rings became famous among royal families, because to them
sapphires symbolized truth, love, and commitment. In the 20th century,
diamond rings with
sapphire halos and other
gemstones became a trend.
All these years, the use of these stones in
rings has been accepted, and a
vintage sapphire diamond ring is a top pick for anyone who likes
vintage rings. Even though many
sapphire colors such as pink, orange, and green exist, the most common color of a
vintage sapphire diamond ring is blue.