What periods do these pieces come from?

The listings span the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods, covering roughly the late nineteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century. Craftsmanship shifts noticeably across these eras, moving from yellow gold boat settings towards platinum filigree and geometric white gold plaques.

How do I identify an Edwardian sapphire ring?

Edwardian pieces often utilise platinum or yellow gold mounted with light, airy motifs like bows, daisies, and delicate millegrain edges. Diamonds from this era are predominantly old cuts, paired with natural sapphires in cluster or marquise silhouettes.

What is an unheated sapphire?

An unheated sapphire is a natural stone that has not undergone thermal enhancement to improve its colour or clarity. Unearthly treatments are absent, leaving the sapphire in its original state as mined from regions such as Burma or Ceylon.

How were Art Deco sapphire rings designed?

Art Deco rings favour strict geometry, symmetry, and platinum settings that showcase calibré cut sapphires alongside old European cut diamonds. Target clusters and rectilinear plaque forms define the architectural aesthetic of this 1920s style.