Sapphire Jewelry Roundup: From Harry Winston to Mikimoto
Galerie Magazine highlights sapphire jewelry for September's birthstone, featuring pieces from Harry Winston, Patek Philippe, Pearls by Shari, Martin Katz, Reza, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto, Single Stone, Graff, Ruth Tomlinson, Piaget, Brent Neale, and VRAM. The article notes sapphire's durability and variety of colors, and references historical royal and celebrity connections, including the Stuart Sapphire in the Imperial State Crown, Princess Diana's engagement ring, and Elizabeth Taylor's Bulgari sautoir. Notable pieces include Harry Winston's Cabochon Sapphire Necklace from the 'Talk to Me Harry Winston' collection, Patek Philippe's Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie watch with 72 sapphires, and a Mikimoto bracelet with a South Sea pearl. The selection ranges from classic to contemporary designs, with prices and availability varying by piece.
Key facts
- Sapphire is the September birthstone and the second-hardest gem after diamonds.
- Sapphires come in blue, pink, yellow, and green.
- The Stuart Sapphire is set in the Imperial State Crown of Britain.
- Princess Diana's engagement ring, a Ceylon sapphire by Garrard, was later worn by Kate Middleton.
- Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor a Bulgari sapphire sautoir.
- The Star of India, a 563-carat sapphire, is at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
- Harry Winston launched the 'Talk to Me Harry Winston' high jewelry collection in 2025.
- Patek Philippe's Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie watch features 72 baguette-cut sapphires, 38 baguette-cut diamonds, and 160 brilliant-cut diamonds.
- Pearls by Shari's earrings feature 12mm Golden South Sea pearls set in 18k white gold.
- Martin Katz's opera-length necklace features marquise-cut sapphires and can be worn doubled.
- Reza's Knot Ring features an 11.62-carat Ceylon sapphire.
- Roberto Coin's hoop earrings have an 'inside-out' design with sapphires.
- Mikimoto's bracelet includes .96 carats of sapphires and an 8.5mm White South Sea cultured pearl.
- Single Stone's Gloria Ring is available by special order with an emerald-cut sapphire and 1 carat of diamond side stones.
- Graff's earrings feature 3.01-carat diamonds and unheated Sri Lankan sapphire pendants.
- Ruth Tomlinson's cuff is handcrafted in London and 2% of sales go to the Marine Conservation Society.
- Piaget's Sunlight Pendant is 30mm and features 61 brilliant-cut diamonds and 98 sapphires.
- Brent Neale's cuff is a bespoke piece with flush-set sapphires.
- VRAM's Chrona Ring is a one-of-a-kind cocktail ring with a mosaic of sapphires.
Entities
Artists
- Marilyn Monroe
- Princess Diana
- Kate Middleton
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Richard Burton
- Emily Blunt
- Harry Winston
- Martin Katz
- Reza
- Roberto Coin
- Mikimoto
- Single Stone
- Graff
- Ruth Tomlinson
- Piaget
- Brent Neale
- VRAM
Institutions
- Galerie Magazine
- Harry Winston
- Patek Philippe
- Pearls by Shari
- Martin Katz
- Reza
- Roberto Coin
- Mikimoto
- Single Stone
- Graff
- Ruth Tomlinson
- Piaget
- Brent Neale
- VRAM
- American Museum of Natural History
- Garrard
- Bulgari
- Marine Conservation Society
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Sri Lanka
- Japan