Category Archives: Sapphire

Necklace, Sapphire

Marina B. Diamond Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Pearl Choker Necklace

Marina B. Diamond Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Pearl Choker Necklace

Diamond, Emerald, Ring, Sapphire

18KT Gold Gorgeous 11.50CT Emerald Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring

18KT Gold Gorgeous 11.50CT Emerald Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Sapphires Briolettes Tsavorites Enamel 18 Karat White Gold A’la Russe Small Ring

Stylish Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Yellow & Blue Sapphires Decorated Micro Mosaic

Inspired by the Mughal Era & Royal heritage these stunning earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. They have a chandelier-style silhouette that’s encrusted with 8.17 carats emeralds and 9.56 carats rose cut diamonds with blackened finish.

These 18K yellow gold impressive chandelier earrings are from the Divine collection. These chandelier earrings are created from natural white diamonds 1.92 Carat and beautiful cabochon shape rubies in total of 14.65 Carat and natural pink sapphires in total of 13.6 Carat.They are 6.5 cm long.

51.16 Carat Malachite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Taj Earrings

Diamond, Ring, Sapphire

Antique 1.38 Ct Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Antique 1.38 Ct Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Necklace, Sapphire

Cultured South Sea Pearl and 110.00 ct. t.w. Sapphire Necklace with 1.50 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold

Cultured South Sea Pearl and 110.00 ct. t.w. Sapphire Necklace with 1.50 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold

Boasting an awe-inspiring 110.00 ct. t.w. of multi-cut tonal blue sapphires, this matchless showpiece is a once-in-a-lifetime luxury to behold. Dotted with a luminous bevy of 10-15.5mm cultured South Sea pearls ranging in shape from near-round to button. This singular example of fine art is further bedecked by 1.50 ct. t.w. round brilliant-cut diamonds and finely fabricated in polished 18kt white gold. Graduates from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ wide. Push-button clasp, diamond, sapphire and white pearl necklace. 

Diamond, Necklace, Pendant, Sapphire

3.00 ct. t.w. Sapphire and .27 ct. t.w. Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace in 14kt White Gold

3.00 ct. t.w. Sapphire and .27 ct. t.w. Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace in 14kt White Gold

This stunning pendant necklace, a linear row of vibrant 3.00 ct. t.w. round sapphires is illuminated by a sparkling border of .27 ct. t.w. round diamonds, entirely set in 14kt white gold. An exuberant eye-catcher for your formalwear. Suspends from a cable chain. Lobster clasp, diamond and sapphire linear pendant necklace.

Sapphire

Magnificent Unheated 11.49ct Burma Royal Blue Sapphire GRS

Unquestionably one of the most gorgeous and stunning Unheated Blue Sapphire from Mogok in Burma you will find anywhere online in the world at the moment – a sensational gem weighing an absolutely impressive 11.49ct. The Blue Sapphire is simply gorgeous – a deeply saturated almost pure hue of blue akin to the famed ‘Royal ‘ blue of yore and which, at its best, like this example, shows extreme fire and vibrancy. The stone is almost but not eye clean – we would call it eye clean to all but the exceptionally eagle eyed – actually the only inclusion is right in one corner- astonishingly good clarity for a Burmese sapphire. Such extremely good clarity in such an immense blue sapphire is absolutely rare and absolutely to be collected. Lustre and brilliancy are excellent – the stone is positively ‘alive’ and is extremely vibrant and lively despite the window in the gem. The ring will come complete with GRS certification confirming no heat, the origin and Royal Blue.

Magnificent Unheated 11.49ct Burma Royal Blue Sapphire GRS

LeVian Vanilla Gold Collection

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. John Lennon

Diamond, Ring, Sapphire

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Diamond, Ring, Sapphire

Art Deco Unheated 1.95ct Burma Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Certified

Art Deco Unheated 1.95ct Burma Blue Sapphireand Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Certified

A Simply stunning Art Deco ring c.1935 featuring a wonderful Unheated 1.95ct Burma Blue Sapphire from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). The colour of this magnificent gemstone is an almost pure hue of blue, absolutely gorgeous! Bear in mind that the light in Chicago, as an example, may not be so bright this time of year! Clarity is extremely good for the gem genre and this is a bright and vibrant stone, as evidenced in the pics. The gem is not quite eye clean but overall clarity is *excellent* for the gem genre. Note however that we are using a macro lens and this is barely visible with the naked eye. Cutting is good and the stone has a decent face for its weight, without major windowing. The cut is slightly asymmetrical. Lustre and brilliancy are both wonderful, and this is an extremely vibrant gem indeed. The diamonds total 0.30ct and are clean and white. The metal is 10% iridium 90% platinum, indistinctly stamped in the shank, and diagnostic of the jewel’s age. The ring has numerous tiny scratches commensurate with its age and unpolished state. Size 6.75. The stone comes complete with a certificate from GIA as attached, evidencing colour blue, origin Myanmar, no treatment. 

Diamond, Sapphire, Tiara

A 19th Century Sapphire and Diamond Tiara

The base designed as an openwork scrolling bandeau, set with old-cut diamonds, applied with five sapphire and diamond graduated clusters, the detachable surmount of scalloped design, set with old-cut diamonds and with pear-shaped sapphire accents, adapted, inner circumference 22.0 cm

A 19th century sapphire and diamond tiara. Sold for SFr.40,000 on 15 November 2016

The exact origins of these jewels is extremely difficult to establish. They first appeared at auction at Christie’s London, on the 12th of July 1961. The catalogue then described: “An historic sapphire and diamond suite made for the empress Marie Louise and lastly owned by the duchess of Habsburg-Lothringen”. The suite at the time was composed of a rather ornate necklace, a bracelet, a small tiara and three brooches in the form of fleur-de-lis. The fleur-de-lis were mentioned as being originally part of the tiara. The very detailed and precise provenance described in the catalogue, which was not so common at the time, shows the factual information gathered at the time through the consignor and gives us the beginning of an explanation.

To know more about this provenance, one has to understand who were the Habsburg-Lothringen, a name that refers to the dynasty which ruled Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Bohemia for centuries. This branch had been founded in 1736 by Empress Maria-Theresa (1717-1780), born a Habsburg, through her wedding with Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1765) (Lothringen in german).

Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847), second wife of Emperor Napoleon, was indeed born to the Habsburg-Lothringen family. After the collapse of the French Empire and the exile of her husband, she went back to her native land, Austria, and stayed in Vienna, in her father’s home, for two years before moving again to Italy. While in Vienna, she left the personal jewels she had taken with her in the Royal Palace, and some of them ended up being bequeathed to her Habsburg-Lothrigen relatives after her death in 1847.

The jewels as they exist today clearly do not date from Empress Marie-Louise’s era, which is the beginning of the 19th century. It is more likely that they were made after her death, using some of her sapphires and diamonds left in Vienna, maybe at the request of ‘Kaiser Franz Joseph’ or ‘his brother’, as mentioned in the 1961 catalogue. Considering the original suite sold in 1961, including a very interesting mix of two Lilies of France brooches and one Florentine Lily brooch, one can think they were created on the occasion of a wedding between a member of the Bourbon dynasty from France, Parma of Two-Sicilies (which emblem was the French fleur-de-lis), and a member of the Toscana branch of the Hasburg family (which emblem was the Florentine fleur-de-lis)

As there were quite a few of these wedlocks during the 19th century, it is unsure which one was at the origin of the present jewels, but it was obviously one that was also very close to the Imperial family of Austria. As a possibility, in 1861, Archduke Karl Salvator of Habsburg-Toscana married Princess Immaculata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. Some of their descendants wear the title of Duke and Duchess of Habsburg-Lothringen, and might well have been the last noble owners of this Imperial suite. 

Unheated 1.05ct Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring GIA Certified

Diamond, Levian, Ring, Sapphire

1/3 Carat White and Chocolate Diamond with 1/2 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Halo Ring 14k White Gold by LeVian

1/3 Carat White and Chocolate Diamond with 1/2 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Halo Ring for Women in 14k White Gold (Fancy Brown, cttw) Anniversary Promise Ring Size 4 to 10 by LeVian

Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Statement Ring ION Plated Yellow Gold Floral Blue Stainless Steel