Sapphire Natural 17 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Ring on White Gold 18K with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ceylon unheated 17 carats sapphire ring in 18 carats white gold and 4 carats of diamonds 18-carat white gold ring set in its center with a large bezel-set sapphire weighing 17 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.67 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 9.67 carats tourmaline, .17 carats sapphire and illuminated with .54 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire Earrings, 17 Carats, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS: ✦ Stone: Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Stone Type: Natural ✦ Earring Width: 4MM ✦ Stone Shape: Emerald Cut, Pear, Heart, Oval ✦ Number of Gemstones: 44 ✦ Stone Weight: 17 Cara...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
.17 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1930’s art deco square sapphire round diamond engraved and filigree ring in 18k white gold. 1 square blue sapphire SI, approx. .17ct 2 round brilliant cut diamonds G VS, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important 17 Carat GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An impressive oval Ceylon sapphire weighing 17.18 carats surrounded by 12 fine brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25. The sapphire a boasts a rich blue fully saturated color. The sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
17 Carat Rare Vintage Buccellati Blue Star Sapphire Platinum Dome Signet Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very rare Buccellati ring set with a large oval blue Ceylon star sapphire measuring Approx. 15x13x9mm. Approx. 17-20 carats in size (estimated, very hard to calculate).
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified No Heat 17 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this regal 17-carat cushion cut no-heat yellow sapphire and trillion cut diamond 18k white gold ring.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Yellow Sapphire 17 carats Gold Ring Untreated No heat with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An extraordinary 18K yellow gold ring featuring a rare, untreated 17-carat oval yellow sapphire of exceptional brilliance and beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
17 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Harlequin Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold "door knocker" dangle style omega lever back earrings for pierced ears have 3 segments hinged together for maximum sparkle through movement. The top...
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ring features a beautiful 17.02 carat sugarloaf citrine cabochon set with brilliant natural white diamonds and fancy yellow sapphires in a hand crafted 18k yellow gold ...
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cab ring ( 17,5 mm x 13 mm ) set with 3,3 grams of 14 kt white gold. 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 ct total diamonds weight Ring Shan...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,853Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Topaz Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 17 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring alternating blue topaz, 12.50 carats, and sapphires 4.50 carats with two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm.
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Heart Wreath Pendant Necklace 17" - 14k Round .70ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Total Carats: .70ctw Chain Style: Flat Cable Necklace Style: Cha...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 18k Pear .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carats: .48ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Buddha Mama Sapphire Diamond Hamsa Hand Necklace 17 3/4"-Yellow Gold 20k 1.80ctw
By Buddha Mama
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $16,000 Brand: Buddha Mama Metal Content: 20k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heated Carat(s): 1.80ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
17 carat gemstone bracelet with Tahiti pearl and drawstring closure
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
This bracelet combines everything in colors of the palette and proudly carries a beautiful 10 mm Tahitian pearl in its center. From slightly opaque red rubies to pink and yellow and ...
Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
6.04 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item Specs: Pink Morganite (Pear Cut) = 3.54 carats 17 Pink Sapphires (Round Cut) = 1.01 carats 18 Multi Colored Sapphires (Round Cut ) = 1.49 carats 14K Rose Gold = 8.4 grams Total...
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
17.11 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional 17 carat cushion cut Ceylon sapphire ring is a magnificent choice for commemorating life's most meaningful occasions.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
17.62 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
17 Gorgeous Sapphires weighing 10.60 Carats and 34 Round Diamonds weighing 7.02 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.62 Carats Opal Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set with 4.62 carats opal, 1.09 carats emerald, .6 carats sapphire & .17 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
15.26 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and color-rich tennis bracelet showcasing oval cut 17 Blue Sapphires weighing 15.26 carats total, spaced by 119 flower shape round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.16 cara...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amazing 23, 31 Carats of Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From high jewelry collection, stunning ring with a big Ceylon sapphire of 17 carats and diamonds baguettes and round brilliant cut of 2,90 carats,F/VS.
18k Gold
Emerald Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The carat weight of the stones are as follows: Pear Cut Emerald = 0.15 carat 18 Pink Sapphires = 0.34 carats 17 White Sapphires = 0.27 carats The total carat weight of the ring is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Amethyst Sapphire Green Tsavorite Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 24.4 Grams Purple Oval Faceted Amethyst Measurements: 22.2 mm x 14.5 mm x 11 mm Purple Oval Faceted Amethyst Carat Weigh...
White Diamond, Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Oval Shapes - 17 Carats Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 4.50 Carat Colors : Pi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Bochic “Orient” Pastel Sapphires & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pastel Sapphires & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Oval Shape Rubies - 17 Carats Pinkish Pastel Multi Color Sapphires - 7 Carats Rose c...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Yellow Sapphire & Blue Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz - 17 Carats Natural Yellow Sapphires - 3 Carat This Ring is...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
$15,500 / item
25.18 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 25.18 carats Opal, 2.2 carats emerald, sapphire and .17 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
Turquoise Opal Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful mismatch linear drop earring are handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set with .58 carats turquoise, 0.42 carats Ethiopian opal, .58 carats sapphire and .17 carats of ...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Lady Mary Monro's Gibraltar Presentation Brooch
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The brooch contains 67 round Swiss cut white pavé set diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats, 17 step cut sapphires totaling an estimated 1.70 carats and 12 step cut rubies tota...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
$6,850 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 2.89 carats opal doublet, .34 carats emerald, .17 carats blue sapphire and 0.60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,640 / item
Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, .17 carats aquamarine, .15 carats Sapphire and .30 carats of diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 2.6 in D 0.29 in L 3.66 in
Susan Lister Locke 113.25ct Aquamarine & Pink & Green Sapphire Hydrangea Pendant
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Soft and feminine like the flower itself, the Hydrangea Pendant/Pin, comprised of Aquamarine (113.25 Carat) with Pink (4.88 Carat) and Green (17 Carat) Sapphires, is an ode to Nantuc...
Aquamarine, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco .17 Carat Old European Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring) Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O - Free resizing (only f...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yvel 17 Carat Dark Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.75
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
This Yvel ring features a 17.00 ct. blue sapphire set in satin brushed 18k yellow gold. It is size 6.75. If you need this ring sized, please message us with your finger size.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PURPLE PINK NATURAL STAR SAPPHIRE RING 17 CT! GIA CERTIFIED NO HEAT! Sri Lanka!
Located in Galveston, TX
*HUGE* ~17 CARAT NATURAL COLOR-CHANGE PINK - PURPLE STAR SAPPHIRE WITH 6 RAYS!
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
9.50ct Pear Shape Sapphire & Round Diamond Bracelet in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Number of Pear Shape Sapphires: 17 • Carat Weight: 8.50ctw • Sapphires measure: 6x4mm • Number of Round Diamonds: 34 • Carat Weight: 1.00ctw • 7" Long • 14KT Gold • Available ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
22.99ct Oval Sapphire & Round Diamond Bracelet in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
• 18KT White Gold • 22.99 Carats • 7” Long • Number of Sapphires: 17 • Carat Weight: 21.70ctw • Stone Size: 8.0 x 6.0mm • Number of Round Diamonds: 34 • Carat Weight: 1.29ctw • A ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.50ct Pear Shape Pink Sapphire & Round Diamond Bracelet in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Number of Pink Pear Shape Sapphires: 17 • Carat Weight: 9.50ctw • Sapphires measure: 6x4mm • Number of Round Diamonds: 34 • Carat Weight: 1.00ctw • 7" Long • 14KT Gold • Availa...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Sapphire Ball Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ball Ring. 30 diamonds for 0.83 carats, and 17 sapphires for 3.88 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Untreated Sapphire Sun Flower Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Untreated Unheated Blue Thailand Sapphire Set in Pure .925 Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating Earrings Total weight of the earrings: 19 grams Total weight of the Sapphire...
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.61 in D 0.25 in L 2.25 in
Opal Snake Pendant in 18kt White Gold set with multi colored Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
18kt White Gold Pendant with a Carved Opal Snake of 17 Carats Adorned with 8 Sapphire Rounds of 0.34 Carats in Blue Purple and Green.
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Sport II Rose Gold White Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 27/7471-5001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport II Ladies Watch Model Number: 27/7471-5001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard box, certificate of authenticity and warranty and instruction ...
Rose Gold
Chopard Happy Sport Stainless Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 27/8475-3016
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport Ladies Watch Model Number: 27/8475-3016 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard Box, Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty and Instruction Man...
Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport Square Diamond Bezel Stainless Ladies Watch 27/8505-2001 New
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport Square Ladies Watch Model Number: 27/8505-2001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard Box, Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty, and Instruc...
Stainless Steel
French 17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely translucent ocean blue cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 17 carats has been perfectly complimented by two tiered rows of lively white, clean diamonds on either si...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely translucent ocean blue cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 17 carats has been perfectly complimented by two tiered rows of lively white, clean diamonds on either si...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ssef/Gubelin Certified 17 Carat Sapphire Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite filigree ring handcrafted in Platinum by master jewelers, authentic from Art Deco era, featuring an amazing rare vivid 17.30 carat Unheated untreated Natural Ceylon Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Kunzite 17 carats, Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18 carats blackened gold, the Kunzite 17 carats, 13 ct pink sapphires and 1 carat diamonds Weight: 23.7 gr Size: 7 but it can be resizable
Sapphire, 18k Gold
17 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The cabochon sapphire is approximately 17 carats displays a lively deep blue color and is translucent.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
17 Carat Oval Sapphire and 3.5 Carat Diamonds Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Necklace is consist of 17 Fine oval Sapphires weighing approximately 17 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires 17 Carats Diamonds Fashion Ring 18K White Gold, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
17 Ct Sapphires Diamonds Fashion Ring 18K White Gold. Really unusual design that was only made possible by the high skill of the jeweler. The ring remenicents a fine cloth that happe...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels unheated 17 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Center stone with a weight of 17.14 carats set in white metal ring with four (4) near-colorless marquise brilliants and numerous near-colorless round brilliants. Set in White Gold S...
Diamond, Sapphire
Retro 18 Karat Gold Natural 17 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Retro American Modern 18K Gold Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Chunky Cocktail Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear. It is hallmarked 18K. The 17.36 carat Aq...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fancy Shaped Yellow Sapphire Diamond 2.45 Carat 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Yellow Sapphire and Halo Diamond Gold Drop Pendant—a timeless masterpiece that embodies elegance and sophistication. This meticulously crafted pendant is a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.5 in L 7.13 in
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Sapphire Flexible Bracelet 35 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Brothers flexible bracelet featuring 198 round brilliants weighing approximately 17 carats and 128 Vivid Blue Sapphires weighing approximately 18 carats, crafted in 18 Kara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Bracelet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
GIA certificate in images for blue sapphires Approximately 17 carats of natural oval blue sapphires from Thailand, certificate from GIA (see photos) Approximately 6 carats of diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Star Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
It's carat weight is approximately 17 carats and the sapphire displays a beautiful and very crisp six rayed star.
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Art Deco bracelet featuring 17-carat natural not treated oval cabochon Star sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gubelin Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Sapphire Estate Jewelry
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage link bracelet is made of 18 karat rose gold and set with approximately 17 carats of table cut sapphire. The bracelet measures 7" x ¾” (17.5 x 2 centimeters) and...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.