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2.97 Carat GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.97 Carat GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire And Diamond Engagement Ring: Certified by GRS Lab as
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Suite Despite the fact that these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, one of the most precious gems that can only be set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Yellow Gold Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower ring is GRS certified vivid royal blue oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
sapphires; they're Ceylon Heated and GRS Certified, ensuring that they're as hot as the stars they emulate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can only be set in such a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Five Carats GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
carat vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can only be set in such a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

12.46ct GRS Certified Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
beauty of the natural environment. A 7.89ct GRS certified royal blue sapphire is the focal point in this
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 2.88 Carat Royal Blue, Oval Sapphire
Located in London, GB
Dazzling 2.88 carat natural oval sapphire in rich royal blue colour perfect for a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

GRS Certified 3.80 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire
Located in London, GB
Dazzling 3.80 carat natural oval sapphire in rich royal blue colour perfect for a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Yellow Gold GRS Certified No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats. The sapphire has a cushion cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
blue (royal blue) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar. Pear cut vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow ...

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
!  Featuring a spectacular sapphire certified as "Royal Blue" Aka Vivid Blue just over 10 carats. The sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

GRS Certified 3.70 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
as vivid blue (GRS type "royal blue") with no indications of thermal treatment. The sapphire, sourced
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and weighing 6.08 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
) sapphire, GRS (Swiss Lab) certified, 8,58x6,93x5,27 mm, Madagascar. Pear cut vivid natural ruby, 7,9x6,5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, R...

GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a natural 6.35-carat oval cut Royal Blue Sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Set in
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 7.81 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blue OVAL Setting: White diamonds totaling about 0.56 carats, set in Platinum. Certificate: GRS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire

3.98 Carat Royal-Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” for the finest of sapphires. The GRS lab in Switzerland has given this stone the color grade of royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
sophisticated as it is striking. The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) commands attention with
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 5.79 Carat Oval Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. The Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

EXCEPTIONAL GRS Certified 2 Carat VIVID ROYAL BLUE NO HEAT Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering an oval-shaped blue sapphire, set between a pair of epaulette diamonds. Blue sapphire
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 6.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified 6.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring Despite the fact
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 6 Carat VIVID BLUE Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
treatment. The GRS report highlights the sapphire's vivid blue color, described as "GRS-type 'royal blue
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS PT900 3.30 ct Royal Blue Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS PT900 3.30 ct Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified 5.23 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire UNHEATED Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite unheated large blue sapphire from Srilanka with a phenomenal color a royal blue vivid
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 20.12 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A statement ring featuring a 20.12 carat emerald-cut Royal Blue Sapphire and 34 baguette shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 8.39 Carat Blue Sapphire Art Deco Inspired Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum Art Deco inspired earrings featuring 8.39 carats of 'Royal Blue' emerald-cut sapphires
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 1.59 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.54 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring, it features two gorgeous GRS certified Royal Blue and pink sapphires weighing 1.59 carat and 1.54
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Go...

GRS Certified 7.15 Carat Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
and symmetry, creating a harmonious balance that accentuates the sapphire’s royal blue. The setting’s
Category

2010s Unknown British Colonial Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.42mm Blue sapphire color: Intense to vivid blue (Royal Blue) Blue sapphire origin: Sri Lanka Included
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 60.00 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
. Platinum award from Grs and Untreated Sri Lanka Ceylon Sapphire. The color is certified as Royal Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Rare 4.2ct GRS ‘Royal Blue’ Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire & 3ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Sandnes, NO
unheated Royal Blue sapphire in a luxurious vintage Italian setting. Details: • Sapphire: 4.2ct GRS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Brooch with Six Carats GRS No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and weighing 6.08 carats. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

GIA&GRS 18K 10.26 ct Sri Royal Blue Sapphire Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
GIA&GRS 18K 10.26 ct Sri Royal Blue Sapphire Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA/GRS-Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS SWITZERLAND 9 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 9 carats, and certified by GRS Switzerland as an untreated, UNHEATED Sri
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 14.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this GRS Certified 14.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, a breathtaking
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

10.30 Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphire and Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent ring, it features a pear shaped royal blue sapphire weighing 10.30 carat with heart
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified 15.00 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
carat total weight pair of Grs "Royal Blue" or Aka Vivid Blue sapphires with excellent eye clean clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire

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

Asprey, Certified Sapphire (5.5 ct Royal Blue Natural, Unheated) & Diamond Ring
By Asprey London
Located in London, GB
Certified Sapphire, Royal Blue Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, set in an excellent
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 8.03 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified 8.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings These exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA GRS IGI Certified 3.60 Carat Kashmir No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the world of unparalleled luxury with our exquisite 3.60-carat Blue Sapphire, a rare gem
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond GRS 1.76 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamond GRS Certified Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring. This ring features a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari 6.40 Carat GRS Certified Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
6.40-carat royal-blue emerald-cut sapphire flawlessly set in 18K white gold. The sapphire is a natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite GIA GRS Certified 8.54 Carat Oval No Heated Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the deep, celestial blue of our magnificent 8.54 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

9.63ct GRS Certified Heart Shape Sri Lanka Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 9.63 carat natural heart shape sapphire, certified as vivid royal blue in its color, and Sri Lanka
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS certified 1.18Ct PADPARADSCHA sapphire and diamond ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
carefully evaluated before using highly demanded color trade names such as pigeon blood ruby, royal blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Cert. 2.5 Carat Oval No Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire & Round Halo Diamond Split Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.28 Carat Royal Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
6.28 Carat Total Oval-Cut GRS Certified Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond Halo Stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

One Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Sculptural Brooch in Eighteen Karat Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats. The sapphire has a cushion cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
5.23 carat vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, a very precious gem that can only be set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 7.1ct Heated Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 7.1ct Royal Blue Sapphire Ring offers a true luxurious experience. The
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

No Heat Royal Blue 1 Carat Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
a GRS certified no heat royal blue sapphire with a weight of 1.03 carats. The sapphire has a cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ring with Six Carats No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Tobacco Flower ring features a GRS certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...

20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and striking investment grade 20.07 carat "Royal Blue" No Heat Burma Sapphire takes center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gublin Certified 26.88ct Unheated Blue Star Sapphire & 7.41ct Diamond Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
radiates a saturated royal blue color. With the phenomenon known as Asterism, this star sapphire shimmers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

20 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE Sapphire! 20.07 carat oval “Royal” Vivid Blue center Ceylon sapphire. 1.32 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Star-Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified No Heat Burma 6.03 Carat Cabochon Cut Royal Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo
Category

2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

61.85ct Mixed Shape Certified Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• All Sapphires are Certified by GRS or Bellerophon • Number of Princess Cut Diamonds: 10 • Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

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Grs Certified Royal Blue Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact grs certified royal blue sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. A grs certified royal blue sapphire from Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Antinori Fine Jewels and Mousson Atelier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and emerald cut versions for sale. When shopping for a grs certified royal blue sapphire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Grs Certified Royal Blue Sapphire?

The price for a grs certified royal blue sapphire starts at $12,000 and tops out at $331,828 with these rings, on average, selling for $34,500.

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.