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0.46ct Oval Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Padparadscha Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire

1.34ct Cushion Pink-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
naked/unaided eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification. Colour: Pink-Orange Hue: Pinkish
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

1.54ct Oval Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Tanzania, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
.  Colour: Orange Hue: Slightly Pinkish-Orange Tone: 3 Light Saturation: 3 Moderate Species: Corundum
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

0.46 Carat Oval Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Gia Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Padparadscha Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

1.48ct Oval Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar Unheat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Padparadscha Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

1.48ct Oval Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Gia Certified Madagascar Unheat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Padparadscha Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 1.12 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Padparadscha sapphire is a stunning gemstone known for its exquisite color and brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

7.01ct Oval Pink-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pink-Orange RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Geographic
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

GRS Certified 10 Carat Untreated Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a mesmerizing pinkish-orange hue, the coveted color of the finest Padparadscha sapphires. Set in a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum, Rose Gold

Natural Unheated Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.01 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of 1.01 carats natural Padparadscha Sapphire, its brilliance enhanced by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Unheated Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 4.54 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please inquire for more videos/photos. Details Identification: Natural Unheated Padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Pink-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 0.44 carats with AIGS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shop our selection of padparadscha sapphire and other flawless gems today. Natural padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Pinkish-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 3.07 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the enchantment of 3.07 carats natural Padparadscha adorned with a GRS Report. The cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Unheated Pinkish-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire 3.78 carats w AIGS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unearth the beauty of 3.78 carats natural unheated Padparadscha Sapphire, certified by a GRS Report
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

1.48ct Oval Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar Unheat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Padparadscha Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

1.5ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Pinkish-Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pinkish-Orange Hue: Slightly Pinkish-Orange Tone: 4 Medium Light Saturation: 4 Moderately Strong Species
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Certified 2.46 Padparadscha Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Platinum Ring Set features a 2.46-carat Cushion shape Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.34 Carat Rare Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophistication. Center Stone: 2.34 carat, natural no heat light pink orange padparadscha sapphire. Center Stone
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Sculptural Brooch GRS Certified No Heat Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
-certified 3.21-carat no-heat Pastel Pinkish-Orange Padparadscha sapphire, and a a light green sapphire. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Peter Suchy 1.92 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified cushion cut pink and orange
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
certified 3.21 carat Pastel Pinkish-Orange Padparadscha sapphire with no heat treatment, GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Oval Cut Pink/Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar with 1.40 CTW Round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring The side diamonds are GIA
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

GIA Unheated Orange Pink Padparadscha and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 5.73 ct. unheated orange pink padparadscha sapphire oval with 0.59 ct. white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , White Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.66ct Cushion Orange-Pink Padparadscha Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Orange-Pink Hue: Orangy-Pink Tone: 4 Medium Light Saturation: 4 Moderately Strong Species: Corundum
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Natural Unheated Orange Pink Padparadscha Gemstone 1.07 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of a Natural Unheated Orange-Pink Sapphire, weighing 1.07 carats and shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified 1.41ct Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.14ct Natural Orange pink Padparadscha Sapphire ring. Report: 2217978440 Cushion
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Padparadscha Sapphire Butterfly 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ Color of padparadscha: Orange pink (stated in the certificate) ◆ Shape: Heart, Mixed Cut ◆ Pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , White Gold

White Gold GRS Cert. No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Contemporary Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
made of 18 karat white gold and features a GRS certified no heat Padparadscha pastel pinkish-orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified No Heat Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
contemporary design and is made of 18 karat yellow gold. It features a GRS certified no heat Padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Gold GRS Certified No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
design and is made of 18 karat yellow gold. It features a GRS certified no heat Padparadscha pastel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Certified Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Key Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
-of-a-kind orange-pink padparadscha sapphire. Expertly handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Pink Padparadscha Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
natural GIL certified orange-pink padparadscha sapphire, cushion, 7x6.5 mm, untreated and unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

0.33cts Padparadscha Sapphire Ring w Diamond Halo in 14K Gold Pear 6X4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
pear shape (6x4mm). Known for its rare and unique blend of pink and orange hues, the Padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural, unheated, untreated cushion-cut orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

Eighteen Karat White Gold GRS No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
certified no heat Padparadscha pastel pinkish-orange sapphire, cushion cut, weighing 3.21 carats with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

GRS Certified No Heat Pink Padparadscha Sapphire 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
contemporary design and is made of 18 karat white gold. It features a GRS certified no heat Padparadscha pastel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Brooch with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Gold GRS Certified No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Enamel Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
of 18-karat white gold and features a GRS certified no-heat Padparadscha pastel pinkish-orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, White Gol...

Yellow Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Seven Carats Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Brooch with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

White Gold Engagement Ring with AIG Certified Seven Carats Padparadscha Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, 11,28x9,43 mm. You can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Carats Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
GIL certified orange-pink padparadscha sapphire in a cushion cut, measuring 7x6.5 mm and completely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

2.34 Carat Orange Spharelite Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A 2.34 Carat Spharelite gemstone, resplendent in hues of orange. The Spharelite is cut to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire

Lotus Certified 10 Carat Natural Padparadscha No Heat Oval Sapphire
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A true exquisite sapphire this ring features a rare sunset orange with pink hue Padparadscha
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Saphire Brilliant Earrings 900 Platinum orange-pink 7.14 1.14ct incredible Color
Located in Viena, Viena
A classic among the dream earrings, sapphires in the incredible color Padparadscha pink-orange, 2
Category

2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

NWT $34, 600 18KT Rare Fancy 40CT Orange Sapphire Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Orange Sapphire, Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings. Earrings Contains approx 40CTS of Beautiful Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Citrin and orange Saphire Earrings stunning Kombination 6 ct plug alone
Located in Viena, Viena
, removable, cushion-shaped plugs set with bright red-orange round faceted sapphires, totaling approx. 0.81 ct
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gol...

Citrin Orange Saphire Necklace what a stunning Kombination 4.62 ct black Rhodium
Located in Viena, Viena
-shaped pendant set with bright red-orange round faceted sapphires, total approx. 0.42 ct, black rhodium
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gol...

GIA Certified Untreated Orange Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Untreated Orange Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring. Certified 1.00ct fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold,...

Saphire Brilliant Pendant Platinum luminous incredible Color 3.585 ct 1.46 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
-orange and reddish-orange sapphires were classified as padparadscha sapphires. Today, many renowned
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

1.39 Carat Cushion Padparadschah Pink Fashion Necklaces In 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
pendant or setting. The cushion cut and the distinctive pink-orange color of the padparadscha sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.78ct Fancy Color No Heat Sapphire Studs
Located in San Mateo, CA
Certifies as Brown-Pinkish Orange resembling Padparadscha Sapphire with 0.17ct G/VS diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

1.6 ct Yellow Saphire Brilliant Ring Platinum wonderful symbolic Color very good
Located in Viena, Viena
must always be identified by name, e.g. the Padparadscha sapphire (orange-pink sapphire) or the green
Category

2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Padparadscha 1.65 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
fruits – the color range of a padparadscha falls within a mix of 2 colors: pink and orange. “Padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Whit...

Certified 1.09 Carat Padparadscha Orange Sapphire 0.39 Diamond 18Karat Gold Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
been set with an exclusive Orange Padparadscha Sapphire of 1.09 carat; this special variety of sapphire
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rhodium

Cober with Padparadscha Sapphire surrounded by 15 Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
earrings with beautiful pear-cut Padparadscha Sapphire (orange-pink Sapphire), surrounded by 15 flawless
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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Orange Padparadscha For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact orange padparadscha you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an orange padparadscha from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing orange padparadscha — no matter the origin — is easy, but Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Antinori Fine Jewels and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An orange padparadscha can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but sapphire rings, from our inventory of 102, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an orange padparadscha for sale for women should be easy, but there are 56 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Orange Padparadscha?

Prices for an orange padparadscha can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $70 and can go as high as $600,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,444.

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.