Sapphire Jewellery

Discover sapphire jewellery from Garrard. Enter a world of exceptional artistry and precious gemstone expertise, where three centuries of British luxury heritage meet innovative design.

Explore sapphire rings, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, precious blue gemstones and sapphire jewellery sets.

Garrard’s enduring affinity with blue sapphires is woven throughout our history. This legacy reached global acclaim when Diana, Princess of Wales, chose a Garrard sapphire and diamond cluster ring for her engagement, a creation that has since become the most iconic engagement ring in the world. Today, it continues to capture hearts as it graces the hand of Catherine, Princess of Wales, symbolising timeless beauty, heritage and love.

Sapphires are found in a spectrum of captivating colours, each carrying its own meaning. The natural sapphire collection within our Jewelled Vault and 1735 Collection showcases an extraordinary array of stones, celebrated for their exceptional quality, richness of colour and exquisite clarity.
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What makes sapphire a popular choice in fine jewellery?

Sapphire is one of the most prized gemstones in fine jewellery, largely due to its exceptional hardness — second only to diamond on the Mohs scale — which makes it highly durable and well-suited to everyday wear in rings, earrings, and bracelets. Unique natural sapphires in pink, yellow, padparadscha, and teal are true discerning collector’s items that are increasing in demand and enduring value, both as accent stones and centre stones.

Each sapphire colour carries its own symbolism and meaning. From the eternal sunset hues of the rarest Sri Lankan padparadscha sapphire, representing creativity and unique character, to the deep love, wisdom and calming nature associated with blue sapphires. The versatility of colours are particularly popular, chosen to represent birth stones, favourite colours, or eye colours of loved ones.

What is the history of Garrard’s royal blue sapphire jewellery, including Princess Diana’s ring?

The rich, velvety blue hues of the regal blue sapphire have become a signature of Garrard. Deeply associated with royalty, elegance, and romance, the blue sapphire’s reputation was cemented by Garrard when Princess Diana chose a Ceylon sapphire Garrard cluster as her engagement ring, now worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales. It is regarded as the most famous ring ever made. Our expertise in colour gemstones is one of the finest in the history of jewellery making, responsibly sourcing only the finest natural stones from select locations around the world. Find out more about our remarkable heritage.

How do sapphires compare to diamonds in durability?

Sapphires and diamonds are both exceptionally durable gemstones. Diamonds have a one-point advantage on the Mohs scale. They are the hardest natural substance on earth, scoring a perfect 10. Sapphires score a 9. Despite the hardness of diamonds, natural cleavage planes make them slightly vulnerable to a sharp knock at the right angle. Sapphires are less likely to chip or fracture under impact. All in all, both make an excellent choice for enduring jewellery for engagement rings and family heirlooms.
Are natural sapphires available in different colours?

Sapphires are available in almost every colour, except from red. All coloured varieties are formed from the mineral corundum, with different colour hues produced by different trace elements. A red corundum is classified as a ruby. The rarest variation of sapphire is padparadscha sapphire, a pink and orange hued stone reminiscent of an eternal sunset.
How is pink sapphire used in Fine Jewellery?

Pink sapphires are the birthstone of September. They are used as centre stones, decorative stones, and alongside natural diamonds and other precious stones for an elegant colour gradient effect, seen in Wings and Tudor Rose alongside tourmaline and rubellite. The padparadscha sapphire is a masterpiece in its own right, showcased at Garrard in the Jewelled Vault where exceptional natural stones take centre stage in designs created especially for the stone. Discover pink sapphires in Aloria, Mini Icons, 1735, Lotus, and Fanfare. See all pink jewellery by Garrard, including pink opal and rose gold creations.
What influences the value of a fine sapphire?

Gemstones are graded differently to diamonds due to the unique natural characters, hues, and density. Colour is the most important factor for determining the value of a sapphire. A rich, velvety Kashmir blue is regarded as the most valuable, alongside padparadscha sapphires sourced in Sri Lanka.
Which anniversaries are traditionally associated with sapphire jewellery?

The 45th and 65th wedding anniversary. The sapphire, in its many different forms, makes for a symbolic and deeply meaningful anniversary gift for all years. Discover more anniversary gemstones.

From Queen Victoria’s sapphire cluster brooch to Princess Diana’s iconic sapphire engagement ring, the blue sapphire is inextricably linked with the history of Garrard. We select each sapphire for its deep and vibrant tone, and pair them with white diamonds to emphasise their rich blue hue.

In celebration of the important role sapphires have played in Garrard’s legacy, in 2018 we created a one-of-a-kind brooch showcasing a 118.88 carat royal blue Burmese sapphire, presented in our signature cluster setting.

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