Luxury Sapphire Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cufflinks
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Other, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, ...
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Quartz, Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese International Style Western European Rugs
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Luxury Sapphire Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Luxury Sapphire Jewelry?
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.
- Is luxury jewelry real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Whether luxury jewelry is real varies. Some luxury fashion houses, such as Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton, offer both fine and costume jewelry lines. Typically, fine jewelry does feature real materials, such as genuine diamonds, gold, silver and platinum. Costume jewelry is less likely to feature real precious metals and gemstones. Shop a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is luxury jewelry worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Yes, luxury jewelry is worth it, according to many experts. Because they feature fine materials and expert craftsmanship, luxury pieces are likely to stand the test of time when cared for and stored properly. As a result, they allow buyers to make the most of their investment in jewelry. Some pieces may even appreciate in value over time due to supply and demand. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of jewelry.