Sapphire Fiesta (Post 1986)
aka Sapphire Fiestaware

Production: Winter 1996 - 1997

Sapphire is a bright blue color, more brilliant than the 1930s cobalt. One collector called it "the color of Paul Newman's eyes." It was produced exclusively for Bloomingdale's during the winter of 1986. This rare color was limited to just 180 firing days. For all these reasons, the color has become highly collectible.

The sapphire line appeared is just the following shapes:

• five-piece place settings
• 13 ½ oval platter
• 32-ounce serving bowl
• large disk pitcher
• 6 ½ ounce tumbler
• medium flower vase
• wall clock
• handled serving tray
• carafe

Additionally, the Fiesta-Mates' jumbo 18 oz. cup and saucer were dipped in sapphire. However, no sugar and creamer or salt and pepper were produced. Since its retirement, collectors have already been actively buying and selling it.

The Sapphire color sometimes gets confused with vintage cobalt and the Post86 cobalt. The newer items will be slightly smaller and heavier because of the vitrified clay body. Sapphire was produced before Homer Laughlin initiated the H mark to distinguish a newer line. Fiesta collectors and sellers will auction items from the Sapphire Fiesta line here, so check this page frequently.

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