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Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905
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Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A stunning Art Nouveau ring. The sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon - displays a bright raspberry pink. Ten rose cut diamonds border the centre stone, with ornate scrolling decorations at the top and bottom, each accented with an eight-cut diamond. The ring sits nice and low to the finger on a wide, D-shaped 18k gold shank.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire is natural, unheated, and originate from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Cut:  Oval cut sapphire with eight-cut and rose cut diamonds.

Colour:  The diamond range from H to J.

Clarity:  The diamond range from VS2 to SI2.

Carat:  The sapphire is 1.30. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.21 carat.

Condition:  There is a "natural" at the base of the sapphire - an imperfection that looks like a chip, but is a natural birthmark in the stone.

Circa:  1905.

Size:  L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 8.1 x 6.3mm. The platinum head of the ring is 16.9 x 12.0mm and sits 3.9mm from the finger.

Weight:  3.93 grams.

Metal:  18k gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-1-30-unheated-ceylon-pink-sapphire-ring-circa-1905

Item # 214414S202

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Edwardian Pink Sapphire Ring to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09448090
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Art Nouveau whiplash scrolling in platinum over gold: styling from around 1905.
Setting combining rose-cut and eight-cut diamonds: cuts favoured in the early 1900s.
Hand-pierced gallery to the underside: traditional bench work before modern casting techniques.
Low-set mounting worn close to the finger: typical of Edwardian ring construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206870
Dealers Internal Reference
214414S202
Description
A stunning Art Nouveau ring.
“
The sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon - displays a bright raspberry pink.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Ten rose cut diamonds border the centre stone, with ornate scrolling decorations at the top and bottom, each accented with an eight-cut diamond. The ring sits nice and low to the finger on a wide, D-shaped 18k gold shank.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian ring featuring an oval faceted pink sapphire surrounded by small diamonds set in scrollwork atop a yellow gold band.
fig 1. Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire is natural, unheated, and originate from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Cut:  Oval cut sapphire with eight-cut and rose cut diamonds.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian ring featuring an oval faceted pink sapphire surrounded by small diamonds set in scrollwork atop a yellow gold band.
fig 2. Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

Colour:  The diamond range from H to J.

Clarity:  The diamond range from VS2 to SI2.

Carat:  The sapphire is 1.30. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.21 carat.

Condition:  There is a "natural" at the base of the sapphire - an imperfection that looks like a chip, but is a natural birthmark in the stone.

fig 3. An antique Edwardian ring featuring an oval faceted pink sapphire surrounded by small diamonds set in scrollwork atop a yellow gold band.
fig 3. Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

Circa:  1905.

Size:  L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 8.1 x 6.3mm. The platinum head of the ring is 16.9 x 12.0mm and sits 3.9mm from the finger.

Weight:  3.93 grams.

fig 4. An antique Edwardian ring featuring an oval faceted pink sapphire surrounded by small diamonds set in scrollwork atop a yellow gold band.
fig 4. Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

Metal:  18k gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-1-30-unheated-ceylon-pink-sapphire-ring-circa-1905

Item # 214414S202

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Edwardian Pink Sapphire Ring to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09448090
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Art Nouveau whiplash scrolling in platinum over gold: styling from around 1905.
Setting combining rose-cut and eight-cut diamonds: cuts favoured in the early 1900s.
Hand-pierced gallery to the underside: traditional bench work before modern casting techniques.
Low-set mounting worn close to the finger: typical of Edwardian ring construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206870
Dealers Internal Ref
214414S202
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Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, Circa 1905

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An antique Edwardian ring featuring an oval faceted pink sapphire surrounded by small diamonds set in scrollwork atop a yellow gold band.
Antique 1.30 Unheated Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring, circa 1905
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
  • ColourPink and Gold
  • MotifsWhiplash scrolls, Claw setting, Diamond halo, Oval central stone

This Edwardian ring dates from circa 1905 and is formed in an Art Nouveau style. The piece centers on a 1.30 carat oval cut natural unheated pink sapphire from Ceylon, which displays a bright raspberry pink color. The central stone rests in a claw setting on a platinum head and is bordered by ten rose cut diamonds. Ornate scrolling decorations extend at the top and bottom, each accented with an eight-cut diamond. The entire assembly sits on a wide, D-shaped 18k yellow gold shank. The platinum head measures 16.9 x 12.0 mm and sits 3.9 mm from the finger, while the sapphire measures 8.1 x 6.3 mm. The ring has a total weight of 3.93 grams and corresponds to a UK size L 1/2 or US size 5 7/8. A natural birthmark appears at the base of the sapphire. The design integrates white and yellow precious metals with a prominent colored gemstone, making it suitable for regular wear as a statement piece of fine jewelry.

FAQs

Edwardian jewellery from this era often incorporates lightweight platinum settings, delicate milgrain details, and fluid scrollwork framing central coloured gemstones or diamonds.

Jewellers during the Edwardian period predominantly worked with high-carat yellow gold bands topped with platinum or silver settings to enhance the brilliance of diamonds and natural gemstones.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct setting techniques such as hand-cut old mine or rose-cut accent diamonds, platinum-topped gold construction, and characteristic scroll or garland motifs.

An antique dress ring functions as a standalone statement piece for formal wear or can be stacked with minimalist contemporary bands for an eclectic fine jewellery look.

Clean gently using warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or ultrasonic systems that could destabilise historic claw settings.
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