Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Charming antique solitaire ring set with a superb cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire. The stone is natural, with no indications of heat treatment, and secured within a basket of fleur-de-lis claw settings. The simple band splits at the shoulders before each one loops back on itself. Crafted in 18 carat gold and dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Unusually, the sapphire features three 'naturals' on its table facets. Naturals are areas of 'negative crystal growth' and present as little angular indentations on the surface of the stone.
Era: Victorian, circa 1900
Ring size: K 1/2 or 5.5 US. Resizable for £35
Head size: 6.9mm by 9.4mm
Stone: Natural Sapphire (2.44ct calculated) - no evidence of heat treatment observed. Origin opinion: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Marks: None present, tested as 18ct gold
Condition: Good antique condition, some light wear to the prongs (can be re-tipped) and nibbling to the facet edges of the sapphire consistent with age. The sapphire has three 'naturals' on the crown facets
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Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
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Condition
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