$3,950 / item
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 3.54 carats Opal. .36
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
& sterling silver, these earrings are set with .36 carats sapphire and .27 carats of sparkling diamonds
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
36 Carats Unheated Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous necklace consists of 30 oval mixed cut sapphires in an array of colors including
Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sa...
$1,296Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pink Round Sapphire and White Diamond .36 Carat TW Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$53,760
W 0.37 in L 17 in
36 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, totaling approximately 36.0 carats total and measuring 6x5 mm. 4-prong set Blue Sapphire with 12 round cut
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.02 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
36 Sapphire Gemstone: 4.72 Carats 54 White Diamonds: 0.30 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 10.45 Grams
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.67 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Delray Beach, FL
weighing 1.67 carats complimented by a halo of thirty-six (36) sapphires weighing 1.86 carats. These
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold GIA Certified 7.31 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire East West Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Blue Sapphire 7.31 Carats, 54 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats, 36 Round Blue
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.56 Carats Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald, 2.14 carats pink sapphire & .36 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 95.98 Carat Fancy Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
36 Fancy Sapphire Gemstones: 92.89 Carats 210 White Diamonds: 3.09 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
52.63 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a platinum mounting. 36 Blue Sapphires weigh 52.63 carats total; 144 diamonds weigh 30.01 carats
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,504 / set
W 0.99 in L 1.58 in
White Gold Diamond, Pink, Yellow and Blue Sapphire LOVE Design Earrings
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Blue Sapphires: 30 stones — 0.53 carats total - Yellow Sapphires: 36 stones — 0.76 carats total - Pink
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
$5,300 / item
18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 18-karat matte gold, these earrings are set with .90 carats sapphire and .36 carats
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
41.50ct Antique Sapphire & Diamond Brooch platinum RARE FIND
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning platinum brooch with natural diamonds weighing 5.50ct carats and a natural sapphire of 36
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emeralds with Blue, Pink and Yellow Sapphires in Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
gold, - 6 emeralds 3 mm round-cut (0.5 carat), 36 sapphires (pink / yellow / blue) 1.6 mm
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.32ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Infinity Bangle in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 36 stones Sapphire Main stone carat weight: 0.72ct Shape: Princess cut Color grade: Blue
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylized 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Clip On Earrings, Rubies Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
total of 70 baguette diamonds with approximately 6.30 carats total and 36 baguette sapphires with
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chain Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with .96 carats pink sapphire and
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Rubies - 76 Carats Green Emeralds - 36 Carats From Zambia Blue Natural Sapphires - 32 Carats From Sri
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Sapphire & Amethyst Heart Pendant on 14 Karat Rose Gold Necklace 1.94 CTS
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat rose gold pendant featuring a Amethyst heart weighing 1.53 carats flanked with 36 Pink
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Meghna Jewels Paradise Island Medallion 14K Gold Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire & .36 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,850 / item
Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
tourmaline, .36 carats pink sapphire & .27 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold /Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 6.92 carats opal, .20 carats sapphire & .36
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire & .36 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other opal collection matching pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats blue sapphire and .36 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Yvel Colored Sapphire Bead Necklace 36 Inches 18 Karat Yellow Gold 106.00 Carat
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
This Yvel beaded chain necklace features natural fancy colored sapphire rose cut beads linked by a
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
1940s Diamond Sapphire White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 3 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0,30 carat and 36 sapphires weighing circa
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jean Vitau 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wisteria Earrings
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
incredible look on the ear. They contain 3.45 carats of Sapphire and .36 carats of diamonds. There is a
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
36 Carat of Blue Sapphires and Diamonds, Bracelet
Located in Weston, MA
sapphires and 18.60 carats of lively diamonds set in an unusual random pattern. The stones are all brilliant
Diamond, Sapphire
.36 Carat Pink Sapphire Wire Bangle Bracelet Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Handmade.36ct Natural Pink Sapphire Wire Bangle Bracelet 2.1 grams. 14kt. Pink gold. Measures 6
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Gold Ring with Emeralds, Ruby, Sapphire and .36 carat Diamonds
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a beautiful and colorful 18K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire bombe statement
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.52 in L 0.52 in
Stunning 14K White Gold Circle Earrings 36 Princess-Cut Sapphires 1.65 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
, masterfully channel-set with 36 princess-cut sapphires totaling 1.65 carats. Measuring 0.52 inches in diameter
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colorful 12.0 Carat Total Weight Sapphire and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
sapphire and .36 carats total weight of diamond, H color and SI1 clarity HALLMARKS: UTOPIA hallmark, Made
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
White Gold Sapphire Fringe Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
approximately .36 carats of round sapphires set in two prong settings. The settings have prongs at the top and
Sapphire, White Gold
Certified Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace .
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately 36 carats and a Oval shape sapphire of 50.14 carats, all set in platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
No-Heat Burma Star Sapphire Chandeliers Earrings Art Deco Style
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
gold and features twenty eight cabochon Burma star 100% natural sapphires (weighing over 36 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
that equal approximately .36 carat total weight. Blue sapphires and rubies add color to the turtle's
White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Gold "Hawaii" Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
with an approximate total weight of 1.00 carat, and 36 round sapphires with an approximate total weight
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Designer Diamond Sapphire Wide 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brilliant cut diamonds that equal approximately .36 carat total weight, and 7 sapphires on the opposite side
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond C. Yard Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond & Platinum Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Litchfield, CT
sized. WEIGHT: 5.2 grams STONES: 5.75 carat no heat star sapphire and .36 carats total weight G-H
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Bracelet 12.55 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Blue Sapphires = 12.24
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Bracelet 12.55 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Blue Sapphires = 12.24
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Bracelet 12.55 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Blue Sapphires = 12.24
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Bracelet 12.53 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Blue Sapphires = 12.24
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pl...
Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Bracelet 12.53 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Blue Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silve...
Natural Multicolor Sapphires Opal and Diamonds Statement Earrings 16.9 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 36 Multicolor Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire-set Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 5.8 grams total STONES: 1.50 carats of H color, SI1-2 clarity diamonds, .36 carats of sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Collection Platinum Diamond Sapphire Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .35 carat and Fine round Sapphires totaling .36 Carat. Finger size
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
) Conclusion: Diamond 36/0.35 carats + Sapphire 178/6.99 carats
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Drop Ear Clips, circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
gemstones, 36 sparkling round diamonds totaling approximately 4.31 carats, and 36 vivid round sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond: 36 stones, 0.99 carat STONE Sapphire: 34 stones, 0.88 carat CLASP Clip back with detachable stem
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pink Pearl Multi Gemstone Diamond Ring
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.23ct) - 5 Cognac Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.18ct) - 36 Pink Sapphires (Total Carat Weight
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
18k White Gold Stackable Eternity Band with .85 carats of Pink Sapphire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18k white gold eternity band with thirty-six (36) Pink Sapphire totaling 0.85 carats. The ring is a
Pink Sapphire
65.29ct Diamond & Sapphire Pear Shape Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
• Platinum • 65.29 Carats • Number of Diamonds: 36 • Carat Weight: 11.09ctw • Number of Sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Moonstone Sapphire Cluster Flower Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
sapphires, mounted in 18k white gold. Two moonstones weighing 9.95 total carats and 36 sapphires weighing
Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Aquamarine and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
sapphire (two total). These darkly saturated sapphires weigh .36 carats total. Independently Appraised
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Tsavorite Flower Ring
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
perfect compliment to our Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Flower earrings. 36 Diamonds 0.21 Carat
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Tsavorite Flower Ring
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
. 36 Diamonds 0.20 Carat 288 Yellow Sapphire 3.47 Carat 22 Tsavorite 0.29 Carat Size EU 55 US 7,5
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats. Pearl Quality AA Luster AA, Excellent Nacre Ve...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...
Yellow Diamond
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
VivienneWestwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktailDress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay and wo...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Bulgari Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and Citrine Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
Bulgari swirls together the candy colors of pink tourmaline, amethyst and citrine into these slightly elongated ear clips. Made in 1990 and in 18k yellow gold they represent the best...
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Pink Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Pink Sapphires 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.04 CT 202 Pink Sapphires 3.10 CT 18K Rose Gold 8.98 GM Elevate your jewelr...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$20,372
Size: FR 42 - UK 14 - US 8
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs ▪ Crystal shoulder straps ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ FR 42...
18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 2.35 carats Opal diamond stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat white gold. It is set with .29 carats of glittering diamonds. The unusual natural shape of Opal gemston...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 2.4 carats Opal doublet diamond stud earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold. It is set with .68 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to vie...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.99 carats opal doublet, 1.32 carats sapphire and .14 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, two in total, one 8.5mm x 8.6mm...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
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.