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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.
The sapphire sits in a daringly shaped surround, with eighteen (nine each side) old cut diamonds of graduating size set in the high, platinum shoulders which are angled towards the centre stone, leading to a wide, chunky rose gold shank. Eccentric and so, so wonderful.
Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR (#30307461).
Cut – Oval cabochon sapphire and old mine cut diamonds
Colour – The diamonds are G to H.
Clarity – The diamonds are VS2 to SI1; all are clean to the naked eye.
Carat – The sapphire is approximately 11.00 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 1.04 carat.
Circa – 1950.
Size – V (UK) or 10 5/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.
Measurements – The sapphire is approximately 12.4 x 13.8mm. The ring is 16.8mm at the widest point and sits 11.2mm from the finger.
Metal – 18k gold (French hallmarks.) The diamonds are set in platinum (tested.)
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.
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Retro 11.00 Carat Star Sapphire & 1.04 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950
