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Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her
Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her

Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.73 ct Emeralds 1.74 ct Pink sapphires 3.98 ct Rubellite 12.99 ct Weight 9,50 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...

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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Silvorra Solid Silver Natural Multi Sapphire Channel Set Hoop Earrings for Gifts
Silvorra Solid Silver Natural Multi Sapphire Channel Set Hoop Earrings for Gifts

Silvorra Solid Silver Natural Multi Sapphire Channel Set Hoop Earrings for Gifts

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in fine 925 sterling silver, these elegant natural multi sapphire earrings showcase a vibrant spectrum of round sapphires, each measuring 2 mm, beautifully arranged in a slee...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 12.95 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold & Silver
Antique Victorian 12.95 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold & Silver

Antique Victorian 12.95 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold & Silver

By GEM PLAZA

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Antique Victorian 12.95 carat sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold & silver Gold 1.64 gm Silver 2.11 gm Sapphire 12.95 Carat Diamond 0.41 Carat Custom Services R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Bracelet
One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Bracelet

One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Bracelet

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

This supremely elegant one-of-a-kind bracelet was completely handcrafted with green random cut sapphires enhanced by a rim of 24k pure gold connected by 22k gold links. It is a timel...

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2010s Dutch Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Earrings
One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Earrings

One-of-a-kind handcrafted 22/24kt Green Random Cut Sapphire Earrings

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

This pair of hand-made earrings oozes understated elegance. The soft green hues and the modern cut of the gemstones makes it a wearable piece which transitions easily from day to nig...

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2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Bewildering Sapphire Tourmaline Tsavorite Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her
Bewildering Sapphire Tourmaline Tsavorite Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her

Bewildering Sapphire Tourmaline Tsavorite Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Ring Yellow 18K Gold Pink Sapphire 2.90 ct Diamonds 0.40 ct Green tourmaline 14.83 ct Orange Sapphire 2.71 ct Tsavorites 0.96 ct Weight 16 grams It is our honour to create fine ...

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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, ...

Remarkable Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her
Remarkable Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her

Remarkable Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Discover the allure of the Remarkable Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold and adorned with dazzling diamonds (0.67 ct), radiant e...

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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver & Sapphire Gemstone
Vintage Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver & Sapphire Gemstone

Vintage Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver & Sapphire Gemstone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Enamel Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925 with Real 18k Yellow Gold the Enamel is on the 18k areas parts Center has Natural sapphire gemstone champagne color. cross size is ap...

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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

German Kabirski Damid Anthracite Silver Ring with Raw Sapphire, Ruby & Spinel
German Kabirski Damid Anthracite Silver Ring with Raw Sapphire, Ruby & Spinel

German Kabirski Damid Anthracite Silver Ring with Raw Sapphire, Ruby & Spinel

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Metal: 925 Silver Gemstones: Sapphire, Ruby, Spinel Rough Plating: Black Anthracite, 18K Gold Width 20 mm Band wide 3 mm Length 23 mm Weight 6.69 g Sizing: If you require a differe...

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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Sapphire with Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
White Sapphire with Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

White Sapphire with Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

White Sapphire 1.36 carats with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.37 grams White Sapphire W...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Venus Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 22k Gold by Tagili
The Venus Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 22k Gold by Tagili

The Venus Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 22k Gold by Tagili

Located in New York, NY

22k Gold Venus cocktail ring features multi colored sapphires and white diamonds organically set throughout the ring. This Hand made, one of a kind stunner 'will be your go to ring f...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold

Exclusive Green Tourmaline Sapphire Tsavorite Ring White 18K Gold For Her
Exclusive Green Tourmaline Sapphire Tsavorite Ring White 18K Gold For Her

Exclusive Green Tourmaline Sapphire Tsavorite Ring White 18K Gold For Her

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Ring White 18K Gold Green tourmaline 9.24 ct Sapphires 2.74 ct Tsavorites 8.24 ct Weight 14,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we cho...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.56 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring, in Stock
3.56 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring, in Stock

3.56 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring, in Stock

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

Designed by award-winning artist Brenda Smith, this band ring is made with faceted natural multicolor sapphires with a carat total weight of 3.56 and 18-karat yellow gold. It is in s...

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2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sunny Citrine Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring
Sunny Citrine Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring

Sunny Citrine Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Embrace the sun with our "Sunny Splendor" ☀️💍 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring, featuring radiant Citrine, Diamonds, Pink Sapphires, and Tsavorites. Meticulously crafted, this ring bo...

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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Amber Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Natural Amber Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Natural Amber Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 80 Ct Natural Amber Tsavorite & Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beautiful intense color Of amber It has a bail for chain and clip to be used as pi...

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Amber, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.01 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant, Impressive Play of Colors
3.01 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant, Impressive Play of Colors

3.01 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant, Impressive Play of Colors

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Please check out the HD video! This is an Australian doublet Opal! When it comes to opals, one of the most important character people look for is the play of color. The Australian op...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

7.84 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Pendant, Superb Play of Colors
7.84 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Pendant, Superb Play of Colors

7.84 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Pendant, Superb Play of Colors

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Please check out the HD video! This is an Australian doublet Opal! When it comes to opals, one of the most important character people look for is the play of color. The Australian op...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.10ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 14k Gold
1.10ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 14k Gold

1.10ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 14k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Minimalist diamond and gemstone 2 Style studs earrings/ Interchangeable diamond and gemstone studs/ diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her I...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold

1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Minimalist diamond and gemstone 2 Style studs earrings/ Interchangeable diamond and gemstone studs/ diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her I...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

The stone is a 28 carat rough blue sapphire with a checkerboard crown and flat bottom.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Gemstone Artwork
Floral Gemstone Artwork

Floral Gemstone Artwork

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Floral Gemstone Artwork

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire & Garnett. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The size...

Category

2010s Indian Artisan Frames

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Floral Gemstone Artwork
Floral Gemstone Artwork

Floral Gemstone Artwork

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Floral Gemstone Artwork

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Ruby, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The size of the artwork ...

Category

2010s Artisan More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire

Floral Gemstone Artwork
Floral Gemstone Artwork

Floral Gemstone Artwork

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Floral Gemstone Artwork

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Emerald, Carnelian & Yellow Sapphire. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The size of the artwo...

Category

2010s Indian Artisan Frames

Materials

Carnelian, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ox Blood Coral and Multi-Stone Tree Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ox Blood Coral and Multi-Stone Tree Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ox Blood Coral and Multi-Stone Tree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage tree brooch is a richly expressive and highly decorative piece, centered by vivid ox blood coral and accented with emerald, sapphire, pearl, and tourmaline in a warm 14k...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sybarite Spare Key Ring
Sybarite Spare Key Ring

Sybarite Spare Key Ring

$1,720Sale Price|30% Off

Sybarite Spare Key Ring

By Sybarite Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Silver Gold Plated Pig with a Rich Bag miniature
Silver Gold Plated Pig with a Rich Bag miniature

Silver Gold Plated Pig with a Rich Bag miniature

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver with gold plated pig has lively facial...

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver

Floral Gemstone Artwork
Floral Gemstone Artwork

Floral Gemstone Artwork

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Floral Gemstone Artwork

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Carnelian & Garnett. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The si...

Category

2010s Indian Artist Frames

Materials

Carnelian, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire

Navratna Charm Chain in 18kt Gold
Navratna Charm Chain in 18kt Gold

Navratna Charm Chain in 18kt Gold

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

The Navratna Charm Chain from India is a mesmerizing fusion of astrology and artistry, crafted in 18kt gold with a total weight of 9.51 grams. Each charm is adorned with a gemstone t...

Category

2010s Indian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, ...

Miniature Pig Talisman Bronze Gold Plated Pig with a Gem Hotpot
Miniature Pig Talisman Bronze Gold Plated Pig with a Gem Hotpot

Miniature Pig Talisman Bronze Gold Plated Pig with a Gem Hotpot

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, is made of bronze and gold plate with high craftsmanship and creativity. The smiling and happy pig holds a hot pot filled with natural gem...

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold

By The Wind Opal

Located in Suwanee, GA

Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones,...

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...

Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser

Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line. This brooch features a child kneeling on a freshwater pearl next to a pail with a towel in its hands. This is a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ganesha Gemstone Artwork
Ganesha Gemstone Artwork

Ganesha Gemstone Artwork

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Ganesha Gemstone Artwork

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Ganesh artwork made using Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Garnet, Carnelian and Yellow Sapphire. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment...

Category

2010s Indian Artisan Frames

Materials

Carnelian, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire

Art Nouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave Zircon Silver Snake Brooch c1910
Art Nouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave Zircon Silver Snake Brooch c1910

Art Nouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave Zircon Silver Snake Brooch c1910

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Chicago, IL

During the Art Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery business...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Important Certified Type-A Icy Jade, Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Imperial Green
Important Certified Type-A Icy Jade, Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Imperial Green

Important Certified Type-A Icy Jade, Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Imperial Green

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. Best o...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: A stunning unique antique pendant in 22K yellow gold with 11 gemstones, and studded with diamonds, engraved and adorned with enamel work. Originally an armband, and later co...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Miniature Silver Gold Plated Pig Chef with a Gempot by MOISEIKIN
Miniature Silver Gold Plated Pig Chef with a Gempot by MOISEIKIN

Miniature Silver Gold Plated Pig Chef with a Gempot by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver pig has lively facial features with sa...

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Agate, Jade, Gold...

Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods
Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods

Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A glazed sample case of precious stones, the collection of 12 gilt tins house a range of uncut stone samples all with their original hand penned labels. Among them is a rough diamond...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Tin

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Rough Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rough sapphire you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rough 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rough sapphire has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Petra Class, Syna Jewels and Coomi are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rough sapphire, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rough Sapphire?

The price for a rough sapphire starts at $679 and tops out at $105,246 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,695.

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.