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No Heat 2 Oval Blue Sapphires 4.37cts
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Take a trip through luxury with these magnificent oval faceted blue sapphires, weighing 4.37 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

EXCEPTIONAL GRS Certified 2 Carat VIVID ROYAL BLUE NO HEAT Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
weighing 2 carats Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carats Size 7
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1970s 2, 80 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sides by a radiant pattern. The setting is crossed by gadroons. Weight of the sapphire : 2,80 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.5 carat Purple Sapphire Ring, No Heat Madagascar
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sapphire is natural (not lab created) and has not been subject to any chemical or heat treatments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and striking investment grade 20.07 carat "Royal Blue" No Heat Burma Sapphire takes center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This sapphire has been certified as no heat AGL Classic™
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Certified 5.40 Carat No Heat Greenish Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Sapphire Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 1.38 Carats F VS Diamonds The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...

Certified 2.21 Carat No Heat Purplish Violet Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Violet Step Cut Sapphire No Heat The Sapphire is 2.21 Carats, LAPIS Gem Certified. The ring is a size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 2.75 Carat No Heat Padparascha Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Marquise Natural Padparascha Sapphire Carat Weight
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
magnificent natural Grs certified no heat ceylon sapphire weighing over 20 carats! Set in a very special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire

AGL Certified 11.61 Carat No Heat Bluish Green Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire The sapphire is Pear Shaped 11.61 Carat NO HEAT The Sapphire is AGL Certified The 2 side stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Peter Suchy 2.64 Carat No Heat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
heat . Violet purple sapphire. The stone is Circa 1930. 1 oval violet purple natural no heat Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

GAL Certified Natural No Heat 4.59 Carat Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a beautiful GAL Certified Natural No Heat 4.59 Carat Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds Maravellous 7.18 Carat GIA No Heat Color-Changing Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
GIA no heat certified blue oval cut Sapphire. 6.43 carat with a white round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 3.46 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stone: Oval cut blue sapphire Weight: 3.46 carat Origin: Cambodia Treatment(s): No heat Accent stone
Category

20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sculptural 14K Sugarloaf Sapphire Ring - AGL Ceylon No Heat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptionally chic bespoke ring showcases a vibrant blue 2.51-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire

7.19 Carat Color Changing No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hailing from the legendary mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a 7.19 carat octagon cut sapphire with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.42ct No Heat Sapphire with Diamonds Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. 6.42 carat cushion sapphire, no heat, Nigerian origin, GIA Certified. Complimented with 2 trapezoid and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA 4.20 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
greenish-blue sapphire from Madagascar, with no heat treatment. Accented by two trapezoid cut diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 4.07 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire & Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. These 80 diamonds carry a total carat weight of 0.33. Adorned on both sides of the sapphire are 2 half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.4 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire & Briolette Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
features a sapphire center stone. The sapphire radiates a purplish pink hue and weighs 2.40 carats. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

5.83 Carat Oval No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
5.83 Carat Oval Cut Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum 900.  This eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 12.3 Carat NO HEAT Montana Marquis- Sapphire, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Montana Sapphire Weighing Approximately 11.70 Carats 2 Baguette and 10 Round Brilliant Diamonds Weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

7.77 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Cushion Cut and Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This natural 7.77 carat unheated Ceylon blue sapphire ring is a striking statement of elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 18.29 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Pastel Blue Star Sapphire Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified No Heat Sri Lanka Star Sapphire Ring. This piece radiates exceptional beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.19 Carat Natural No Heat Green Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Unheated
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Greenish Blue GIA Certified 3.35ct. Natural Greenish Blue sapphire ring. Cushion cut
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Certified 6.96 Carat No Heat Natural Green Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated
Located in New York, NY
MAGNIFICENT JEWELS 5.56ct. GIC certified Natural Sapphire Amazing Rectangular Cushion cut Very Very
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 5.86 Carat No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Sapphire Carat Weight: 5.86 Carats GIA Number: 15188377 View The GIA Report Accent Stone: Two Half Moon
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Three Stone GIA Certified 6.15 Carat No Heat Violet Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Violet Sapphire 6.15 Carats, 1 GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond 0.74 Carats D Color SI1 Clarity, 1 0.70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Split Stone Details: ✔ Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (no heat) ✔ Carat: 3.12 CTTW ✔ Color: Blue ✔ Cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 27.60 carat Ceylon no heat star sapphire diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and baguette cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats, graded F-G color and VS clarity, the
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

SSEF Certified 3.063 Carat Burmese No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 2 DIAMONDS 0.29 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PINK BURMESE SAPPHIRE 3.063 CARATS SSEF LAB
Category

2010s Burmese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat 17 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this regal 17-carat cushion cut no-heat yellow sapphire and
Category

Early 2000s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring. This dome ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Natural No Heat Color Change Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 5.05ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 5181699389
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold JB Star Diamond GIA Certified 8.12 Carat No Heat Sapphire Ring
By JB Star
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Ring. Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- GIA Certified Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire 8.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 50.11 Carat Cushion No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 50.11 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire with Mixed Cut Diamond Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.27 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Collections
Located in New York, NY
The no heat sapphire essence. GIA 1.77ct. Brilliant Natural Sapphire Amazing Full Cushion
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 9.10 Carat Natural Gem No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring Cocktail Unheated
Located in New York, NY
The No Heat & Prime Origin. GIA 4.32ct. Natural Sapphire Full cut brilliant Oval cut Clean VS
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

No Heat 16.79 Carat Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
no heat treatment. The sapphire is flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds, one of which is 1.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 4.49 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Cathedral Band Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Sapphire Origin: Burma Carat: 4.49 Cut: Oval Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 327.24 NO HEAT Carats Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
236.2 grams 182 Star Sapphires weighing 322.08 Carats 168 Diamonds weighing 5.16 Carats 18 Karat White
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Oval No-Heat Light Blue Natural Sapphire Ring Center-1.09 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
-Heated Sri-Lanka Sapphire ""Ice-Blue"" color, set in twelve (12) thin prongs. A 2 mm wide shank adds to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French 1960s No Heat 7.42 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
butterfly wing, characteristic of the finest sapphires. Total diamond weight: 2 carats approximately. Height
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Sapphire NO Heat Diamond 14K Pendant Vintage Necklace 18K Chain 5.46 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents INTAGE LUXURY HUGE GIA 5.46 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 5.91 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold, this ring centers an AGL-certified vibrant royal blue 5.91-carat Unheated Burma sapphire. It's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 18 Carat No Heat Mogok Burma Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
centerpiece – an 18.16-carat Burmese Sapphire, originating from the prestigious Mogok Pain Pyit region. This
Category

2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

No Heat Change of Color GRS Sapphire Ring 'Violet to Purple' Carats 1.52 Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
EJ 1483 No heat change of color Sapphire Ring (violet to purple) cts 1.52 ring with Swiss GRS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY, SAPPHIRE, & DIAMOND
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.13 carat no heat sapphire diamond 14k white gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphire from Cambodia, with no heat treatment, flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling approximately
Category

20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Yellow Sapphire GIA certified No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive! Ceylon – No Heat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring In Platinum. Center of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Ceylon No Heat , Diamond And Gold Earrings. Certified.
Located in New York, NY
details of the earrings are as follows; Multi color sapphire weight : 35 carats Approximately Diamond
Category

2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Ceylon no heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
heat and no treatment and weigh in at 6.35 Carats. They are transparent and measure 9.2 x 6.9 x 4.6 mm
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Pink & Mod Raised Cathedral 1.50ct. Natural GIA Certified No Heat Pink Sapphire Ring GIA
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.75 Carat Natural No Heat Orange Brown Sapphire Diamond Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent No Heat. .60ct. Diamonds. Round, Full cuts G-color Vs-2
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.78 Carat Natural No Heat Bright Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
No Heat Pink & Channel 1.58ct. Natural GIA Certified No Heat Pink Sapphire Ring GIA Certified
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.52 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamonds "V" Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
No Heat, True Pink Cushion sapphire "V" Necklace 1.52ct. GIA Certified Report: 1152217761
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.48 Carat Natural No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Halo Prime
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 3.14ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 2205133623
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
of Platinum during the 60’s. Boasting a magnificent 7.46 Ct Natural no heat Sapphire Ceylon origin
Category

Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphire No Heat 2 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sapphire no heat 2 carat for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire no heat 2 carat may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sapphire no heat 2 carat over the years, but those made by Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc., Merkaba and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our sapphire no heat 2 carat for sale are for women, but there are 255 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sapphire No Heat 2 Carat?

On average, a sapphire no heat 2 carat at 1stDibs sells for $16,944, while they’re typically $935 on the low end and $775,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.