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Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
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Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950

1940 - 1960
Sold 5 July 2022 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A rich and regal sapphire – natural, unheated and displaying a gorgeous purple hue. The sapphire is rubover set in platinum with twenty-four high white and clean eight-cut diamonds in the surround, and a further six (thee either side) in the shoulders. The fine “curtain” detailing in the gallery is indicative of the class and quality in this piece.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmoligical Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and originates from Madagascar.

Cut – Oval cut sapphire and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G.

Clarity – The sapphire is loupe clean. The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat – The sapphire is approximately 3.50 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.45 carat.

Circa – 1950.

Size – L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 10.9 x 9.2mm. The head of the ring is 15.5 x 14.25mm and sits 4.3mm from the finger.

Metal – Platinum. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/425182398

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA495584
Dealers Internal Reference
95AB951
Description
A rich and regal sapphire – natural, unheated and displaying a gorgeous purple hue.
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The sapphire is rubover set in platinum with twenty-four high white and clean eight-cut diamonds in the surround, and a further six (thee either side) in the shoulders.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The fine “curtain” detailing in the gallery is indicative of the class and quality in this piece.

fig 1. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
fig 1. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmoligical Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and originates from Madagascar.

Cut – Oval cut sapphire and eight-cut diamonds.

fig 2. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
fig 2. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950

Colour – The diamonds are G.

Clarity – The sapphire is loupe clean. The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat – The sapphire is approximately 3.50 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.45 carat.

Circa – 1950.

fig 3. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
fig 3. Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950

Size – L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 10.9 x 9.2mm. The head of the ring is 15.5 x 14.25mm and sits 4.3mm from the finger.

Metal – Platinum. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/425182398

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA495584
Dealers Internal Ref
95AB951
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

Dealer Profile

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Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gatsby
Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 265
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Verified Since May 2014
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Location: Gatsby Jewellery Ltd, 3 Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7ES, United Kingdom
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Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
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Retro 3.50 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1950
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  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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