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What is an unheated sapphire?
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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 cluster, cushion faceted, 18.33 carats unheated sapphire mounted in open basket with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$119,200 Sale Price
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White Gold Diamond Necklace with Unheated Sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
14K white gold necklace set with diamonds and an approximately 1.50 carat unheated sapphire. Total weight: 6 g.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
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.
Category
20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Unheated Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Edwardian Unheated Sapphire diamond and platinum ring circa 1910. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ531D Scroll down for specifications.
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Multicolor 40ct Unheated Sapphire Necklace - VHK#343a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Multicolor 40ct Unheated Sapphire Necklace - VHK#343a
Item Details:
Year: 1960s
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 48.6 grams
Sapph...
Category
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pastel Unheated Sapphire Briolette Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted in 18K white gold, each earring features a cascading arrangement of unheated sapphires totaling 65.94 carats, delicately suspended to capture and reflect light with every...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold


