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What is an unheated sapphire?

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What is an unheated sapphire?
Unheated sapphires refers to sapphires that have not had any form of heat treatment, which enhances their color and clarity. Gemology experts estimate that more than 90% of sapphires on the market are heated sapphires. Find a collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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18.33 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous unheated sapphire diamond cocktail ring. Lively "cornflower blue", Ceylon origin, high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Emerald Cut Sapphire is 4.61 cts with Baguette Cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.64 Ct. Unheated Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 4.64 ct. Unheated Sapphire Ring with Diamonds made in Platinum. The ring size is US 6.25 and the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pastel Unheated Sapphire Briolette Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
arrangement of unheated sapphires totaling 65.94 carats, delicately suspended to capture and reflect light
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Radiant Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
This breathtaking ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a vivid pink unheated sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Radiant Unheated Sapphire 
Diamond Ring in Platinum
$8,728 Sale Price
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Elegant Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a vivid pink unheated sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Unheated Sapphire 
Diamond Ring in 18k
$12,768 Sale Price
20% Off
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