It was listed by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The engraving to the inside of the band has rubbed, but shows the date “March” on one side and “1858” on the other. A wonderful and rare find.
Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR (#30307815).
Cut – Cushion shaped mixed cut sapphire and old mine cut diamonds.
Colour – Diamonds are F to G.
Clarity – Diamonds are VS2 to SI1. The sapphire is slightly included (the inclusion in the sapphire can be seen with the naked eye).
Carat – The sapphire is approximately 1.20 carat with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.65 carat.
Circa – 1860.
Size – L (UK) or 5.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.
Measurements – The head of the ring is 12.4mm x 11.4mm and sits 4.9mm from the finger.
Metal – 18k gold. Tested.
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Victorian 1.20 Carat Sapphire & 0.65 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1860
