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A Gorgeous Mid-century Silver & Blue John Ring
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A Gorgeous Mid-century Silver & Blue John Ring

1940 - 1960
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A beautiful vintage ring, marked 'silver' and dating from the 1950s. The Blue John oval cabochon is held in a shaped bezel setting with squared shoulders. Blue John jewellery is highly sought after as it is a mineral only found in the Derbyshire region of the UK. This gorgeous example is size K and also features a maker's mark. A timeless and elegant example. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- c1950.

Hallmarks :- Marked 'silver', Maker's Mark.

Height :- 1.5 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Blue John Ring to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235078
Dealers Internal Reference
AJ393
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A beautiful vintage ring, marked 'silver' and dating from the 1950s. The Blue John oval cabochon is held in a shaped bezel setting with squared shoulders.
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Blue John jewellery is highly sought after as it is a mineral only found in the Derbyshire region of the UK.
Jeff Sims Antiques

This gorgeous example is size K and also features a maker's mark. A timeless and elegant example. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Mid-century Silver & Blue John Ring

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- c1950.

Hallmarks :- Marked 'silver', Maker's Mark.

Height :- 1.5 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Blue John Ring to the 1950s.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235078
Dealers Internal Ref
AJ393
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Archive I A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount.

A Gorgeous Mid-century Silver & Blue John Ring

Archive II A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount. View II
Archive III A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount. View III
Archive IV A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount. View IV
Archive V A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount. View V
Archive VI A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount. View VI
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A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount.
A gorgeous mid-Century silver & Blue John ring
Ref: SA1235078
A mid-century sterling silver ring featuring a large oval Blue John cabochon stone with distinct purple and cream banding, set in a plain bezel mount.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver, Blue John Fluorite
  • ColourSilver, Purple
  • MotifsOval cabochon, Bezel setting, Plain silver band, Hallmarked interior
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 2.2 cm (1 in)

A mid-century sterling silver and Blue John fluorite ring dates from 1950. The piece displays a large oval cabochon stone secured in a plain bezel mount with squared shoulders on the band. The natural mineral displays distinct purple, cream, and brown banding, whilst the polished metal mount exhibits a bright silver finish. Interior hallmarks include a maker's mark and a silver stamp. The visible textured fabric surface supports the ring in the photograph. Practical dimensions measure 1.5 cm high, 1.8 cm wide, and 2.2 cm deep. Suitable for personal wear as an accessory, the ring complements daily outfits or formal attire when worn on the hand.

FAQs

Blue John is a variety of fluorite featuring natural bands of purple, blue, and yellow, mined in Derbyshire, England. It gained widespread popularity in British decorative arts and silver jewellery during the 18th to 20th centuries.

Mid-century pieces typically pair polished Blue John cabochons with sterling silver settings. Construction often features bezel mounts or rub-over settings to secure the soft fluorite stone.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural colour banding in shades of purple and cream, along with British silver hallmarks or makers marks inside the band. Mid-century examples usually feature simple, geometric silver settings rather than ornate Victorian mounts.

A mid-century Blue John ring acts as an understated statement piece that pairs well with minimalist modern tailoring or neutral casualwear. The distinctive colour variations allow it to complement both cool and warm wardrobe tones.

Fluorite is a soft mineral, so Blue John should be kept away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and water immersion. Clean the silver band with a soft polishing cloth and wipe the stone gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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