Sapphire
Sapphire takes its name from the ancient Greek sappheiros, meaning “blue stone,” though some trace it to the Hebrew saphar, “to engrave.” Known for its exceptional resistance to scratching — second only to diamond — sapphire is used not only in fine jewellery but also in watch crystals, camera lenses and certain smartphone components.
Found in the United States, Canada and various tropical regions, sapphire belongs to the corundum family. While it is most often associated with blue, its spectrum is remarkably wide: greens, purples, pinks, oranges, yellows, and the celebrated star sapphires, displaying an asterism created by multidirectional light refraction.
Across traditions, sapphire symbolises truth, loyalty and strength. Its saturated colour and steady brilliance give it a quiet authority, often linked to clarity and sincerity.
In contemporary jewellery, designers such as Polly Wales and Ruth Tomlinson value sapphire for its versatility and expressive palette, using it to create pieces that feel both textured and luminous.
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Simone orange sapphires Earcuff
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone moonstone and orange sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Moonstone / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone Blue sapphires Earcuff
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
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Rosa Opal and Pink Sapphire Ring
Yellow gold / Opal / Diamond / Sapphire
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Simone moonstone and orange sapphires ring
Yellow gold / Moonstone / Sapphire / Diamond
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Rosa orange Cornelian and sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Carnelian / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone orange sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone S orange sapphires hoops
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone blue sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
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Simone blue Aquamarine and sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Aquamarine / Sapphire / Diamond
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Rosa pink Opal and sapphires necklace
Yellow gold / Opal / Sapphire / Diamond
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Rosa pink Opal and sapphires earrings
Yellow gold / Opal / Sapphire / Diamond
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Ruth Tomlinson
Luminous Cluster Sapphire ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Ruth Tomlinson
Sweeping Cluster pink sapphire ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Francesca Villa
The Octopus ring
Yellow gold / Enamel / Sapphire
Dorette
Fleur Green Tourmaline ring
Yellow gold / Tourmaline / Sapphire
Violette Joaillerie
Clover moonstone pendant n°03
Yellow gold / Moonstone / Sapphire
Nadia Shelbaya
Toi et Moi Sapphire and Diamond ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Cathy Waterman
Leafside Blue Sapphire Ring
Platinum / Sapphire
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Green Sapphire and Diamonds Aurore Necklace
Yellow gold / Diamond / Sapphire
Jo Hayes Ward
Pod Chaos Hex Drop sapphire earrings
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Francesca Villa
Whales at Wonderland ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Tsavorite / Emerald
Yellow gold / Silver / Amethyst / Spinel / Sapphire / Tourmaline / Tanzanite / Ruby / Carnelian
Alice Waese
Pink Norma Coma pink sapphire ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Sofia Zakia
Sapphire and diamonds Wandering Star ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Sofia Zakia
Wondering Star Saphhire necklace
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Francesca Villa
Liberty purple ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Ruby
Bibi van der Velden
Mini Scarab single tsavorite stud
Yellow gold / Silver / Tsavorite / Sapphire
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Aurore blue sapphire stud
Yellow gold / Sapphire
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Ada paved diamonds and sapphire hoop
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Diamond
Yellow gold / Spinel / Sapphire
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Solitaire single pink sapphire stud
Yellow gold / Sapphire
Lito Fine Jewelry
Petit bleu necklace
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Enamel / Diamond
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Solange rich pink sapphires ring
Rose gold / Sapphire
Ruth Tomlinson
Granules blue sapphire ring
Yellow gold / Sapphire