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Creator: Chopard
Gemstone: Sapphire
Vintage Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Watch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Watch Movement:Quartz Case Material:Yellow Gold Bracelet material:Yellow Gold Condition:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Chopard Happy Diamonds Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds And Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring. Inspired by drops of water, Chopard's Happy Diamonds collection features diamonds that are free to swirl gracefully ...
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20th Century Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Bellmore, NY
Unleash the enchanting beauty of nature with these exquisite Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Stud Earrings. Meticulously crafted, these earrings are a testament to Chop...
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1990s Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Chopard Happy Diamond and Sapphire 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, a stunning representation of elegance, spirituality, and exceptional craftsmanship. This nec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Multicolored Gemstone Watch Ref. 20.4069
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and rare Chopard 18K solid yellow gold “HAPPY DIAMONDS” (ref. 20.4069) quartz watch with 8 multi-colored gems and diamonds (6 floating, estimated total diamond weight 0.24ct),...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Sport 276323-1002 Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Sport 18k white gold 33mm quartz ladies watch with crocodile skin leather strap. Set with round and cabochon cut Blue Sapphires and Diamonds around the bezel, case, and...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

GRS Certified Chopard Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication - these Pink Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Earrings by Chopard, a dazzling testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard White Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Ring 82/4702-1002
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k white gold dress ring by Chopard. The ring comprises of two 3mm bands evenly separated by 5 bars between them. The bands are each pave set with 20 round brilliant cut di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard By De Grisogono diamond and pink sapphire 18 karat white gold ring
Located in London, GB
A Chopard By De Grisogono pavé set diamond and pink sapphire 18 karat white gold ring, circa 2000 This bold and chunky heart shaped ring is a collaboration of The House of De Griso...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard White Gold Sapphire Happy Diamonds Earrings 83/2896-1008
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 18k white gold Happy Diamonds earrings by Chopard. The earrings feature a square motif set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond, floating behind the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Chopard Happy Sport 8475 Round 7 Diamonds MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Sapphire 8475
Located in PARIS, FR
CHOPARD Founded in 1860 For the discerning ladies Chopard is one of the last family-run watchmaking and jewellery company. Wear Chopard watch it's integrate the club of famous actresses : Sophia Lauren, Audrey Hepburn, Rihanna, Julia Roberts, Anja Rubik and many others. This beautiful stainless steel watch marry elegance and glamor, Diamonds are definitively a girl's best friend! Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Happy Sport watch by Chopard. MODEL Chopard Happy Sport Reference : 27/8475 The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography...
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Early 2000s Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Clip Earrings & Necklace Set
Located in Miami, FL
The pendant & earrings are finely crafted from luxurious 18K white gold. This set features Light blue to Deep Blue Color Genuine Sapphires, round-cut, prong-set, weighing 5.40 carats, The (3) Round cut, Bezel Set, Floating Diamonds weight approx. 0.15 carats in total, ( E-F color, VVS clarity.) All Set Weighs 34.3 grams. Measurements: 17.5" long  Pendant measures: 30 mm x 25 mm Earrings measures: 27 mm x 25 mm Chain is Secured with a Lobster Claw Clasp & Omega Clips Back Earrings with Posts For Pierced Ears  Hallmarked: Chopard, 799447 6387294, Au750 Condition: Excellent Comes with Original Chopard Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard Sapphire and Diamond Puff Heart Earrings in 18k. Gold, Circa 2005
Located in Wailea, HI
Chopard Sapphire and Diamond Puff Heart Earrings in 18k. Gold Circa 2005 According to Our Inside Sources These Retailed off $28,000 in 2005 Clip On. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring 82/7059-1110
Located in London, GB
A sensational 18k white gold sapphire and diamond ring by Chopard. The ring features a heart motif set left of centre encasing a single floating round brilliant cut diamond weighing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring 82/6622-1111
Located in London, GB
A versatile 18k white gold sapphire and diamond ring by Chopard. The ring is set to the centre with an asscher cut sapphire we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Ring 82/4702-0002
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k yellow gold dress ring by Chopard. The ring comprises of two 3mm bands evenly separated by 5 bars between them. The bands are each pave set with 20 round brilliant cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18K White Gold 1.88 Ct Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Fish Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
It doesn’t get any more charming than this exquisite accessory from Chopard. The fabulous fish-shaped design comes to life thanks to glittering diamonds totaling 1.88 carats, a capti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Chopard Happy Diamonds Necklace from the Icons collections is the perfect balance between Luxury and Everyday wear, The floating diamond necklace is finely crafted from luxurious 18K white gold. This necklace features one stunning Round Shaped pendant with a top Genuine Blue Sapphire, round-cut, prong-set, weighing 1.50 carats, The pendant is set with (33) Round Cut, Diamonds of approx. 4.60 carats. (E-F color, VVSclarity.)  Weighs 20.4 grams. Measurements: 19" long  Pendant measures: 29 mm Secured with a Lobster Claw Clasp Hallmarked: Chopard, 799466 6396050, Au750 Condition: Like New With Tags Comes with Original Chopard Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard Imperial Diamond Ladies Watch Chronograph Bazel
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Chopard Imperiale watch in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds. This luxury watch for ladies Chopard Imperiale looks extremely elegant....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard, Brooch, Bear with Happy Diamond Balloon
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellowgold Brooch. CHOPARD, SERIE: Happy Diamond. Model: Beer with Heart "Happy Diamond" Balloon. nr 902015-0001 Weight: 10.45 grams Measurments: 20 x 25 x 6 mm
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2010s German Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamond Sapphire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant clip-on earrings made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS clarity, approximately 1.50 carats total weight) and featur...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Femme Classique Quartz Diamond Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This beautiful, hard-to-find late 20th century timepiece features a round white face with gold dot hours within a wide, rounded bezel punctuated with clean white diamonds. The Imper...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard Heart Necklace with Pink Sapphire 79/4203/57W
Located in Wilmington, DE
Chopard Heart pink Sapphire Necklace in 18k White Gold Chain Length 16" 79/4203/57W
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2010s Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Chopard Happy Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Square White Gold Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Chopard Happy Diamonds Sapphire and diamonds square 18 karat white gold earrings featuring 32 round cut sapphires with a total weight of .69 carat and two floating diamonds with a to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

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

Chopard Diamond Sapphire Wave White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Wave Ring by Chopard. With 113 diamonds and 113 yellow sapphires. Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Width: 8-11.5 mm Weight: 11.8 g Stamped Hallmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard Pink Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Band Signed
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Chopard pink & blue sapphire ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut pink and blue sapphires measure 7.5mm x 5.5mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (esti...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Chopard Happy Sport Jewelry Diamonds Sapphires 18k Gold Steel 27/8251-23 + Box
Located in PARIS, FR
CHOPARD Founded in 1860 For the discerning ladies Chopard is one of the last family-run watchmaking and jewellery company. Wear Chopard watch it's integrate the club of famous actr...
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Early 2000s Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel

Chopard Happy Sport Jewelry 7 Diamonds 5 Sapphires Steel 27/8238-23 8236 Box
Located in PARIS, FR
CHOPARD Founded in 1860 For the discerning ladies Chopard is one of the last family-run watchmaking and jewellery company. Wear Chopard watch it's integrate the club of famous actr...
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Early 2000s Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Steel

Chopard Happy Sport Oval Date 7000 Jewelry Diamonds Sapphires18k Gold 27/7000-23
Located in PARIS, FR
CHOPARD Founded in 1860 For the discerning ladies Chopard is one of the last family-run watchmaking and jewellery company. Wear Chopard watch it's integrate the club of famous actresses : Sophia...
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Early 2000s Swiss Sapphire Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

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Located in Sežana, SI
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Vintage and Antique Sapphire Rings, Sapphire Necklaces and Other Sapphire Jewelry for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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