Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian cluster ring that epitomises timeless elegance. At its centre, this ring showcases a captivati...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New 6.40 Carat Fancy Cut Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The cut of this stone is just spectacular! The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval cut stone and is 6.40 carats. It a very high-quality s...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold 2.64ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.20ct Brilliant Diamond Accent Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking balance of elegance and presence, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold ring centers a 2.64‑carat deep blue oval sapphire—a gemstone prized for its velvety saturation and refin...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.25US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring featuring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with top in Platinum decorated with natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds . Likely British, hand -made ca. early 1920s -1930s. Hallmar...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1978 Swedish Ring 2ct. Orange Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.75 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Orange Sapphire( likely lab made ) , variation of cushion cut 6.5mm x 6.5mm x 3.5mm deep / ca. 2ct. Crown is 10mm high x 5mm deep,band is 2.6mm a...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian ring with sapphire and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver ring set with a central sapphire of up to 0.45 ct, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds of up to 0.03 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5(58) Detailed descript...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 18ct yellow gold ring, set with sapphires and two diamonds in alternating order. Each stone is claw-set into the band, fl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.12 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Sri Lanka and is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a golden yellow citrine stone and is 4.12 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 12 x 10 mm a...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$950Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.90ct Oval Blue Sapphire & 0.08ct brilliant Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined balance of color, craftsmanship, and contemporary elegance, this 18k gold band centers a vivid 0.90‑carat oval blue sapphire, celebrated for its rich, saturated hue and lum...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New 9.30 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors in this ring. The ring is a size 6.5 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut amethyst stone and is 9.30 carats. It measures 14 x...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose...
$1,850Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.77ct Oval Pink Sapphire & 0.47ct Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant 0.77ct oval pink sapphire sits at the center of this elegant ring, framed by 0.47ct of tapered baguette diamonds that create a striking, architectural halo. Crafted in 18k ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$904Sale Price / item|50% Off
Marquise sapphire vintage style 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style 14k gold ring. Marquise sapphire and moissanites 14k gold ring. Genuine sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring. Old style engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.8 gr d...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.26ct Oval Fiery Blue Sapphire & 0.35ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
PRICE INCLUDING IMPORT TAX, TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS DUTIES - DDP Service (Delivered Duty Paid)- for this piece, we pay for your import tariff and custom duties, but only if final price c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.5ctw White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 / 2.5 g
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s - 1930s Renaissance styled Three Stones Ring handmade with carved band in solid 18K Orange Gold and clusters in Silver. Natural White Sapphires old European diamond cut wi...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 0.91 carats. The Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Carved Ring, Hallmarked London 1974
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1974 Makers Mark J P This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring captures the elegance of the Edwardian era wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s This exquisite original Art Deco statement ring features a central brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by a sculptural open...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1907, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 This stunning Edwardian 18ct yellow gold five-stone band ring is a true work of art. The ring is set with a co...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 19.70 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Sri Lanka and is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a golden yellow citrine stone and is 19.70 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 15.3 x 18 m...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Silvorra Channel Set Natural Multi Sapphire Eternity Band Ring for Girlfriend
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in fine 925 sterling silver, this elegant multi sapphire band ring showcases a vibrant spectrum of 12 natural round sapphires, each measuring 2.5 mm, beautifully arranged in ...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$224Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.92 Carat 3-stone Peach Sapphire & Diamond Cut Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is just stunning! It is a size 7. It has 3 oval cut Peach Sapphire stones that total 1.92 carats. They measure 6.8 x 4.8 mm. They are surrounded by beautiful diamond cu...
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold and Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct and Platinum Stamped K18 Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this striking five-stone ring. Crafted in a refined ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 3 Carat Marquise Multi-Gemstone Sunburst 14k Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! I love the design. It has two cuts of gemstones throughout, Marquise and Round. The gemstones include Amethyst, Paraiba, Citrine, Garnet and various colors ...
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Paraiba, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...
1958 Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø9.5US/3.7gr
Located in SE
Renaissance styled Halo Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with carved ornaments on the shoulders. Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural medium Blue Sapphire 6.25 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features sapphire and old mine cut diamonds. Circa 1930. Weight: 5.79g Size: 18.75 (US 8.75) IMPORTANT: please ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.00ct Oval Purplish Pink Sapphire & 0.06ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a 1‑carat very clear purplish‑pink sapphire, prized for its vivid saturation and the delicate balance between rosy warmth and violet undertones. T...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Lythara Handcrafted Pink Sapphire & Ruby Gold Plated Silver Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lythara is made for people who believe in the natural strength and energy of real gemstones. This ring is built as a mosaic band, where raw Pink Sapphire and raw Ruby are each wrappe...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.03ct Oval Fiery Blue Sapphire & 0.36ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking blend of color, brilliance, and refined craftsmanship, this 18k gold ring centers on a 1.03‑carat vivid blue oval sapphire whose saturation and clarity immediately command...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 9.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 cm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA 14K 2.04 Ct Australia Unheated Green Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 2.04 Ct Australia Natural Unheated Green Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Australia natural unheated green blue Sapphire weighing 2.04 ct set on t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
$720Sale Price|20% Off
10k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Concave Chanel Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I really love this ring. It's such a great design. It has 40 square cut channel set natural blue sapphires totaling 1 carat. They are all set in a 10k yellow gold band. The ring ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1949 Ring natural 2.5 ct. White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.75gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with carved shoulders decorated with a natural White Sapphire set in claws. Swedish hallmarks : 18K, city of Stockholm. Marks of the year : Y8 / hand - made in 1949. N...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.17 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.17 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring This ring has Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.87 carats and Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.30 carats. The...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5 Stone Blue Sapphire Gold 7mm Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Five-Stone Sapphire Gold 7mm Band Ring. Securely Hand set with 5 Blue Sapphires, weighing approx. 2.26tcw. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold moun...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,127Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Blue Sapphire 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carats Natural Sin...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1906 Ring natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of light Blue color oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.8 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct. accented with six natural Swedi...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$994Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sapphire and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue sapphire and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring. Art deco style sapphire ring in 14k gold. Art nouveau style ring. Oval cabochon sapphire ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g. d...
Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Alcina Natural Raw Blue Sapphire Gold Plated Silver Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Alcina ring is formed from raw, natural blue sapphires, set together using German Kabirski’s signature stained glass technique. The stones aren’t cut to match - each one keeps it...
Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White and Yellow) ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Star Cluster Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1910 This exquisite 18ct gold Edwardian cluster ring showcases a stunning design, featuring six natural sapphires elegantly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.28 Carat Orange Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.28 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a natural oval cut orange sapphire that weighs 3.48 carats and measures at ...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Natural Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.02 Carats and measures at approximately 5 mm x 5 mm. The ring is embellished with 4 Round Cut Diamonds and...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Estate RHR 18 TCW Amethyst Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular estate Rayner 18 TCW sugarloaf cabochon amethyst, diamond, pink sapphire 18K yellow gold cocktail ring 21st Century Award-winning British high jewelry designer Rodney Ray...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA/Guild 18K 6.01 Ct Unheated Color Changed Sapphire&Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA/Guild 18K 6.01 Ct Unheated Color Changed Sapphire⋄ Engagement Ring* GIA/Guild-certified Madagascar natural unheated color changed purple Sapphire weighing 6.01 ct set on the 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
$1,410Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear sapphire drop bow ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring with sapphire pave in 14k gold. Ribbon Ring. Bow ring. Ribbon wedding ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - sapphire 6x4 mm, pear ...
Topaz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ring with sapphire and rose cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring set with sapphire and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.15 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 1.2 cm b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1900s - 1930s. Solid 14K Rose Gold , two snake heads with set Blue Sapphires , likely lab made Ø 3 mm x 2.15 mm deep/ ...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2 Toned Gold and Sapphire Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco White and Yellow 18k Gold ring with cornflower blue sapphire. 2 tones of 18k gold are laminated to form a slightly domed hand engraved band, set with a lovely .35 po...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires & Pink sapphire Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 2.27 carats....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut Diamonds mixed with 4 diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires. Hallmarked 585. *Crown with...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Contemporary 2.20ct Square Blue Sapphire & Quartz Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This striking wide‑band ring showcases a bold architectural profile built around 2.20 carats of square‑cut blue sapphires, arranged in three protruding central rows that create depth...
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham, Date Letter Worn 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in alternatin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$966Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Blue Sapphire 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carats Nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2.57 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.57 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring has a Natural Cabochon Pink Tourmaline that weighs 2.08 Carats and measures at approximately 8 mm x 6 m...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$896Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 12 Carats Natural Pink Sapphire - 3 Carat Natural Emeralds - 1 Carat Thi...
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1.34 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.34 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring This beautiful ring has a Natural Oval Cut Heated Pink Sapphire that weighs 0.94 Carats. The Pink Sapph...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1976
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham 1976 Vintage cluster ring featuring a central round-cut sapphire of approx. 0.20ct, surrounded by eight b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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. Today, shop the bright blue gems that star in vintage sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
Picture a piece of antique sapphire jewelry. If the gemstone 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 — cabochon jewels were once the height of glamour — 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.)
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