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Kashmir Pink Sapphires

GIA No Heat Kashmir Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut 18K Engagement Ring
GIA No Heat Kashmir Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut 18K Engagement Ring

GIA No Heat Kashmir Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut 18K Engagement Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Expertly crafted in solid 18k white gold, composed of exquisite cushion-cut 1.44 carats, natural pink color without any treatments measuring 7.02mm x 5.93mm x 3.97mm This sapphire co...

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1990s American Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA 18K 0.62 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 0.62 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 0.62 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 0.62 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 0.62 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with nat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 1.01 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with nat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

GIA 18K 1.31 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.31 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.31 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.31 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Pink Purple Sapphire weighing 1.31 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with nat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 0.38 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 0.38 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k...

2.21 Ct Rare No heat Kashmir Sapphire pink color Unheated Gemstone
2.21 Ct Rare No heat Kashmir Sapphire pink color Unheated Gemstone

2.21 Ct Rare No heat Kashmir Sapphire pink color Unheated Gemstone

Located in bangkok, TH

SA35 2.21ct Rare No heat Kashmir sapphire pink Color unheated Gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Sapphire Variety: Natural Sapphire Unheated Weight: 2.21ct Color: Pink ...

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2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Platinum 1.43ct Pink Kashmir Sapphire and 1.18tcw Diamond Pave Ring
Platinum 1.43ct Pink Kashmir Sapphire and 1.18tcw Diamond Pave Ring

Platinum 1.43ct Pink Kashmir Sapphire and 1.18tcw Diamond Pave Ring

Located in New York, NY

This ring is crafted in platinum and features a 1.43ct pink Kashmir sapphire as its centerpiece, accented by 1.18tcw of pavé diamonds.

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20th Century Engagement Rings

GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.35 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Red Purple Sapphire weighing 1.35 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with natur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Rare Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235201464
Rare Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235201464

Rare Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235201464

Located in Bloomington, MN

Rare Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2235201464 Crafted in platinum, this finely detailed ring centers on a 1.81 carat cushion-cut purplish pink Kashmir sapphi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Red Purple Sapphire weighing 1.53 ct set on the 18K rose gold band wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

GIA Certified 15.45 Carat Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet
GIA Certified 15.45 Carat Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet

GIA Certified 15.45 Carat Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet

Located in Trumbull, CT

GIA-Certified 15.45 Carat Unheated Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet This exquisite bracelet showcases a rare 15.45 carat unheated Kashmir purple-pink sapphire, certified by GIA.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphires Including Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green, Padparadscha, Kashmir and Others

Sapphires Including Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green, Padparadscha, Kashmir and Others

Located in London, GB

We offer a wide range off corundum (ruby and sapphire) available in every tone and hue. When most people think of sapphire they are usually drawn to the cornflower blue and royal bl...

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2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

1.75ct Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir
1.75ct Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir

1.75ct Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2374350327 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...

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2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

GIA No Heat Kashmir Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring
GIA No Heat Kashmir Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring

GIA No Heat Kashmir Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring

Located in LA, CA

18K White Gold 3.78gm / No Heat Kashmir NATURAL CEYLON Pink Sapphire Oval 1.31ct GIA #2193118530 / Diamond : 0.34ct E-F VS ** Mounted in 18K white gold these gemstones are the lusc...

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2010s Engagement Rings

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Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1.75 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir
1.75 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir

1.75 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2374350327 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...

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2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Kashmir Swirl Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Kashmir Swirl Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Kashmir Swirl Earrings

By Niquesa

Located in London, GB

Details Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Kashmir Swirl Earrings - 18 karat Yellow Gold - 0.90 carat Ruby - 0.50 carat Pink Sapphire - 0.58 carat White Diamond Length: 3.5 cm We are ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring

Located in Trumbull, CT

GIA certified 2.61 carat Purple Oval Kashmir Sapphire ,1.33 Carat Argyle Mine pink diamond and 0.36 carat white Round Diamond set in 18 Karat rose gold is one of a kind handcrafted R...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI

Located in Great Neck, NY

The center holds a beautiful purplish pink sapphire that has no treatments and is of kashmir origin as stated on the IGI report certificate.

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

New African Kashmir Blue & Pink Sapphire 14k GP Sterling Ring
New African Kashmir Blue & Pink Sapphire 14k GP Sterling Ring

New African Kashmir Blue & Pink Sapphire 14k GP Sterling Ring

Located in Eagan, MN

This ring is just so beautiful! The sapphire is just eye-piercing. The main sapphire is 10 x 8 mm and is 4.10 carats. It is flanked by very beautiful pink sapphires on the band ma...

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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GRS 2.06 ct 18K White Gold Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Engagement Ring
GRS 2.06 ct 18K White Gold Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Engagement Ring

GRS 2.06 ct 18K White Gold Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GRS 18K 2.06 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified natural pigeon blood ruby as the center stone weighing 2.06 ct set on the 18K white go...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA 18K 4.69 ct  Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 4.69 ct  Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 4.69 carat natural vivid pink Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold band and acce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

ICA 18K White Gold 0.75ct Pink Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond Fine Ring
ICA 18K White Gold 0.75ct Pink Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond Fine Ring

ICA 18K White Gold 0.75ct Pink Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond Fine Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

A higher end international standard jewelry with amazing unique design and pink sapphire gemstone. Hot pink sapphire though petite offers high brilliance and eye-opening color. Bague...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring

Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.99 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Cabochon burma no heat and Diamond Engagement Ring C. Dunaigre Certified.
Ruby Cabochon burma no heat and Diamond Engagement Ring C. Dunaigre Certified.

Ruby Cabochon burma no heat and Diamond Engagement Ring C. Dunaigre Certified.

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

Very pretty C.D certified burma no heat ruby cabochon and white diamond ring hand crafted in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Ruby cabochon weight : 3.71 carats Ring si...

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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby

14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

I ship all my products from the USA! Not my handwork! I'm selling my used CIRARI Ruby and Diamond ring! I bought it about 3 years ago on Gemshoping TV. At that time I wore white go...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace

31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Natural Oval Sapphires Weights: Approx. 28.90 Carats (57 Sapphires) Sapphire Measures: Approx. 5 x 4-9 x 4 mm To...

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2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold 0.47ct Oval Emerald & 0.07ct Diamond Vintage Split- Shank Band Ring
18K Gold 0.47ct Oval Emerald & 0.07ct Diamond Vintage Split- Shank Band Ring

18K Gold 0.47ct Oval Emerald & 0.07ct Diamond Vintage Split- Shank Band Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

A refined vintage band crafted in 18K yellow gold, centered with a vibrant 0.47ct oval emerald in a classic four‑prong setting. 0.07ct of bright white diamonds frame the stone in ele...

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20th Century Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

New 3-Stone 4.48 Carat Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.25
New 3-Stone 4.48 Carat Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.25

New 3-Stone 4.48 Carat Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.25

Located in Eagan, MN

This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.25. It has 3 pink sapphires that total 4.48 cts. The middle oval cut stone is 10.2 x 8 mm and the 2 smaller side stones are 7.2 x 5 mm....

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring in platinum and 18K yellow gold, centered with a 0.56ct natural Fancy Vivid Yellow oval-cut diamond of VVS2 clarity. The v...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 18K 1.22 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.22 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.22 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.22 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby weighing 1.22 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natural round brilliant ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1938 Ring  natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
1938 Ring  natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr

1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr

By GD&Co

Located in SE

Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring
IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring

IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.51 ct set on a 14K white gold 3-Stone desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Kashmir Pink Sapphires For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of kashmir pink sapphires for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and 14k gold. contemporary and artisan are consistently popular styles when it comes to kashmir pink sapphires. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Verheyen London are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 7 sapphire versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many oval cut, brilliant cut and octagon cut kashmir pink sapphires for sale. Most of our kashmir pink sapphires for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Kashmir Pink Sapphires?

Prices for kashmir pink sapphires start at $995 and top out at $46,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,047.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.