Kashmir sapphire and diamond coronet cluster, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Set to center with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Kashmir sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.48 carats, surrounded by ten cushion shaped old mine diamonds i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified 5.00 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
In just seven years, the mines have been exhausted. Although there was sporadic mining activity at nearby new mines in the following decades, most of the larger Kashmir sapphires cur...
Sapphire
Antique Sapphire Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Located in Geneva, CH
Cushion Sapphire Natural non heated probably Kashmir. The horseshoe is set by Old-mine cut Diamond on silver and gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a blue cushion shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 ct. The panel ring is set with two French Cut diamonds on the side and other Old European cut diamonds i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Black Starr & Frost 1925 Art Deco Platinum Ring And 3.55 Ctw Sapphires & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
The craftsmanship is impeccable and is embellished with seventeen natural earth mined gemstones such: white colorless diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic 1900s Antique Edwardian English GIA Royal Blue Unheated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin A super rare and highly collectible, this...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian emerald and diamond bar brooch, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond bar brooch. Set to centre with an octagonal-emerald cut natural Colombian emerald with insignificant oil and rare 'gota de aceite' effect, in an open ba...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Midcentury 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Jellyfish Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
*Brooches rose in popularity among the celebrities & elite in the peak of the lavish jeweled era in [1960s] Old Hollywood.. Constructed completely of 18 Karat Gold using multiple t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold 1.1 Carat Kashmir Cushion Cut Sapphire and Old Mine Cut
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Kashmir Cushion Cut Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.1 Carats Accent Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: .30 Carats Col...
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 1900s well made antique Russian ring features a 4.68 ct natural, eye-clean, very rare Kashmir sapphire of a pure blue color. The sapphire is framed by a halo of old mine...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI
Located in Great Neck, NY
The sapphire is surrounded by old mine cut diamonds and goes down the band as well.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Tiffany & Co. AGL 4.33 Carat Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Tiffany & Company AGL Kashmir Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one AGL certified 4.33 carat Kashmir sapphire accompanied with certificate #CS55762 stating t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1905 Platinum AGL Certified Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item dated using diamond cutting, and kashmir sapphire mine dates along with metal and ring style.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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W 1.81 in D 0.48 in L 2.56 in
Retro Modern 1950 Brooch 18kt Gold with 22.68ctw Diamonds Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphires: Mounted in prongs settings, with 14, graduated round cabochon cut of natural royal blue sapphires with 4.96 carats, The sapphires are very fine from the Pailin mines in Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Art Nouveau GIA No Heat Sapphire Snake Ring 1ct Cushion Cut Original 1890's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Spotlight-Seeking Sapphire is Nestled Skillfully within the Snake Manifesting as a Captivating Piece of 1890's History Entrancing 2 Green Round Cabochon Eyes Genuine Natural Mined ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring SSEF, AGL & GCS Certified No-Heat, 2-Carat Stone
Located in Northampton, MA
Four 2-point old-mine diamonds are set atop and below the sapphire and a pair of 3-point diamonds at the crest of each shoulder.
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Royal Blue Victorian GIA 2.29ctw Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
There are 8 sparkly old European and old Mine cut diamonds surrounding the center on hand wrought prongs, and further 1 diamond on the each shoulder of the ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. A sophisticated butterfly motif defines this platinum and 18k gold design that shines with dazzling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,933
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...
$653,345
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 6.41 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and IF clarity*, set on a seven prong setting. Flanked by tapered baguette cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Twin Bypass Ring in Platinum
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The centerpieces of this ring are two Old European cut diamonds both accompanied by GIA repor...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold L'egers Diamants Spotlight Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond jewelry is always beyond compare and especially when it comes to Cartier diamond necklaces. This model: L'egers Diamants Spotlight Necklace will add an elegant touch ...
Diamond, White Gold
Important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar/Tiara
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar set with pave rose montee and faux pearl beaded and embroidered leaves with large pale emerald faceted ...
Gilt Metal
Estate Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1936
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet features six Emerald-cut Columbian Emeralds and six Marquis cut Diamonds. The magnificent stones are set in a platinum bracelet with four rows of Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Cellini Jewelers Platinum 21.35Ct. Burmese Ruby and 3.86 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
AN IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET. The graduating bracelet is designed with two rows of oval Burmese Rubies with single Marquis Diamond connections. The magnificent stones are...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Augustine Tiara in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine (Made in France) Tiara composed of gilded metal, glass paste, and rhinestones. It is attached by means of small gilded metal teeth and can be worn both ways. Signed at the...
Gilt Metal
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.)
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