Lilac Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Jewelry
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Bangles
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Bridal Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Ye...
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Tanzanite
2010s Tanzanian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s English Modern Cluster Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2010s Irish Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White G...
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, Base Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Band Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s African Modern Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Australian Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, ...
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire
2010s American Engagement Rings
Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
14k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
1980s American Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Opera Coats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Maxi Dress
Lilac Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Lilac Sapphire?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
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