Antique Star Sapphire Cufflinks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique star sapphire cufflinks. A matching pair of cufflinks, each composed of an oval collet set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire in an open back rubover sett...
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 8.08ct Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: Ring size 7 WEIGHT: 7.2 grams STONES: 8.08 carat no-heat, Ceylon, color change, star sapphire. Color change from light blue to light purple. 1.50 carats total weigh...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Two Cabochon Star sapphire & Chalcedonies 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of star sapphire and chalcedony cufflinks in 14 karat gold. Circa 1920, United States of America. Length 18.5mm Width 15.0mm Total weight 16.6g
Chalcedony, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,000Sale Price|36% Off
Victorian Purple Star Sapphire Ring, 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The centre stone of this lovely Victorian ring is a purple star sapphire. The sapphire is natural and a transparent stone with a beautiful star that is well centered and shows a dist...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco platinum ring made in the late 1920s. It features a blue star sapphire, weighing approximately 15 carats, which has a rich even violetish-blue color. It is compl...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
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, and is stamped on the insid...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Nouveau Bullet Cab Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Nouveau Bullet Cabochon Star Sapphire pinky ring set in platinum from the early 20th Century. 10mm star sapphire with elegant, scalloped setting circa 1900's USA. Smaller Size 4.
Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.32ct Natural Blue Star Sapphire with Asterism
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Versatile Use: Whether you're looking to create a custom piece of jewelry or add to a collection, this Natural Star Sapphire is a versatile gemstone that can be crafted into stunning...
Star Sapphire
Plat, Star Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1940s 18.40 Carat in Sapphires
Located in Wailea, HI
Plat. Star Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Circa 1940's 18.40 carats in Sapphires Five Cabochon Star Sapphires weighing 18.50 carats approximately [Very Strong Stars, The Top Picture...
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mauve Star Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Mauve star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced mauve star sapphire with an approximate weight of 27.77 carats in an open back cl...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring in Platinum Circa 1940's A Delightful Classic One Cabochon Star Sapphire Weighing 3.00 Carats Approximately [ A Vibrant Blue With a Nice Star Th...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 45.18 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1920's translucent 45.18 carat star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Platinum setting accented with trapezoid, kite and round diamonds. GIA certified no heat, no enhancement...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum plaque Brooch with Star Sapphire and Diamonds, Circa 1920
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The platinum openwork Art Déco plaque brooch is set with numbers diamonds, the centre is embellished with a natural Cabochon Star Sapphire. Around 1920 Length: 6.3 cm. Width: 2.7 cm.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 30.00 Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s star sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified medium blue high dome cabochon star sapphire with a distinct 6 legged star. Handmade platinum setting with 6 straight cut...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 30.37 Carat Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage purple natural 30.37 carat oval star sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified platinum setting with a star sapphire cabochon center stone, accented with 40 single ...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 6.40 Ct Star Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Glorious Victorian Destiny Stone This strikingly beautiful dinner ring, dating from the 1880 ca, features one rare natural untreated, six rays untreated, unheated, Natural Sapphire L...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Early 1900's 9K Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Cabochon Star Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Although it is only 9K Yellow gold the head is set with a Star Sapphire with an etched neck and head. The head has 2 small ruby eyes and the rest is smooth gold.
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k 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
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents. Excellent translucency and well-formed star. See GIA picture. Platinum ring. Trans...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Natural Unenhanced Star Sapphire Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Pin
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire, sapphire and diamond pin. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire displaying asterism with an approximate weight of 18.00 carats, to a scalloped col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 43 Carat Star Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace Bracelet Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular museum quality antique Edwardian 43 Carat Black Star Sapphire and Seed Pearl Garland Suite. The suite comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings each with b...
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, 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
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Natural purple star Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval cabochon bezel set star sapphire with 4 round accent diamonds in a 14k white gold setting. GIA cer...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 24.67 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Jockey Cap Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique estate 1890's star sapphire and diamond Jockeys cap pendant necklace. GIA certified cabochon white 24.67ct star sapphire sits in a 14k rose gold handmade Jockey cap. Clustered...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Star Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, American, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco star sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire in an open back rubover and claw setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Original Boucheron Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace circa 1900 with Clock
By Boucheron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Rare Gold Vintage Original Boucheron necklace set with four matching cabochon star sapphires, including the removable matching pendant with a reverse CLOCK. These pieces are eac...
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Victorian Transformable Harlequin Gemstone Sunburst Star Brooch Pendant with Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphires and Green Metamict Zircon Circa 1890–1910 14 Carat Gold Weight: 14.9...
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 14...
GIA 5.00 Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Men's White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's men's star sapphire and diamond ring. The center stone of this mounting is a light grayish blue 5.00ct oval cabochon sapphire. The setting is crafted from 14k white go...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones such, forty-two diamonds and one blue sapphire. Webb's jewelry from this period are very rare and great coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA & Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful Art Deco platinum ring circa 1920 is set with an exceptional no heat ~4.50 carat Pink Star Sapphire that exemplifies extraordinary color, clarity and quality of asteri...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 32ct Purple Star Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Large Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Great slightly shifty (Darker to Lighter purple) Purple Color - Nice Star - 17.5x13.8x12.5mm -...
Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum & Gold GIA Pink Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Leaf Motif Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Pink Color - No Heat - Vietnam - 3.60ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below f...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco cabochon star sapphire ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring fe...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold, Edwardian Star Set Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Hallmarked Chester 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bangle 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1907 Makers Mark T & C Step into elegance with this exquisite 9ct yellow gold Edwardian bangle. Featuring a beautifully ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1911 Star Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Griffon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round shaped sapphire cabochon - milky purple in color and displaying a six rayed asterism Weighing approximately 4.16 carat total - flush set in a highly rendered groove...
Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique ring has a Gorgeous Natural Unheated STAR SAPPHIRE, a high domed (a.k.a. sugarloaf),...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 18K Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Celestial Star Ring, Size 7
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: This Edwardian 18K gold ring showcases three delicate stars, each centered with a precious stone, two blue sapphires and one old mine cut diamond. The crisp Chester ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
Wedderien 1928 Art Deco Carved Jade Clip Platinum 12.51 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in the center in four prongs, with a semi oval double cabochon cut (10 x 11 x 5.5 mm) of a natural Ceylon blue-gray star sapphire of 6.53 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...
Edwardian Star Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian star-sapphire and diamond drop pendant, consisting of an oval star-sapphire estimated to weigh 9.5 carats, millegrain-set in yellow gold collet, surrounded by rose-cut d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Star Sapphires Platinum Cuff Links
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These unique cuff links showcase two bluish gray cabochon Star Sapphires totaling approx. 33.00 carat. One Sapphire measures 15.50 x 13.50 x 8.60 mm; the second Sapphire measures 14...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
Raymond Yard Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raymond Yard ring with a star sapphire center and two diamond accents.
Star Sapphire
Unavailable
Star Sapphires, 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (5) oval blue, pink and white star sapphire cabochons, 9.00 ct. tw., each bezel set in a 14k yellow gold, hand engraved sunburst motif, hand fabricated mounting, 14.7 X 26....
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.6 in D 0.28 in
Sapphire Pearl Vintage Jewelry Single Stud Earring Crescent Moon Star Gemstone
Located in London, GB
This dainty 9ct gold single earring combines seven seed pearls with a tiny sapphire, perfectly reflecting the night sky. The condition is remarkable for such a delicate piece and the...
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Edwardian Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Stylish Edwardian Star Sapphire and Diamond ring set in Platinum
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Era Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Tiffany & Co. Art Deco era ring in platinum, featuring a star sapphire center stone. Ring has a braided design alternating between a lightly brushed and polished platinum. ...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Marcus & Co Art Deco Diamond Pink Lavender Star Sapphire Platinum Brooch/Pendant
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Lyrical and romantic bar pin/pendant featuring a large and rare pink star sapphire with a stunning frame of diamonds and signed Marcus & Co. brooch consisting of approx. a 12.0 mm ro...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely chic 1920s Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring. The gorgeous oval shaped Sugar Loaf is a no-heat Ceylon Star Sapphire in a simple four claws Platinum setting, ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Star Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Munich, DE
A unique Art Deco bracelet by Oscar Heyman Brothers from the 1920s made and stamped in platinum. 3 greyish blue oval star sapphires with a total of circa 28 carat and 77 round brilli...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 4.68 Carat Ceylon Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A mesmeric and unique ring. The natural Ceylon purple star sapphire in the centre – certified as having received no treatment – is a glowing pinkish purple and displays a clear white...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spectacular Oscar Heyman Diamond and Star Sapphire Art Deco Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Art deco is the ultimate chic and this ring is the perfect representation of it ! The phenomenal star sapphire ( approx. 16 ct ) is set in a platinum & diamond mounting made by the...
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
Edwardian 14K Star Sapphire Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful star sapphire flush mount ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era!
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Glorious 6.40 Carat Star Sapphire 1.90 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Glorious Victorian Destiny Stone This strikingly beautiful dinner ring, dating from the 1880 ca, features one rare natural untreated, six rays untreated, unheated, Natural Sapphire ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860
Located in Antwerp, BE
Precious stones: One star sapphire with an estimated weight between 7ct and 8ct. colour: light blue opaqueness.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Deco 10.45 Carat Star Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
Hypnotically lovely. The large, greyish blue sapphire almost glows from within and displays a lovely, distinct asterism. Sixteen bright white rose cut diamonds surround the centre st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable
H 0.33 in W 1.75 in
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone, Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular moonstone, diamond, and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold and topped in patinaed sterling silver, this beautifully ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Star-Motif Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful earring and pendant set from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! This stunning 3-piece set begins with a pair of sparkling earrings. Each earring begins with a circular surmount...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 10.45 Carat Star Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, French, circa 1915
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Hypnotically lovely. The large blue sapphire almost glows from within, and displays a good asterism. Sixteen high white rose cut diamonds surround the centre stone, set in a beautifu...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful charm bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This lovely piece is a wonderful compilation of 7 charms that dangle from a fine platinum chain bracelet. Each platinum cha...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Star Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A lovely star sapphire and diamond rosecut brooch, 1880s. The sapphire originates from Ceylon / Sri Lanka and is not treated. It's carat weight is approximately 17 carats and the sap...
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Art Deco Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Subtly stunning, this Art Deco ring features a 6.55 carat star sapphire and two baguette cut diamonds graded G-H color VS+ clarity. Circa 1920. Size 6 3/4 and comes with complimentar...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Star Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well defined star blue grey sapphire that weighs approximately 13 carats. Set in a detailed hand made art deco diamond platinum ring. Ring size 6 and can be resized.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This distinctive ring brings together two antique treasures to create a jewel of enduring beauty. The face of the ring, originally an antique stickpin head (circa 1910), features a m...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Art Deco star sapphire ring with a beautifully defined 6 point star, crafted in 14k white gold. Ring size 6 and can be re-sized.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut star sapphire weighing approximately 10.90 carats. Accented by 26 single cut diamonds with a total weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 6.3 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a vintage 6.3ct star sapphire, diamond and platinum ring size 5 and weighs 3 DWT
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Star Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An undeniably unique star sapphire engagement ring. 1920's Art Deco perfection in this architecturally inspired masterpiece, centered by a spectacular, aged denim-blue 4.70 carat gem...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Magnificent Star Sapphire is approximately 82 carats and is set in a gorgeous four prong diamond platinum mounting. The Art Deco mounting is just as exquisite as the sapphire an...
Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
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.