How do I identify an Art Deco sapphire ring?

Art Deco rings display geometric symmetry, sharp angles, and platinum or white gold settings combined with calibre cut sapphires. They frequently feature target or rectangular cluster arrangements that reflect the architectural design trends of the 1920s and 1930s.

What is an old cut diamond?

Old cut diamonds are historic stones shaped by hand rather than modern machinery, resulting in unique facet patterns and a softer, warmer gleam. These diamonds are typical in Victorian and Edwardian cluster rings alongside natural blue sapphires.

Can I wear an antique sapphire ring daily?

Sapphires rank high on the hardness scale, making them durable enough for regular wear when set securely in robust metals like 18ct gold or platinum. Prong and cluster settings from older eras do benefit from periodic inspection by a jeweller to ensure the stones remain tight.

What does unheated sapphire mean?

An unheated sapphire has not undergone artificial thermal enhancement to improve its natural colour or clarity after being mined. Such stones retain their original geological characteristics and are documented closely by gemological laboratories.