$1,627Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 16 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round b...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$790Sale Price|39% Off
10K Yellow Gold 6.46 Carat Blue Sapphire Filigree Tennis Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this bracelet. It is just so beautiful. Much nicer than most tennis bracelets, I think. It has 17 oval blue sapphires measuring 5.5 mm x 4 mm set in a beautiful 10k ye...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.80ct Dark Blue Sapphire & 0.40ct Brilliant Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking 18k white gold band ring centered with a 0.80‑carat dark‑tone oval blue sapphire, framed by six brilliant‑cut diamonds totaling 0.40 carats. The sapphire’s deep, moody blu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.36 cts, Certified Unheated Natural yellow sapphire
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Unheated Natural yellow sapphire sku783 Weight: 1.36 cts Size: 8.64x7.29x4.07 mm Color: yellow
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
$885Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz, Sapphire & Diamonds Ring S18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Natural Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamonds Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Swiss Blue Topaz - 9.50...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Silvorra Double Row Multisapphire & Diamond Geometric Band Ring in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 2.30 carat natural multisapphire half band ring, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring 2 x 3 mm precisely cut baguette shaped sapphires in a spectrum of lively ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Three Stone Round and Pear Pink Sapphire Halo Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 1.26 carats of natural pear and round shaped pink sapphire three stone ring is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. Delicate round diamonds totaling 0.09 carats add a subtle ...
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dendritic Agate Pendant with Diamonds, Sapphires & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dendritic Pendant with Diamonds, Sapphires & 14k Gold Dendritic Agate, White Diamonds, Orange/Pink Sapphires & 14k Gold Dendritic Agate is a sought after rarity featuring ...
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Royal queen Natural polki Diamonds gemstones gold foil necklace set with jhumka
Located in Delhi, DL
## Traditional Indian Natural Polki Diamond & Gemstone Gold Foil Long Necklace Set with indian jhumka Embrace the grandeur of India's royal heritage with this exquisite **Tradit...
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold
$1,275Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Purple Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Purple Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Amethyst - 20 carats Fancy & Round shapes Natural Sapphires, rou...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17ct Royal Blue Sapphire / Natural sapphire (6.75x5.34x2.97mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
Notably, this gemstone retains its natural state. It is sourced in its purest form, with absolutely no artificial treatments, no heated or enhancements. This commitment to authentici...
Blue Sapphire
Antique Ring natural 1.5ctw White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 / 2.5 g
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s - 1930s Renaissance styled Three Stones Ring handmade with carved band in solid 18K Orange Gold and clusters in Silver. Natural White Sapphires old European diamond cut wi...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$275Sale Price|38% Off
New 4.40 Carat Neon Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Dangle Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! The stones are oval cut Neon Blue Topaz Stones, and each one is 2.20 carats, totaling 4.40 carats for both earrings. Each stone measures 8.8 x 7 ...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring with sapphire up to 0.88ct and marquise diamonds up to 0.28ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire totaling 0.88ct and marquise-cut diamond totaling 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,130Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 26 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round bri...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20 Carats Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Chalcedony Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 4 oval shape Blue Sapphires 6x8 mm and weighing 20 Carats set together in 14 Kt white gold with 2 small diamo...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,750Sale Price|40% Off
18K White Gold 1.10ct Round Pastel Blue Sapphire & 0.70ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18k white gold band features five round‑cut pastel blue sapphires (1.10ct) framed by four bezel‑set round diamonds for crisp contrast and symmetry. The outer surfaces of the ban...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 1.4 Carats Red Fancy Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
A triplet of bright 3mm round faceted red fancy sapphires are set in 18K gold bezels separated by various sized "jawan" granulation in these ancient inspired beauties. A nice spiral...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faceted white sapphire octagon pair, 0.29 cts
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted white sapphire octagon pair sku308 Color: white Size: 4x2 mm Weight: 0.29 cts Sri Lanka Perfect for use as side stones — see the last photo for an example.
Sapphire
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 4.14 carats Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 4.14 carats. The Diamonds we...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Three stone ring with sapphire and old mine cut diamond up to 1.03ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold ring set with sapphire to. 0.26ct and an oval old mine cut up to. 1.03ct - J/K - SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) Detailed description: the front of the ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$225Sale Price|37% 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
$576Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Teal Color Sapphire Stone Cushion Cut Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carat Dimensions 7x6.5x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This beautiful 1.60-carat natural Teal Sapphire from Madagascar showc...
Sapphire
Classic Platinum Cornflower Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 3.62ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A timeless platinum cocktail ring centered by a 3.62 carat natural oval-cut sapphire (weighed), displaying a richly saturated blue that is slightly deeper than classic cornflower blu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1958 Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø9.5US/3.7gr
Located in SE
Renaissance styled Halo Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with carved ornaments on the shoulders. Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural medium Blue Sapphire 6.25 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Natural pave diamond sapphire oxidized dancing silver jhumka earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
These beautiful, elegant beach vibes natural diamonds real black sapphire jhumka earrings consists of Metal- Sterling silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized silver lo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1977
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold London 1977 This ring features an oval-cut sapphire, approximately 1.00ct, claw-set at the centre. Surrounding it is a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,475Sale Price|25% Off
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
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Oval Cabochon Oval Faceted Ruby Yellow Sapphire 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Big Jade Oval Cabochon measuring 25x32 mm set as a Pendant in 18kt yellow gold bezel with in the center a oval faceted Ruby set in 18kt yell...
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct gold and platinum. This stun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$275Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Floral Bouquet Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Brooch Pendant with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This floral bouquet 9.67 carats brooch pendant features a striking mix of natural emeralds, glass filled blue sapphires, and natural tourmalines, crafted in 925 sterling silver.The g...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Colleen Lopez Rose de France Sapphire and Diamond Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This colorful piece is the Colleen Lopez "Rose de France" Colors of Sapphire and Diamond Sterling Silver Bangle. The handcrafted design features: Centerpieces: Two bypass-style squa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi-Gem Retro Bangle Set in 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi-Gem Retro Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies – 11.00 Carats Natural Sapphire Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz – 12.00 Carats ...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Honey Citrine - 16 carats Oval shapes Natural White S...
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$937Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Orient 22ct Natural Ruby & Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 14 carat Natural Blue, Pink, Orange, White, Yellow, Green Sapphires From Sri Lanka 8 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Ring with sapphire and marquise shaped diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with a central sapphire totaling 0.80ct and two marquise-cut diamonds totaling 0.24ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) detailed description:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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...
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold,...
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 3.50 Carat VS Sapphire 1.90 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, oval cut, 3.50ct, B 6/4, VS - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.90ct, RW-W, V...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,350Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Ca...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 8.5 Weight: 5.10 grams Diamond: one round brilliant cut diamond, carat total weight .53...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 3.20 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage flower shape cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 8 sapphires, marquise cut, TW 3.20ct, B-vB 6/3, VS-SI - 1 diamond, antique/RTBC ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham, Date Letter Worn 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in alternatin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1992 Cartier Colisee Sapphire Ring Sz 6.75 EU 54 Band 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier Colisee sapphire ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1992). Cabochon cut sapphire measures 05mm x 3.5mm. The delightful ring highlights a cabochon cut sapphir...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.25US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring featuring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with top in Platinum decorated with natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds . Likely British, hand -made ca. early 1920s -1930s. Hallmar...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$220Sale Price|35% Off
New 4.0 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Yellow Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just so beautiful! The color combination is so fabulous. The stones are from Uruguay. They are beautiful marquise cut stones and are total 4.0 carats. They are v...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,402Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Drop Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver Pressed Salmon Coral Natural Fancy Color Sapphires – 1.00 Carat Blue, Pink, Yellow & Red Sapphires...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...
Four Leaf Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Malachite Multi Sapphire Clover Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is the Natural Malachite Four-Leaf Clover Pendant with Multi-Sapphire Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1896 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight -51.82 Carat Gross ...
Sapphire, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Stud Earrings Multi Gemstone 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These geometric stud earrings features emerald, ruby, and sapphire, crafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed with an artistic, asymmetrical layout, the piece blends oval and square c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA/Guild 18K 2.07 Ct Dual-Used Vivid Lavender Sapphire Engagement Ring&Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA/Guild 18K 2.07 Ct Madagascar Dual-Used Vivid Lavender Sapphire Engagement Ring&Necklace* GIA/Guild-certified unheated natural vivid vibrant Lavender color Sapphire weighing...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,125Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.60ct Oval Vivid Blue Sapphire & 0.30ct Diamond Accent Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
An elegant 18k yellow gold band featuring a 0.60ct vivid blue oval sapphire, accented by 0.30ct of tapered baguette diamonds that frame the center stone with clean, architectural bri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Transport yourself to the elegance of the early 20th century with this breathtaking Edwardian-era ring. Pe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European Sapphire and Diamonds flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold . No hallmarks of maker. Not hallmarked,metal tested solid 18K. E...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in Warsaw (Poland), then part of the Russian Empire, circa 1880 This large and rare Russo-Polish crescent is finely crafted in 14K gold. The crescent is set with thirteen dar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold band ring with a harp pattern set with a central sapphire 1.00 ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.75 ct - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed descriptio...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1949 Ring natural 2.5 ct. White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.75gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with carved shoulders decorated with a natural White Sapphire set in claws. Swedish hallmarks : 18K, city of Stockholm. Marks of the year : Y8 / hand - made in 1949. N...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold This ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a vivid oval cut blue sapphire at the center, weighing approximately 4....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.