1880s Austrian Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Austrian 7.20 carat basaltic sapphire and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 8.75 Ct Oval Cut
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This natural basaltic sapphire displays a deep dark blue color with a strong
Sapphire
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 6.73 Ct Oval Cut
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This natural basaltic sapphire displays a deep dark blue color combined with a
Sapphire
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 10.74 Ct Oval Cut
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This natural basaltic sapphire displays a deep dark blue color with intense mysterious
Sapphire
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 10.83 Ct Oval Mixed Cu
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This impressive natural basaltic sapphire displays a rich deep blue color with a
Sapphire
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 10.34 Ct Oval Mixed Cu
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This impressive natural basaltic sapphire displays a deep dark blue color with strong
Sapphire
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Basaltic Sapphire 6.19 Ct Oval Mixed Cut
Located in Temse, BE
DESCRIPTION This impressive natural basaltic sapphire displays a deep dark blue color with a
Sapphire
2.10Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.30Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 2.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 3.30 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
8.14 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 11.79 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, impressive and rare vintage Art Deco 8.14 carat Basaltic sapphire and 11.79 carat
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.30 carat untreated Basaltic sapphire and 2.10
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.76 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.77 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.76 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 2.36 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.36 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.75 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1.42 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.42 carat Basaltic sapphire and 14 karat yellow gold ring; part of
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.95Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 4.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 1.95 carat Basaltic sapphire and 4.15 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.70 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.70 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.10 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.24 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.24 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.70 carat diamond, 14 karat white
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.02 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.85 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.02 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.85 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.60 Carat Basaltic Sapphire Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.60 carat Basaltic sapphire, 18k yellow gold and platinum
Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1.26 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 0.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring 2007
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.26 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.94 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.77 carat natural blue Basaltic sapphire and 1.86 carat
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.94 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.94 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.07 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
6.10 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.65 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 6.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.65 carat diamond, 18 karat
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.00 carat untreated Basaltic sapphire and 1.50
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Orloff of Denmark, 1.32 Carat Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Unheated Bluish Green Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold: In the realm of
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.90 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 5.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.90 carat Basaltic sapphire and 5.40 carat
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 2.17 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.52 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.17 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.52 carat
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Basaltic Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Basaltic blue sapphires, totalling 5.17cts, all individually four-claw set in a linear arrangement. The
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.40 carat Basaltic sapphire, 3.14 carat diamond and pearl, 12k
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.80 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.80 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.35 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 3.15 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.15 carat Basaltic blue sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique 6.25 carat Basaltic sapphire, 0.24 carat emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.54 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 1.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.57 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.57 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.20 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.86 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.86 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.28 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.59 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.59 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Sapphire 9.89 Ct Oval Cut
Located in Temse, BE
the stone as a basaltic sapphire. Basaltic sapphires are known for their darker body color and
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Edwardian 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring, Circa 1915
Located in Altrincham, GB
basaltic sapphire, and one carat of transitional cut diamonds. With gorgeous platinum settings it features
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Royal Antwerp Gem GRA Certified Natural Sapphire 9.49 Ct Dark Blue Oval Cut
Located in Temse, BE
basaltic sapphire. The laboratory states that it cannot be determined whether the sapphire has been heated
Sapphire
Spectra Fine Jewelry, Certified 37.13 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A statement cocktail ring, showcasing an emerald-cut Basaltic blue sapphire weighing a total of
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian 0.85 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1940s 1.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.43 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.91 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set round mixed cut blue basaltic sapphire. The pierced decorated setting is embellished with a
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 4.59 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 4.59 carat blue Basaltic sapphire and 1.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Art Deco Royal Blue 2.3 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, treatment status, and maker all support the ring’s collector value. About Basaltic Sapphires: Basaltic
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.49 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collet set 2.05ct oval faceted cut Basaltic sapphire, encompassed with a paralleling halo of sixteen pavé
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 1.19 Carat Sapphire and 1.28 Carat Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 1.19 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 4.48 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blue Basaltic sapphires, totalling 4.48cts. The sapphires are displayed alternately between four
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire 2.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 1.35 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.06 carat diamond, 18 karat
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9.75 Carat Sapphire and 6.95 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a stunning corresponding marquise and lozenge cut Basaltic sapphire, totalling 9.75ct. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the insect is ornamented with a yellow gold collet set pear cut Basaltic blue sapphire. The elongated
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.45 carat diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7.00 Carat Basaltic Yellow Sapphire and 1.92 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 7.00 carat Basaltic yellow sapphire and 1.92 carat diamond, 18
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.25ct Unheated GH VS SI Size 5.25
Located in West Hempstead, NY
natural unheated oval cut blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.75 carats. The sapphire is basalt related
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the 18k gold fineness mark (18CT). This impressive Basaltic blue sapphire ring is supplied with
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14.50 Carat Sapphire and 2.10 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graduating collet set cabochon sapphires, totalling 14.50cts; six of the sapphires are Basaltic and one is
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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.)
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