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Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940
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Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940
Description

A mesmeric vintage sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. The central sapphire, certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), displays a cornflower-blue colour with subtle violet undertones. The stone is bordered by 14 eight-cut diamonds in a coronet cluster setting, leading to a slim platinum shank with notch detailing at the shoulders.

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

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

Colour:  The diamonds are G colour.

Clarity:  The sapphire is eye-clean. The diamonds range between VS1 and SI1.

Carat:  The sapphire weighs 3.51 carats. The approximate total diamond weight is 0.45 carats.

Circa:  1940.

Size:  L (UK) or 5½ (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 10.2 x 7.4mm. The head of the ring is 15.0 x 12.6mm and sits 8.0mm from the finger.

Weight:  6.56 grams.

Metal:  Platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyser.

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-3-51-carat-unheated-ceylon-sapphire-diamond-ring-circa-1940

Item # 3141014S264

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Ceylon Sapphire Cluster Ring to the 1940s.

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SA1240162
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3141014S264
Description
A mesmeric vintage sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring.
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The central sapphire, certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), displays a cornflower-blue colour with subtle violet undertones.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is bordered by 14 eight-cut diamonds in a coronet cluster setting, leading to a slim platinum shank with notch detailing at the shoulders.

fig 1. An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.
fig 1. Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

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

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

fig 2. An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.
fig 2. Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

Colour:  The diamonds are G colour.

Clarity:  The sapphire is eye-clean. The diamonds range between VS1 and SI1.

Carat:  The sapphire weighs 3.51 carats. The approximate total diamond weight is 0.45 carats.

fig 3. An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.
fig 3. Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

Circa:  1940.

Size:  L (UK) or 5½ (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The sapphire is 10.2 x 7.4mm. The head of the ring is 15.0 x 12.6mm and sits 8.0mm from the finger.

Weight:  6.56 grams.

Metal:  Platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyser.

fig 4. An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.
fig 4. Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

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-3-51-carat-unheated-ceylon-sapphire-diamond-ring-circa-1940

Item # 3141014S264

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Ceylon Sapphire Cluster Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240162
Dealers Internal Ref
3141014S264
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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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Archive I An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.

Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1940

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An oval blue Ceylon sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant diamonds set on a silver metal band.
Vintage 3.51 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1940
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1940s Retro
  • MaterialSapphire, Diamond, Platinum
  • ColourBlue, Silver
  • MotifsOval central sapphire, Diamond halo, Claw setting, Metal band

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Mid-twentieth-century cluster rings feature a prominent central gemstone surrounded by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds. This period favoured metal mounts made of platinum or white gold to emphasize the deep blue tone of the central stone.

Rings from this era were crafted using platinum, palladium, or high-carat gold. Central gemstones such as Ceylon sapphires were secured in multi-claw settings alongside surround diamonds.

Authentic period pieces carry official hallmarks, gemological reports confirming natural unheated origin, and characteristic hand-finished claw settings from the mid-twentieth century.

When not being worn, vintage jewellery can be displayed on a bedroom dressing table inside a glass terrarium or velvet tray as a decorative accent.

Clean the ring using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove dust and oils. Store the piece separately in a fabric-lined box to avoid contact with other gemstones.
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