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Mid Century 5.18 Carat Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 5.18 Carat Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Description

A gloriously impressive vintage sapphire ring. The sapphire in the centre – certified as natural and unheated – displays a clear colour change; blue in daylight, purple in artificial light. The sapphire is surrounded by twelve old mine cut diamonds in a coronet setting, leading to trefoil shoulders through to a slim D-shaped shank.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating.

Cut – Cushion cut sapphire and old cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are I to J.

Clarity – The sapphire is loupe clean. The diamonds are SI1 to SI2.

Carat – The sapphire is a known 5.18 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.84 carat.

Circa – 1960.

Size – N (UK) or 6.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 9.5 x 7.9mm. The ring is 17.8 x 15.9mm and sits 8.8mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k gold. Tested.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1004831
Dealers Internal Reference
511811S101
Description
A gloriously impressive vintage sapphire ring.
The sapphire in the centre – certified as natural and unheated – displays a clear colour change; blue in daylight, purple in artificial light.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The sapphire is surrounded by twelve old mine cut diamonds in a coronet setting, leading to trefoil shoulders through to a slim D-shaped shank.

fig 1. A mid-century yellow gold cluster ring featuring an oval blue sapphire encircled by a halo of round diamonds.
fig 1. Mid Century 5.18 Carat Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating.

Cut – Cushion cut sapphire and old cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are I to J.

fig 2. A mid-century yellow gold cluster ring featuring an oval blue sapphire encircled by a halo of round diamonds.
fig 2. Mid Century 5.18 Carat Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

Clarity – The sapphire is loupe clean. The diamonds are SI1 to SI2.

Carat – The sapphire is a known 5.18 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.84 carat.

Circa – 1960.

Size – N (UK) or 6.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 9.5 x 7.9mm. The ring is 17.8 x 15.9mm and sits 8.8mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k gold. Tested.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1004831
Dealers Internal Ref
511811S101
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Essex
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A mid-century yellow gold cluster ring featuring an oval blue sapphire encircled by a halo of round diamonds.
Mid Century 5.18 Carat Natural Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1960
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A mid-century yellow gold cluster ring featuring an oval blue sapphire encircled by a halo of round diamonds.
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Mid-century cluster rings typically feature a central natural gemstone surrounded by a symmetrical halo of brilliant-cut diamonds set in gold or platinum. Popularised in the 1950s and 1960s, these designs emphasise structured proportions and prominent central focal stones.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from yellow gold or platinum settings, housing natural sapphires paired with round brilliant or single-cut diamonds held in multi-claw mountings.

Authentic pieces generally display period hallmarks, hand-finished basket wirework beneath the head, and gemstone cutting styles characteristic of the mid-20th century.

A classic sapphire cluster ring functions as a focal statement piece that pairs cleanly with tailored contemporary clothing and minimal gold band rings.

Clean using warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush, ensuring claw settings are inspected periodically by a professional jeweller to maintain structural integrity.
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