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Mid Century 7.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Circa 1950
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 7.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Description

An amazing vintage sapphire ring. The sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sir Lanka) - displays a bright and vivid blue. The stones is rubover set in yellow gold, and sits within between bold, almost architectural shoulders set with eight (four each side) transitional cut diamonds in platinum, to a wide and flat 18k yellow gold shank. A substantial, serious, and impressive mid century ring.

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

Cut:? Cushion cut sapphire and round transitional cut diamonds.

Colour:? The diamonds are G to H.

Clarity:? The sapphires is slightly included. The diamonds are VS2 to SI1; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat:? The sapphires is 7.90 carat. With a total approximate diamond weight of 0.80 carat.

Circa:? 1950.

Size:? N (UK) or 6.5 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The sapphire is 11.88 x 9.38mm. From the outer edge of one line of diamonds to the other is 19.7mm. Sits 6.3mm from the finger.

Weight:? 13.28 grams.

Metal:? 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are set in platinum. French hallmarks.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Mid Century Sapphire Ring to the 1950s.

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SA1118019
Dealers Internal Reference
1012113S198
Description
An amazing vintage sapphire ring.
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The sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sir Lanka) - displays a bright and vivid blue.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stones is rubover set in yellow gold, and sits within between bold, almost architectural shoulders set with eight (four each side) transitional cut diamonds in platinum, to a wide and flat 18k yellow gold shank. A substantial, serious, and impressive mid century ring.

fig 1. A mid-century gold ring featuring a central oval blue sapphire set in a wide band with diamond-set vertical shoulders.
fig 1. Mid Century 7.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Circa 1950

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

Cut:? Cushion cut sapphire and round transitional cut diamonds.

fig 2. A mid-century gold ring featuring a central oval blue sapphire set in a wide band with diamond-set vertical shoulders.
fig 2. Mid Century 7.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Circa 1950

Colour:? The diamonds are G to H.

Clarity:? The sapphires is slightly included. The diamonds are VS2 to SI1; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat:? The sapphires is 7.90 carat. With a total approximate diamond weight of 0.80 carat.

fig 3. A mid-century gold ring featuring a central oval blue sapphire set in a wide band with diamond-set vertical shoulders.
fig 3. Mid Century 7.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Circa 1950

Circa:? 1950.

Size:? N (UK) or 6.5 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The sapphire is 11.88 x 9.38mm. From the outer edge of one line of diamonds to the other is 19.7mm. Sits 6.3mm from the finger.

Weight:? 13.28 grams.

Metal:? 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are set in platinum. French hallmarks.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Mid Century Sapphire Ring to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118019
Dealers Internal Ref
1012113S198
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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
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Mid-Century jewellery from the 1950s often features bold, architectural forms with strong geometric proportions. Designers favoured yellow gold settings combined with high-grade coloured gemstones and accent diamonds to create structured statement pieces.

These rings typically feature natural Ceylon sapphires, renowned for their vibrant cornflower-to-royal-blue hues. The settings are constructed from yellow gold or platinum, often incorporating brilliant-cut or baguette diamonds along the shoulders to accentuate the central stone.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-finished metalwork, era-appropriate precious metal hallmarks, and substantial weight due to solid gold construction. The gemstone cuts and setting techniques, such as heavy bezel mountings and geometric channel settings, reflect mid-century manufacturing methods.

A substantial cocktail ring is designed to be worn as a standalone statement piece, typically on the right hand. Its structured architectural profile complements both tailored evening wear and minimalist contemporary attire.

Clean the setting using warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from around the stone settings. Store the ring individually in a soft fabric pouch to prevent diamonds or harder gems from scratching the gold band.
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