Kashmir Pink Sapphires
1990s American Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
20th Century Engagement Rings
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary More Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Jade, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Kashmir Pink Sapphires For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Kashmir Pink 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.
- What is a Kashmir sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Kashmir sapphires are among the most highly sought after sapphires in the world. They are almost perfect in cut, clarity and color. On the low end, gem-quality Kashmir sapphires may go for $5,000 per carat. They are so highly priced because they have an excellent deep blue color and a smooth texture. Find a collection of antique and vintage Kashmir sapphires on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Kashmir sapphire, take the jewelry to a licensed appraiser. It is difficult to evaluate a gemstone using only the naked eye or a household magnifying glass. Shop a range of expertly vetted Kashmir sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Kashmir sapphire will have a milky and fuzzy effect on its luster, and will be a vivid blue color with a hint of purple. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems and stones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Kashmir sapphires are still available, but they are considered one of the rarest types of gems and extremely hard to find. Kashmir sapphires are the highest premium sapphires, known for their bright blue hue. Find a selection of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kashmir sapphires are highly valued because of their superior color quality. Kashmir sapphires are among the truest blue sapphires earning them a reputation for being nearly perfect in quality without heat treatment. Shop a range of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a pink sapphire symbolizes is a matter of personal opinion. Some people believe that the gemstones represent compassion, while others associate them with love. Additional meanings for pink sapphires include compassion, power and wisdom. Shop a selection of pink sapphire jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023What a pink sapphire engagement ring symbolizes is a matter of individual interpretation. To some, engagement rings set with pink sapphires represent love and romance. Others link the gemstone with fortitude and power and may believe that it speaks to the strength of a relationship when placed in an engagement ring. Other traditional meanings for pink sapphires include wisdom, compassion and good judgment. Find a wide variety of pink sapphire engagement rings on 1stDibs.






