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What is an unheated sapphire?

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What is an unheated sapphire?
Unheated sapphires refers to sapphires that have not had any form of heat treatment, which enhances their color and clarity. Gemology experts estimate that more than 90% of sapphires on the market are heated sapphires. Find a collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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18.33 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous unheated sapphire diamond cocktail ring. Lively "cornflower blue", Ceylon origin, high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Emerald Cut Sapphire is 4.61 cts with Baguette Cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring 1 Sapphire - 1.23 CT Diamonds - 0.20 CT 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

4.64 Ct. Unheated Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 4.64 ct. Unheated Sapphire Ring with Diamonds made in Platinum. The ring size is US 6.25 and the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

NGL Certified 18K Gold Unheated Sapphire & Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
NGL Certified 18K Gold Unheated Sapphire & Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 1 Unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

NGL Certified 18K Gold Unheated Sapphire & Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
NGL Certified 18K Gold Unheated Sapphire & Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 1 Unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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