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Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950
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Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Sold 18 August 2022 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
This “Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950” found a buyer.

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Description

A most lovely purple sapphire ring. The beautiful centre stone – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – displays a soft, lilac hue. The stone is mounted in a six claw collet with scrolled heart motifs in the gallery, leading to a slim 18k yellow gold shank.

Accompanied by a Sapphire Report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cut.

Clarity – The sapphire is clean to the naked eye.

Carat – 3.73.

Circa – 1950.

Size – M (UK) or 6 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 8.3 x 6.8mm and sits 7.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/738596904

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
SA915914
Dealers Internal Reference
310710S060
Description
A most lovely purple sapphire ring.
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The beautiful centre stone – certified as natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – displays a soft, lilac hue.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is mounted in a six claw collet with scrolled heart motifs in the gallery, leading to a slim 18k yellow gold shank.

fig 1. Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
fig 1. Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950

Accompanied by a Sapphire Report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Oval cut.

Clarity – The sapphire is clean to the naked eye.

fig 2. Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
fig 2. Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950

Carat – 3.73.

Circa – 1950.

Size – M (UK) or 6 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 8.3 x 6.8mm and sits 7.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/738596904

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
SA915914
Dealers Internal Ref
310710S060
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gatsby Jewellery Ltd Profile Page

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Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gatsby
Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 267
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Location: Gatsby Jewellery Ltd, 3 Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7ES, United Kingdom
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Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
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Mid Century 3.73 Carat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 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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