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Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring featuring a natural Burmese pink sapphire with
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified NO HEAT BURMA Pink Sapphire Marquise Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
BURMESE PINK SAPPHIRE RING WITH 12 MARQUISE DIAMONDS and 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 14.24 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new GRS certified Heated Burmese pink sapphire ring made in 18 Karat gold. The total ruby weight
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 17.58 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new GRS certified Heated Burmese pink sapphire ring made in 18 Karat gold. The total ruby weight
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

7.25 Carat Natural Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A brilliant pair of 18K yellow gold Natural Burmese Pink Sapphires and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 10.06 Carat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite 10.06 carat Oval Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
Natural, unheated Burmese pink sapphires and a halo of single-cut diamonds surround a central oval
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Gold GIA Certified No Heat Cabochon Burma Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
expert craftsmanship. The combination of the untreated Burma pink sapphire and the dazzling micro pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.28 carat Burmese pink sapphire and 0.76 carat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Burmese Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Pink Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Engagement Ri
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Pink Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian GIA No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond 16KY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian English GIA 1.80ctw No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond Double Rows
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Unheated Burma Pink Sapphire Ring 1.19 Carats No Heat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous 1.19 Carat Unheated Burmese Lilac Sapphire Platinum Ring: A Romantic Gift of Timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Unheated 1.39 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1.39 carat vivid pink sapphire is magnificent! It is an unheated, perfectly symmetrical oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Pendant in White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA 3.31 carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire pendant necklace. Burma is the best source for pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

4.64 Carat Burma Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A beautiful ring comprising a scarce 3.10 carat oval bubble gum pink sapphire and 1.54 carats of
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.84 Carat Burmese Pink-Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified No-Heat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special gem takes center stage of this diamond platinum ring. It is a 2.84 carat pink sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 9.55 Carat No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Detachable Ring To Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 9.55 carat no heat Burmese origin no Pink Sapphire and mixed cut diamond halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA 2.14ctw No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Burma - No Heat - Vivid Pink
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA 2ctw No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire 2 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Step Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Pink
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

SSEF Certified 3.063 Carat Burmese No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 2 DIAMONDS 0.29 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PINK BURMESE SAPPHIRE 3.063 CARATS SSEF LAB
Category

2010s Burmese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 5.22 Ct Burma No heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 1 certified oval brilliant/step cut natural Burma pink sapphire of 5.22 Ct (9.44 x 8.80 mm. SSEF
Category

2010s European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Cert. Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
by a rare antique earth mined Natural No Heat, intense vibrant, Hot Pink Burma origin Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Certificated Unheated Burma Natural Pink Sapphire
Located in Firenze, FI
sapphire originating from the most historic and rare source, Burma or present day Myanmar. The lavish oval
Category

Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

5.64 Carats Burmese Spinel, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring a 5.46 carat pink Spinel from Burma, this unheated gemstone radiates captivating luster. Crafted
Category

2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Certified 3.10 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Earring Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning pair of 3.10 carat Pink Sapphire, originating from Burma - absolutely natural with no
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.83 Carat Burma No Heat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire
Located in Kowloon, HK
Experience the unmatched beauty and rarity of this 1.83 carat Burma No-Heat Pink Sapphire, sourced
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Gubelin Certified 2.92 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
sapphire, originating from the prestigious mines of Burma, displays a mesmerizing purplish-pink hue—an
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Burma No Heat Blue and Pink Sapphires Spinel Cabochon Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Kowloon, HK
selection of untreated Burmese blue and pink sapphires, and spinels, meticulously arranged in an intricate
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum

Certified Unheated Pink Sapphire Ruby Burmese Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Approximately 30ct of certified unheated Burmese rubies set in 18k yellow gold in a vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.80 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
An epitome of prestige and refinement, these GIA-certified 2.80-carat Burma no-heat pink sapphire
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.82 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
An epitome of prestige and refinement, these GIA-certified 3.82-carat Burma no-heat pink sapphire
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Burma Purplish Pink Sapphire Oval and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.55 ct. Burma purplish pink sapphire oval with 0.25 ct. good quality white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Platinum Gold GIA 9.15ctw Burma Pink Orange Sapphire Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - 6 Burma No Heat Vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum GIA 1.90ct Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ribbon Bow Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color - No
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
, chocolate pink diamonds, intense Burmese pink spinels, and unheated pink sapphires. 18K Rose gold: 10.3 g
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sap...

18kt White Gold 3.5 Ct Burma NH Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Ring, SSEF Certificate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt White Gold Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Ring With SSEF Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace: A highly unique
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Colored Diamond Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Colored Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Diamonds - 0.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

New Platinum AGL & GIA Cushion Pink Sapphire Burma Ruby & Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sees it as a Ruby - Burma NO HEAT and one as a Pink Sapphire NO HEAT - The bottom line is this is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.21ct cushion-cut Burmese Purple-Gray Spinel and Ceylon Pink Sapphire ring.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
half-moon cut Violet Spinels totaling 0.62 carats. These gorgeous gems are surrounded by 20 Ceylon Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.07 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA #7235319407 Center Stone: Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Weight: Approximately 1.07 Carat
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring US Size: 6.5 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA & Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
Pink Star Sapphire that exemplifies extraordinary color, clarity and quality of asterism (star effect
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

50.00 Carat Burma Unheated Multicolor Sapphires Necklace Yellow Gold 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
, green, pink, and blue oval cut Burmese natural sapphires Ranging from medium-light to saturated in hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

19.26 Carat Natural Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These rare Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Earrings are part of a three piece set. The 19.25cts of fancy
Category

2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Amet...

Color-Changing Burma Sapphire Platinum Cushion Diamond Ring - Luxury Gift
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very Special Color-Changing Burma Sapphire Platinum Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills - Merkaba
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rubelite, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pur...

Blue sapphire, Pink sapphire and Tsavorite garnet ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
, Myanmar) Weight of natural pink sapphire and tsavorite garnets(melee) - 1Ct (approx) Metal-18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

69.69 Carat Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
fancy sapphires are designed into a modern and sophicated design with our signature play on colour, set
Category

2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Amet...

Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
the design process Combination of Burmese red rubies and pink sapphires set in 18ct yellow gold
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant with Carved Intaglio worn by Zoe Kravitz
Located in Brisbane, AU
A double halo of diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires circles around a precious intaglio carved by
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold 1.22ct Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rubies, pink sapphires and diamonds create a dynamic performance as a graceful ballerina with
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pavilion Luxury Ring High End 6.67ct Ruby Unheat Burma Unique jewelry 18K Gold
Located in bangkok, TH
Clarity: Cabochon Origin: Burma or Afghanistan Side stone: Natural Sapphire Diamond Certificate: GRS
Category

2010s Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Other, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Multi-Gemstones Cts 0.12 and Round Diamond Flower Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
from Myanmar, and sapphires (blue, pink, and orange) from Myanmar. This bracelet symbolizes joy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstones Cts 0.13 and Round Diamond Flower Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-color stones (0.13 cts) resembling petals – Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Spanish Vintage DIAMOND and RUBY 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
18kt yellow gold. Ancient Hindu and Burmese miners thought pale Pink Sapphire were unripe Rubies
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White Gold Ring with one 2.07 carat no heat Burma Pink Sapphire and fifty-four round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
AGL Certified 2.12 Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire set in Edwardian 18k mounting with 18 Old Euro's
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

An Edwardian Burmese pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Burmese pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted sapphire measuring
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.20 Carats No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Platinum Ring With 10 Natural No Heat Burma Pink Sapphires Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 3.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Burmese Faceted Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K white and yellow gold. Very saturate
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Burma Pink Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact burma pink sapphire you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 33 vintage editions and 25 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect burma pink sapphire among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A burma pink sapphire from Bulgari, Emeralds Maravellous and Joke Quick — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a burma pink sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Burma Pink Sapphire?

On average, a burma pink sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $14,750, while they’re typically $1,423 on the low end and $559,178 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Burma Pink Sapphire
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a pink sapphire symbolizes is a matter of personal opinion. Some people believe that the gemstones represent compassion, while others associate them with love. Additional meanings for pink sapphires include compassion, power and wisdom. Shop a selection of pink sapphire jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pink star sapphire is a rare and unique gem that is characterized by its star pattern and pale red or pink hue. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    What a pink sapphire engagement ring symbolizes is a matter of individual interpretation. To some, engagement rings set with pink sapphires represent love and romance. Others link the gemstone with fortitude and power and may believe that it speaks to the strength of a relationship when placed in an engagement ring. Other traditional meanings for pink sapphires include wisdom, compassion and good judgment. Find a wide variety of pink sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.