Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.
The stone is secured by four double-claws and flanked by six (three each side) bright white old cut diamonds in step-down boxes, to a slender 18k yellow gold shank.
Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.
Cut: The sapphire is cushion cut, with old mine cut diamonds.
Colour: The diamonds are F to G.
Clarity: The sapphire is clean to the naked eye. The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.
Carat: The sapphire is 8.10. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.42 carat.
Circa: 1960.
Size: N 1/2 (UK) or 6.75 (US). Free sizing available.
Measurements: The sapphire is 12.23 x 10.42mm. Sits 7.5mm from the finger.
Weight: 6.90 grams.
Metal: 18k Gold. Tested.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.
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Mid Century 8.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, circa 1960
