$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9.23 Carat Vivid Blue NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning ring set with a step-cut emerald cut blue sapphire, weighing an impressive 9.23 carats. This exquisite stone is certified by GRS, confirming it is untreated, ensuring its na...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
26.52Cts Natural Sapphire SriLanka Heat VB Royal Blue GRS Certified Oval Shape
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some sapphires shine. This one reigns. A commanding 26.52‑carat Natural Sapphire from Sri Lanka, certified by GRS, glowing in a spectrum from Vivid Blue to Deep Royal Blue — the ver...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 13.89 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A True Collector’s Gem: 13.89-Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring Discover a gemstone of extraordinary rarity and beauty: this 13.89-carat unheated blue sapphire from Ceylon, a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A highly unique necklace, it features luscious unheated pink tourmalines, elegant unheated Burmese sapphires, and huge emeralds, all certified by GRS Lab, along with baroque South Se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.14 ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire – Oval Cut Ceylon Origin
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This remarkable gemstone is a GRS-certified Natural Padparadscha Sapphire, an extraordinary treasure renowned for its rare and enchanting orange-pink hue.
Pink Sapphire
GRS Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Royal Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GRS Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Royal Blue Star Sapphire and 2.27 Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$37,031Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with author's selection of gems. It features an oval GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Red ruby from Burma (0.98 ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
2.97 Carat GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified by GRS Lab as "Royal Blue", this captivating Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire weighs 2.97 carat, originating from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Natural Sapphire Color Change : 10.06 Carat Pear Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 10.06 carat Dimensions: 12.99 * 11.58 * 8.79 MM Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: Heat Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 ...
Sapphire
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 20.12 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A statement ring featuring a 20.12 carat emerald-cut Royal Blue Sapphire and 34 baguette shape diamonds. The sapphire is certified by the Gemresearch Swisslab (GRS) stating that it'...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.28 Carat Burmese Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional brilliance and rarity—a 8.28 carat emerald-cut vivid blue sapphire of Burmese origin, certified by GRS for its unparalleled hue and quality.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 7.81 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: 3.55 carats Royal Blue OVAL, 3.70 carats Royal Blue OVAL Setting: White diamonds totaling about 0.56 carats, set in Platinum. C...
Sapphire
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite GIA GRS Certified 8.54 Carat Oval No Heated Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the deep, celestial blue of our magnificent 8.54 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring. Meticulously crafted for the connoisseur of fine jewelry, this ring boasts a GIA and a ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA GRS Certified 4 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA GRS Certified 4 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$247,813Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this 18 karat rose gold Tobacco Flower pendant necklace is a GRS certified 5.23 carat vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can only b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.12 Carat No-Heat Royal Blue Ceylon Oval Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant piece, this three-stone ring features a vivid royal blue sapphire of exceptional quality, certified by GRS as natural, untreated, and of Sri Lankan origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
FORMS GRS Certified Fancy Sapphire Diamond Necklace Cuff Demi-Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
All sapphires which range in color from blue to purple are certified by GRS, stating that the stones are natural of Madagascar origin with no indication of thermal treatment.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Faceted Bi Color Sapphire: 21.37 Carat Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This sapphire gemstone is a striking example of natural beauty and durability, celebrated for its captivating bi-color appearance that blends contrasting hues within a single crystal...
Blue Sapphire
3.98 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb richly colored sapphire takes center stage of this platinum diamond ring. The sapphire weighs just under 4 carats, (3.98), and has a rich vivid blue color known in the trade...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS LOTUS ICA LAB Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GRS, Lotus and ICA LAB certified sapphire has bright periwinkle blue color and a stunning play of light!
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Burmese Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Burmese Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold A magnificent 18K white gold ring featuring a natural unheated Royal Blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$257,351Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower Pendant Necklace is a stunning GRS-certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 7.08 carat Cushion Pink Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Key Information: - Gemstone: 7.08 carat Cushion Pink Sapphire - Origin: Madagascar, Unheated - Certification: GRS Certified - Diamonds: - 12 Round Diamonds: 1.72 carats - Pave Diamon...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Unheated Deep Blue Pailin Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This exquisite ring features a 1.58-carat cushion-cut sapphire from Pailin, Cambodia. The sapphire is certified by GRS (GemResearch SwissLab) for its natural, untreated deep blue col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Era 3.82 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1800's Victorian Era Silver & 9K Gold Brooch with No Heat 3.82 Carat Cushion Sapphire Brooch & Sapphire Item Details: - Type: Pin/Brooch - Metal: Silver, 9K Gold - Weight: 5.53...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 5.38 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Certified by GRS, the oval sapphire radiates a rich glow that is beautifully framed by a pavé of shimmering white diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 14.03ct SSEF & GRS Certified Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Set with an oval sapphire weighing 14.03 carats, accented with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, signed Bulgari, numbered, Italian maker's mark and assa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 4.67ct Loose Sri Lanka Natural Real Cushion GRS Certified
Located in New York, NY
Origin - Sri Lanka Retail Price - $45,500 Item Stock Number - BS74753737808 Certificate Number - GRS 2019-122036 Shape - Cushion Carat Weight - 4.67ct Measurements - 10.27 x 7.28 x 6...
Pink Sapphire
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 15.02 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking blue sapphire and diamond pendant necklace centered with an impressive 15.02 carat natural pear-shaped sapphire certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 4.20 Carat Mozambique No Heat Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite ring features a beautiful GRS and AIGS-certified 4.20 carat Mozambique no-heat vivid pink sapphire, set in an elegant platinum mount , flanked by a dazzling white diam...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.04 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring centered by an impressive 7.04 carat oval sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 4.05ct Natural No Heat Vivid Deep Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Dome Raised Cocktail 4.05ct. Natural GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring GRS Certified Report ID: 041675 10.62 X 7.95 X 5.27mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transpa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphire Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Gold, 1...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar.
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, R...
Nazarelle 18K Gold 6.46ct GRS Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a GRS certified, vivid blue, oval cut sapphire weighing 6.46ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA & GRS Certified 10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-stone engagement ring features an exceptional 9-carat oval-cut natural blue sapphire at its heart, accompanied by prestigious GIA and GRS certifications confir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 12.88 Carat Cushion Blue No Heat vivid Blue Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center of this remarkable ring is a 12.88 carat natural cushion cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, accompanied by a prestigious GRS report confirming its origin and that it has no i...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified Three Carats Red Spinel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is untreated unheated (PL tested) natural cushion cut vivid red spinel, 3,07 carats, 9,27x7,72x5,14 mm, ...
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourm...
GRS Certified 4.13 Carat Heart Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 4.13 carat heart-cut Sri Lanka blue sapphire with heat treatment is bezel-set in an 18K white gold heart-shaped pendant with a spider web gallery back and yellow gold p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 10.06 Carat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Key Information: - Gemstone: 10.06 carat Oval Burma Heated Pink Sapphire; - Certification: GRS Certified; - Diamonds: 0.61 carats; - Metal: Platinum; - Gross Weight: 8.36 grams.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.42 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant sapphire ring centered by a GRS-certified natural blue sapphire weighing 4.42 carats, expertly cut in an oval modified brilliant/step style.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.70 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring features a captivating 3.70-carat natural sapphire, certified by GRS as vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue") with no indications of thermal treatment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
36.40 Carat Ceylon Star Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Gemstones: Ceylon Blue Sapphire, Diamond Weight: 18.31 grams (Total Weight) Size: 6.5 US (Resizable) Center Stone Details...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$58,914Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Ring NH Ceylon 14.6 ct. Sapphire & 3.15ct. Diam. GRS Certified, Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Ring with No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire 14.6 ct. and Baguette Diamonds 3.15 ct from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Sapphire: Natural No Heat blue sapphire, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified Cushion Vivid Pink Sapphire Cts 2.32 Half Moon Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified by GRS, this exquisite ring features a rare 2.32 cts cushion vivid pink sapphire, sourced from the enchanting lands of Madagascar.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
10.41 Carat GRS Certified No Heat Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The sapphires and emeralds---certified by GRS Lab to be hailing from Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Zambia---possess strong vivid colours, with superb clarity and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
No Heat GIA GRS Certified 4 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 0val sapphire certified by GRS and GIA. Sri Lanka origin No treatments
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified Unheated Blue Sapphire 3.81 carats, GIA Certified Diamond 1.20 carats (G, VVS2) and Diamond 0.29 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a natural sapphire weighing 8.83 carats, oval cut, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 14.80 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by Gubelin, GRS, and AGL certifications, the sapphire stands as a true treasure of nature.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified Ceylon 11cts Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 11.41 carats with Diamond 3.08 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.52 grams "We ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 6.44 Carat Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 6.44 carat GRS certified cushion cut vivid blue sapphire from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.32 Carat Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This elegant ring features a GRS-certified 4.32-carat vivid blue Ceylon sapphire, renowned for its exceptional color and clarity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
This modern take on a classic three-stone ring was hand-made in the Haruni atelier and is as sophisticated as it is striking. The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) co...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 4.95 Grams - Setting: Prong _______________________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Sapphire - Carat: 6.35 - Cut: Oval -...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.85 Carat GRS Certified Ceylon Vivid Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hailing from Sri Lanka as certified by GRS Lab, the sapphire possesses a vivid pink colour saturation, with great lustre and brilliance, and fantastic clarity.
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
55.84 Carat GRS Certified Unheated White/Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The sapphires, certified by GRS Lab to be completely natural and without any treatment whatsoever, possess a pleasing blue and white colour, with fine lustre and brilliance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GRS certified 6.26Ct Unheated Yellow Sapphire-10.54 x 11.99 x 6.72 (mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
Detail: SKU: Gem Type : Yellow Sapphire Carat Weight (Carat) : 6.26Ct Clarity : Eye Clean Color : Yellow Transparency: Transparent Shape & Cut: Heart Measurements: 10....
Yellow Sapphire
10.30 Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphire and Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The sapphire, certified by GRS Lab to be of Sri Lankan origin, is of gem quality, with vivid blue colour and excellent clarity as well as brilliance.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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