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Stunning 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut 12x9.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a stunning 9 carat cushion cut Blue Sapphire gemstone! This Sapphire gemstone
Category

2010s American Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

6.67 Carat cushion-cut Sapphire
Located in Bangkok, TH
origin. The sapphire is cut to perfection in a cushion shape. The dimensions of this Sapphire are 11.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Platinum 4.0 Carat Vivid Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Vivid Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.04 Carat No-Heat cushion Sapphire
Located in Bangkok, TH
A 2.04 Carat Sapphire, resplendent in a royal blue hue. It hails from the enchanting gem mines of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

6.27 Carat Cushion Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18K White gold ring, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a 4 x 2 claw set cushion cut blue sapphire
Category

2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold 4.0 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.22 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut and Pink Sapphire Round Cut 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
: One prong-set Cushion-cut Genuine morganite measures 7 mm wide x 9 mm long Gemstone weight: 2 carats
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.05 Carat Adorable Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.55 Carats Sizes: 5.7 x 4.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Madagascar Treatment: Heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GRS Certified 9.02 Carat No-Heat cushion Sapphire
Located in Bangkok, TH
treatments, maintaining its 100% natural origin. The sapphire is cut to perfection in a cushion shape. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GRS Certified 9 Carat Blue Sapphire Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 9.60 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring This stunning ring features a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.0 Carat Vivid Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vivid Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.45 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut sapphire studded with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

6.50 carat cushion pink sapphire 1.08 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
carat gemstone, adorned with 1.08 carat natural diamonds. Sapphire Shape: Cushion Mineral: Natural
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.70 Carat Adorable Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 0.70 Carats Dimension: 4.8 x 4.9 x 3.4 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Sapphire

Cushion Mixed-Cut Sapphire 4, 32ct no heat and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering a cushion mixed-cut sapphire, weighing 4,32 carats, within a round and baguette-cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Cushion Cut Blue and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An outstanding and luxurious blue sapphire ring with a cushion cut center stone weighing 4.94
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Certified Natural 1.10 Carat Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.10 Carats Dimension: 5.5 x 5.3 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Sapphire

Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant with Leaf Design in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Gemstone: Sapphire Sapphire Count: 1 Sapphire Cut: Cushion Sapphire Color: Orange/Yellow Sapphire Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Gabriel & Co. Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Sapphire Count: 1 Sapphire Cut: Cushion Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.65 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Cut 5.35 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
statement. Octagon cut blue sapphire studs in 18K gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 2.08ct Sri Lanka Heated Natural Sapphire Ring Platinum Size 9
Located in New York, NY
timeless elegance. Main Stone: Sri Lankan Heated Natural Sapphire Shape: Cushion Gemstone Carat Weight
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

4.57 Carat Oval Cut Peridot Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion/Oval Cut Peridot that weighs 3.36 Carats. The ring is surrounded by 18 Red Sapphires that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.70 Carat Natural Loose Dual Morganite Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Morganite Weight : 6.70 Carats Sizes: 2.35 And 4.35 Carats Dimensions : 9 x 7.7 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

2.00 Carat Pretty Loose Sapphire Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Lot Weight: 2.00 Carats Sizes: 0.55, 0.65 And 0.75 Carats Origin: Sri Lanka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

12.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Quality Sapphire One Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 6.01 carats Dimensions 13.1mm x 9.6mm x 4.4mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Cushion Cabochon No Heat Burma Sapphire and Diamond Pendant GIA
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
natural sapphire from Burma (Myanmar) is an impressive 48.83 carats, cushion shaped, cabochon cut, with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Antique 3.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature 3.50Ct cushion cut Ceylon* sapphire, bezel set in relief to the center of the design. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone 2.61 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Heated This 2.61-carat cushion-shaped Blue Sapphire is meticulously cut to enhance its natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1940s 10.50 Carat Sapphire with Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire One Colour Blue Cut Cushion Content 5.00 carats Dimensions 9.7mm x 9.7mm x 6.9mm Sapphire Two
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

0.95 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphire Gemstone From Sri Lankan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Sapphire Weight: 0.95 Carats Dimension: 5.7 x 5 x 3.3 Mm Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

46.00 carat sapphire and 11.93 carat natural diamond necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
centerpiece features a magnificent 16.00 carat cushion-cut sapphire, flanked by a pair of 14.00 carat and
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Two Carats Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphire that weighs 2.55 carats and measures 9 x 7.8 mm. It belongs to the Tea collection, which was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 16.78 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 4.26 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, feature four claw set Ceylon sapphire, in a combination of cushion and oval cut. The sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

6.97 Carat Garnet Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.97 Carat Garnet Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a Oval/Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 3.75 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.75 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 9 karat and 15 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold

4.66 Carats Multi Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Solid rose Gold Multi Sapphire Weight - 4.66 carats Gemstone pcs - 9 Gemstone shape - cushion Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Gregg Ruth 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Stamford, CT
Gregg Ruth vivid blue sapphire and diamond Halo pendant necklace. 18k white gold cushion shape 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 7.10 Carat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire, Ruby, 9k Rose Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 7.10 carat yellow Ceylon sapphire and 0.13 carat ruby, 9
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Rose Gold

1.75 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gem For Engagement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 6 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
and featuring 9 magnificent midnight blue natural sapphire gemstones, weighing approximately 8 Carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.23ct Diamond White Gold Brooch, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.05 carat sapphire and 1.23 carat diamond, 9 karat white
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Mint Tourmaline Paraiba Tourmaline Tanzanite Sapphire Pave Pendant Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Paraiba Tourmaline Brazil: 0.06 ct. 9 X Natural white DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.06 ct. Total carat
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Blue S...

Vintage Italian Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut dark bluish green sapphire weighing approximately 3.25 carats. Accented by six round brilliant cut
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bailey Banks and Biddle Three Stone Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
F-G, VS) and in the middle one cushion cut natural non-heated Ceylon sapphire (2.63 carat, 7.6 x 6.7
Category

Antique 1890s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, SD
. The gorgeous cushion cut sapphire is a 3 carat, vibrant blue with hints of purple. It measures 8x8 mm
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
features 9 graduated cushion-shaped sapphires with an estimated weight of 42.00 carats total. The stones
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This bangle ring features a cushion-cut sapphire held in place with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 7.20 Ct Natural Untreated Sapphire 2.40 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 9 oval cushion cut natural (untreated) blue sapphires totalling approx
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Gold Synthetic Opal Synthetic Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring -14k Cush 1.97ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Synthetic Opal Carat(s): 1.30ct Cut: Cushion Cabochon Synthetic Sapphires Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

BRASH Contemporary 3.86 CT No Heat Burma Sapphire Platinum Flush Set Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.86 carats total Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

18kt White Gold Bracelet Set Necklace Earring Sapphire Diamonds CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
earrings) Sapphires: 42 Vivid blue, Cushion shape, Ceylon/Madagscar Sapphire stones, together 59.31 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Vintage Cluster 18K Gold Ring
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.10Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.30Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a feature cushion cut Basaltic sapphire, eight claw set in slight relief to the centre of the
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

BOUCHERON Paris Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 11.68 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphires
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
cut (9 x 10 x 7 mm) of translucent natural vivid blue sapphire of about 4.53 carats. Pink Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco gold ring with spinel, diamonds and sapphires, Hungary, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
which is additionally emphasized by small diamonds in old cuts and synthetic sapphires with a fanciful
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

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9 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 9 carat cushion cut sapphire you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 66 vintage or 270 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9 carat cushion cut sapphire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9 carat cushion cut sapphire over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Roshe Jewels and Suzy Levian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 9 carat cushion cut sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 103 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 9 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire?

The price for a 9 carat cushion cut sapphire starts at $273 and tops out at $1,825,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,893.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

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.