“She is a mortal danger to all men. She is beautiful without knowing it, and possesses charms that she’s not even aware of. She is like a trap set by nature – a sweet perfumed rose in whose petals Cupid lurks in ambush! Anyone who has seen her smile has known perfection. She instills grace in every common thing and divinity in every careless gesture. Venus in her shell was never so lovely, and Diana in the forest never so graceful as my Lady when she strides through Paris!” by Edmond Rostand
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Choker Necklace
This fabulous platinum necklace, features 1 cushion cut blue sapphire of exquisite color, weighing 9.52 carats with round brilliant cut white diamonds of F color, VS2 clarity, and of excellent cut and brilliance, weighing 15.02 carats total. This charming necklace naturally draws admiring looks.
A Gorgeous 14k White Gold Heartshape Sapphire and Diamond Pendant With a 5.05ct GIA Certified Madagascan Sapphire With .86cttw of Diamonds and .20cttw of small Sapphires!
Burma (now called Myanmar since gaining independence from the British) is another long time producing country of fine blue sapphires. Usually Burmese sapphires are described as royal blue, typically on the darker side of royal blue. Many gemologists, retailers, auctioneers, and other stone houses will talk very highly of Burmese sapphires being the very best quality sapphires; we do not necessarily agree that this is true and fair. Each sapphire should be graded by its visual appearance for sheer beauty. Burma does produce excellent stones, usually in smaller quantities but larger sizes. Burmese sapphires will almost always cost 50% – 100% more than a sapphire from Madagascar or Ceylon.
High Jewelry necklace in platinum with 1 cushion Burma sapphire (180.98 ct) and rectangular, trapezoidal step cut diamonds and pave set diamonds (28.46 ct).
Necklace Festa by Bulgari
Crafted around the most magnificent sapphire and sparkling with the brilliance of diamonds, the Festa delle principesse chain necklace shines with royal splendor.
Charismatic and one-of-a-kind, the Festa delle principesse necklace is inspired by Princess Paolina Borghese, one of the most eccentric women of her era, famous for her sense of fashion and her numerous love affairs. On the occasion of her marriage with Camillo Borghese, her brother Napoleon Bonaparte gifted her a magnificent Tiara, featuring one of her favorite gemstones, a breathtaking sapphire, evoked and celebrated with this exquisite masterpiece.
CARTIER. Necklace – platinum, one 42.77-carat carved sapphire from Ceylon, carved sapphires and emeralds, cabochon-cut rubies, calibrated sapphires, onyx, brilliant-cut diamonds. The carved sapphire drop is removable.
Cartier Necklace – platinum, one 42.77-carat carved sapphire from Ceylon, carved sapphires and emeralds, cabochon-cut rubies, calibrated sapphires, onyx, brilliant-cut diamonds. The carved sapphire drop is removable. Cartier has a long history of sales to royalty and celebrities.
A Gorgeous Cartier Carved Sapphire and Emerald Necklace
Nowadays exceptional quality colorful gemstones and color diamonds are also outstanding auction lots. The Blue Belle of Asia was discovered in 1926 at Pelmadula, Ratnapura (‘The City of Gems’ – this location contains the most gem deposits and derived its name from the gem industry) in Ceylon. For long centuries, the island of Sri Lanka has been a key source for sapphires. These sapphires are known for their high clarity, special color, and fingerprint inclusions. Almost 10 years later the Blue Belle of Asia was sold to a British automotive magnate, the founder of Morris Motors Ltd., Lord Nuffield (1877-1963). After this only rumors surround the fate of the stone. The 392.52 Carat, unheated sapphire, framed with brilliant-cut diamonds is a truly stunning sight even for the untrained eye, both for its size and color.
Blue Belle of Asia
Blue Belle of Asia
Nowadays exceptional quality colorful gemstones and color diamonds are also outstanding auction lots. The Blue Belle of Asia was discovered in 1926 at Pelmadula, Ratnapura (‘The City of Gems’ – this location contains the most gem deposits and derived its name from the gem industry) in Ceylon. For long centuries, the island of Sri Lanka has been a key source for sapphires. These sapphires are known for their high clarity, special color, and fingerprint inclusions. Almost 10 years later the Blue Belle of Asia was sold to a British automotive magnate, the founder of Morris Motors Ltd., Lord Nuffield (1877-1963). After this only rumors surround the fate of the stone. The 392.52 Carat, unheated sapphire, framed with brilliant-cut diamonds is a truly stunning sight even for the untrained eye, both for its size and color.
“He took the necklace out of the box and carefully fastened it around her neck. Just like he’d imagined himself doing when he bought it. That might even be why he bought it – so he’d have this moment, under her hair. He ran his fingertips along the chain and settled the pendant on her throat.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Eleanor & Park
