Victorian 4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Trilogy Ring, Circa 1980

Name: Victorian 4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Trilogy Ring, Circa 1980
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1005237
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Description

A rare, important, and utterly gorgeous Victorian sapphire ring. The trio of sapphires – all certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – display a deep but bright blue. The gems are set in a striking setting, with trefoil claws an ornate carved detailing in the shoulders. A true treasure.

Accompanied by a report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphires shows no indication of heating, and are Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cuts.

Clarity – Some inclusion are visible in the centre stone (although not obviously so when the ring is on the finger). The outer sapphires are eye-clean.

Carat – The very conservative estimated weights of the sapphires is 1.10 carat, 2.oo carat, and 1.60 carat; 4.70ct total.

Circa – 1900.

Size – K 1/2 (UK) or 5 3/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – From the edge of one outer sapphire to the other is 17.2mm. The ring is 10.4mm at the widest point and sits 4.4mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k gold. Stamped and tested.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005237

Dealers Internal Reference

611811S108

Description

A rare, important, and utterly gorgeous Victorian sapphire ring.

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The trio of sapphires – all certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – display a deep but bright blue.

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The gems are set in a striking setting, with trefoil claws an ornate carved detailing in the shoulders. A true treasure.

fig 1. Victorian 4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Trilogy Ring, circa 1980 — fig 1. Victorian 4.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Trilogy Ring, Circa 1980

Accompanied by a report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphires shows no indication of heating, and are Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cuts.

Clarity – Some inclusion are visible in the centre stone (although not obviously so when the ring is on the finger). The outer sapphires are eye-clean.