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Can sapphires be violet?

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Can sapphires be violet?
Yes, sapphires can be violet or purple in color. The gemstones occur naturally in a wide range of colors including pink, white, red, yellow, green, black and orange. However, blue sapphires are the most well known. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted sapphire gemstone jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Violet Blue Sapphire on 1stDibs
GIA Certified 3.67 Carat Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald step cut sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural violet blue Sapphire center stone set in a platinum setting with 6 emerald cut baguette accent diamonds. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14k White Gold 1.51ct Violet Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Violet blue sapphires are especially desirable because they offer a softer, more nuanced tone than a standard blue sapphire, giving the ring a distinctive character that feels both r...
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.56 Carat Pear Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is a pear shaped 2.56 Carat Violet Blue Sapphire. The Sapphire is heated and is certified by LAPIS.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

A Delightful 2.86ct Unheated Violet Blue Sapphire Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
Such extremely good clarity in a violet blue sapphire is absolutely rare and absolutely to be collected.
Category

Early 2000s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.20 Carat Natural Cushion Cut No Heat Loose Violet Blue Sapphire Gemstone
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright face up appearance. 1 cushion cut natural untreated violet blue sapphire. approx. total weight 5.20cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Violet-Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring, 3.70 Carat Sri Lanka Gem, Diamonds Certified
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The cushion-cut sapphire displays refined violet-blue tones characteristic of fine Ceylon material.
Category

Early 2000s Sri Lankan Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

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