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Songea Sapphire

1.26 Carat Oval Songea Sapphire
1.26 Carat Oval Songea Sapphire

1.26 Carat Oval Songea Sapphire

$500

W 0.22 in D 0.13 in L 0.28 in

1.26 Carat Oval Songea Sapphire

Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10

Description This 1.26 carat oval Songea sapphire, sourced from Tanzania, presents a well-saturated

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

AJD Bold Dinner Ring of Imperial Topaz and Songea Sapphires
AJD Bold Dinner Ring of Imperial Topaz and Songea Sapphires

AJD Bold Dinner Ring of Imperial Topaz and Songea Sapphires

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Introducing the Magnificent Imperial Topaz and Songea Sapphire Dinner Ring – a breathtaking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver

AJD Rare Songea Sapphires Dazzle in Dangling 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings
AJD Rare Songea Sapphires Dazzle in Dangling 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings

AJD Rare Songea Sapphires Dazzle in Dangling 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Brilliant natural rare type of Songea Sapphires set in 18Kt yellow gold dangle stud earrings. They

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD RARE Lovely Red Tanzanian Songea Sapphire & Natural White Zircon Ring
AJD RARE Lovely Red Tanzanian Songea Sapphire & Natural White Zircon Ring

AJD RARE Lovely Red Tanzanian Songea Sapphire & Natural White Zircon Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Unique 6 mm round sparkling rare red Sapphire (0.94 Carat) set in a rhodium plated sterling silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

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South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Necklace
South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Necklace

South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Necklace

By White Orchid Studio

Located in Athens, GA

natural Songea sapphires and 18kt yellow gold. An 18kt yellow gold clasp finishes Fire and Ice. 20"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Freshwater Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Ear Wire
Freshwater Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Ear Wire

Freshwater Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Ear Wire

By White Orchid Studio

Located in Athens, GA

This freshwater pearl, Songea sapphire, and gold ear wire inspires a meditation on how hearts sing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Earrings

South Sea Pearl, Songea Sapphire, and Gold Earrings

By White Orchid Studio

Located in Athens, GA

This south sea pearl, Songea sapphire, and gold earring hints at my bucket list. One day I would

Category

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Materials

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Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)
Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

By Parts of Four

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Sistema bracelet in sterling silver and slabs of rough sapphire. The "body" and "insert" are

Category

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Materials

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Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)
Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

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Sistema bracelet in sterling silver and slabs of rough sapphire. The "body" and "insert" are

Category

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Materials

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Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)
Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Red Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

By Parts of Four

Located in PARIS, FR

Sistema bracelet in sterling silver and slabs of rough sapphire. The "body" and "insert" are

Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)
Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

Sistema Bracelet v2 (Mega Pavé, Green Songea Sapphire, 9mm, PA+SAP)

By Parts of Four

Located in PARIS, FR

Sistema bracelet in sterling silver and slabs of rough sapphire. The "body" and "insert" are

Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Unique 3.22 Carat Songea Sapphire Sterling Silver Earrings
Unique 3.22 Carat Songea Sapphire Sterling Silver Earrings

Unique 3.22 Carat Songea Sapphire Sterling Silver Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

3.22 carats of Glittering Reddish-Orangy brilliant Songea Sapphires (6.5 mm) set in lovely sterling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

AJD Rare Fiery Songea Sapphire and White Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
AJD Rare Fiery Songea Sapphire and White Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring

AJD Rare Fiery Songea Sapphire and White Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

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This glittering rare Songea Sapphire - 1 carat approximately - 6.5 mm - is enhanced with brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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Multicolor Brilliant Natural 12.30ct. Tourmaline & Songea Sapphire Dramatic Ring
Multicolor Brilliant Natural 12.30ct. Tourmaline & Songea Sapphire Dramatic Ring

Multicolor Brilliant Natural 12.30ct. Tourmaline & Songea Sapphire Dramatic Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

glittering Songea Sapphires with the natural famous "flecky" dots. This is amazing on your hand and we have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Gemjunky Tanzanian 2.27 Ct Rare Orangy Red Songea Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Gemjunky Tanzanian 2.27 Ct Rare Orangy Red Songea Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

Gemjunky Tanzanian 2.27 Ct Rare Orangy Red Songea Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

These brilliant orangy red glittering Songea Sapphires ((6mm) are set with accents of brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Gemjunky Gorgeous RARE Tanzanian Songea Sapphire 14Kt Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Gemjunky Gorgeous RARE Tanzanian Songea Sapphire 14Kt Yellow Gold Stud Earring

Gemjunky Gorgeous RARE Tanzanian Songea Sapphire 14Kt Yellow Gold Stud Earring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Glittering RARE Songea Sapphire set in handmade designed 14kt yellow gold stud earrings. They are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemjunky Magnificent 20.41 Carat Magic Colors Citrine and Songea Sapphires Ring
Gemjunky Magnificent 20.41 Carat Magic Colors Citrine and Songea Sapphires Ring

Gemjunky Magnificent 20.41 Carat Magic Colors Citrine and Songea Sapphires Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

flanked with dazzling bright natural 7mm Songea Sapphires. The tiny black flecks in the Sapphires

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

AJD Delicate Glittering Rare 16 Cts Songea Sapphires 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings
AJD Delicate Glittering Rare 16 Cts Songea Sapphires 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings

AJD Delicate Glittering Rare 16 Cts Songea Sapphires 18Kt Gold Stud Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Brilliant glittering unique multi colored 16 carats of unique natural RARE type of Songea Sapphires

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

AJD Tanzanian Glittering Songea 2.7 Ct. Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
AJD Tanzanian Glittering Songea 2.7 Ct. Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

AJD Tanzanian Glittering Songea 2.7 Ct. Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

These brilliant 2.7 carats of round unique RARE yellow Songea Sapphires (6 mm) are enhanced with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

AJD Absolutely Huge Dazzling 12.02 Ct Blush Gold Citrine & Sapphire Ring
AJD Absolutely Huge Dazzling 12.02 Ct Blush Gold Citrine & Sapphire Ring

AJD Absolutely Huge Dazzling 12.02 Ct Blush Gold Citrine & Sapphire Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

) flanked with 2.66 carats of fiery gold natural Songea Sapphires. This classic setting is gold plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Gemjunky Petite Natural Zircon & Sapphire Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Gemjunky Petite Natural Zircon & Sapphire Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver Ring

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By Aria Jewelry Design

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7.5 mm glittering natural white Cambodian Zircon is adorned with 4 5.8mm Songea fancy yellow color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

White Orchid Studio Drop Earrings South Sea Pearls Granulated Yellow Gold
White Orchid Studio Drop Earrings South Sea Pearls Granulated Yellow Gold

White Orchid Studio Drop Earrings South Sea Pearls Granulated Yellow Gold

By White Orchid Studio

Located in Athens, GA

Faceted, golden-hued South Sea pearls (10mm) swing with untreated Songea sapphires and a glorious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Songea Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the songea sapphire you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Rhodium, this item was constructed with great care. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our songea sapphire for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Songea Sapphire?

On average, a songea sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $678, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $2,280 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.