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What is a color changing sapphire?

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What is a color changing sapphire?
Color change sapphires are extremely rare gemstones that change colors under different lighting. When under daylight or its equivalent, the stone exhibits colors ranging from blue to violet — whereas, under incandescent light, the colors range from a purple we associate with violet to strongly reddish-purple. Find a collection of vintage sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Retro 8.34 Carat Marquise Synthetic Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will love to rock this huge, 8.34 carat marquise synthetic color change sapphire. With awesome finger coverage and a rich, royal purple to a greyish Blue gemstone holding court, ...
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Color Change Sapphire Retro Cocktail Ring 14k 10.30ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Color Change Sapphire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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