New 36.5 Carat Larimar & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Necklace 18.5"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just a show-stopper!! There are 42 cabochon Larimar stones on this statement necklace. They are 7 x 5.5 mm and total 36.5 carats. Each stone is surrounded by diam...
Sapphire, Larimar, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold ruby sapphire emerald glass cabochon rhinestone designer runway cli
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned high end earrings • gold tone, ruby, emerald and sapphire glass cabochons and rhinestones • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/8" b...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage gold ruby sapphire glass cabochon rhinestone designer runway clip on ear
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned high end earrings • gold tone, ruby and sapphire glass cabochons and rhinestones • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 5/8" COND...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
New 6.35 Carat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These are very beautiful and rich looking set of halo earrings. They are beautiful oval cut stones and are 6.35 carats all together. They are very high quality stones. They measure...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 2 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Yellow Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 2 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 9.2 x 6.8 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.23 cts, Certified Faceted blue pink Sapphires Pair
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Faceted sapphires opposite pair sku144 Origin: Sri Lanka Sizes: 8.98x5.55x3.22 mm, 8.76x5.48x3.13 mm Weight: 2.23 ct This pair doenst have any treatments, even normal heat...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct. Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with plain shoulders decorated with a natural Blue Sapphire set in claws. Best choice for careful everyday wear. Swedish customs hallmarks , 18K, likely imported from Germ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.6 Carat Violet Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire Y Gold PL 925 Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 8.65 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 13.3 x 10.7 mm and is su...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New 7.26 Carat Forest Green Tourmaline & Diamond Cut Sapphire 925 Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.5. It is a beautiful fancy cut round stone and is 14.90 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 12.2 mm and is surround...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.30 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 4.30 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Across Finger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the bold geometry and refined elegance that defines the Ar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$520Sale Price|20% Off
New .84 Carat Ruby & Sapphire 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just beautiful and unique. There is a cushion cut ruby at the top of the pendant measuring 6 x 6 mm and then a beautiful split drop section full of pave diamond cut...
Sapphire, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.68 Carat Ruby & Sapphire 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful and unique. There is a cushion cut ruby at the top of the earrings measuring 6 x 6 mm and then a beautiful split drop section full of pave diamond ...
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.10 Carat Royal Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is a Royal Blue Topaz and is 3.10 carats. The stone is a fancy pear cut stone and measures 11 x 9 mm and is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires that run down the on eit...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Pearl Rectangular Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum Edwardian cluster ring. Featuring a stunnin...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite ring features a stunning daisy design that captures the essence of timeless elegance. At ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Weight: 4.70 grams Pendant: 16mm wide x 14mm high Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$440Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.7 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut White Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just so beautiful! They are beautiful pair cut stones and are total 4.70 carats. They are very high-quality stones. They measure 10 x 7 mm. They are elegantly se...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$720Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.5 Carat Blue & White Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
It has 10 oval blue sapphires of varying shades measuring 5 mm x 4 mm set in a beautiful and the are surrounded by diamond cut white sapphires and the links are also covered with the...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Platinum, Edwardian era Calibrated Ruby & Sapphire Flipover Night and Day Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Sapphire Reversible Ring Platinum Circa 1910s Introducing our exquisite Edwardian era flipover ring, a stunning example of craftsmanship and design from the early 20th ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$600Sale Price|20% Off
New 2.18 Carat Blue Sapphire 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful and unique. There is a cushion cut blue sapphire at the top of the earrings measuring 6 x 6 mm and then a beautiful split drop section full of pave...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k ...
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1912 Hallmarked, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked Chester 1912 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two diamonds in alternating order. Each stone i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pink Sapphire & Diamond Modern Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate, feminine, and effortlessly sophisticated, this Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring showcases the growing trend of colored gemstone engagement rings. Crafted in luxuriou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Engraved 1905 DG to EL Makers Mark L & L 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 11.76 carat Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine & Pink Sapphire "Kissing" Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Shell Pendant with Diamond and Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and blue sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold. Wear this pendant alone or layer it with other gold chains for a beautiful layered effect. Order i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum. Hallmarked 18K , marks of German maker, Swedish import marks, imported in 1929 ( year ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Opal Ring Circa 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Australian Opal Ring Nice color and Brilliance. 14k Yellow Gold approx 11.2 grams Natural White Opal size: approx 16 x 12 mm Design area size overall approx 24 x 21 mm Finge...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Taznaznite Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold ring from the Edwardian era, showcasing a stunning centre cabochon natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early Fabergé Tiger’s Eye Cat, Diamond Collar, Sapphire Eyes, c.1880
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
A rare and early animal study attributed to Peter Carl Fabergé, dating to circa 1880—created at the very beginning of the period when Fabergé first introduced his celebrated series of hardstone animal figures. The most refined and widely recognized examples were produced later, between 1900 and 1913, making early works such as this particularly scarce and of notable historical interest. Expertly carved from tiger’s eye—an exceptionally unusual material for Fabergé animal...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K White Gold 1.48ct Oval Electric Blue Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid 1.48ct oval electric‑blue sapphire commands the center of this sculptural ballerina‑style ring, its saturated hue glowing with that unmistakable neon‑blue intensity associate...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.58 cts, Opalescent effect natural pink sapphire
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Opalescent effect natural pink sapphire Origin: Sri Lanka Size: 9.1 x 7.0 x 4.7 mm Weight: 2.58 ct Shape: octagon
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Diamonds "Kissing" Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire & Emerald "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 8.19 carats. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.70 Carat Sapphire 0.90 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, cushion cut, 1.70ct, B 5/2, SI2 - 12 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.90ct, EW-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby and Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Blue Sapphi...
Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi-Gem Bangle Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Peridot • 18K G
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi-Gem Bangle Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Peridot • 18K Gold & 950 Silver Indulge in elevated Mediterranean luxury with this Bochic “Capri” Multi-Gem Vintage...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 18.66 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Ring Center Stone
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional GIA-certified natural star sapphire commands attention with its impressive 18.66-carat weight and captivating celestial phenomenon. Cut as an elegant oval double caboc...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1917 Ring natural 0.75ct Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 1 gr.
Located in SE
A Ring from the distant Art- Deco period, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a bezel set oval cut natural Green Sapphire of oval cut 6.5 mm x 5 mm x 2.8 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct. Gr...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Brown Cowrie Shell Pendant with Diamond and White Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and white sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold. Wear this pendant alone or layer it with other gold chains for a beautiful layered effect. Order ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
22K Yellow Gold Hammered Band Ring with Diamonds, Green Sapphires & Amethyst
Located in Orlando, FL
22K Yellow Gold Hammered Band Ring with Diamonds, Green Sapphires & Amethyst Diamonds – 8 princess cut diamonds, approx. 0.80ctw, G color, SI1 clarity Green Sapphires – 8 round,...
Amethyst, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Chester 1912 Hallmark, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Chester 1912 18ct yellow gold ring, set with two round-cut sapphires and three diamonds in alternating order. Each s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 A truly exquisite Edwardian era sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in rich 18ct gold and platinum and datin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rough blue sapphire silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rough blue sapphire silver ring sku699 US size: 6.5 size Dimensions: 11x8x4 mm Origin: Ural Mountains
Blue Sapphire, Silver
14k Yellow Gold 2.35 Carat Trillion Cut Sapphire Chocker Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful necklace! There is a trillion cut blue sapphire on this statement necklace. It is 9 x 9 mm and total 2.35 carats. The pendant is on a substantial 2.1 mm 14k Yello...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire up to 0.75ct and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with sapphire and single cut diamond. 0.25ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5 (52) detailed description the top of the ring is 9.9 mm wide by 5...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1900s - 1930s , hallmarked 765. Openwork Crown : 9.3 mm x 8.5mm x 4.3mm deep. Bezel set natural Blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphire Enamel Aquamarine Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 Aquamarine drops measuring 16 x 22 mm.,suspended from 2 nice Blue Sapphire oval cabochons size 9 x 12 mm ,in the middle we have 2 white gold parts with diamonds and blue Enamels ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring,hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band and part of openwork crown in solid 18 ct Yellow Gold with face and clusters in Platinum. Likely German, h...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Halo Ring 0.7ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Rose Gold Ø8US/ 2.85gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 10 natural Diamonds. European, hand - made ca. 1900s -1920s. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K Gold. Gold alloy ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz & Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-grown blue sapphire, adorned with round white topaz on the side, handset in platinum rhodium plated sterli...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct and Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian era ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, dating to the early 20th century. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
$2,950Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.55ct Oval Orange Sapphire & 0.55ct Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid burst of color and light, this 18k white gold ring centers a 1.55‑carat oval orange Songea sapphire, prized for its fiery hue and exceptional brilliance. The sapphire is fram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Gold Blue Sapphire Green Onyx Diamonds Enamel Jade Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco style earrings we have 2 very good quality Natural Green Onyx and 2 Thai Blue Sapphire cabochons as tops, middle parts are in white gold ,14 round full cu...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Rubellite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphi...
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI 14K 3.15 Ct Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 3.15 Ct Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural vivid blue Sapphire weighing 3.15 ct set on the 14K white gold band with natural F-G, V...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Shell Pendant with Diamond and White Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and white sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold. Wear this pendant alone or layer it with other gold chains for a beautiful layered effect. Order ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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.
