Victorian Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Ultra charming sapphire solitaire ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The 1.52ct stone displays a gorgeous royal blue colour with excellent clarity and a long cushion shape profile. It's set in a 15ct gold ring with elegant crescent motifs around the open gallery and subtle pinched shoulders. It would make an excellent antique engagement ring.
The sapphire is a cushion-shaped 'native' cut with deep pavilion and off-centre culet to improve the colour saturation when viewed down the table. Indeed, the native cut is often assumed to be a more crude, less accurate choice of cut - verging on archaic - which is not always the case. When employed deliberately (and carefully) it's really very clever, the faceting arrangement spreads the colour to give the fashioned stone a stronger and more uniform blue - especially effective for stones with colour zoning, such as this one.
Era: Victorian circa 1890
Ring size: 5.75 US or L UK/AUS. Resizable for £35.
Head size: 8.8mm by 6.1mm
Stone: 1.52ct Natural Blue Sapphire (calculated weight), origin opinion: Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Evidence of heat treatment.
Marks: None, tested as 15ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition with minimal signs of wear and a light gold patina.
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Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
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Layaway
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Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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