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1.6 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Ring with 0.63 Carat Natural Diamond ref1364
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
elegance to this piece. Center: 1.60 carats cushion cut blue sapphire 2 pear shape diamonds total 0.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.60 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring ref471
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This mesmerizing ring, features a stunning GIA Certified 2.60 carat cushion-cut vivid blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.28 Ct Vivid Blue Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Ring in 18k ref544
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
esteemed origin in Sri Lanka. In the spotlight: Center stone: 3.28-carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire 40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hancocks 3.54ct Cushion Sapphire Ring with French Cut Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring by Hancocks centred with a cushion shaped sapphire of intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cushion Cut Sri Lanka Sapphire & Half Moon Diamond Ring with Diamond Halos
Located in New York, NY
cut natural sapphire is flanked by 2 perfectly matched half moon diamonds. The sapphire is certified
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Estate Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ballerina style ring composed of platinum featuring a cushion-cut sapphire with round and baguette
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 2.01 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.78 carats total - transparent medium blue. Flanked by
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 4.82ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Triangle Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire: Carat total weight 4.82 Blue Sapphire quality: Royal
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

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

Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Bagguatte Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 6 Round Brilliant cut High Quality Bagguatte Diamonds, total carat around 0.38ct - D-F in color and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond 3-Stone Ring Set With cushion shape sapphire&2 diamonds
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds and cushion shape sapphire. This is a unique and eye-catching ring. Total Diamond
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Cushion Purple Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center, 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
cushion shape sapphire, accented with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 5.16 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing 14k white gold ring is centered with a gorgeous cushion cut sapphire that weighs
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds and Gold. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.08 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Half-Moon Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum. The piece is predominantly set with a natural cushion cut blue sapphire which is securely four
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

No Heat 16.79 Carat Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
no heat treatment. The sapphire is flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds, one of which is 1.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unheated Platinum Sapphire Ring, 7.06 Carat Cushion Cut GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire ring this 7.06 ct cushion cut blue Ceylon sapphire set into this custom platinum 950 diamond ring
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Cut Multi Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
sparkling, luxurious look featuring cushion cut gemstone. These are a great bridesmaid, wedding or christmas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Natural Burma Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 1.00ct Cushion Cut High Quality Natural Blue Sapphire from Burma - 25
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.41 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.41 Carat Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire make
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

7.77 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Cushion Cut and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
heat or clarity treatment of any kind. Set in 18k white gold with 2 shield cut diamond side stones of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.70 Carats Total Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Natural Sapphire: 4.23 ctw Sapphire cut: Cushion Mixed Sapphire color: Blue Natural Diamonds: 1.47 ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire & Side Diamond in 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Carat: 1.13 carats Color: Deep Blue Cut: Cushion Side Stones Details: Type: Natural Diamonds Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.17 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Peridot Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shank of the ring is accented with 2 Pear Cut Orange Sapphires that weigh 0.36 carats and 26 Round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Peridot, Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.12 carat cushion-cut unheated blue sapphire and round cut double diamond halo in
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1.50 Carat Cushion Shape vibrant Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.74Ct Very Fine Cushion Cut Natural Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful, intricately designed ring features a richly hued 3.74Ct Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of this exquisite piece lies a rich, cushion cut blue sapphire, radiating its deep and captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut, natural light orange sapphire center stone and diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Cushion-Cut Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
pink of this ring's sapphire elongated cushion-cut center stone makes your skin seem to glow with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Lev 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone and diamond accents that add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone with diamond accents that add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified No Heat 17 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this regal 17-carat cushion cut no-heat yellow sapphire and
Category

Early 2000s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural 1.76 ct Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring Cushion Cut.
Located in Tampa, FL
platinum sapphire ring featuring a cushion-cut natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. The sapphire measures
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.22 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut and Pink Sapphire Round Cut 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by round-cut Genuine pink sapphires and Natural white diamonds. The 14-karat rose gold
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Limited Edition Collection. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut natural orange sapphire center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certificate 2.44 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified cushion cut Sapphire, no heat
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cushion Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
beautiful Earrings feature Two cushion cut blue Sapphires bezel set in and surrounded by a diamond halo. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid platinum. This vintage ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified, cushion cut sapphire solitaire
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

6.03 Carat Cushion Sapphire and RBC Diamond Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Modern Cushion Cut Amethyst Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Cushion Cut Amethyst Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings These stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.13ct Sapphire Platinum Ring with Diamonds
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum blue sapphire and diamond ring featuring a rectangular cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau GIA No Heat Sapphire Snake Ring 1ct Cushion Cut Original 1890's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
a GIA Certified Unheated, Natural 1ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Gemstone at its Heart Sapphire is
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Platinum 18k GIA No Heat Cushion Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made ring done in platinum and 18K centered by a 3.81ct natural cushion cut “no heat
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.63 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring with Trillion Cut Diamond Sidestones
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire ring with 2 trillion cut diamond side stones and in 18 karat white gold setting. The Sapphire
Category

2010s Cambodian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire Ring, 9.31ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Tampa, FL
New Natural yellow sapphire platinum ring, containing an unheated cushion-cut yellow sapphire
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5.42ct Cushion Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.18ct Diamond Statement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
greenish- blue sapphire from Thailand. The sapphire is a cushion cut with wide table and is off big size
Category

20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Cushion Citrine Diamond Calibrated Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
and centered by an approximately 11.71ct cushion cut natural citrine which is surrounded by
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Cushion Lavender Vintage Rustic Diamond Ring Center-2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
lavender oval sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds encircled by a delicate milgrain design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Cushion Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Cushion Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Purple Sapphire Ring 2 TCW 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.99 TCW 14k Gold Women Certified $4,925
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Design with 2 ct Sapphire and 0.84ct Diamonds 18k Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A stunning Art Deco-inspired ring featuring a central Australian sapphire and antique-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

AGL 5.26ctw Natural Ceylon Orange Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in New York, NY
gem: 5.06ct carat Natural Cushion Cut Bright Fiery Orange Sapphire. Measuring 9.28x8.40x6.49mm
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

French Modern 2, 03 Carat Sapphire Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, with 2 x 3 modern brilliant-cut diamonds on either side in a stepped pattern. Weight of the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage White Gold GIA 1.26ctw Cushion Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cushion Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cushion mixed cut Cambodian sapphire stone sits at the very center of the piece, demanding the viewers
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k Solid White Gold Cushion Blue Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
stimulate concentration and reduces stress. Designed with cushion cut sapphire with diamonds studded around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Cushion Sapphire and White Diamond 2.07 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cushion Blue Sapphire Natural Princess Cut White Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified Natural Pink Sapphire Shield Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Arthritis
Located in New York, NY
Cushion cut: 8.04 X 6.89 X 4.88mm Transparent, pink & Clean Clarity. 1.00ct. Side Shield cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Cushion Cut Sapphire With 2 Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 8 vintage versions or 12 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Fabergé, Buccellati and Cellini are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 15 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many cushion cut, antique cushion cut and round cut cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Cushion Cut Sapphire With 2 Diamonds?

Prices for cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,890 and can go as high as $303,740, while cushion cut sapphire with 2 diamonds, on average, fetch $28,000.

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.