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Emerald Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Emerald Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Cabochon Emerald sits in the center of the ring and is surrounded by a cluster of Orange Sapphires and Diamonds. The carat weight of the stones are as follows: Emeral...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Sky Blue Topaz 21.20ct. Ring in 18KWG with Sapphire & Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Sky Blue Topaz 21.20ct. Ring in 18KWG with Sapphire & Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Sky Blue Topaz 21.20ct. Ring in 18KWG with Sapphire & Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Multi Sapphire: 4.18 carats, oval shape, 3.5x2.5mm, 16 pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, ...

Mauboussin White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds
Mauboussin White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds

Mauboussin White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds

By Mauboussin

Located in Paris, FR

MAUBO0USSIN White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds 16 Diamonds of 0.2 Carat approximately, totalizing 2 Carats of Diamonds 16 Sapphires in Size: 6 x 4 mm.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The approximate weight of the stones is .50 carats for the sapphire and .16 carats for the diamonds.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Front Back Multi Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Front Back Multi Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings

Front Back Multi Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful front back multi sapphire earrings are handcrafted of 18K gold, 5.3 carat sapphires and .16 carats of sparkling diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Vitau Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Clip Earrings
Jean Vitau Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Clip Earrings

Jean Vitau Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Clip Earrings

By Jean Vitau

Located in Bethesda, MD

These Jean Vitau butterfly clip earrings are crafted in 18kt yellow gold and feature a vibrant mix of sapphires and emeralds. They include 48 yellow sapphires totaling approximately ...

Category

1990s North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring

Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 20.0 mm X Width: 13.5 mm X Height: 6.5 mm 1: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Impressive Sapphire Diamond Gold Briolette Drop Brooch
Impressive Sapphire Diamond Gold Briolette Drop Brooch

Impressive Sapphire Diamond Gold Briolette Drop Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Simply stunning and exceptional, as much a piece of fine art as a piece of jewelry. The brooch features 16 carats of bright sapphires in just about every color and are cut as rounds ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Natural Opal Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold Ring Cocktail Vintage
Natural Opal Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold Ring Cocktail Vintage

Natural Opal Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold Ring Cocktail Vintage

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Eight opal cabochons measure 4mm = .72 carat. And 16 sapphires measure 3mm each = 2.40 carats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire - 16 carat Natural multi color Sapphires a...

Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Sapphire Earring - 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Sapphire Earring - 18K Gold & Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Sapphire Earring - 18K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1990s Natural Honey Citrine - 16 carats Oval shapes Nat...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silve
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silve

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silve

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural multi color Sapphires and Rubie...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Rin...

Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Ring is fro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco French Cut Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Art Deco French Cut Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Art Deco French Cut Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Full Eternity Wedding Band — Art Deco Style: Art Deco Period: 1930 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 (adjustable) Weight: 2.2 grams Band Width: Approximate...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K 585 White Gold Natural Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Pretty Teardrop Earrings
14K 585 White Gold Natural Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Pretty Teardrop Earrings

14K 585 White Gold Natural Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Pretty Teardrop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

14k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Teardrop Earrings Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 11.2 Grams Length: 2.5 in x Width: 1.5 mm x Height: 7.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Green Peridot & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Green Peridot & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Green Peridot & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Green Peridot & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Green Peridot - 16 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earring

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Honey Citrine - 16 carats Oval shapes Natural White S...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue and Green Sapphire Bezel Stack Ring
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue and Green Sapphire Bezel Stack Ring

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue and Green Sapphire Bezel Stack Ring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Wear alone or stacked with other rings. Blue Sapphire .22 carats Green Sapphires .16 ctw 2.5 mm shank Size 7, can be resized Handmade in the USA

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Natural Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Natural Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire & Diamond Sapphire Shape: Pear Cut (center), Round & Pear Cut (additional) Sapphire Quantity: 66 total (1 center, 49 round, 16 pear c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Round Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Round Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Natural Blue Sapphires, Natural Diamonds Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant & Single Cut Diamond Quantity: 17 total (1 center, 16 additional) Diamon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

It is hand set with 3.86 carat Ethiopian opal, ,90 carats sapphire & .16 carats of sparkling diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Le Vian Blue Sapphire and Diamond 'X' Omega Back Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Le Vian Blue Sapphire and Diamond 'X' Omega Back Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Le Vian Blue Sapphire and Diamond 'X' Omega Back Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Le Vian

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Measurements: 3.5mm x 2.29mm x 1.61mm Sapphire Shape: Rectangular cut Sapphire Quantity: 16 Sapphire Total...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 16 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round b...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cellini 18KT White Gold 10.69Ct. Blue Sapphire & 0.72Ct. Diamond Eternity Band
Cellini 18KT White Gold 10.69Ct. Blue Sapphire & 0.72Ct. Diamond Eternity Band

Cellini 18KT White Gold 10.69Ct. Blue Sapphire & 0.72Ct. Diamond Eternity Band

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

Can be special ordered in any size. 16 blue sapphires = 10.69 carats 1 Emerald cut diamond 0.72carats Ring size 6.25 Can be custom made in any carat size and ring size.

Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18kt Rose Gold 11.64ct. Pink Sapphire and 0.70ct. Diamond Eternity Band
Cellini 18kt Rose Gold 11.64ct. Pink Sapphire and 0.70ct. Diamond Eternity Band

Cellini 18kt Rose Gold 11.64ct. Pink Sapphire and 0.70ct. Diamond Eternity Band

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

Can be special ordered in any size. 16 Pink sapphires = 11.64 carats 1 Emerald cut diamond 0.70 carats Ring size 6 Can be custom made in various carat sizes and Ring sizes

Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings

Blue Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these studs earrings are hand set with .16 carats blue sapphire and .28 carats of shimmering diamonds in blackened finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Salvati Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace - '10s
Salvati Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace - '10s

Salvati Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace - '10s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed by Claudio Salvati, this necklace is composed of 18 natural sapphires of 16 carats and 35 diamonds of 5 carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring

Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

The 16 additional sapphires weigh approximately .75 carats as well for a total of 1.50 carats.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 16 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 14 Carat ...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

14K White Gold Men's Pave' Texas Flag Men’s Ring, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond
14K White Gold Men's Pave' Texas Flag Men’s Ring, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond

14K White Gold Men's Pave' Texas Flag Men’s Ring, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond

Located in Houston, TX

This men's Texas flag ring is made in 14K white gold. It features 16 blue sapphires weighing 0.52 carat.. It also includes 18 rubies weighing 0.59 carat, and 24 diamonds weighing 0.5...

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & S
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & S

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & S

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Tourmalines & Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Black Opal -...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

1.41 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
1.41 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

1.41 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 16-round Emeralds alternating with diamonds, set in 14k yellow gold. 12 Round diamonds weigh 1.15 carats, and 16...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 21.73 Ctw Diamonds & Coral
Aletto Brothers Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 21.73 Ctw Diamonds & Coral

Aletto Brothers Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 21.73 Ctw Diamonds & Coral

By Aletto Brothers

Located in Miami, FL

Coral: Mounted in dangle settings, with 2 polished briolette cut of natural Sardinian ox-blood corals with a weight of about 16 carats. Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of Septem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.7 carats Opal Doublet, .16 carats emerald, sapphire and .81 carats of glimmering diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1960s  Platinum Pinwheel Gemstone and Diamond Floral Earrings
1960s  Platinum Pinwheel Gemstone and Diamond Floral Earrings

1960s Platinum Pinwheel Gemstone and Diamond Floral Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Key Features: Material: Solid Platinum Design: Pinwheel floral round design Gemstones: 32 natural cabochon red rubies, totaling 1.44 carats 16 natural cabochon sapphires, totaling 0....

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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16 Carat Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 16 carat sapphire you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 80 vintage editions and 178 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 16 carat sapphire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 16 carat sapphire has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 16 carat sapphire, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 16 Carat Sapphire?

Prices for a 16 carat sapphire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $320 and can go as high as $2,000,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,500.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.