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Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943
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Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

1920 - 1940
Description

An elegant vintage unheated Ceylon sapphire ring. The cushion cut sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - displays a subtle colour change from blue in daylight, to purple under incandescent light. The stone is secured in a four claw platinum collet with geometrical detailing in the collet. A pair of old European cut diamonds accent the shoulders, leading to a slim and tapering platinum shank.

The internal dedication - A.C.Y. 1943 - can be removed, in part or entirely, on request.

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

Cut:  Cushion cut sapphire and old European cut diamonds.

Colour:  The diamonds are K.

Clarity:  The sapphire is loupe-clean. The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:  The sapphire is 1.18 carat. With a total approximate diamond weight of 0.10 carat.

Dated:  1943.

Size:  M (UK) or 6 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 6.5 x 5.6mm and sits 5.1mm from the finger.

Weight:  3.65 grams.

Metal:  Stamped PLAT - indicating platinum - and tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer to confirm.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-1-18-carat-unheated-ceylon-sapphire-solitaire-ring-dated-1943

Item # 1141014S225

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Sapphire Solitaire Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239634
Dealers Internal Reference
1141014S225
Description
An elegant vintage unheated Ceylon sapphire ring. The cushion cut sapphire in the centre - certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - displays a subtle colour change from blue in daylight, to purple under incandescent light. The stone is secured in a four claw platinum collet with geometrical detailing in the collet.
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A pair of old European cut diamonds accent the shoulders, leading to a slim and tapering platinum shank.
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fig 1. A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
fig 1. Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

The internal dedication - A.C.Y. 1943 - can be removed, in part or entirely, on request.

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

fig 2. A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
fig 2. Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

Cut:  Cushion cut sapphire and old European cut diamonds.

Colour:  The diamonds are K.

Clarity:  The sapphire is loupe-clean. The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:  The sapphire is 1.18 carat. With a total approximate diamond weight of 0.10 carat.

fig 3. A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
fig 3. Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

Dated:  1943.

Size:  M (UK) or 6 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 6.5 x 5.6mm and sits 5.1mm from the finger.

Weight:  3.65 grams.

Metal:  Stamped PLAT - indicating platinum - and tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer to confirm.

fig 4. A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
fig 4. Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-1-18-carat-unheated-ceylon-sapphire-solitaire-ring-dated-1943

Item # 1141014S225

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Sapphire Solitaire Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239634
Dealers Internal Ref
1141014S225
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Archive I A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.

Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Dated 1943

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A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
Vintage 1.18 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring, dated 1943
Ref: SA1239634
A platinum ring featuring a central cushion-cut blue sapphire held in a claw setting, flanked by a small round diamond on each shoulder.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1940s
  • MaterialSapphire, Diamond, Platinum
  • ColourBlue, Silver
  • MotifsCushion cut, Claw setting, Diamond shoulders

FAQs

Rings from the 1940s often feature central coloured gemstones, such as Ceylon sapphires, set in platinum or white precious metals. This period favoured clean geometric settings, claw prongs, and subtle accent diamonds along the shoulders.

Mid-twentieth-century fine rings typically incorporate natural unheated sapphires, round diamonds, and mounts crafted from high-purity platinum, white gold, or yellow gold.

Authenticity is determined through hallmark analysis, examination of period facet patterns, era-specific claw settings, and independent gemmological certification confirming origin and absence of heat treatment.

Solitaire sapphire rings pair naturally with slim precious metal wedding bands or graphic stacked rings. Their deep blue hue complements both minimalist daily attire and formal wear.

Clean the ring using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from beneath the setting. Avoid exposure to harsh household chemicals and schedule periodic checks of the claw settings with a professional jeweller.
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