Gia Certified Sapphires
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
2010s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
Late 20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Sapphire
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Pink Sapphire
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
2010s Sri Lankan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Gia Certified Sapphires For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Gia Certified Sapphires?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier diamonds are indeed GIA certified. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) works closely with Cartier and certifies everything from the cut and clarity to the color of the gem. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021When a diamond is GIA certified, it means that the stone has undergone the meticulous set of grading procedures that have been established by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA is not a jeweler — it is an independent, nonprofit group that sets the standards for determining the quality of a diamond.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021In the United States, diamond rings are certified by an official gemological laboratory known as the Gemological Institute of America. A certified diamond ring means that the diamond has undergone a quality analysis by experts at an institution such as the GIA and these experts have issued a lab report that is indicative of the grading process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While diamond studs don't need to be GIA-certified to be sold, experts typically recommend that you only purchase diamonds that carry certification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or Authentic Gem Security Lab (AGSL). Certifications bring transparency to the buying process, allowing you to know the level of quality of a diamond before you purchase it. Shop a collection of vintage and modern diamond gemstone earrings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether Neil Lane diamonds are GIA-certified or not depends on the piece. All of the diamonds featured in rings and other jewelry designs from the Neil Lane Couture collection do carry GIA certification. Pieces made for third-party retailers may not. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Many experts believe that buying a GIA-certified diamond is worth it. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has a well-established reputation for providing accurate, trustworthy ratings and certifications. A diamond that carries a GIA certification has undergone rigorous examinations and tests to assess its quality, which can make it a good investment. Find a diverse assortment of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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