Colored Sapphire Set
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Blue Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Wh...
2010s American More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Blue Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Tennis Bracelets
Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Yellow Gold,...
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Morganite, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, D...
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Colored Sapphire Set For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Colored Sapphire Set?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a color-change sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A color-change sapphire is a type of sapphire that can change colors under different sources of light. The strength of this gemstone’s color change affects its value. Under incandescent light, the color of a color-change sapphire may range from a very violet-purple to a strongly reddish purple. Find antique and vintage sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Color change sapphires are extremely rare gemstones that change colors under different lighting. When under daylight or its equivalent, the stone exhibits colors ranging from blue to violet — whereas, under incandescent light, the colors range from a purple we associate with violet to strongly reddish-purple. Find a collection of vintage sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most experts agree that the rarest color of sapphire is a pinkish-orange hue. This type of sapphire is the Padparadscha and comes primarily from Tanzania, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. You can find a wide variety of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Pure blue sapphires with an intense, velvety, and deep royal blue are considered to be the most expensive. They are considered the rarest and most valuable. A one-carat stone could cost anywhere between $750 to $60,000. Shop for unique and designer blue sapphire jewelry from top jewelers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A synthetic color-change sapphire is a lab-grown sapphire with color shifting abilities. Color-changing sapphires generally change from a blue-purple hue to a deeper true violet shade. Shop a collection of synthetic and natural sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.