Star Sapphire Deco
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings
Star Sapphire
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks
Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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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.)
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- 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.
- 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 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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