Art Deco 2 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2 Carat Blue Star Sapphire. Accented either side by...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. The Georgian Jewelry...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$3,304Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Triangle Diamond Ring with GIA-Certified No-Heat Star Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Make a powerful and elegant statement with this captivating 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing natural star sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), certified by GIA as ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Bezel Set Star Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Retro Vintage ring is beautifully crafted in rich 18 karat rose gold and features a captivating bezel-set star sapphire at its center, displaying the enchanting asterism that gi...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Plum Pink Star Sapphire Ring 16 CT! Diamond Halo! *Moviestar Quality*
Located in Galveston, TX
*HUGE* 16.56 CARAT NATURAL COLOR-CHANGE PINK - PLUM STAR SAPPHIRE WITH 6 RAYS 20-DIAMOND HALO (1.64 TCW) SOLID PLATINUM BAND & SETTING WITH 18K YELLOW GOLD SURROUND The most u...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 5.61 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
$2,913Sale Price / item|30% Off
Star Sapphire Cabochon & Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 8.5ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing natural star sapphire cabochon at the center weighs approximately 8.5 carats, set in 14K white gold. The center star sapphire mea...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Burmese Certified 10.18 Carat Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
RARE BURMESE (Mogok - Myanmar) BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, not heated, not treated. Accompanied by Lotus Gemology Laboratory (Richard W. HUGHES) certificate no. 2940-9400, s...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Prehnite, Black Star Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Prehnite, Black Star Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 7.53 grams *Please note that the silver sett...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Royal Blue Star Sapphire Carré Diamond Ring 8.30ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional example of mid-century elegance, this circa 1940s platinum ring is centered by a richly saturated natural cabochon star sapphire weighing approximately 7.40 carats. Th...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$2,684Sale Price / item|30% Off
French Vintage-Inspired Star Sapphire Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking french vintage-inspired cocktail ring features one cabochon star sapphire totaling 4.63 carats, set in 14K white gold. The round cabochon sapphire measures 9.3 mm, crea...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Star Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Face Vintage Mythology
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Star Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Face Vintage Mythology This unique and one of a kind vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and made in the shape of a man's fac...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Star Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Piece Estimated Weights Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : Platinum Weight : 6.6 grams Ring Size : 8.25 Brand : Estate Center Stone : Stone Type : Star Sapphire Center Stone : ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Exquisite Burma 8.17ct Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring & Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
A wonderful Pastel Light Blue-Grey 8.17ct Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring . The ring features a stunning star sapphire from the famous gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar), of...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 18.15 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 27.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
11.74 ct Very Fine Deep Blue Natural Star Sapphire & fine Diamond Platinnum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Very fine large natural star sapphire weighing exactly 11.74 cts. This stone has a fine "star'., The color is a bright blue and the stone lacks inclusions that are distracting to th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Blue Star Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Vintage Natural Blue Star Sapphire Sri Lanka origin Untreated, Unheated. GIA certified report number 7481025175 approx. 13.11 carats weight and D...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Engraved Star Sapphire Ring, 13-14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 3.5, Art Deco
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: star sapphire, 1 oval cab Ring Size 3.5 (fits like) Rise Off Of Finger: 6.5 mm Width: 9.9 mm Weight: 3.7 dwts/ 5.7 grams Stamps: "14k" 13k - 14k Art Deco *hand engraved ...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.5 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's GIA Certified natural star sapphire and diamone men's ring. Featuring a mesmerizing 8.50ct with a well defined star sapphire which has an unusual subtle blue to purple color s...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 31.95ct Star Sapphire and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage men’s ring centers on a dramatic 31.95-carat star sapphire whose asterism shimmers with a clear, centered star under light. The substantial cabochon gives the piece a bo...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.63 carats with Diamond 1.30 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.12 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Men's 18 Carat Grey Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome High-Quality Gent’s Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Mid Century Modern Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 18 Carat Awesome Grey Star Sapphire. Accented ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 13.40 Ct Star Sapphire Diamond Gent 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful estate Gent ring is 1945/50 ca. Individually hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold, marked Traditional design suitable for either sex, displaying a beautiful polished...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
GIA Natural 51.90cts Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Men's Signet 18k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Large Star Sapphire & Diamond Men’s Signet Ring – 18K Yellow Gold A bold and distinguished 1970s men’s gypsy-style signet ring, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
13.64 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring featuring a captivating blue star sapphire, cut in a smooth cabochon style. The sapphire is flanked by baguette-cut white diamonds, adding a touch of elegance. Crafte...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2.99ct Pink Star Sapphire with Diamond Halo Platinum Ring Heavy 11.74g V1189
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.99ct Pink Star Sapphire with Diamond Halo Platinum Ring Heavy 11.74g V1189 ♥ This item measures 18.9mm in length (North-South directio...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1.47ct Purple Star Sapphire with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring V1161
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.47ct Purple Star Sapphire with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring V1161 ♥ This item measures 11.2mm in length (North South direction...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
14k Black Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A distinctive modern ring crafted of textured 14k white gold featuring a remarkable black star sapphire with diamonds. The sapphire weighs approximately 2.5 cts and the diamonds are ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Sri Lankan 12.50ct Blue Star Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
A stunning 1990s-era blue star sapphire from Sri Lanka, this 12.50-carat gemstone showcases the coveted asterism effect—a luminous star that dances across its surface. Set in 14K whi...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Star Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in platinum, centered by a dramatic cabochon star sapphire weighing approximately 13.00 carats. The sapphire displays a rich purplish-blue b...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA graded unheated Blue Star Sapphire, weighing 27 cts & Diamond Ring, c 1950.
Located in Aspen, CO
Star sapphire, unheated, weighing an estimated 27 cts, this stone is accompanied by a GIA Grading Report stating this natural sapphire unheated, is is large and impressive displayin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 3.52ct Star Sapphire and 0.51tcw Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold dome ring features a vibrant star sapphire centerpiece, beautifully accented by sparkling diamonds that enhance the overall brilliance of the design. The ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,500
Men's Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Star Sapphire Ring A yellow gold ring set with a cabochon star sapphire. Approximate Star Sapphire Weight: 11.8 carats Ring Size: 8.5 Approximate Weight: 17 grams Complimenta...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco 6.00 Carat Bluish Grey Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Awesome Bluish Grey Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Bluish Grey S...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 2.70 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.32 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Sapphire Ring
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon sapphire set on 14 karat rose gold with rope motif. Solid 14k rose gold Measurement: 2 mm band width Gemstone: 6.5mm blue star sapphire. Beaded finish detailing. All of ou...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
3.5cts Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring w Diamond Accents in 14K White Gold OV 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant 14k gold ring (3.45g) features a captivating 3.55-carat oval star sapphire from Ceylon (9x7mm), showcasing a natural six-rayed star that dances across the surface. Surro...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Cabochon Star Sapphire Baguette Cocktail Ring 9.60ctw Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An estate ring crafted in platinum and centered by a natural cornflower blue star sapphire with a clearly visible asterism across its cabochon surface. The presence of this star indi...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
$6,675Sale Price|25% Off
Very Fine Deep Blue Natural Star Sapphire, 11.74 cts. and fine Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Very fine large natural star sapphire weighing exactly 11.74 cts. This oval stone, held by four long well shaped prongs, has a medium deep blue color. The distinct star is created na...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Star Sapphire/Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Star sapphires have a long and fascinating history of being highly coveted and prized as very special and unique gemstones. This rare, 32.17 carat star...
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.01 Ct Natural star sapphire ring with Alexandrite Natural Diamond 14K Gold
Located in bangkok, TH
E029 7.01ct Natural star sapphire Gemstone ring 5.39gram 14K Gold Ring Size : 14# Weight：5.39 Gram Material: 14K Gold Main stone: 7.01ct star sapphire Burma Gray white color 6 ...
Star Sapphire, Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 16.16 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Weston, MA
King Solomon Ring, a unique and stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the legend of King Solomon and his legendary connection to the divine. This ring features a rare and exquisite 16.16 ct unheated...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$30,250Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage 1940's GIA Certified 39.77cts. Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1940's translucent 39.77 carat incredible Blue star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Hand made Platinum setting accented with baguette and single cut round diamonds. GIA cer...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Sapphire Ruby Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Star Sapphire Measurements: 15.3 mm x 11.7 mm x 4.3 mm Star Sapphire Carat Weight: ~8.3 carats Ruby Carat ...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,425Sale Price|25% Off
GIA graded unheated Blue Star Sapphire, weighing 27 cts & Diamond Ring, c 1950.
Located in Aspen, CO
Star sapphire, unheated, weighing an estimated 27 cts, this stone is accompanied by a GIA Grading Report stating this natural sapphire unheated, is is large and impressive displayin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.48 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.24 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.72 grams ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 25.21 Carat Natura Burmal Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This majestic natural unheated Burmese oval star sapphire weighs an amazing 25.21cts. and measures 19.41x15.29 x 8.02mm. Its a beautiful oval shape cut in double cabochon style to ma...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Dalben Oval Star Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt white gold satin finishing ring with an oval cabochon cut silver star sapphire weight 7,03 carat and 24 rose cut white diamo...
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 13.68 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2. cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 17.15 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Captivating vintage 1940s natural star sapphire and diamond cocktail engagement ring. 17.15cts deep purple sapphire in its original 14k white gold setting. The gemstone is haloed by ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18ct Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: This fabulous ring is a show stopper! The star sapphire is a beautiful misty blue grey color with a fabulous glow. This ring is from Granat Bros, ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 18.1 Grams Center Stone: Roundish Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Measurements: 9mm x 8mm x 3....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 20ct Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in Palladium
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Art Deco ring with a 20.62 Carat Blue Star Sapphire of extraordinary beauty. The cocktail ring is further adorned with two Baguette Cut Diamonds and 10 Round B...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Palladium
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.43 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 49-Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring featuring an impressive 49-carat natural star sapphire, showcased in a classic 14K white gold setting. The sapphire displays a soft, luminous body co...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
54.31 Carat No Heat Burma Star Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
A rare gem that stands alone. This AGL certified 54.31 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire is a true spectacle. Featuring an intense, deep blue saturation and a seldom seen double ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,018Sale Price / item|30% Off
Natural Cabochon 2.01 CTW Star Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cabochon 2.01 CTW Star Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural star sapphire of 2.01 carat and diamonds of 0.35 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire stimulates concentration and reduces stress. Designed with oval cut star sapphire set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 star 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.
You may have heard of star sapphire jewelry, and yes, star sapphires do exist. These gems are created as a result of Asterism, which “arises from white light reflecting from numerous tiny, oriented needle-like inclusions,” according to the Gemological Institute of America. Such a stone is usually cut as a cabochon and may be any color. Thanks to its depth, a cabochon cut can intensify the hue of a colored stone like an emerald, sapphire or ruby. And it enhances the optical effects seen in some gems, such as the iridescence, or rainbow-like play of color, in opals; the adularescence, or milky glow, of moonstones; the chatoyancy, or cat’s-eye effect, of tigereyes; and the asterism, or star-shaped display, in star sapphire rings and star ruby earrings.
Star sapphires and rubies, both hard stones on the Mohs scale, would not display this compelling feature if not cut as cabochons. These rare gems have been treasured throughout history, and their crossed lines are said to represent faith, hope and destiny.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for sapphires 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.
In the 1930s and ’40s, cabochon-cut sapphires surged in popularity as icons of the day embraced them. Mary Pickford, America’s Sweetheart, had a penchant for exceptional jewels. Her husband, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., gave her perhaps the world’s most impressive star sapphire, the Star of Bombay, set in a platinum ring by Trabert & Hoeffer (which later became Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin).
The taste for cabochon sapphires spread across Hollywood. Joan Crawford was known to love the gemstone, so much so that the press dubbed her Joan Blue. Crawford’s second husband, Franchot Tone, commissioned her favorite jeweler, Raymond Yard, to create a ring with a 70-carat star sapphire for their engagement. However, the most publicized Crawford jewel, also designed by Yard, was a bracelet with three huge star sapphires in a wide platinum Art Deco setting along with diamonds. Actor William Powell’s most notable leading ladies, both on- and off-screen, also wore star sapphires.
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. When she died, Mary Pickford left the Star of Bombay to the Smithsonian, where it remains today.
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and star sapphires feature 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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