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1 1/3 Carat Oval Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Oval shape 1.33-carat Natural Purple-Pink color sapphire GIA certified has been hand-selected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1 1/3 Carat Oval Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Oval shape 1.34-carat Natural Purple-Pink color sapphire GIA certified has been hand-selected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1 1/3 Carat Round Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Round shape 1.28-carat Natural Purplish Pink color sapphire GIA certified has been hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1 Carat Triangular Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Triangular shape 0.94-carat Natural Purple-Pink color sapphire GIA certified has been hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garnet & Multi Sapphire Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brooch and a pendant Natural Blue Sapphire - 1 carat Natural Pink Sapphire - 1 carat Natural Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

3 1/5 Carat Octagonal Purplish Pink Sapphire GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Octagonal shape 3.21-carat Natural Purplish Pink color sapphire GIA certified has been hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Petite Solitaire Ring '1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite Solitaire ring features 0.94 carat Emerald shape Pink Natural Sapphire in a four prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire - 5 Carat Ruby natural - 4 Carats Orange natural sapphire Blue round brilliant sapphire Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Floral designed pendant features a 0.37 carat round pink Sapphire surrounded by 0.16 total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Bezel Petite Solitaire Ring '1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite Solitaire ring features 0.94-carat Elongated Cushion shape Purplish Pink Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 5 Carat Ruby natural - 4 Carats Orange natural sapphire Blue round brilliant sapphire Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat Diamonds and 1 Carat Pink Sapphire Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18K Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Stone Type: 0.20 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F 1 CT Natural Pink Sapphire Condition
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

1 Carat Pink Sapphire and 4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 1 Ct natural Pink sapphire and Approximately 4 Ct Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold Available in 18k white
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire Eternity Band in 18K Rose Gold 1 Ct Sapphire Ring, sz 7
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gemstone Weight: 1.00 Carat Gemstone Color: Pink Band Width: 1.87mm Ring Size: 7 (This ring can be ordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring 'Center-1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: SAPPHIRE Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.96 Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & 1/5 Carat Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, natural pink sapphires. Radiating a glorious pink hue, the sapphires on this yellow gold drop pendant look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning and classic setting showcases the beautiful 1 carat emerald cut of the pink sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Brown Diamond & Oval Pink Sapphire Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold with natural gemstones and diamonds. A unique arrangement of heat-treated pink sapphires in 8x5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: SAPPHIRE Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.36 Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Center Gemstone Type: SAPPHIRE Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.47 Center Gemstone Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Asiph Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: SAPPHIRE Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.3 Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Pink Sapphire Gemstone and 1/2 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
2.5MM pink sapphire gemstones and 1/2ct TDW of round cut diamonds that line the front half of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and the ribbon design is decorated with beautiful, lab created pink sapphire gemstones, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1 Carat Prong Set Round Cut Pink Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in 14Kt Rose Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: 7 Inches - Weight: 3.61 grams - Width: 2.44mm Sapphire Details: - Carat: 0.93 Carats - Color: Pink
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Center, 1/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: SAPPHIRE Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.25 Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

9.20 cts Pink Sapphires 1 Set For Bracelet Heart cut stone For Fine Jewelry gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Pink Sapphire 1 Set For Bracelets Heart cutstone For Fine Jewellery gem Size & Weight : 3.5x4 MM
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified 4.8 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Starburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 3.8 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire With 1 Carat TW in Baguette & Marquise Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

13.36 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
13 Pink Sapphires weighing 12.64 Carat with 1 Diamond Center weighing 0.72 Carats. Can be worn
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.33 Carat Pink Sapphire Oval Cut and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Forward Eternity Band. Ring features 11 perfectly matched Pink Sapphires weighing
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Gold 1.15 Carat Natural Oval Pink Sapphire Gem Stone and Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural pink sapphire oval is approximately 1 carat in weight and measures 6.7x4.9mm. The natural round
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal 23.90 Carat, Pink Yellow Sapphire, Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Fish Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Pink and Yellow Sapphires and approximately 1 carat of Diamonds. The brooch also boasts a Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Hummingbird Brooch 4.37 Carat Cushion Pink Sapphire
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in New York, NY
. 1.25" x 1" Pink Sapphire weight 4.37 carats Stamped EW&Co 750
Category

1990s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Pink Sapphire 14k Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant 14k gold ring features a stunning 1-carat pink sapphire as its centerpiece. Weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Hex Ring
Located in London, GB
: 8.5 x 7.1 mm Gemstone: Natural Pink Sapphire - Untreated Size: 1 carat Sustainably earth-mined
Category

2010s English Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Square Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately Pink Sapphire: 1 round pink sapphire, carat total weight .10 approximately Hallmark: "©TIFFANY&CO
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Keshi Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Central, HK
343 pieces of pink sapphires - 2.79 carats 1 piece of keshi pearl - 11.63 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 3.52 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Color, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certificate # 2191018777 1 Round Purplish Pink Sapphires, 0.74 carat, AGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Forward Eternity Band. Ring features 16 perfectly matched Pink Sapphires weighing
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire Four-Stone Flower Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Oval-shaped Pink Sapphire 1.41 carats with 1 Diamond 0.08carats, Diamond 0.17 Carat this entire ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite&Tourmaline Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire - 1. 50 carat Natural Fancy Tanzanite - 1.50 carat Natural Fancy Tourmaline - 4.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Cellini 18kt Rose Gold 11.64ct. Pink Sapphire and 0.70ct. Diamond Eternity Band
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
. Can be special ordered in any size. 16 Pink sapphires = 11.64 carats 1 Emerald cut diamond 0.70 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Gin and Grace 14K White Gold Pink Sapphire Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. This ring is made up of 5X7 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Pink Sapphire (1 pcs) 0.99 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous JJ Marco 18 Karat Gold Pearl and Pink Sapphire Etruscan Drop Earrings
By JJ Marco
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bezel-Set Pearls in 18k Yellow Gold Settings Include 2 Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Accents (Appx TCW = 1
Category

1990s American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Gem Cabochon "Jubilee" Necklace 1, 000+ Carats 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
cabochon colored gems totalling approximately 1,065 carats and approximately 125 round brilliant diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...

Certified Natural Violet Sapphire Hex Ring
Located in London, GB
: 8.5 x 7.1 mm Gemstone: Natural Pink Sapphire - Untreated Size: 1 carat Sustainably earth-mined
Category

2010s English Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Tanzanite & Tourmaline iEarrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Rose Pink Sapphire - 1. 50 carat Natural Fancy Blueish Tanzanite - 1.50 carat Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Spectacular Fancy Sapphire Trilogy Ring by Gübelin in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
-shaped pink sapphire, 3.57 carats 1 cushion-shaped purple sapphire, 1.34 carats 1 cushion-shaped blue
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mio Harutaka Gem-Set Bird Ring
Located in Weston, MA
0.60 carats Pink sapphire weight is 1. 28 carats Green garnet weight is 0.10 carats 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Topaz Bird Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire - 1. 50 carat Natural Fancy Rubies - 5.50 carat Natural White Topaz - 1.00 Carats The earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Sunita Nahata Blue Topaz 12.83ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats, 14x14mm size, cushion, 1 pieces. Pink Sapphire: 0.86 carats, 1.35mm size, round shape. Tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gol...

14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Pendant '2 1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
the Difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: Pink Sapphire Center Gemstone Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1-3/4 Carat Yellow & Pink Sapphire & White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Round Yellow & Pink Sapphire: 1.10mm/1.30mm - 1 1/3 Carat Round Full-Cut AA Quality White Diamond
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold

5-1/5 Carat Created Pink and White Sapphire Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet features 7 oval-cut created pink sapphire accented by 98 pieces of bright
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold with 1 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire in Oval Cut Stacking Ring Set
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
• 18 Karat Recycled Rose Gold • Pink & Blue Sapphire 6×5 mm oval cut • 0,50 ct each, 1 ct total
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k...

18.31 Carat Pink Pearl Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
. Composition: 18K Rose Gold 24 Round Diamonds: 0.51 carats 62 Mixed Pink Sapphire and Ruby: 17.80 carats 1
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18...

2-1/2 ct. Ruby/Tsavorite/Pink Sapphire Strawberry Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the adorable design of our Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Tsavorite Strawberry Pendant Necklace
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1-7/8 ct. Yellow/Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Bypass 14K 3-Tone Gold Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
, while the yellow and pink round sapphires bring touches of vibrant color. With secure latch back
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Yvel Pink Sapphire Ring 6.50 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion R-1-PSA-GY
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
This Yvel ring features a light pink sapphire in satin brushed 18k yellow gold. The ring is size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1-3/4 ct. Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire and Ruby Apple Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the adorable beauty of our Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Apple Pendant Necklace in
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Pink Sapphire 1 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pink sapphire 1 carat you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 321 antique edition and 1538 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pink sapphire 1 carat may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing pink sapphire 1 carat — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, DGI and Mousson Atelier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pink sapphire 1 carat, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pink Sapphire 1 Carat?

On average, a pink sapphire 1 carat at 1stDibs sells for $4,978, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Pink Sapphire 1 Carat
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 1-carat pink diamond’s worth depends on the color intensity and carat. High-quality pinks are the most expensive natural diamond color today. The price can vary from $10,000 to $70,000 per carat for an intense pink. On 1stDibs, you will find a variety of pink diamond jewelry from different periods.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much a 1-carat natural sapphire is worth depends on its color, cut and quality. Sapphires can range in value from $25 to thousands of dollars per carat. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jewelry expert can examine a particular gemstone piece and give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of sapphire gemstone jewelry.