Ivan the Terrible, the Tsar of Russia who lived from 1530 to 1584, was a huge sapphire lover as were many Persian emperors, who coveted and traded these gemstones. Ancient Greeks believed that sapphires had a strong connection to the spiritual world, and they wore sapphires when consulting the Oracle at Apollo’s Shrine. In the 1 st century B.C., King Solomon was known to have worn a sapphire ring which gave him magical powers.
In the 12 th century B.C., Helen of Troy kept a star sapphire that was believed to be the root of her desirability. Traditionally, sapphire was a symbol of faith, nobility, wisdom, and good fortune.
The name “sapphire” stems from the Greek word “sappheiros”, which likely denoted lapis lazuli. Sapphire, the September birthstone, has great historical and cultural significance. Prized for their pure color and durability, they are incredibly valuable and highly coveted.īut first, let’s learn a little bit about the history of these precious gemstones. This record-breaking sale is a testament to the rapidly growing gemstone market and the high value that sapphires can command during a sale.įound primarily in Kashmir, Burma, and Sri Lanka, sapphires are made from the mineral corundum. In November 2014, the Blue Belle of Asia, a 392.52-carat Ceylon sapphire, was sold for over $17 million, setting the record for the most expensive sapphire ever sold at auction. Peter Suchy Jewelers has achieved the status of a Top Rated Power Seller on eBay, with over 5,000 transactions to date.If you have a sapphire, you may be wondering: how much is my sapphire worth? Where can I sell my sapphire? In this article, we will answer some of the most common questions about sapphires and their value. Many of his vintage items and one of a kind creations are also on 1stdibs and Rubylane. Today, Peter Suchy sells his vintage gems onsite in his showroom and online. Using diamonds, sapphires, and tourmaline gems mixed with platinum, and pink and yellow gold, Peter Suchy Designs are stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces and include engagement rings, eternity rings, earrings and pendants each with a personality that expresses his love for jewelry. In addition, Peter’s vision of creating his own jewelry line is now a reality. He has become renowned in the vintage jewelry industry for his famous "pink gold" rating scale. In fact, his showroom in Connecticut has been called an "antique jewelry museum."Īfter working as a bench jeweler for over 20 years under the guidance of Jack Newstadt in Norwalk, Connecticut, Peter went on to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is today, one of Connecticut’s most trusted vintage jewelry expert and GIA certified. His love for Art Deco, estate and Edwardian pieces has turned into a true passion. It’s not often you find a vintage jeweler as dedicated as Peter Suchy.
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