Sapphire Star Pendant
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Yellow Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, ...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
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Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Fashion Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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Sapphire Star Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sapphire Star Pendant?
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.
Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
- 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.
- Is a star sapphire rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, a star sapphire is rarer than other types of sapphires. The gemstones get their name from the natural starburst effect that appears on their faces when you view them under a single overhead light. On 1stDibs, shop a range of star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term blue star sapphire means a blue corundum stone that displays a six-pointed star when viewed in the light. Blue star sapphires are usually polished cabochons rather than cut gems. On 1stDibs, find a variety of blue star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- Are star sapphires real gems?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, natural star sapphires are real gems. The star-like reflective effect comes from inclusions present in the gemstones. Keep in mind that some jewelry features man-made star sapphires rather than natural stones, making it important that you purchase from reputable jewelers or online platforms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
- Are purple star sapphires rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A blue star sapphire has a transparent body with a deep blue color. A blue star sapphire ring’s worth depends on the 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat. Prices for a blue star sapphire ring can also differ according to size and time period. These accessories begin at $449 and can cost as much as around $200,000 or more. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage blue star sapphire rings.
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