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Peter Suchy GIA 3.13 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Peter Suchy GIA 3.13 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring

Peter Suchy GIA 3.13 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

rare purple sapphire and sparkling diamonds creates a stunning contrast. 1 Bright purple Sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Certified Color Changing Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Dangle Platinum Earrings
Certified Color Changing Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Dangle Platinum Earrings

Certified Color Changing Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Dangle Platinum Earrings

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

known as a "Padparadscha" Sapphire, one of the most rare forms of Sapphire found in nature. Complete

Category

2010s African Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 3.44 carat no heat pink sapphire platinum engagement ring
GIA 3.44 carat no heat pink sapphire platinum engagement ring

GIA 3.44 carat no heat pink sapphire platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This contemporary platinum engagement ring showcases a rare unheated pink sapphire of remarkable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Brooklyn, NY

natural " Montana Sapphire this is very rare color-change montana sapphire and is Unheated / Untreated

Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter

Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

larger carved heart shape cabochon yellow sapphires, a rare technical feat. (Total weight of sapphires is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond,...

Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52

Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set

Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

13 Carat Spectacular Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
13 Carat Spectacular Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet

13 Carat Spectacular Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

substantial diamond weight, rare calibre sapphires, and timeless architectural design.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 1.59Ct Sapphire Gra Certified Untreated Yellow Green Triangle Trillion
Natural 1.59Ct Sapphire Gra Certified Untreated Yellow Green Triangle Trillion

Natural 1.59Ct Sapphire Gra Certified Untreated Yellow Green Triangle Trillion

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

untreated and unheated, very rare for natural sapphires This item is tested by a gemmologist with the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

NWT $28, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Long Flower Diamond Dangle Earrings
NWT $28, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Long Flower Diamond Dangle Earrings

NWT $28, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Long Flower Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

130, 000 18KT Magnificent Rare Fancy Paraiba Tourmaline Yellow Diamond Bracelet
130, 000 18KT Magnificent Rare Fancy Paraiba Tourmaline Yellow Diamond Bracelet

130, 000 18KT Magnificent Rare Fancy Paraiba Tourmaline Yellow Diamond Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Paraiba and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold

4.50 Carat GIA Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
4.50 Carat GIA Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

4.50 Carat GIA Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare and captivating color change sapphire necklace handcrafted in 18K white gold by Merkaba

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple ...

1.41ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
1.41ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring

1.41ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring

Located in Birmingham, GB

stone showing a rare phenomena in sapphires. It also has an excellent octagonal cut showing lots of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...

Peter Suchy 1.60 Carat Blue Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy 1.60 Carat Blue Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy 1.60 Carat Blue Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

enhancements medium bluish violet super rare oval Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.60cts. AGL certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Certified Padparadscha Sapphire Butterfly 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant
Certified Padparadscha Sapphire Butterfly 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant

Certified Padparadscha Sapphire Butterfly 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

is an extremely rare variety of sapphire. In fact, it's the rarest and most prized form of sapphire

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , White Gold

AIG Certified 1.86 Ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
AIG Certified 1.86 Ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring

AIG Certified 1.86 Ct Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ring

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

designer. Piece of modern art . Ring come in 18K gold with a Natural Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire, rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 13.14 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
GIA Certified 13.14 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings

GIA Certified 13.14 Ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

. Each earring is adorned with a rare, untreated sapphire, weighing 4.26 and 4.09 carats, respectively

Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace
Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

weight of 0.70 carat, add a touch of sweetness and romance to this necklace. Pink sapphires are rare and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.00ct Bi Colour Yellow Blue Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
2.00ct Bi Colour Yellow Blue Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring

2.00ct Bi Colour Yellow Blue Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring

Located in Birmingham, GB

suite of natural Australian sapphires, all with a unique blue & yellow bi colour effect. Very rare and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

ALGT Certified 4.34 Carat Vivid/ Deep Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
ALGT Certified 4.34 Carat Vivid/ Deep Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring

ALGT Certified 4.34 Carat Vivid/ Deep Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

alternative to traditional diamond rings. Because natural red sapphires are extremely rare, these rings often

Category

2010s Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.01ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Thai Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
2.01ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Thai Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring

2.01ct GIA Certified Bi Colour Thai Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring

Located in Birmingham, GB

. 2.01 Total carat. Rare GIA Certified 1.69 Carat sapphire with a stunning blue and yellow bi colour

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...

GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire White Gold Men's Dome Ring
GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire White Gold Men's Dome Ring

GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire White Gold Men's Dome Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

this sapphire is not strong but can be seen at a certain angle. Rare round Star Sapphire 11.65 x

Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 1.69 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 1.69 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 1.69 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the timeless elegance of a Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire, a gemstone admired for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 5.38 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 5.38 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 5.38 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the allure of a Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire, a rare gemstone celebrated for its vivid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1.08ct IGI Certified Untreated Deep Green Blue Sapphire Pear Cut Gold Pendant
1.08ct IGI Certified Untreated Deep Green Blue Sapphire Pear Cut Gold Pendant

1.08ct IGI Certified Untreated Deep Green Blue Sapphire Pear Cut Gold Pendant

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

natural and untreated, very rare for natural sapphires. This sapphire also has an excellent pear/teardrop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $15, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering Sapphire Diamond Drop Necklace
NWT $15, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering Sapphire Diamond Drop Necklace

NWT $15, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering Sapphire Diamond Drop Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire Blue Yellow Emerald Cut White Gold Ring
Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire Blue Yellow Emerald Cut White Gold Ring

Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire Blue Yellow Emerald Cut White Gold Ring

Located in Birmingham, GB

Unique IGI Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. ITSIT. Rare IGI

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Gemstone 1.59 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Gemstone 1.59 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Gemstone 1.59 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

origin, this sapphire is both rare and highly desirable. Gemstone Details: Carat Weight: 1.59 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Unique Pink Sapphire & Diamond Certified Untreated Crossover 18k Oval Pendant
Unique Pink Sapphire & Diamond Certified Untreated Crossover 18k Oval Pendant

Unique Pink Sapphire & Diamond Certified Untreated Crossover 18k Oval Pendant

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

guarantee metal quality. A stunning and unique piece with a rare and unique colour untreated sapphire. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Ruby, ...

GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K
GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K

GRS Certified 8.83 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined high-jewelry ring centered by a rare, untreated sapphire from Sri Lanka, elegantly framed

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.01ct Yellow Blue Australian Parti Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring
GIA Certified 2.01ct Yellow Blue Australian Parti Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring

GIA Certified 2.01ct Yellow Blue Australian Parti Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

colours. A phenomena similarly seen in watermelon tourmaline. Much rarer in sapphires. This stone also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

NWT $25, 800 18KT Gold Magnificent 17.50CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
NWT $25, 800 18KT Gold Magnificent 17.50CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings

NWT $25, 800 18KT Gold Magnificent 17.50CT Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Blue Sapphire Fine Magnificent Diamond Earrings!! These Rare Magnificent Sapphires are Gorgeous and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $34, 000 18KT Large Glittering 6CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Pendant
NWT $34, 000 18KT Large Glittering 6CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Pendant

NWT $34, 000 18KT Large Glittering 6CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Sapphire and Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant. Pendant is comprised of a Rare Large 3CT Natural Exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 43.00 Carats Sapphires 12.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Certified 43.00 Carats Sapphires 12.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace

Certified 43.00 Carats Sapphires 12.00 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

A masterpiece for this spring high jewelry collection. Natural Orange Sapphires and Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Unique Bi Colour Green Yellow Untreated Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Rubover
Unique Bi Colour Green Yellow Untreated Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Rubover

Unique Bi Colour Green Yellow Untreated Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Rubover

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

and totally untreated unheated. Very rare for natural sapphires. The pendant is hanging on a 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 4.21 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Oscar Heyman 4.21 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum

Oscar Heyman 4.21 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

beautifully rare 4.21 carat Padparadscha sapphire, cut into a cushion shape and serving as the vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gia Certified 1.05ct Unique Vivid Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut
Gia Certified 1.05ct Unique Vivid Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut

Gia Certified 1.05ct Unique Vivid Blue Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

unheated, very rare for natural sapphires. Unique vivid blue colour, untreated sapphire with excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

18K Gold 2.11ct Pear Pink Sapphires & 0.35ct Brilliant Diamond Rose Ring
18K Gold 2.11ct Pear Pink Sapphires & 0.35ct Brilliant Diamond Rose Ring

18K Gold 2.11ct Pear Pink Sapphires & 0.35ct Brilliant Diamond Rose Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

Elaborative floral design ring that heightens femineity. Equipped with rare pink sapphires of 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Dark Blue Sapphire Parcel 21.45 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size
Natural Dark Blue Sapphire Parcel 21.45 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size

Natural Dark Blue Sapphire Parcel 21.45 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size

Located in Peshawar, PK

checkout) This rare Sri Lankan sapphire parcel features a beautifully matched selection of dark blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Wrap-Around Band Ring in 18k White Gold
Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Wrap-Around Band Ring in 18k White Gold

Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Wrap-Around Band Ring in 18k White Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous ring features a rare padparadscha sapphire that has been bezel-set in a beautiful 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

Located in KOWLOON, HK

This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 2.12-carat oval-shaped pink sapphire, a rare and highly

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

NWT $5, 500 18KT Gold Beautiful 2.70CT Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
NWT $5, 500 18KT Gold Beautiful 2.70CT Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

NWT $5, 500 18KT Gold Beautiful 2.70CT Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful 18KT Gold Rare Beautiful Large 2.70CT Oval

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ukrainian Yellow Orange Sapphire Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
Ukrainian Yellow Orange Sapphire Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings

Ukrainian Yellow Orange Sapphire Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

represents the blue sky over golden fighting shields in yellow and orange sapphires. Rare topazes, sun-yellow

Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 2.78Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
IGI Certified 2.78Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

IGI Certified 2.78Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in KOWLOON, HK

in a captivating oval shape. The sapphire's vibrant and rare hue radiates a sense of mystery and

Category

1990s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Rare Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rare sapphire for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect rare sapphire may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rare sapphire over the years, but those made by Natkina, Fine Jewels UK and Gemjunky are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rare sapphire can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 128 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. Finding a rare sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 60 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rare Sapphire?

The price for a rare sapphire starts at $100 and tops out at $485,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,800.

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 Rare Sapphire
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, a star sapphire is rarer than other types of sapphires. The gemstones get their name from the natural starburst effect that appears on their faces when you view them under a single overhead light. On 1stDibs, shop a range of star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.