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"Lady Diana" 14K White Gold GIA Certified Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
"Lady Diana" 14K White Gold GIA Certified Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring

"Lady Diana" 14K White Gold GIA Certified Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Lady Diana" and "Princess of Wales" 14k White Gold GIA Certified Sapphire Oval Shape Cut and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Sapphire Pin
GIA Certified Sapphire Pin

GIA Certified Sapphire Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

GIA #: 6233772268 Sapphire Oval Cabochon ~1.2ct 10.25x6mm Diamonds - 3x 1.75mm ~0.02ct SI1/E

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Retro 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Retro 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring

Retro 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Retro 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring Sapphire is a stunning royal

Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A truly stunning vintage Cartier GIA certified sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k

Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Platinum GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Platinum GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This magnificent Platinum Ring showcases a stunning 18.28-carat Oval Sapphire, certified by GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Avanti

Located in Carrollton, TX

luxury. Sapphire: 1.57 ct, Cushion, GIA Certified, Heated Diamonds: 4.23 cts, Round Brilliant Metal

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Givenchy GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold

By Givenchy

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Givenchy GIA certified sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. This

Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Briolette Dangling Earrings
GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Briolette Dangling Earrings

GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Briolette Dangling Earrings

Located in New York, NY

approximately 10cts. The sapphires show no indications of heating, according to their GIA report.

Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring
GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Platinum halo ring featuring a 1.31 carat oval Sri Lankan oval sapphire (GIA report #2239057238

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning 6 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Stunning 6 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Stunning 6 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

carats of F color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds. GIA certified This ring is a WOW!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Gorgeous 8.16 ct GIA-Certified Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring – Platinum
Gorgeous 8.16 ct GIA-Certified Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring – Platinum

Gorgeous 8.16 ct GIA-Certified Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring – Platinum

By Hakimi's Gem

Located in Chicago, IL

emerald-cut GIA-certified blue sapphire, weighing approximately 7.45 carats. The sapphire’s rich hue is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified Sapphire Accents
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified Sapphire Accents

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified Sapphire Accents

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This stunning platinum engagement ring features a magnificent GIA-certified 2.33 carat Old European

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum No-Heat GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring – 9.61 Carats
Platinum No-Heat GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring – 9.61 Carats

Platinum No-Heat GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring – 9.61 Carats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

), offering timeless durability and elegance. The sapphire is GIA certified with a no-heat designation—one of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Sapphire Bead Rainbow Multi-Color Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Sapphire Bead Rainbow Multi-Color Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Sapphire Bead Rainbow Multi-Color Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

GIA Certified natural sapphire rondelle beaded necklace. On the necklace are 14k yellow gold beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.26 carat sapphire, 2.75 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Diamond - GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring
18 K White Gold Diamond - GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring

18 K White Gold Diamond - GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring

Located in New York, NY

18 K White Gold Diamond - GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ring 8gram - Natural 1.54ct Sapphire & 0.60 ct Diamond, GIA Certified
Platinum Ring 8gram - Natural 1.54ct Sapphire & 0.60 ct Diamond, GIA Certified

Platinum Ring 8gram - Natural 1.54ct Sapphire & 0.60 ct Diamond, GIA Certified

Located in New York, NY

GIA Certified Sapphire Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 8 Grams Ring Size: 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.38ct Natural Orange Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt No Heat
GIA Certified 3.38ct Natural Orange Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt No Heat

GIA Certified 3.38ct Natural Orange Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt No Heat

Located in New York, NY

Orange Classic Sapphire ring. 3.38 Natural GIA Certified Sapphire Ring Report ID: 2215266821

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified No Heat 7.71 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
GIA Certified No Heat 7.71 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring

GIA Certified No Heat 7.71 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This stunning 18k gold ring features a lovely cushion cut GIA certified sapphire that weighs 7.71ct

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1950's estate natural blue oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified

Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

10.77ct Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire GIA Certified
10.77ct Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire GIA Certified

10.77ct Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire GIA Certified

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Star Sapphire

2.38ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
2.38ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

2.38ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

0.79ct Cushion Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
0.79ct Cushion Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

0.79ct Cushion Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

3.90 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
3.90 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

3.90 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

lovely GIA certified sapphire ring is ready to be worn and loved. Ring Size 6 Weight: 10.4 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.09ct Oval Teal Green Sapphire GIA Certified Australian
1.09ct Oval Teal Green Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

1.09ct Oval Teal Green Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Green Sapphire, Sapphire

0.59ct Oval Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
0.59ct Oval Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

0.59ct Oval Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

Angara GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Split Shank Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Split Shank Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Sapphire Split Shank Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gold GIA certified sapphire cocktail ring. Customization:We offer exquisite designs in a variety

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.31ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand Unheated
1.31ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand Unheated

1.31ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand Unheated

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report

Category

2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire

4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring GIA
4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring GIA

4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring GIA

Located in New York, NY

4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. -Metal Type: Platinum -4.13

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.62 Ct Round Pastel Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified
1.62 Ct Round Pastel Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified

1.62 Ct Round Pastel Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.2ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian
1.2ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

1.2ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. 2 deep blue oval GIA certified sapphires with 2 oval GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.28 Carat Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
1.28 Carat Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

1.28 Carat Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring GIA
3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring GIA

3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring GIA

Located in New York, NY

3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. -Metal Type: Platinum

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

6.84ct Oval Teal Blue Mermaid Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia
6.84ct Oval Teal Blue Mermaid Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia

6.84ct Oval Teal Blue Mermaid Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire   The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report

Category

2010s Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring

GIA Certifed 3 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous cushion cut GIA certified sapphire is a gorgeous royal blue color. It is a richly

Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.96 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Engagement Ring GIA
5.96 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Engagement Ring GIA

5.96 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Engagement Ring GIA

Located in New York, NY

5.96 Total Carat Ballerina Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Engagement Ring. GIA Certified

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

1.77ct Round Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
1.77ct Round Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

1.77ct Round Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

2.31ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand
2.31ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

2.31ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

3.37ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand
3.37ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

3.37ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

3.67ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia
3.67ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia

3.67ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

2.18ct Cushion White Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
2.18ct Cushion White Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka

2.18ct Cushion White Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

1.28 ct Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
1.28 ct Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

1.28 ct Cushion Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1.2 Carat Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian
1.2 Carat Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

1.2 Carat Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Australian

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1.25 ct Octagonal Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated
1.25 ct Octagonal Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated

1.25 ct Octagonal Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

7.87 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring GIA
7.87 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring GIA

7.87 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring GIA

Located in New York, NY

7.87 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. -Metal Type: Platinum -6.27

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.42ct Pear Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand
2.42ct Pear Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

2.42ct Pear Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

14.12ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
14.12ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

14.12ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number

Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

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Gia Certified Sapphires For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gia certified sapphires for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 417 vintage versions or 727 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gia certified sapphires to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern gia certified sapphires are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Peter Suchy, DGI and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of oval cut, cushion cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of gia certified sapphires, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Gia Certified Sapphires?

Prices for gia certified sapphires start at $368 and top out at $1,070,562 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,404.

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.

Questions About Gia Certified Sapphires
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier diamonds are indeed GIA certified. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) works closely with Cartier and certifies everything from the cut and clarity to the color of the gem. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    When a diamond is GIA certified, it means that the stone has undergone the meticulous set of grading procedures that have been established by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA is not a jeweler — it is an independent, nonprofit group that sets the standards for determining the quality of a diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    In the United States, diamond rings are certified by an official gemological laboratory known as the Gemological Institute of America. A certified diamond ring means that the diamond has undergone a quality analysis by experts at an institution such as the GIA and these experts have issued a lab report that is indicative of the grading process.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While diamond studs don't need to be GIA-certified to be sold, experts typically recommend that you only purchase diamonds that carry certification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or Authentic Gem Security Lab (AGSL). Certifications bring transparency to the buying process, allowing you to know the level of quality of a diamond before you purchase it. Shop a collection of vintage and modern diamond gemstone earrings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether Neil Lane diamonds are GIA-certified or not depends on the piece. All of the diamonds featured in rings and other jewelry designs from the Neil Lane Couture collection do carry GIA certification. Pieces made for third-party retailers may not. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Many experts believe that buying a GIA-certified diamond is worth it. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has a well-established reputation for providing accurate, trustworthy ratings and certifications. A diamond that carries a GIA certification has undergone rigorous examinations and tests to assess its quality, which can make it a good investment. Find a diverse assortment of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.