Vintage pink sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a captivating cushion cut pink sapphire, glowing with a soft yet vibrant hue that immediately draws the eye.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold A masterful blend of romantic color and classic mid-century elegance, this exquisite cocktail ring centers ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Topaz & Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire - 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 5.50 carat Baroque white south s...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire - 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 5.50 carat Baroque white south sea pearl...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
BOCHIC “Capri” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Emerald & Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” VIntage Pink sapphire, Emerald, Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire, Ruby - 28 Carats Ethiopian White Opal - 30 Carats Natural Green Emera...
Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
$976Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Pink Sapphire Briolette Cluster Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These cluster-style Pink Sapphire Briolette Earrings are crafted in warm 14K yellow gold and feature a delicate cascade of vibrant pink sapphire briolettes. The gemstones are arrange...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with this stunning coronet cluster engagement ring - a timeless design inspired by classic Victorian style, reimagined with a modern and feminine touch. At...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & Amethyst Ring Set Inn 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Pink Sapphire & Heart Shape Amethyst Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Amethyst - 7.50 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire - 4.00 Carat...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Navette Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This wonderful vintage ring features a duo of vivid round-cut pink sapphires set vertically at the center, framed by two sparkling Old Mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorning the piece are delicate pink sapphires, imparting a subtle touch of femininity and grace.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorning each earring are delicate pink sapphires, imparting a subtle touch of femininity and grace.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.10 carat pink sapphire diamond platinum band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage pink sapphire and diamond band is a beautiful 2000’s design, blending soft color, bright sparkle, and polished platinum craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Pink Sapphire Heart Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pink Sapphire Heart Diamond Drop Earrings Delicately crafted in platinum and 18K gold, these vintage Deco-style dangle drop earrings feature sweet filigree heart frames set ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.22 Carat Pink Sapphire and 2.73 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.22 carat pink sapphire and 2.73 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage pink sapphire brooch. Item Ref. SKU: C7211
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pink sapphire cabochon with old European cut diamond halo in 14K yellow gold and platinum ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eye-catching 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
By Christophe Walser Vintage Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K pink Gold earrings featuring 415 pave set pink Sapphires with a weight of 7.80 ct and 142 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.89 ct, G color, vs clarity. Beauti...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 2.29 cts pink sapphire & 0.81 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire asscher cut with diamond vintage ring gold Natural pink sapphire asscher cut flush diamond ring Vintage pink sapphire ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapph...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Eye-Catching 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings Orange and Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
By Christophe Walser Vintage Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K pink Gold earrings featuring 415 pave set yellow and orange Sapphires with a weight of 7.82 ct and 142 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.78 ct, G color, vs cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond and Pink Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage bypass ring features mirror image rows of twenty-four dark pink calibre baguette-shaped sapphires totaling approximately 0.72 carats outlined with four rows of brilliant...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 3.60 carat pink sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent vintage platinum ring showcases an extraordinary GIA-certified 3.60-carat pink sapphire—radiant, feminine, and imbued with the vivid charm characteristic of fine Mad...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 15k Yellow Gold 1.75ct Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 15k yellow gold ring featuring a vibrant 1.75-carat pink sapphire as its centerpiece.
Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Pink 1.89tcw Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and feminine, this vintage white gold band showcases three oval-cut pink sapphires in a rich, lively hue, beautifully spaced across the top of the ring.
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 0.88ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage ring showcasing an emerald-cut pink sapphire of approximately 0.88 carats, its vivid hue framed in a refined milgrain bezel.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.92ct Pink Sapphire and 0.47tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage platinum ring radiates timeless elegance with its exquisite combination of pink sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k White gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning brooch! It is made in 18k White gold, measures 65 by 85 mm (3.5 inches by 2.5 inches) and weighs 31.84 grams. The wings of the dragonfly consist of 78 oval pink s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Design Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Opal and Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Opal and Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire Gold Ring.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1950s, this beautiful cluster ring features a vibrant pink sapphire at its centre. The old cut sapphire weighs 0.90 carat and is rub over set within a cluster of r...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Oval Pink Sapphire w/ Marquise & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 13.5mm (0.53")(top of the ring - at the sapphire - north to south), 17.8mm (0.70") (diamond to diamond), 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.5mm rise off th...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Large 14k Gold Dancer Charm with Pink and Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare vintage 14k yellow gold and sapphire dancer charm.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Band Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 18k Vintage Art Deco (#7)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Pink Sapphire (somewhat puple) sides have natural white Diamonds All stones are Natural...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 4.67ctw VIVID CLEAN Pink Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the pink sapphire. Stock Number: MK-710410360 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6512315832 Shape: Oval Cutting Style:...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Bochic Capri Vintage 20ct Emerald & Pink Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 20 Carat Emerald & Pink Fancy Sapphire Ring - in 18K Gold & Silver Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald 20.00 carats Accent Stones Fancy Pink Sapphires (Sr...
Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mens 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Pink Red Sapphire Invisible setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Men's Invisible Sapphire Ring Unique Quality !
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Deer Brooch with Pink Sapphires, 1960s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This en-deer-ing pin comes alive with 2 pink sapphire eyes and finely textured gold resembling fur.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: FR 55 / US 7 (resizable upon request) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰), French assay marks Center Gems: 1 round pink sapphire (≈ 0.20 ct) Surround: 9 p...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Telephone Charm with Pearl & Pink Sapphire Dial
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage telephone pendant crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a lustrous pearl handset accent and a pink sapphire-studded rotary dial.
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 3.50 carat pink sapphire 18k yellow gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian pink sapphire bypass ring is a bold and beautifully colorful jewel from the 1980’s, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold with a graceful, sculptural silhouette.
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Blue Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Song Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The body of the bird is finely crafted with pave set, 38 Round-cut genuine Light pink Sapphires & 204 Blue Sapphires in the body. 21 Deep Pink Sapphires adorning the movable tail an...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Wide Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A wide vintage style pink sapphire and diamond bracelet that is beautifully set in 18k white gold, which has been rhodium plated black.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.52 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Vintage Estate Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ruby to Pink Sapphire Ombre Gold Line Tennis Bracelet Estate Fine
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby to Pink Sapphire Ombre Sapphire Vintage Line Tennis Bracelet.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.37ctw No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Target Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 18.8mm (0.74") (top of the ring -north to south), 2.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage. Excellent overall conditio...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 4.86ctw Pear Pink Sapphire w/ Diamond Teardrop Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Bright Pink - 8.15x5.81x3.78mm - 2.86ctw (62) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 60 Baguette w/ 2 Princess Cut - Prong Se...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Boucheron Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Boucheron pink sapphire ring set in 18k white gold.
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Oval Earrings ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold Peridots Pink Sapphires
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Oval Earrings From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White gold with Cabochon Peridots and Pink Sapphires.
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace Mix Gems Clasp Set in 18K Gold & Silver - 2.00 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Necklace ...
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Burmese Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Scattered along the branches are delicate pink sapphires, adding soft pops of color and a touch of refined sparkle.
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA No Heat Deep Pink Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamonds Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 16mm (0.63")(top of the ring - at the sapphire - north to south), 14mm (0.55") (diamond to diamond), 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9mm rise off the fing...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
14K Gold Floral Bouquet Vintage Brooch with Diamonds, Pink Sapphire & Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Accented with sparkling diamonds and vivid pink sapphire, featuring softly carved amethyst flowers.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.