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Fresh Water Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Fresh Water Pearl, Torsade Necklace, set with Cultured Color Change Sapphire Briolettes. The
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2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Platinum Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
iolite earned this gemstone the nickname of water sapphire. Only officially named in 1912, Iolite still
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Platinum

Platinum Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Platinum Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
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H 1 in W 0.8 in
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Aquamarine Bracelet "Water and Light"
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this 18 Karat white Gold Sapphire and Aquamarine Bangle
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2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Aquamarine Bracelet "Water and Light"
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this 18Ky Gold Sapphire and Aquamarine Bangle, From the
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2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Sapphires Short Curve Water Drop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold and Sapphires Curve Dangle Drop Earrings, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Fresh Water Pearl and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K white gold fresh water pearl and sapphire cocktail ring. The setting is peg set with
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Water Lilies Pendant with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Mother of pearl 6.50 carats approx. Pink sapphires 0.20 carat
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stud Earring with Center Stone Water Melon Tourmaline with Sapphire & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:8.846g, Diamond:0.78ct, Sapphire:0.33ct, Tourmaline:4.38ct, Size: 16X16 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3-1/20ct. 14K Gold Tourmaline/Sapphire/Tsavorite Water Melon Pendant Necklace
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the adorable design of our Pink Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire and Tsavorite Water Melon
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with White Sapphire Earring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with White Sapphire 1.26 carats Earring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3
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2010s Thai Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire 1.71 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Yellow Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Yellow Sapphire 4.56 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl, Fresh Water Pearl, Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Fresh Water Pearl, Yellow Sapphire 3.50 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Ring set in
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2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite 0.72 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Fresh Water Pearl, Blue Sapphire 1.03 Carat Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats Ring in 18 karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
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2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire 1.0 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Double Crystals Moons Water Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Double Crystals Moons Water Drop Exquisite Elegant Clip
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Vintage 1980s German Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Sapphire Wreath Water Drop Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Sapphire Milky Blue Cabochon Wreath Flower Water Drop Crystals Openwork
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Vintage 1960s German Tudor Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Water Tear Drop Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Water Tear Drop Triangle Openwork Pendant Mesh Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Navy Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Unique Gemstone Gold Water Bearer Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This unique happy water bearer brooch features 10 various gemstones set in 14 Kt Yellow Gold.
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Rubelite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Cross Pendant in 14k Gold, Sapphire and Pearls Cross
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold cross pendant with sapphire and pearls. Sapphire cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Multi-Strand Necklace Turquoises Iolites Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
variations in hue that make this necklace truly one-of-a-kind. Iolites, often nicknamed "water sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Turquoise

Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength. A
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Mesh Bracelet, 62.73 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The 494 velvety-blue sapphires in this alluring bracelet cascade like water around the wrist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength. A
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Vintage White Gold Cocktail Ring with Iolite and Diamonds IGI Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
directon. This special stone has also different names : Water sapphire (this stone is usually found in
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20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace with White Sapphire
Located in Carlsbad, CA
• Fresh Water Pearls • White Sapphire Beads • Vermeil Gold Clasp • 18" Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate

Pearl Necklace with White Sapphire
Located in Carlsbad, CA
• Fresh Water Pearls • White Sapphire Beads • Vermeil Gold Clasp • 18" Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 6.53 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.66 Carat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 11.42 Carat and white diamonds in total of 1.74 Carat. Total metal
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 4.75 Carat and round white diamonds in total of 0.58
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 3.6 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.27 Carat. Total metal
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 10.23 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.94 Carat. Total metal
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
divers. Calling all ocean lovers. Just imagine the sapphires water spray from a huge wave. How will you
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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
H 0.25 in W 2.66 in Dm 2.21 in L 2.25 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 2.33 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.16 Carat. Total metal
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Snow Queen Black Sapphire Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant Snow Queen Black Sapphire Ring is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength. A
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 2.27 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
round shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 0.66 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of 0.07
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 1.33 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of 0.31
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 4.28 Carat and one natural white diamond in princess
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Daisy gold ring with sapphires, pearls.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Daisy gold ring with sapphires, pearls. Flower 14k gold ring. Semi eternity sapphire gold ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
of 2 different color natural pear shape sapphires in total of 2.26 Carat. The total metal weight is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Go...

2.00 Carat Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Iolite, also known as "water sapphire" or "Vikings' Compass," is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Iolite

18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
shape sapphires in total of 6.56 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.58 Carat. Total metal weight is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

Glamorous Faceted Iolite 2.80 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Iolite, also known as "water sapphire" or "Vikings' Compass," is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Iolite

3.40 Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Iolite, also known as "water sapphire" or "Vikings' Compass," is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Iolite

3.40 Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
3.40 Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
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W 0.35 in D 0.26 in L 0.39 in
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Iolite Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Iolite, also known as "water sapphire" or "Vikings' Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Iolite

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
oval shape sapphires in total of 3.01 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.23 Carat. The total metal
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k G...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Coloured Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
connects them to Mediterranean design, with distinguished inner courtyards, decorated with water fountains
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Coloured Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
pear shape coloured sapphires in total of 12.08 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.99 Carat. The
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-coloured Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
earrings are made of oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 6.94 Carat and round natural white
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-coloured Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
earrings are made of oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 6.18 Carat and natural white diamonds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Coloured Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
earrings are made of oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 8.68 Carat and natural white diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-coloured Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
of multi-coloured sapphires in total of 0.87 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.06 Carat. The
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 1.73 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of 0.20 Carat. Total
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Coloured Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
earrings are made of multi-coloured sapphires in total of 9.95 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Multi-coloured Sapphires Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
multi-coloured sapphires in total of 20.51 Carat and white diamonds in total of 3.76 Carat. Total metal
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Multi-Coloured Sapphires Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
-coloured sapphires in total of 7.32 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.11 Carat. Total metal weight is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, ...

Pink Sapphire and Pearl Tribales Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is set in bezel setting to form a ball shape. On top of the pink sapphire ball uses 2 fresh water
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Water Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact water sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect water sapphire may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a water sapphire has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Thomas Kurilla, Baume and BOON are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a water sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Water Sapphire?

The price for a water sapphire starts at $525 and tops out at $22,970 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,647.

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