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Unheated Color Change Sapphire

Natural Unheated Color Change Sapphire Gemstone 4.99 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Color Change Sapphire Gemstone 4.99 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Color Change Sapphire Gemstone 4.99 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the captivating charm of this natural unheated color change sapphire, weighing 4.99 carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

3.95 Ct Certified UNHEATED COLOR CHANGE Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone
3.95 Ct Certified UNHEATED COLOR CHANGE Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone

3.95 Ct Certified UNHEATED COLOR CHANGE Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

A highly precious September birthstone with a delighting color. They are believed to bring good luck & fortune to life. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphir...

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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Green Sapphire

GIA Certified 24.18 Carat Unheated Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 24.18 Carat Unheated Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 24.18 Carat Unheated Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in beverly hills, CA

An exceptionally rare 24.18 carat color change cushion cut sapphire radiates from the center of this luxurious and lavish ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unheated Color Change Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Unheated Color Change Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

Unheated Color Change Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Purple Sapphire 3.44 carats, Purple Sapphire0.32 carat, Emerald 1.0 carat and Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute o...

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Unheated Color Change Sapphire Stone 2.09 cts in 18KWG Ring w Dia / GIA Report
Unheated Color Change Sapphire Stone 2.09 cts in 18KWG Ring w Dia / GIA Report

Unheated Color Change Sapphire Stone 2.09 cts in 18KWG Ring w Dia / GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This untreated Color Change Sapphire weighing 2.09 carats is an absolute stunner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat Purple-Pink Color-Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
1.55 Carat Purple-Pink Color-Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

1.55 Carat Purple-Pink Color-Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exquisite natural and unheated color change sapphire, weighing 1.55 carats, is the focal point of this contemporary ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Unheated 1.07ct Colour Change Purple Pink Sapphire IGI Certified Trillion Cut
Unheated 1.07ct Colour Change Purple Pink Sapphire IGI Certified Trillion Cut

Unheated 1.07ct Colour Change Purple Pink Sapphire IGI Certified Trillion Cut

Located in Birmingham, GB

Unheated 1.07ct Colour Change Purple Pink Sapphire IGI Certified Trillion Cut IGI Certified Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.07 Carat unheated sapphire with a ra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Unheated Color Change Sri Lankan Sapphire Octagon in 18k Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Color Change Sri Lankan Sapphire Octagon in 18k Yellow Gold

GIA Unheated Color Change Sri Lankan Sapphire Octagon in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 5.56 ct. Unheated Sri Lanka color sapphire octagon. Sapphire changes color from blue to violet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Unheated 1.19ct Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Pear Cut
Unheated 1.19ct Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Pear Cut

Unheated 1.19ct Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Pear Cut

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Unheated 1.19ct Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Pear Cut Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.19 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour chang...

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

GIA 18K 2.09 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 2.09 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 2.09 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 2.09 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Sri Lanka unheated color changed ( violet changing to purplish pink ) Sapphire weighi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring
1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring

1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring

Located in New York, NY

1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE Unheated Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Cluster Vintage Ring.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

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Rare Unheated Color-Change Sapphire & Diamond 18K Ring
Rare Unheated Color-Change Sapphire & Diamond 18K Ring

Rare Unheated Color-Change Sapphire & Diamond 18K Ring

Located in Mill Valley, CA

This is spectacular - a color changing Sapphire that changes from deep gray/blue/green to purple to pink, and is totally natural and unheated/untreated.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring, 3.57 Ct Platinum 950
GIA Certified Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring, 3.57 Ct Platinum 950

GIA Certified Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring, 3.57 Ct Platinum 950

Located in Tampa, FL

New platinum 950 ring set with an unheated transparent cushion-cut natural color-change sapphire, measuring 7.89 x 7.84 x 6.15 mm and weighing 3.57 carats.

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire Ring, 1.81 ct Unheated Platinum 950
GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire Ring, 1.81 ct Unheated Platinum 950

GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire Ring, 1.81 ct Unheated Platinum 950

Located in Tampa, FL

Natural, unheated color changes sapphires are extremely rare in the sapphire family and are highly prized stones, especially in these two hues.

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Color Change Sapphire Ring, 4.06ct Unheated 3 Stone Platinum Ring GIA Cerftified
Color Change Sapphire Ring, 4.06ct Unheated 3 Stone Platinum Ring GIA Cerftified

Color Change Sapphire Ring, 4.06ct Unheated 3 Stone Platinum Ring GIA Cerftified

Located in Tampa, FL

Type II, medium, moderately strong, violetish blue to purple color GIA vB 5/4 to P 5/4. Set with 2 cushion cut diamonds at 0.40 carats each, VVS-2 clarity, F color excellent cut & po...

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

1.56ct Oval Color Change Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated
1.56ct Oval Color Change Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated

1.56ct Oval Color Change Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2205978743 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant C...

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 10.1ct Unheated Color-changing Starlight Sapphire Ring
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 10.1ct Unheated Color-changing Starlight Sapphire Ring

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 10.1ct Unheated Color-changing Starlight Sapphire Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

Discover the beauty and rarity of GEMCOOK JEWELLERY's 10.1ct unheated color-changing starlight sapphire ring. With a mesmerizing transformation from GRS purple to pink, this gemstone...

Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

1.22ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole
1.22ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole

1.22ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Description: One Loose Color Change Sapphire Report Number: 2195941916 Weight: 1.22 cts Measurements: 6.58x5.61x4.21 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Sty...

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Certified 1.65 Ct. Rare Color-Change Unheated Montana Sapphire Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 1.65 Ct. Rare Color-Change Unheated Montana Sapphire Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 1.65 Ct. Rare Color-Change Unheated Montana Sapphire Diamond Ring

By Hand Made

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Capture the enchantment of changing hues with our 18K Yellow Gold Montana Color-Changing Sapphire 3-Stone Ring. The centerpiece, an ultra-rare natural untreated Montana sapphire weig...

Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aventina-Spencer, Natural Colour Change Sapphire, Diamond and Spinel Earrings
Aventina-Spencer, Natural Colour Change Sapphire, Diamond and Spinel Earrings

Aventina-Spencer, Natural Colour Change Sapphire, Diamond and Spinel Earrings

By Aventina-Spencer

Located in Ballymena, GB

The finest unheated and untreated Madagascan Colour Change Sapphires scintillate between a bright royal blue hue and a raspberry flash in varying light.

Category

2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Aventina-Spencer, Morganite, Diamond, Sapphire and Tahitian Mabé Pearl Earrings
Aventina-Spencer, Morganite, Diamond, Sapphire and Tahitian Mabé Pearl Earrings

Aventina-Spencer, Morganite, Diamond, Sapphire and Tahitian Mabé Pearl Earrings

By Aventina-Spencer

Located in Ballymena, GB

Created by Aventina-Spencer, these one-of-a-kind earrings feature 3.25 carats of Morganite, 0.37 carats of round brilliant cut G/VS diamonds, 3.03 carats of natural, traceable and un...

Category

2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Unheated Color Change Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Color Change Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

GIA Unheated Color Change Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 4.62 ct. unheated color change sapphire cushion with 0.77 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.44ct Unheated Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Oval Cut
1.44ct Unheated Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Oval Cut

1.44ct Unheated Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Oval Cut

By Gemsandjewelsuk

Located in Birmingham, GB

1.44ct Unheated Colour Change Sapphire Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Oval Cut Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.44 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour chan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire

Unheated Color Change Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Unheated Color Change Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum

Unheated Color Change Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum

By Sophia D

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous unheated 6.15 ct. color change sapphire cushion with 0.85 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Colour Change 1.41ct Sapphire Green Purple Untreated Oval Unheated
GIA Certified Colour Change 1.41ct Sapphire Green Purple Untreated Oval Unheated

GIA Certified Colour Change 1.41ct Sapphire Green Purple Untreated Oval Unheated

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.41 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour change effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 0.76ct Untreated Round Cut Unheated Rare
GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 0.76ct Untreated Round Cut Unheated Rare

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 0.76ct Untreated Round Cut Unheated Rare

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 0.76 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour change effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.18ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem
GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.18ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.18ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.18 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour change effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.01ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem
GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.01ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

GIA Certified Colour Change Sapphire 1.01ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 1.01 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour change effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

AIGS Unheated Estate Color Change Sapphire Oval and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
AIGS Unheated Estate Color Change Sapphire Oval and White Diamond Cocktail Ring

AIGS Unheated Estate Color Change Sapphire Oval and White Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous unheated 4.11 ct. color change sapphire oval with 0.21 ct. good quality, white diamond rounds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

17.17ct Natural Unheated Blue Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
17.17ct Natural Unheated Blue Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

17.17ct Natural Unheated Blue Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

At its heart sits an absolutely captivating certified natural unheated blue colour change sapphire, weighing an impressive 17.17ct.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Color-Changing 1.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Ring
GIA Color-Changing 1.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Ring

GIA Color-Changing 1.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Ring

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Experience the magic of transformation with this extraordinary 1.71-carat unheated color-changing "Ceylon" Sapphire ring, exclusively crafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

French 1940s Mellerio dits Meller Natural Saphir Color Change Diamond Tank Ring
French 1940s Mellerio dits Meller Natural Saphir Color Change Diamond Tank Ring

French 1940s Mellerio dits Meller Natural Saphir Color Change Diamond Tank Ring

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in Poitiers, FR

Signed Mellerio dits Meller, this sumptuous ring is set with a natural and unheated color change cushion- cut sapphire that goes from an intense blue and bright under natural light t...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Certified 14K White Gold 2.06ct Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring/ Size 6.25
Certified 14K White Gold 2.06ct Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring/ Size 6.25

Certified 14K White Gold 2.06ct Unheated Color Change Sapphire Ring/ Size 6.25

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

Experience the enchantment of nature’s artistry with this rare 2.06-carat unheated color change sapphire, elegantly set in a sleek 14K white gold band.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire 2.07ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem
GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire 2.07ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire 2.07ct Untreated Oval Cut Unheated Rare Gem

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Gemstone. 2.07 Carat unheated sapphire with a rare colour change effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

GIA 18K 1.99 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color-Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
GIA 18K 1.99 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color-Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

GIA 18K 1.99 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color-Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Kaohsiung City, TW

*GIA 18K 1.99 Ct Sri Lanka Unheated Color-Changed Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural unheated Sri Lanka Unheated Vibrant Color-Changed Pink Sapphire weighing 1.99 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unheated 4.67 ct. Blue Violet Color Change Sapphire GIA, Unset 3-Stone Ring Gem
Unheated 4.67 ct. Blue Violet Color Change Sapphire GIA, Unset 3-Stone Ring Gem

Unheated 4.67 ct. Blue Violet Color Change Sapphire GIA, Unset 3-Stone Ring Gem

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #2201169943 that states that it is unheated. The report also mentions that this sapphire changes color when viewed by day...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

1.63ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole
1.63ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole

1.63ct Color Change Sapphire Oval GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka, Vivid Viole

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Description: One Loose Color Change Sapphire Report Number: 6194936729 Weight: 1.63 cts Measurements: 8.05x5.97x4.43 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

3.17 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
3.17 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring

3.17 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

3.17 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring: A playful ring, it features a beautiful GIA certified natural unheated Burmese sugarloaf colour-chang...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.54 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Tiffany & Co. Platinum Unisex R
Art Deco 5.54 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Tiffany & Co. Platinum Unisex R

Art Deco 5.54 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Tiffany & Co. Platinum Unisex R

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Napoli, IT

Creating Eternal Value Amazing in class, eternal in elegance, stepping into history, sleek and neat design, suitable for either sex This rare find from TIFFANY & CO dates around 30'...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Unheated Color Change Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact unheated color change sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold — can elevate any look. For this particular piece, 4 Carat and 4.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing unheated color change sapphire — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fine Jewels UK, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Orianne Collins each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any unheated color change sapphire from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Sapphire version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and round cut versions for sale. Finding an unheated color change sapphire for sale for men should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Unheated Color Change Sapphire?

On average, an unheated color change sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $3,766, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $14,000 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.