Natural No Heat Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Burmese Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Natural No Heat Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Natural No Heat Sapphire?
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 no-heat sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A no-heat sapphire is a sapphire gemstone in its natural state. It differs from sapphires that undergo heat treatment to enhance their surface. Generally, no-heat sapphires are smoother, while heated sapphires are harder and more lustrous. Shop a range of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Do sapphires conduct heat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, sapphires conduct heat. In fact, a real one won't melt until it reaches a temperature of 3,711 degrees F. As a result, one way that experts test sapphires to determine if they are real is to heat them to high temperatures. Find a collection of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are Parti sapphires natural?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Parti sapphires are indeed natural and cannot be manufactured in a lab. Three different colors can be seen in this stone, a mixture of blue, green and yellow. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023One way to tell if a star sapphire is natural is to shine a flashlight on it while in total darkness. On a genuine star sapphire, the light that reflects off of the stone will be the same color as the stone. Glass and other materials used to create synthetic stones may show reflections in different colors. To be certain of the authenticity of a gemstone, take it to an experienced jeweler or appraiser for an evaluation. On 1stDibs, find a selection of star sapphire jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
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