Kashmir Sapphire Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan More Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s European Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond
20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Modern More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
British Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Pakistani Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Kashmir Sapphire Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Kashmir Sapphire Diamond?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Kashmir sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Kashmir sapphires are among the most highly sought after sapphires in the world. They are almost perfect in cut, clarity and color. On the low end, gem-quality Kashmir sapphires may go for $5,000 per carat. They are so highly priced because they have an excellent deep blue color and a smooth texture. Find a collection of antique and vintage Kashmir sapphires on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Kashmir sapphire, take the jewelry to a licensed appraiser. It is difficult to evaluate a gemstone using only the naked eye or a household magnifying glass. Shop a range of expertly vetted Kashmir sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Kashmir sapphire will have a milky and fuzzy effect on its luster, and will be a vivid blue color with a hint of purple. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems and stones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Kashmir sapphires are still available, but they are considered one of the rarest types of gems and extremely hard to find. Kashmir sapphires are the highest premium sapphires, known for their bright blue hue. Find a selection of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kashmir sapphires are highly valued because of their superior color quality. Kashmir sapphires are among the truest blue sapphires earning them a reputation for being nearly perfect in quality without heat treatment. Shop a range of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are sapphire diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sapphire diamonds are not real diamonds. They are actually white or colorless sapphire gemstones. Diamonds are pure carbon, while sapphires are corundum minerals that contain aluminum oxide and trace elements. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of expertly vetted diamond gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Unless the sapphire is much bigger, a diamond is typically more expensive because it's rarer and harder.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A white sapphire is any gem-quality corundum that is either white or colorless. With a few exceptions, a white sapphire looks remarkably similar to a diamond in terms of cut and color. Diamonds will always appear brighter and have more colorful flashes than sapphires. Both diamonds and sapphires are hard and will resist everyday scratches. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage diamond jewelry and white sapphire jewelry today.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, white sapphires look like diamonds. However, their appearances aren't completely identical. Although both are white or clear gemstones, the sparkle of a white sapphire will usually appear silvery or gray in color, while diamonds have a rainbow-colored sparkle due to how light interacts with them. Shop a wide range of white sapphire and diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a black diamond and a black sapphire is that the two are different gemstones. A black diamond consists of carbon converted to a crystalline solid through changes driven by pressure and temperature. A black sapphire is a type of corundum, an aluminum oxide mineral. Generally, black diamonds are harder, rarer and more expensive than black sapphires. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of black diamond and sapphire jewelry.
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