Victorian 0.63 Carat Sapphire & 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

Name: Victorian 0.63 Carat Sapphire & 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring, Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079812
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Description

An exceptional antique sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The sapphire ring the centre – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – an a deep, electric blue and is surrounded by eight white and bright natural old mine cut diamonds in a coronet cluster setting. The ring is crafted in rose gold, with the rare purity of 12k; a standard only used between 1854 and 1932. The head of the ring sit between bold, trumpeting shoulders which conform to a slim D-shaped shank. Currently UK size M or US size 6 (complimentary sizing available).

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire shows no evidence of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cut sapphire and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are F to G.

Clarity – The sapphire has inclusion which are visible with a loupe. The diamonds range from VS2 to SI2.

Carat –The sapphire is a known 0.63 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.90 carat.

Circa – 1890.

Measurements – The sapphire is 5.9 x 4.4mm. The head of the ring is 11.6 x 10.3mm and sits 6.2mm from the finger.

Size – M (UK) or 6 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Weight – 2.61 grams.

Metal – 12k rose gold. Tested.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079812

Dealers Internal Reference

412712S232

Description

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The ring is crafted in rose gold, with the rare purity of 12k; a standard only used between 1854 and 1932.

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The head of the ring sit between bold, trumpeting shoulders which conform to a slim D-shaped shank. Currently UK size M or US size 6 (complimentary sizing available).

fig 1. Victorian 0.63 Carat Sapphire & 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring, circa 1890 — fig 1. Victorian 0.63 Carat Sapphire & 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire shows no evidence of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cut sapphire and old mine cut diamonds.