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Are purple star sapphires rare?
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Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Victorian Purple Star Sapphire Ring, 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The centre stone of this lovely Victorian ring is a purple star sapphire. The sapphire is natural
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
16.75 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Mens Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage 16.75 carat purple star sapphire mens ring, circa 1980. This vintage mans ring is crafted
Category
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Materials
Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special stone with a unique color! A purple star sapphire weighing 5.10 carats takes center stage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and stylish geometric ring featuring a 3.87 carat star sapphire with a clean rich purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful richly colored natural star sapphire takes center stage of this platinum made ring. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Purple Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Star Sapphire 2.50 carats, Purple Sapphire 0.59 carat and Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold