Old Cut Sapphire
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Argentine Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, 15k Gold
Unknown Engagement Rings
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Old Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Cut 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
- What is an emerald-cut sapphire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Not to be confused with an emerald gemstone, an emerald-cut sapphire is a sapphire cut into a rectangular shape. An emerald-cut adds the illusion of flashing lights across the stone with its unique shape and step-cut along the edges. Browse a wide selection of sapphire jewelry in a variety of cuts on 1stDibs.
- How old are mine cut diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best cuts for a blue sapphire are said to be oval, round, and cushion. The look of an oval-cut sapphire is similar to that of a round sapphire. The slightly extended shape, on the other hand, can make it appear larger than a similar-weight stone. A round cut is one of the most traditional shapes, and it helps a gem dazzle to its full potential. The presence of about 58 facets results in a large amount of light being reflected. Cushion cut, sometimes known as the 'pillow-cut,' has been popular for generations due to its cushion-like appearance. The gemstone has a rectangular form with soft, slightly rounded corners in this cut. Typically, the crown has 58 to 64 big facets. These cuts were popular in numerous forms of jewelry, including rings, pendants, and earrings. Find a wide variety of blue sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the old mine cut is no longer used on diamonds, diamonds with this cut are rare and so you can often get quite a lot of money for them. Nevertheless, it is still dependent on the quality of the individual diamonds and on the color, clarity, cut and carat number.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old mine cut diamonds are usually worth less than old european cut diamonds. Because they are generally 10-15% less expensive, they are often larger than other cut diamonds for engagement rings.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Like any other diamond, an old mine cut diamond's worth depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the 4C's (color, clarity, cut, carat), the overall beauty and "make" of the stone, the demand, supply, etc. On average however, old mine cuts are typically priced slightly lower (around 5-10%) than modern cut diamonds.
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