18K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At the center rests a rich, deep-blue pear-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.33 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cornflower Blue Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cornflower Blue Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a 1.83 carat Pear-shaped Cornflower Blue Sapphire surrounded by a halo of Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Handmade Royal Blue Pear Shaped Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This is a stunning royal blue pear shaped sapphire pave diamond platinum ring!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Michael Christoff 3.60 Carats Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous necklace consists of a drop containing one pear shaped sapphire weighing 3.60 carats, surrounded by round brilliant, straight and tapered baguettes, princess cut, marqu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
12.91 Carat Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 12.91 Carat Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Stones: Pear-Shaped Sapphires & Pear-Shaped Diamonds Total Carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.41carat tw Round and Pear Shaped Sapphire Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Big Bend, WI
There are 2 pear shaped sapphire dangles measuring about 6.5mm x 4.7mm and weighing 1.23 carats tw.
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Sapphire Slice Pendant with Diamond Bail
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18k Gold Pear Shaped Sapphire Slice Pendant with Diamond Bail features a luminous pear-shaped gemstone slice suspended from a delicate diamond-accented bail.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$1,596Sale Price|30% Off
14K Gold European Lever Back Hoop Earrings Pear Shaped Sapphires and Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless sophistication, these 14K yellow gold European lever-back hoop earrings feature a matched pair of pear-shaped sapphires totaling 1.95 carats, bezel-set to highlight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Milgrain Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the center of these stunning 18 karat white gold earrings rest 0.90 carats of pear-shaped sapphires. The colorful center stones are brought to life by 0.45 carats of white diamond...
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.00ct Center in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Refined and contemporary, this 14K white gold ring features a striking 1.00-carat pear-shaped sapphire accented with 85 round diamonds totaling 0.41 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.27 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Periwinkle Sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Contemporary Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vibrant blue sapphire is surrounded by diamonds in this contemporary pendant. At the centre, the pear cut sapphire weighs 1.00 carat and is of exceptional colour, rub over set with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Amid a shimmering halo is a stunning prong-set pear-shaped sapphire. For added brilliance, glittering diamonds cascade down the shoulders.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
14K White Gold Cross Ring with 1.90ct Pear-Shaped Sapphires & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K white gold cross ring features two matched pear-shaped natural sapphires with a combined weight of 1.90 carats, beautifully accented by 0.50 carats of fine diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Drop Pendant 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.40ct Sapphire necklace. 5x4 mm .22ct natural round diamonds G color, Vs2 Clarity 14 karat white gold 16 inch necklace Pendant measures 19x8 mm 4.5 g
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,256Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Sapphire Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.73g, Diamond:1.08ct, Silver:14.8gm, Sapphire:77.7ct, Size: 68X50MM"
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(Ring is sitting on positioning wax) Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 14 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped Sapphire Tree Branch Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tree branch pendant, designed in 14k rose gold, exudes an undeniable charm. It features pear-shaped blue sapphires that appear like luscious fruits.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold
1.66ct Double Pear-Shaped Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This pendant necklace features 1.66 carats of deep blue sapphires set in 14K yellow gold. The sapphire measuring 4.8 x 7.2 mm in a modern duo design, accented by a sparkling 0.04 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Sapphire, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold necklace showcases a 0.47 carat pear-shaped blue sapphire accented by 0.25 carats of round cut white diamonds showcased in a stunning single halo ornamented ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pear Shaped Sapphire Halo and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Gemstone: 50 Sapphires Total Sapphire Weight: ~2.50 ct. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Diamonds: 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A.G.L. Certified 9.83 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire & 3 ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
The main stone of this piece is a 9.83 (16.47 mm x 11.35 mm) carat A.G.L certified pear shaped bluish-purple sapphire, braced by a milgrain bezel setting that extends out to eighty-t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Sapphire Dangle Earring With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.92gms, Diamond:3.98ct, Silver:11.94gms, Sapphire:39.10ct, Size: 57X21MM"
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Meira T E10297/WB 14K White Gold Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T 14K white gold dangling drop dangling earrings with two faceted sapphires weighing 7.03 carats total and round faceted diamonds weighing 0.42 carat total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.88ct Yellow sapphire pear shaped pendant in 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.88ct Yellow sapphire pear shaped pendant in 18ct white gold. Pear shaped sapphire total weight 0.88ct natural untreated in 18k white gold Chain 16 inches Hallmarked Box and val...
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Pear Shaped Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18-karat diamond and sapphire ring is made from 6.9 grams of gold. This ring is adorned with VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 56 diamonds totaling 1.08 carats, and 1 pear-shap...
Diamond, Sapphire
Pear Shape Sapphire and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Sapphire and Enamel Ring A domed yellow gold ring with white enamel set with a pear shaped sapphire Approximate Sapphire Weight: 17.84 carat Ring Size: 6 Complimentary...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring features a Pear shaped Diamond surrounded by Round Sapphires and a dark blue Pear sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Pear Shaped Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning pear shaped Sri Lankan blue sapphire and diamond ring features an approximately 4.00 Carat pear shaped Sapphire with six mixed baguettes set around the point like a ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring A yellow gold ring set with a pear shaped sapphire and 11 old mine diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,166Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Minimal Earrings Studded With Diamonds In 18k
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These elegant minimal earrings feature pear-shaped Ceylon blue sapphires framed with delicate diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings A pair of 18 karat white gold earrings set with 130 round cut diamonds and 2 cabochon pear shaped sapphire drops Accompanied by an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A refined pear-shaped sapphire and halo diamond pendant crafted in 18ct white gold, set with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,115 / set
Brooch and Earrings Diamonds and Sapphires 1950 1960
Located in Paris, FR
A set comprising a bodice clip and a pair of earrings, in openwork platinum (950‰) and yellow gold (750‰), set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pear-shaped sapphires. An 18-karat yell...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$21,280Sale Price / set|24% Off
White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings with Pear Shape Sapphires
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to captivate, each earring features a vivid pear-shaped sapphire of exceptional size and rich blue hue, with an approximate total weight of 20.07 carats.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Necklace with Diamond Halo Sapphire Pears
Located in Great Neck, NY
The diamonds are on the main part of the necklace and halo the 11 pear-shaped sapphires that hang down from the main band of the necklace.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 14KT white gold ring showcases a captivating 2.09-carat pear-shaped sapphire, certified by GAL for authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
14k Rose Gold Pear & Trillion Cut Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k rose gold ring features a striking pear-shaped sapphire weighing 2.26 carats paired with a brilliant trillion-cut sapphire of 2.98 carats.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5 Stone Diamond and Sapphire Pear Shape Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18-karat diamond and sapphire ring is made from 3.8 grams of gold. The top is adorned with one row of VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 65 diamonds totaling 0.39 carats, and 5 ...
Diamond, Sapphire
White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstones: Round Brilliant Cut Sapphires Pear Shaped Sapphires Measurement: Ring Size 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolored Sapphires and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Multi-colored Rose-cut Oval and Pear shaped Sapphires 3.70 carats Round Diamonds 0.86 carats 18kt Rose Gold 8.68 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
6.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Composed of pear-shaped sapphires, accented by pear-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.70 Carat Multi Color Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling multi color sapphire and diamond band ring. 10 mixed colored blue, yellow and pink pear shaped sapphires set in a 14k yellow gold open work setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pear-Shaped Pink Sapphire Cts 1.00 With GRS Certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is accompanied by GRS certification, which ensures the authenticity and quality of this exquisite gemstone. The pear-shaped pink sapphire is thought to be a symbol of courage, lo...
Pink Sapphire
Diana M 18K White Gold 13.78 Ct Sapphire & 22.51 Ct Diamond Long Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond long tennis necklace adorned with 13.78 cts tw of pear shaped sapphires in a flower shape and 22.51 cts tw of diamonds measuring 35.5" and weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring Sapphire Solitaire with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pear shaped sapphire 3 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler if need.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Garland Necklace with 3.85ct Pear Sapphires & 0.74ct Diamonds
By Mecan
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage garland-style necklace crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a sweeping arrangement of deep blue pear-shaped sapphires totaling approximately 3.85 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Schoeffel 18K Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Multicolored Pear Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
The pearls alternate with coordinating pastel colored pear shaped sapphires. The necklace measures 17" in length.
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
GIA Certified 12.42 Carat Natural Pear Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pear shaped sapphire center stone set in a platinum setting with 48 round ideal cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel Set Pear Shaped Sapphire Weighing Approximately 0.50 Carats Accented By 18 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Schoeffel 18KT Y Gold Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with Multicolored Pear Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
The pearls alternate with coordinating pastel colored pear shaped sapphires. The bracelet measures 8" long.
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Toi Et Moi 2.50 Carat Sapphire and 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Pear-Shaped Sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats, and a Pear-Shaped Diamond weighing 1.18 carats, G color, VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Galt AGL Graded Ceylon No Heat Pear Shape Sapphire Approximately 4 Carats
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Galt Approximately 4 Carat AGL Graded Ceylon No Heat Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Pendant featuring a 4.27 carat pear shaped sapphire with an American Gemological Laboratories (AG...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Diana M 6.41Cts Pear Cornflower Ceylon Blue Sapphire & 1.35Cts Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a beautifully matched pear-shaped sapphire, with a combined weight of 6.41 carats, displaying cornflower ceylon blue.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,540Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Pear Sapphires 12.20 cts. & Diamonds 1.22 cts. Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Each earring features lustrous pear-shaped sapphires that gracefully descend, reminiscent of glistening droplets.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$4,900
Sapphire Flower Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These beautiful earrings are made from 10 pear shaped sapphires perfectly set to look like a flower with a diamond for the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Crossover Ring, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with a pear shaped sapphire and a pear shaped diamond in each terminal, in claw settings, divided by four tapered baguette diamonds, in...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.