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Diamond and Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring. 1.60ct European Cut Platinum J VS1
Diamond and Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring. 1.60ct European Cut Platinum J VS1

Diamond and Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring. 1.60ct European Cut Platinum J VS1

Located in New York, NY

: Diamond Secondary Stone Carat: 0.24 Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Tertiary Stone: Sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique GIA 1.10 Ct Old European Diamond Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Antique GIA 1.10 Ct Old European Diamond Deco Platinum Engagement Ring

Antique GIA 1.10 Ct Old European Diamond Deco Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Old European cut diamonds and sapphires. The center diamond boasts the pedigree of a GIA report

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and diamonds deco earrings
Sapphire and diamonds deco earrings

Sapphire and diamonds deco earrings

Located in Milano, MI

with rose cut and old cut diamonds and calibrated sapphires cut expressly for this earring. The earring

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

alternating claw set old cut diamonds and natural blue sapphires which graduate in size towards the middle of

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco period sapphire and diamond drop earrings
Deco period sapphire and diamond drop earrings

Deco period sapphire and diamond drop earrings

Located in Milano, MI

These earrings from the Deco period, 1930s are set in platinum with rose cut and old cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring

Located in London, GB

backdrop consisting of excellently matched deep blue sapphires. Additional old cut diamond set shoulders

Category

Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Bangle, c1880s
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Bangle, c1880s

Victorian 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Bangle, c1880s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1880s this stunning bangle features an alternating display of old cut diamonds and

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.

Natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.

Located in London, GB

old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back four claw setting with an approximate

Category

Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch, c1920
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch, c1920

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch, c1920

Located in Braintree, GB

sapphires and old European cut diamonds arranged in an elegant sculptural ribbon motif. This design embodies

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

lovely old cut diamonds and two blue sapphires. The bright white sparkle of the old cut diamonds is

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires

Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires

Located in Aventura, FL

excellent. There is no damage to the platinum setting. All old mine diamonds and square-cut sapphires are

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rare 11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Rare 11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Rare 11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

An 11.51 ct old mine cut Ceylon sapphire of a vivid blue color is set in a modern platinum and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1960.
Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1960.

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1960.

Located in London, GB

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Hancocks 3.63ct Diamond & Sapphire Floral Cluster Earrings
Hancocks 3.63ct Diamond & Sapphire Floral Cluster Earrings

Hancocks 3.63ct Diamond & Sapphire Floral Cluster Earrings

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

old cut diamond and sapphire cluster stud earrings by Hancocks. To the centre of each earring is a

Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1935

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1935

Located in London, GB

Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Sapphires & Old Cut Diamond High Quality Safety Clasp, with Gold Pin Measures Approx 81.5mm x 6.3mm

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring

C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

cut ceylon sapphires are the central feature and are surrounded by the smaller diamonds. We love the

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1890
Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1890

Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to center with an oval old cut natural

Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

Located in London, GB

captivating navy blue sapphire amidst a double frame of round faceted old cut diamonds and square calibrated

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1920.
Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1920.

Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1920.

Located in London, GB

Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with an oval old cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

central sapphire is raised in a claw mount and surrounding it there are 12 old European cut diamonds. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant, circa 1910.

Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant, circa 1910.

Located in London, GB

Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings, French, circa 1940.
Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings, French, circa 1940.

Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings, French, circa 1940.

By Mellerio

Located in London, GB

Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings. A matching pair, each set with seven round old cut

Category

Vintage 1940s European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920

Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 1.21 Carat Natural Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA 1.21 Carat Natural Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA 1.21 Carat Natural Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

and diamond engagement ring. Original old European cut sapphire with raised crown and small table

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

rows of diamonds and sapphires. The old cut diamonds total to 0.40 carat, while the french cut blue

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco sapphire and diamond double clip brooch, circa 1925.
Art Deco sapphire and diamond double clip brooch, circa 1925.

Art Deco sapphire and diamond double clip brooch, circa 1925.

Located in London, GB

Art Deco sapphire and diamond double clip brooch. Each set with one drop shape old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 4.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings, c.1950s
Vintage 4.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings, c.1950s

Vintage 4.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings, c.1950s

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of drop earrings featuring old cut diamonds and blue sapphires. The stunning pair of

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970

Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

Bulgari sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with one octagonal old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 1.48 Carat Diamond and 0.46 Carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style 1.48 Carat Diamond and 0.46 Carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style 1.48 Carat Diamond and 0.46 Carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This old cut diamond and sapphire ring has been independently tested

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1940
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1940

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1940

Located in London, GB

Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one cushion shape old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dilys' Old Hollywood Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Dilys' Old Hollywood Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings

Dilys' Old Hollywood Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings

By Dilys'

Located in Hong Kong, HK

of Old Hollywood grandeur. Set with 74 fancy color diamonds totaling 1.28 carats, 20 white diamonds

Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Wow Factor! Set with Gorgeous Blue Sapphires & Fabulous Old Cut Diamonds, The Detail & Design is so

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 0.60 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold
Retro 0.60 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold

Retro 0.60 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

head there is an old mine cut 0.30 carat diamond FG/VS clarity and on the other there is a old mine cut

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Five Stone Ring

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Five Stone Ring

Located in Portland, England

alternating sapphires and old-cut diamonds. The deep blue sapphires contrast beautifully with the bright

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1925
Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1925

Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1925

Located in London, GB

shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting, two in total with a

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1910.
Edwardian Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1910.

Edwardian Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1910.

Located in London, GB

Edwardian Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to the centre with a cushion shape old cut

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Diamonds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Diamonds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Marcianise, IT

, creating a vintage-inspired piece with a contemporary edge. It features a unique array of old-cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Sapphire Convertible Clips Pair 1920s
Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Sapphire Convertible Clips Pair 1920s

Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Sapphire Convertible Clips Pair 1920s

Located in Monaco, MC

finish, the old mine-cut diamonds retain full clarity and brilliance, and the carved sapphires show no

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 4.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA 4.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA 4.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Old European cut blue sapphire set in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 7.13 Ct Untreated Sapphire Plus 18 KT Bracelet
Edwardian 7.13 Ct Untreated Sapphire Plus 18 KT Bracelet

Edwardian 7.13 Ct Untreated Sapphire Plus 18 KT Bracelet

Located in Napoli, IT

by a selection of 5 old mine oval cut Natural Sapphires bright Yellow colour with a special lemon

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and Gold Bracelet
Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and Gold Bracelet

Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and Gold Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

navette-shaped panels set with calibre-cut sapphires amid old-cut diamond borders, alternated with pearls

Category

20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Cocktail Ring
Antique Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Cocktail Ring

Antique Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Calibrated Sapphires, Old Cut Diamonds & Natural Pearl to the Centre UK Size N 1/2 US Size 7 Can be

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Halo Ring, c.1910s
Edwardian 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Halo Ring, c.1910s

Edwardian 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Halo Ring, c.1910s

Located in London, GB

vivid blue sapphires enrobed in old cut diamonds. The central sapphire sits the largest at 0.50 carat

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1900s 2.55 Carat Diamond and 2.60 Carat Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Antique 1900s 2.55 Carat Diamond and 2.60 Carat Sapphire Platinum Brooch

Antique 1900s 2.55 Carat Diamond and 2.60 Carat Sapphire Platinum Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

quality, set with very high color graded old cut diamonds and natural blue sapphires. This brooch is in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Old European cut diamond and round sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified white face up and very

Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.11 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Vintage 1.11 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring

Vintage 1.11 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

. Surrounded by Sapphires, weighing approx. 1.94tcw and 1.28tcw Old European Cut Diamonds. Approx. Dimensions

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamonds & Sapphires Platinum Ring
Diamonds & Sapphires Platinum Ring

Diamonds & Sapphires Platinum Ring

Located in Milano, MI

old cut diamonds for circa 2.5ct total. Highlights - Central diamond 0.65ct - Total 2.5ct diamonds

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.50 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA 1.50 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA 1.50 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

1.50 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring. With raised

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Vintage 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Vintage 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Set with Square Cut Sapphires & Centre Old Cut Diamond Unisex Style- would make a great pinky ring

Category

Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s

Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

. The old cushion cut sapphire weighs 0.40 carat and is claw set within a cluster of old cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Antique Bow Brooch Ref: 548750
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Antique Bow Brooch Ref: 548750

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Antique Bow Brooch Ref: 548750

Located in Chicago, IL

with old cut diamonds and calibre cut sapphires. The pin and pin guard are made of 14K gold. Estimated

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Old Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact old cut sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 502 antique edition and 98 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an old cut sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic old cut sapphire over the years, but those made by Antinori Fine Jewels, Hancocks and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an old cut sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 125 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Old Cut Sapphire?

The price for an old cut sapphire starts at $538 and tops out at $209,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,282.

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.