Antique Yellow Sapphire Rings

Whilst many people know of, and covet, blue sapphire rings, there are many other colours that this versatile gemstone appears in. Particularly sought after are antique yellow sapphire engagement rings...

...which offer a variety of beautiful sunshine hues. Reminiscent of yellow diamonds in their colouration, these vintage and antique yellow sapphire rings would have been completely hand-cut and faceted, with their incredible colours prioritised, and showcased at their very best.

The vintage yellow sapphire rings in our collection are completely natural and unenhanced, allowing for a depth of colour that their treated counterparts simply cannot obtain. Furthermore, this natural variation offers a wide array of hues, ensuring you can find the perfect one for you!

Used as tokens of good luck, protection, and spirituality, antique yellow sapphire rings have accompanied us through time from the Roman period, to the Middle Ages. With an unmistakable energy and dazzling colour, it is easy to see how they came to symbolise such positive forces. Find other striking stones, including sentimental pink sapphire rings, online and at Berganza’s showroom in Hatton Garden, London.

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Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1970.Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1970.

Price £8,000 Ref: 28775

Art Deco Yellow Sapphire and Diamond ring hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond flanked solitaire ring, 1935. Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond flanked solitaire ring, 1935.

Price £17,500 Ref: 24541

Ceylon yellow sapphire and diamond ring berganza hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond coron...Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1920.

Price £22,000 Ref: 24946

Victorian Yellow sapphire cluster ring, circa 1890 hatton garden

Victorian Yellow sapphire cluster ring, circa 1890. Victorian Yellow sapphire cluster ring, circa 1890.

Price £28,800 Ref: 28882

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1900.

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, c.1900.Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1900.

Price £14,800 Ref: 28736

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring,hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.

Price £5,500 Ref: 28731

Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1960.Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1960.

Price £6,900 Ref: 25807

Yellow Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, circa 1960. Hatton Garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring, circa 1960.Yellow Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, circa 1960.

Price £4,950 Ref: 28405

Yellow Ceylon sapphire three stone ring, circa 1950. Hatton Garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring, circa 1950.Yellow Ceylon sapphire three stone ring, circa 1950.

Price £25,500 Ref: 28436

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and pearl ring, circa 1960. Hatton Garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and pearl ring, circa 1960.Yellow Ceylon sapphire and pearl ring, circa 1960.

Price £9,800 Ref: 28253

front view Yellow sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950. hatton garden berganza

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring,...Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, English, circa 1950.

Price £31,300 Ref: 21935

Vintage yellow sapphire solitaire ring berganza hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, E...Yellow Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, English, circa 1960.

Price £4,200 Ref: 23242

yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond ring berganza hatton garden

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamo...Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1960.

Price £16,200 Ref: 26579

Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring hatton garden

Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring, circa 1950.Yellow Ceylon sapphire ring, circa 1950.

Price £12,000 Ref: 25446

FAQs

What is a yellow sapphire?

A yellow sapphire is a member of the corundum family of gemstones. These include rubies, and sapphires in many different colours, most commonly, blue.They’re formed under intense heat and pressure beneath the earth’s surface, and their yellow colouration comes from the presence of a certain trace element: iron. The higher the concentration of iron, the richer the colour saturation will be, which is why canary yellow sapphires are considered the quintessential and most sought-after example of the stone.

Are yellow sapphires rare?

Any yellow sapphire that is natural, with no enhancements is a rarity, as around 95% of coloured gemstones on today’s market are heat treated. Yellow sapphires with a high colour saturation - or the ‘deeper’ the colour - are the rarer forms of the stone. Untreated, deep yellow sapphire rings are therefore in high demand because of their rarity.

Are yellow sapphires valuable?

As value is directly related to rarity, all the sapphires in the Berganza collection have an inherent value, being natural and unenhanced. These yellow sapphires will retain, and even appreciate in value over time, unlike their treated counterparts. Another indicator of value is origin, with the most exceptional yellow sapphires hailing from the old mines of Ceylon, renowned for their fine quality, and colouration.

What does a yellow sapphire mean or symbolise?

Yellow sapphires symbolise good luck, prosperity, wisdom, and protection. They are believed to absorb and exude positive energies because of their kinship with sunlight. This makes them popular gifts for loved ones and are often passed down as family heirlooms, and investment pieces. Because of the emergent popularity of yellow diamond rings in 2020, the comparatively more affordable yellow sapphire engagement rings were particularly en vogue for those planning proposals, and have been highly sought after ever since.