“Joan Crawford loved sapphires so much the press called them “Joan Blue.” One of her favorite pieces was a bracelet set with three star sapphires of 73.15 carats, 63.61 carats, and 57.65 carats. She also received a 70-carat star sapphire engagement ring from her second husband. She also owned a 72-carat emerald cut sapphire which she often wore on the same finger! In the forties, Crawford added a 75-carat amethyst ring and a huge 100-carat citrine ring, both emerald-cut with a simple mounting.”
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One can’t fault Joan Crawford for loving sapphires. Even the mere mention of this precious jewel’s name conjures up images of queens and royalty. You may recall that Prince Charles’ engagement ring to Princess Diana was sapphires and diamonds.

In the middle ages priests favored them because their range of pure blues reminded them of heaven and magicians believed that with a sapphire, they would have power over the spirit world.

A review of our sapphire jewelry available now for bidding will demonstrate that magicians, priests and Joan Crawford had good reason to fall in love with this captivating gem.