Sapphire Collection

Poster advertising Air Ceylon -- fly the sapphire service. A man rides on an elephant, while a distant plane flies overhead

Royal crowns and sceptre
Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edwards Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown

1956 Armstrong Siddeley 346 Sapphire

Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, 1990, White
Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1990 White

Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire

Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth, 1992, Black
Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 1992 Black

The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. The Sapphire was built for the Duke of Bedford, by John Brown and Co. Limited, of Clydebank in 1912

Coronation regalia jewels
Page from The Sketch depicting some of the famous and priceless jewels forming the Coronation regalia of King George VI in 1937. St

Tatler front cover- Helena Rubinstein make-up
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring girl wearing brightly coloured make-up from Helena Rubinstein: Luminescentpowder, Pink Flare lipstick and Star Sapphire eyeshadow rimmed with Pearl

Crucifix set with sapphires, zircon, spinel, cairngorm and amethyst. The whole cross is bordered by diamonds

Blue-crowned hanging-parrot, Loriculus galgulus (Sapphire-crowned parrot)
FLO4640112 Blue-crowned hanging-parrot, Loriculus galgulus (Sapphire-crowned parrot). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Sapphire Sun & Cranes
Aureous

Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Some time since a remarkable discovery of regal insignia was made on the property of a landowner at La Fuente de Guarrazar

Design for jewel in the form of two stylized flowers, with gold and sapphire, c.1920-c.1930. Creator: Jules Chadel
Design for jewel in the form of two stylized flowers, with gold and sapphire, c.1920-c.1930

Design for jewel, made up of two round halves, with gold, sapphire and brilliants, c.1920-c.1930. Creator: Jules Chadel
Design for jewel, made up of two round halves, with gold, sapphire and brilliants, c.1920-c.1930

The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

The Imperial State Crown, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial State Crown, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Gifts to Princess Mary on her wedding, 1922
A sapphire galaxy: royal and other gifts to Princess Mary on her wedding to Viscount Lascelles in February 1922. Most of the royal gifts of jewellery contained sapphires

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A very large pearl, straight-sided, widening towards the lower part, which has a dark opalised tint

Strange windows
Tomasz Buczkowski ( Tomush )

Storm In Sapphire
Aureous

Handley Page Sapphire-Hastings TE583. The second Hastings prototype fitted with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojet engines in the outer engine nacelles for in-flight engine testing. Date: 1950

Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century
6338905 Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century)

Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890/1900

Italian noblewoman, 16th century
5855308 Italian noblewoman, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Italian noblewoman, 16th century, in ivory embroidered dress with wide slit sleeves, ruff collar)

A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts
1766486 A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts, pink tourmalines, emeralds, sapphires and periodots, with a pair of flowerhed earrings, c.1810 (gold, topaz)

Art Deco diamond bow brooch, mounted in platinum, c. 1930
1766476 Art Deco diamond bow brooch, mounted in platinum, c.1930, with a sapphire and diamond bracelet, c.1930, and an Art Deco diamond bracelet by Boucheron, c.1925 by French School

Necklace, ring, brooch and bracelet (aquamarine, diamonds, sapphires & platinum)
1775598 Necklace, ring, brooch and bracelet (aquamarine, diamonds, sapphires & platinum) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquamarine and diamond necklace)

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326250 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326248 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned
985544 A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned cockerel, set with blister pearl, pearls, sapphires, tourmalines and moonstones, c.1905 (metal, pearls, sapphires)

Ring (sapphire, diamonds & platinum)
745915 Ring (sapphire, diamonds & platinum) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-shaped Burmese royal blue sapphire)

Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones)
BAL464787 Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones) by Russian School (17th century); 20.3x61 cm; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

Advert for Jewels of Quality from The Goldsmith and Silversmith Company, London, 1926 - pearl, diamond and platinum earings, sapphire

Sapphire damsel and harlequin sweetlips
Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Plettorinco chetodonoides 2

Red lionfish and blue blanquillo
Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus, Tenianoto striata larga 2

A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals
985745 A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals, 1860 (green crushed levant morocco leather, red & blue morocco leather, gilt, moonstones, sapphires)

An oval portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (green levant morocco leather, cream watered silk
985727 An oval portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (green levant morocco leather, cream watered silk, sapphires, pai) by Sangorski & Sutcliffe; 27.2x19.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Box, by Faberge, c. 1890 (sapphires, rubies, diamonds & gold)
1109305 Box, by Faberge, c.1890 (sapphires, rubies, diamonds & gold) by HolmstrAom, August Wilhelm (1829-1903); width: 4.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Square with rounded corners)

"In emerald tufts, flowers purple, blue, and white, like sapphire, pearl, and rich embroidery"(colour litho)
6023981 " In emerald tufts, flowers purple, blue, and white, like sapphire, pearl, and rich embroidery" (colour litho) by Nixon

Ms Fr 9141 fol. 235 The Duke Receiving Precious Stones, from
BLY159987 Ms Fr 9141 fol.235 The Duke Receiving Precious Stones, from Le Livre de la Propriete des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais, c.1405 (vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Snuffbox with later miniature of a monument to Catherine II, by Johann Gottlieb Scharff
BOO74485 Snuffbox with later miniature of a monument to Catherine II, by Johann Gottlieb Scharff, St. Petersburg, 1776 (gold)

Native iris, Patersonia occidentalis (Sapphire patersonia, Patersonia sapphirina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Diamond necklaces and earrings, circa 1895
Diamond necklaces and earrings. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem bracelets in sapphire, diamond, turquoise, pearl and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

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"Sapphire: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Power" Step into a world where the allure captivates hearts and minds. From the poster advertising Air Ceylon, showcasing the majestic blue gemstone against a backdrop of paradise, to the regal crowns adorned with sapphires that have graced royal heads throughout history, its beauty knows no bounds. Even in the realm of automobiles, sapphire leaves its mark. The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth stand as testaments to its association with luxury and performance. Whether it's the sleek black 1992 model or the pristine white 1990 version, these cars exude an air of sophistication that only they are bring. But beyond man-made creations lies nature's own masterpiece - the steam yacht Sapphire gliding gracefully through open waters in 1920. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel embodies both strength and grace just like its namesake gemstone. Sapphire's influence extends even further than transportation; it has made appearances on prestigious magazine covers such as Tatler front cover featuring Helena Rubinstein make-up. Its deep blue hue adds a touch of opulence to any setting. In matters spiritual, we find solace in symbols like crucifixes adorned with sapphires. This precious stone serves as a reminder that faith can be both resolute and radiant. And finally, let us not forget about those who embrace their inner light while basking under "Sapphire Sun & Cranes. " This enchanting combination evokes images of tranquility and serenity – qualities often associated with this captivating gemstone. Whether it is found adorning royalty or gracing everyday objects with its elegance, there is no denying that sapphire holds an enduring place in our collective consciousness. It continues to inspire awe and fascination for generations to come – forever capturing our imagination with its timeless allure.