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Large Sapphire Slice Diamond Drop Gold Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Large Sapphire Slice Diamond Drop Gold Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry

Large Sapphire Slice Diamond Drop Gold Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Sensational pair of Slice faceted D-end rectangular Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings enhanced by round cut Diamonds; a total of 48 diamonds with a total weight of approx. .50 carat plus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

New 18k Yellow Gold 1.05ct GIA No Heat Sapphire Sideway Bezel Solitaire Ring
New 18k Yellow Gold 1.05ct GIA No Heat Sapphire Sideway Bezel Solitaire Ring

New 18k Yellow Gold 1.05ct GIA No Heat Sapphire Sideway Bezel Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Elongated Rectangular Step Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 1.05ct (exact - certified) - VERY NICE CLEAN COLOR - NO HEAT ** See Certificati...

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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Carpet 3.69 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Ring
Red Carpet 3.69 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Ring

Red Carpet 3.69 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Bubble-Gum Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Rectangular Cushion Bubble-Gum Pink Sapphire, weighing app...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Men's 14K Gold Old Transitional Diamond Solitaire W/ Sapphire Ring
Vintage Retro Men's 14K Gold Old Transitional Diamond Solitaire W/ Sapphire Ring

Vintage Retro Men's 14K Gold Old Transitional Diamond Solitaire W/ Sapphire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Pave Bead Set - G Color - VS1 Clarity - 5.8mm / 0.78ct (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - Rectangular St...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.83ct Emerald Cut Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
1.83ct Emerald Cut Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold

1.83ct Emerald Cut Sapphire Toi et Moi Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Set in a sturdy four-prong mounting, the sapphire's clean rectangular lines lend the ring a graphic, architectural presence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Below the pearl is a stunning fine blue rectangular-cut Sapphire. The natural Sapphire is a magnificent blue color and cut.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Bezel Set in 18 Karat White Gold with: Two (2) natural, rectangular-shaped, step cut sapphires: Species: Natural Corund...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring and Pendant in 18K White and Gold Diamond
Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring and Pendant in 18K White and Gold Diamond

Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring and Pendant in 18K White and Gold Diamond

Located in Kowloon, HK

Crafted from durable 18K white gold, the set showcases a unique rectangular cushion cut sapphire enhanced by classic blue sapphires and diamonds.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.9 Carat GIA Certified D Natural Diamond Sapphire Plat Ring circa 1950
Art Deco 3.9 Carat GIA Certified D Natural Diamond Sapphire Plat Ring circa 1950

Art Deco 3.9 Carat GIA Certified D Natural Diamond Sapphire Plat Ring circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beside it is a stunning rectangular Royal Blue Natural Sapphire measuring approximately 6.6x4.6mm, weighing approximately 1.15 carats.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

8.43 Carat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
8.43 Carat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

8.43 Carat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 5.5 Radiate with the golden brilliance of this breathtaking ring, featuring a captivating 8.43 carat rectangular cushion-cut yellow sapphire as its centerpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and almost 4 ct Diamond Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and almost 4 ct Diamond Drop Earrings 14K White Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and almost 4 ct Diamond Drop Earrings 14K White Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

The two oval cabochon cut sapphires weigh approximately 2.78 carats in total, the two rectangular cut sapphires weigh approximately .15 carats in total and the diamond pave weighs ap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

18K white gold ring, eagle's head hallmark. This splendid rectangular shaped sapphire and white gold ring boasts a cushion cut Ceylan Blue sapphire held by 4 claws surrounded by bril...

Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unique 14k Solid White Gold Halo Drop Earrings with Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond
Unique 14k Solid White Gold Halo Drop Earrings with Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond

Unique 14k Solid White Gold Halo Drop Earrings with Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Each earring showcases a striking rectangular-cut blue sapphire at its center, encircled by a double halo of sparkling white diamonds for maximum brilliance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring
Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring

Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring

By Kurt Wayne

Located in Montclair, NJ

Comes w/ AGL certification for the sapphire. Like new condition and ready to wear! Stock Number: EK-39430180-18062010-PAR-SC-EY -- Certification Details -- Laboratory: AGL Repor...

Category

Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Band Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires in 18 Karat White Gold
Heart Shaped Band Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires in 18 Karat White Gold

Heart Shaped Band Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The band showcases a row of rectangular-cut pink sapphires, exuding vibrancy and charm, while the top and bottom edges are adorned with round-cut diamonds, creating a dazzling contra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, featuring rectangular cut blue sapphires weighing 5.28 carats, surrounded by two rows of b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

18.80 Carat Yellow Sapphire Feather Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold
18.80 Carat Yellow Sapphire Feather Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold

18.80 Carat Yellow Sapphire Feather Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 14 Karat Tri-Color Gold (rose gold body with yellow and white gold accents) Gemstones: Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Sapphire Count: 1 Yellow Sapphire Cut: Rectangular Cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Band Ring
Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Band Ring

Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Band Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set in high-quality 14K or 18K custom gold, the rectangular-cut sapphires are arranged in a stunning pattern, with diamonds placed strategically in between to add a dazzling effect.

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel, Quartz and Sapphire Glass’ Wrist Watch by Baume & Mercier
Stainless Steel, Quartz and Sapphire Glass’ Wrist Watch by Baume & Mercier

Stainless Steel, Quartz and Sapphire Glass’ Wrist Watch by Baume & Mercier

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Baume & Mercier Catwalk wristwatch in stainless steel with a quartz movement and sapphire crystal. The rectangular case is softly curved and integrated into the bracelet, givin...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1.65 Carat Vivid Sparkling Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo White Gold Ring
1.65 Carat Vivid Sparkling Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo White Gold Ring

1.65 Carat Vivid Sparkling Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo White Gold Ring

Located in Tustin, CA

Elegant 1.65 carat ring features a vivid and sparkling, rectangular cushion cut pink sapphire prong set in 14 karat white gold and surrounded by a stepped, double diamond micro pave ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 8 Carat VIVID Blue Cushion NO HEAT Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 8 Carat VIVID Blue Cushion NO HEAT Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 8 Carat VIVID Blue Cushion NO HEAT Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Introducing a rare treasure from the exotic lands of Madagascar: our exquisite 8.01 carat rectangular cushion-cut natural blue sapphire. Mined from the depths of the earth and left u...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond

Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .80ct Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .80ct Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .80ct Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 9 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond Details: .80ct, Fancy Light Brown, VS Clarity, Old Euro...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Unisex Three-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Antique Unisex Three-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold, Circa 1900

Antique Unisex Three-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold, Circa 1900

By Tresor Collection

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The design features a striking 2.45-carat combination of natural ruby and yellow sapphire in sleek rectangular cuts, creating an eye-catching contrast between rich crimson passion an...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Française W51026Q3 Diamond Black Dial Limited Edition Watch
Cartier Tank Française W51026Q3 Diamond Black Dial Limited Edition Watch

Cartier Tank Française W51026Q3 Diamond Black Dial Limited Edition Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Luxury Wristwatch Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Reference Number: W51026Q3 Edition: 2003 Christmas Limited Edition Production: Limite...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère Ruban WG3009TA Factory Diamond 18K Gold Full Set Watch
Cartier Panthère Ruban WG3009TA Factory Diamond 18K Gold Full Set Watch

Cartier Panthère Ruban WG3009TA Factory Diamond 18K Gold Full Set Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Luxury Wristwatch Brand: Cartier Model: Panthère Ruban Reference Number: WG3009TA Serial Number: 244******** Circa: 2000 Condition: 9.5/10 (...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref. W51035Q3 160th Anniversary Asia Limited Steel Watch
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref. W51035Q3 160th Anniversary Asia Limited Steel Watch

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref. W51035Q3 160th Anniversary Asia Limited Steel Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Luxury Wristwatch Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Reference Number: W51035Q3 Edition: 160th Anniversary Asia Limited Edition Serial Num...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Sport 27/6851-21/11 Diamond and Ruby 18K Rose Gold Full Set Watch
Chopard Happy Sport 27/6851-21/11 Diamond and Ruby 18K Rose Gold Full Set Watch

Chopard Happy Sport 27/6851-21/11 Diamond and Ruby 18K Rose Gold Full Set Watch

By Chopard

Located in Miami, FL

This ref. 27/6851-21/11 presents the Happy Sport in a more formal 18K rose gold configuration with a rectangular case, mother-of-pearl dial, and diamond-set bezel.

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 2415 Japan Limited Purple Checkerboard Dial Vermeil
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 2415 Japan Limited Purple Checkerboard Dial Vermeil

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 2415 Japan Limited Purple Checkerboard Dial Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The watch features a purple mother-of-pearl checkerboard dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, rectangular Tank case, and original purple Cartier leather strap measuring approxi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Art-Deco Designed Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds in Platinum cocktail ring
Art-Deco Designed Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds in Platinum cocktail ring

Art-Deco Designed Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds in Platinum cocktail ring

Located in Sydney, NSW

Platinum ladies ring featuring bezel set centre emerald cut natural Columbian emerald surrounded by 32 claw set natural single cut diamonds and 12 channel set natural fancy rectangul...

Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

ICALAB Certified 15 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
ICALAB Certified 15 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

ICALAB Certified 15 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquite Rectangular emerald-cut sapphire of 15 carats minor oil emerald oil with ,trillion-cut diamonds, platinum, Certified by ICALAB

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet
Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet

Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet

Located in Midhurst, GB

Used by goldsmiths worldwide, it remains a timeless symbol of life, death, and rebirth, evident in ancient artefacts from various cultures. ---------- Sizing: 43cm Gemstones: (12 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch
1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

Located in University City, MO

1940s Massive crystal gilt metal art deco flower spray brooch The elegant bouquet of flowers are designed with glass paste settings in a myriad of colors The crystal embellishments...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet by Black, Starr & Frost, consisting of five openwork flexible panels each centrally-set with a rectangular step-cut sapphire accented by old...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks

Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diam...

Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Rectangular Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rectangular sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 24 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rectangular 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rectangular sapphire over the years, but those made by Mark Henry, Cartier and George Gero are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rectangular sapphire, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rectangular Sapphire?

Prices for a rectangular sapphire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $60 and can go as high as $25,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,650.

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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.