$305Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 0.19 in L 0.29 in
Natural Darkish Blue Sapphire 13.5 Ct Cabochon Loose Gemstone Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Darkish Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Parcel – Deep Blue Color
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$272Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 0.16 in L 0.26 in
Natural Darkish Blue Sapphire 11.5 Ct Cabochon Loose Gemstone Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Darkish Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Parcel – Deep Blue Color
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
14.72ct Star Sapphire Gemstone - Oval Cabochon Cut Loose Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Shape/Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 14.15 x 11.91 Weight: 14.72ct Treatment
Star Sapphire
7.16 Carat cabochon-cut Sapphire
Located in Bangkok, TH
mines of Sri Lanka. The sapphire is cut to perfection in a cabochon shape. The sapphire has only
Sapphire
Natural 38.51ct Round Cabochon Cut Pair of Black Star Sapphires Loose Gemstone
Located in Houston, TX
minor signs of wear. Two (2) natural, round-shaped, cabochon cut star sapphires: Species: Natural
Star Sapphire
3.22ct Pair Heart Cabochon Blue Sapphire from Thailand Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 3.22 cts Measurements: 6.06 x 5.91 x
Blue Sapphire
10.77ct Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Star Sapphire
5.1ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sapphire Geographic Origin: Not Requested Treatment: No Indications of Heating Item Description: One loose
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
10.83ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Star Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
11.99ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Star Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Cabochons Cts 39.54
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite collection of 80 sapphire, ruby, and emerald cabochons, totaling 39.54 carats
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
$450
W 0.32 in D 0.18 in L 0.34 in
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Star Sapphire Stone Round Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round This 3.35 Carat Natural Loose Star Sapphire is a striking gemstone featuring a well-defined
Star Sapphire
$5,640
W 8.89 in L 9.76 in
7.05 Carats Blue Sapphire No-Heated Natural Plain Fancy Cabochon For Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
7.05 Carats Blue Sapphire No-Heated Natural Plain Fancy Cabochon For Jewelry Gem Gemstone: Blue
Blue Sapphire
$57,600
W 0.61 in D 0.47 in L 0.56 in
26.92ct Oval Double Cabochon Violetish Blue to Purple Star Sapphire GIA Certifie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Star Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number
Star Sapphire
16.41 Carats Burmese Blue Sapphire No Heat Round cabochon Natural sapphire gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Burmese Blue Sapphire Round for Fine Jewellery Gemstone: Blue Sapphire No Heat Type : Burmese
Blue Sapphire
8.95ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire from Sri Lanka, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Star Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 8.95 cts Measurements: 12.27 x
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
4.75ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sapphire Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: No Indications of Heating Item Description: One loose
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
7.93ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Star Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 7.93 cts Measurements: 10.83 x
Star Sapphire
8.37ct Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Star Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 8.37 cts Measurements: 10.83 x
Star Sapphire
Carved Oval and Heart-Shaped Sapphire Cabochons Cts 14.93
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Love and devotion are celebrated in these sapphire cabs. The heart-shaped cabochon is adorned
Sapphire
$2,790
W 0.31 in D 0.23 in L 0.3 in
3.83ct Round Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire from Burma (Myanmar), Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Star Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.83 cts Measurements: 7.66 x
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$3,200
W 0.49 in D 0.27 in L 0.32 in
6.91ct Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagasca
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire
$1,190 / set
W 0.27 in D 0.12 in L 0.2 in
1.85ct Pair (2) Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphires from Burma
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.85 cts Measurements: 6.7 x 4.91 x
Blue Sapphire
$1,630 / set
W 0.3 in D 0.14 in L 0.22 in
2.53ct Pair (2) Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphires from Burma
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 2.53 cts Measurements: 7.4 x 5.5 x
Blue Sapphire
$970 / set
W 0.23 in D 0.13 in L 0.17 in
1.51ct Pair (2) Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphires from Burma
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.51 cts Measurements: 5.7 x 4.2 x
Blue Sapphire
Natural Sapphire – 3.10 ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Natural Sapphire – 3.10 ct A natural cabochon-cut sapphire weighing 3.10 ct.
Sapphire
Zaffiro Naturale Non Trattato Non Riscaldato Taglio Cabochon Blu Scuro 10.12 Ctw
Located in Milano, IT
Zaffiro blu taglio cabochon biconvesso ovale di 10.12 carati, non trattato non riscaldato Blu scuro
Blue Sapphire
43.86 Ct Blue Star Sapphire No heated Ring with Natural Diamond
Located in bangkok, TH
E054 43.86ct Classic and luxury “ Blue Star Sapphire Unheated Ring with natural diamond
Sapphire
30.32 Carat No-Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire piece
Located in Bangkok, TH
A massive and breathtaking 30.32 Carat Sapphire, resplendent in a cornflower blue hue. It hails
Sapphire
33 Ct Burma No heat Sapphire one layout set
Located in bangkok, TH
GG52: AA 33ct Natural Burma No heat sapphire one layout set Cabochon Cut Blue color Eye clean
Sapphire
Natural Star Purple Sapphire Gemstone 6.40 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the enchanting beauty of this natural star purple sapphire, weighing 6.40 carats. This
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
35.85 Carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire No Heat Cab for Fine Jewellery
Located in Jaipur, RJ
exceptional color, clarity, and quality. These sapphires are hand-selected and cut into a cabochon shape. This
Blue Sapphire
$8,157
W 0.29 in D 0.22 in L 0.35 in
Natural Unheated Pink Star Sapphire Gemstone 3.53 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and enchanting 3.53-carat pink star sapphire, displaying the mesmerizing phenomenon of
Star Sapphire
$52,800
W 0.68 in D 0.26 in L 0.57 in
17.72ct Oval Blue Star Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sapphire Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: No Indications of Heating Item Description: One loose
Star Sapphire
9.20 carat oval cabochon cut Sapphire
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Sapphire Loose Gemstones 9.20 Carat Oval cabochon cut Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.5 x 7.4 mm We can
Sapphire
Unheated Burma Sapphire Cabochon Ring Gem 15 Carat Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and exceptional 15 carat unheated Burma Sapphire cabochon, offered loose to the world's most
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unheated Blue Sapphire Ring Gem 9.06 Carat Oval Cabochon Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb 9.06 carat unheated Blue Sapphire oval Cabochon gem, offered unmounted to someone special
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.53 in
GIA No Heat Natural Cabochon Burma Sapphire Weighing 8.35 Carat Loose Stone
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an Exquisite 8.35 Carat GIA Certified Natural Cabochon Burma Sapphire - A Rare Gem of
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 8.75 in L 12.76 in
12.83 Carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire (Heated) Plain Cabochon Natural sapphire gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Gemstone: Blue Sapphire Heated Type : Ceylon
Blue Sapphire
Star Sapphire Ring Gem 5.17 Carat No Heat Unset Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 5.17 carat unheated "Ceylon" intense blue Star Sapphire oval cabochon gem, offered loose to
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire
Pink Star Sapphire Ring Gem 20.40 Carat No Heat Unset Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 20.40 carat unheated light Pink Star Sapphire oval cabochon gem, offered loose to a classy
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire
Sold
W 0.56 in D 0.4 in L 0.6 in
23.20 Carats Burmese Blue Sapphire Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Ring No Heat
Located in Jaipur, RJ
23.20 Carats Burmese Blue Sapphire No Heat Cab for Fine Jewellery Gemstone: Blue Sapphire No Heat
Blue Sapphire
4.41 carats No-heat Burma Blue sapphire & Ruby cabochon for jewelry natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.41 carats No-heat Burma Blue sapphire & Ruby cabochon for jewelry natural gem Weight - 4.41
Blue Sapphire, Ruby
Sold
W 0.59 in D 0.39 in L 0.46 in
GIA Certified #5231058390 No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 17.16 carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent GIA Certified No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Dazzle and amaze with this
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 0.44 in
GIA Certification Natural Star Sapphire Oval Cabochon 6.89 Carats No Heat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Corundum Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Transparent Color: Vivid
Star Sapphire
11.05 Cts Burmese Blue Sapphire No Heat Round 11mm cabochon for fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
11.05 Carats Burmese Blue Sapphire No Heat Round cabochon for fine Jewelry Gem Gemstone: Blue
Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 0.59 in D 0.36 in L 0.64 in
Natural Unheated Blue Star Sapphire Gemstone 25.74 carats with with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please inquire for more videos/photos. Identification: Natural Unheated Blue Star Sapphire • Carat
Sapphire, Star Sapphire
Sold
H 0.48 in W 0.59 in L 0.63 in
Certified 26.63 Carats Madagascar Blue Sapphire No-Heat Sugarloaf Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
26.63 Carats Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf No-Heat For Jewelry Top Quality Natural Gem Gemstone: Blue
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 0.37 in D 0.35 in L 0.5 in
GIA Blue Star Sapphire No Heat Sri Lanka Certified Natural Vintage 10.69 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE. 10.69 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT NATURAL CEYLON SAPPHIRE. Velvety Soft
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Sold
W 0.43 in L 0.46 in
Unheated Purple Sapphire Ring Gem 11.28 Carat Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Loose
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
no-heat “Ceylon” Purple Sapphire, expertly crafted into a cushion sugarloaf cabochon. This rare
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire
3.13 Carat Blue Sapphire Cabochon Lot
Located in Hua Hin, TH
A lot of 8, 4mm blue sapphire cabochons amounting to a total of 3.13 carats in weight. Weight
Blue Sapphire
2.07 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon
Located in Hua Hin, TH
2.07 carat Oval Blue Cabochon Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Dimensions: 7.57 x 6.09 x
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire
Sold
W 0.3 in D 0.21 in L 0.41 in
4.27 Carat IGI Certified Natural Sri Lanka Oval Cabochon Violetish Blue Sapphire
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: Natural Corundum Variety: Sapphire Shape and Cutting Style: Oval Cabochon Weight: 4.27 Carats Measurements
Blue Sapphire
Sold
W 0.38 in D 0.24 in L 0.44 in
6.11 Carat IGI Certified Natural Sri Lanka Oval Cabochon Violetish Blue Sapphire
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Feast your eyes on this exquisite natural Corundum Sapphire. Weighing at an impressive 6.11 carats
Blue Sapphire
2.10 Carat Black Star Sapphire
Located in Hua Hin, TH
2.10 carat Oval Black Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Dimensions: 7.30 x 6.15 x 3.93 mm
Star Sapphire, Black Star
1.40 Carat Black Star Sapphire
Located in Hua Hin, TH
1.40 carat Oval Black Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Dimensions: 8.96 x 7.11 x 1.88 mm
Star Sapphire, Black Star
NO RESERVE 2.15 Carat Black Star Sapphire
Located in Hua Hin, TH
2.15 carat Oval Black Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Dimensions: 7.85 x 5.79 x 3.97 mm
Star Sapphire, Black Star
No Reserve 1.66 Carat Black Star Sapphire
Located in Hua Hin, TH
1.66 carat Oval Black Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Dimensions: 7.70 x 6.19 x 3.10 mm
Star Sapphire, Black Star
Sold
H 10 in W 12 in L 12 in
13.52 carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf for fine Jewelry Natural Gems Gemstone: Blue Sapphire Heated Shape
Blue Sapphire
8 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire Cabochon
Located in Hong Kong, HK
8 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire Cabochon: A beautiful gem, it is a 8 carat
Blue Sapphire
8.63 Carat GRS Certified Burma No Heat Vivid Blue Sapphire Cabochon
Located in Hong Kong, HK
8.63 Carat GRS Certified Burma No Heat Vivid Blue Sapphire Cabochon: A beautiful gem, it is a 8.63
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
7.70 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
7.70 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire: A gorgeous gem, it is a 7.70 carat
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
7.74 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
7.74 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire: A beautiful gem, it is a 7.74 carat
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
25.30 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Blue Star Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
25.30 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Blue Star Sapphire: A beautiful and rare gem, it is a
Star Sapphire
TIFFANY & CO. Platinum & Star Sapphire Loose Links
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Round, cabochon-cut star sapphire loose links, bezel-set in platinum disc-shaped mountings, signed
Sapphire, Platinum
$136Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.28 in D 0.15 in L 0.26 in
Small 1.05 Carats Natural Loose Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garneg Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.4x6.9x3.6 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Heart Treatment: Non Rhodolite garnet, a gem of exceptional beauty and versatility, is ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Antique German Halo Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.5ct Diamonds 14K Gold Ø9.25US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Halo Ring, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with top of the crown in Silver holding lab made Blue Sapphire and 16 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 14K, Ge...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Estate 3.5 TCW Natural Sugarloaf Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate natural sapphire 18K yellow gold signet ring featuring a deep blue 3.5 TCW sugarloaf sapphire set in a superb tourbillon twist design setting. 20th Century The rich,...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890. Ceylon sapphire 11.57 carats Old mine cut diamonds approximately 8 ct tw Accompanied by AG...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,754 / item
Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Blue Emerald Sapphire and White Diamond 6.99 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural emerald cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by two GIA certified natura...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1930s , hallmarked 770. Openwork Crown : 12 mm wide x 11 mm high x 4 mm de...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.