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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

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

Unheated Sapphire Ring 3.47 Carat Sri Lanka
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated 3.47 carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire oval, three stone platinum ring, flanked by a pair of 0.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.68ct Rare Colour Change Unheated Sapphire Green Blue Certified Cushion Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.68ct Rare Colour Change Unheated Sapphire Green Blue Certified Cushion Cut Unique Rare Untreated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

.98ct Unheated Sapphire & Diamond Ring In Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
.98ct Unheated Sapphire & Diamond Ring In Platinum Presenting a stunning Gemstone Fashion Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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