No Heat Star Sapphire
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Engagement Rings
Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Star Sapphire
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Rose Gol...
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1990s Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Star Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Modernist Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Alexan...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century More Jewelry
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Star Sapphire
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Platinum
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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 no-heat sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A no-heat sapphire is a sapphire gemstone in its natural state. It differs from sapphires that undergo heat treatment to enhance their surface. Generally, no-heat sapphires are smoother, while heated sapphires are harder and more lustrous. Shop a range of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Do sapphires conduct heat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, sapphires conduct heat. In fact, a real one won't melt until it reaches a temperature of 3,711 degrees F. As a result, one way that experts test sapphires to determine if they are real is to heat them to high temperatures. Find a collection of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is a star sapphire rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, a star sapphire is rarer than other types of sapphires. The gemstones get their name from the natural starburst effect that appears on their faces when you view them under a single overhead light. On 1stDibs, shop a range of star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- What is a pink star sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The term blue star sapphire means a blue corundum stone that displays a six-pointed star when viewed in the light. Blue star sapphires are usually polished cabochons rather than cut gems. On 1stDibs, find a variety of blue star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- Are star sapphires real gems?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, natural star sapphires are real gems. The star-like reflective effect comes from inclusions present in the gemstones. Keep in mind that some jewelry features man-made star sapphires rather than natural stones, making it important that you purchase from reputable jewelers or online platforms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- Are purple star sapphires rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023One way to tell if a star sapphire is natural is to shine a flashlight on it while in total darkness. On a genuine star sapphire, the light that reflects off of the stone will be the same color as the stone. Glass and other materials used to create synthetic stones may show reflections in different colors. To be certain of the authenticity of a gemstone, take it to an experienced jeweler or appraiser for an evaluation. On 1stDibs, find a selection of star sapphire jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A blue star sapphire has a transparent body with a deep blue color. A blue star sapphire ring’s worth depends on the 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat. Prices for a blue star sapphire ring can also differ according to size and time period. These accessories begin at $449 and can cost as much as around $200,000 or more. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage blue star sapphire rings.
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