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Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
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Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950

1940 - 1960
Sold 9 March 2023 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

Utterly fabulous. The large octagonal cut sapphire – natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – is presented in the most unusual and ornate of mounts. The sapphire is set laterally across the finger, with two high white brilliant cut diamonds either side. An intricately pierced gallery leads to a flat shank. Stands out from the crowd.

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

Cut – Octagonal cut sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G.

Clarity – The sapphire has visible inclusions. The diamonds are VS2 and SI1 respectively.

Carat – The sapphire is a known 12.01 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.30.

Circa – 1950.

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

Measurements – The sapphire is 13.08 x 12.78mm. Sits 6.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. The two diamonds are set in silver. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/420668748

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
SA477725
Dealers Internal Reference
65AB884
Description
Utterly fabulous.
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The large octagonal cut sapphire – natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – is presented in the most unusual and ornate of mounts.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The sapphire is set laterally across the finger, with two high white brilliant cut diamonds either side. An intricately pierced gallery leads to a flat shank. Stands out from the crowd.

fig 1. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
fig 1. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950

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

Cut – Octagonal cut sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds.

fig 2. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
fig 2. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950

Colour – The diamonds are G.

Clarity – The sapphire has visible inclusions. The diamonds are VS2 and SI1 respectively.

Carat – The sapphire is a known 12.01 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.30.

fig 3. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
fig 3. Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950

Circa – 1950.

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

Measurements – The sapphire is 13.08 x 12.78mm. Sits 6.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. The two diamonds are set in silver. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/420668748

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
SA477725
Dealers Internal Ref
65AB884
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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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2014
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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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 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 1950
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Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire 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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