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Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Description

A truly wonderful purple sapphire and diamond ring. The centre stone – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – displays a regal violet-ish purple. The stone is surrounded by fourteen high white, bright and internally clean round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 0.10 carats each. The diamonds are rubover set in platinum above a wired gallery. Neat detailing in the shoulders leads to a slender, fluted platinum shank.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Cushion shaped cabochon and round brilliant cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are F to G.

Clarity – The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat – The sapphire is 5.84 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.40 carat.

Circa – 1950.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 10.1 x 8.4mm. The head of the ring is 18.6 x 15.6mm and sits 9.5mm 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/837580155

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
SA945218
Dealers Internal Reference
9101110S223
Description
A truly wonderful purple sapphire and diamond ring.
The centre stone – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – displays a regal violet-ish purple.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is surrounded by fourteen high white, bright and internally clean round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 0.10 carats each. The diamonds are rubover set in platinum above a wired gallery. Neat detailing in the shoulders leads to a slender, fluted platinum shank.

fig 1. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1950
fig 1. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Cushion shaped cabochon and round brilliant cut diamonds.

fig 2. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1950
fig 2. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Colour – The diamonds are F to G.

Clarity – The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat – The sapphire is 5.84 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.40 carat.

Circa – 1950.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

fig 3. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1950
fig 3. Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Measurements – The sapphire is 10.1 x 8.4mm. The head of the ring is 18.6 x 15.6mm and sits 9.5mm 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/837580155

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
SA945218
Dealers Internal Ref
9101110S223
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.

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1950
Mid Century 5.84 Carat Natural Ceylon Purple Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring, circa 1950
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