{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-sapphire-and-diamond-three-stone-ring","title":"Vintage, royal blue sapphire and diamond three-stone ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring is brimming with history! Set to centre with a natural blue sapphire, elongated emerald-cut and boasting the most marvelous shade of a rich admiral blue. Claw-set in an open-back setting and flanked by sleek step-cut diamonds which compliment the proportions of the sapphire beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn either side of the sapphire are three baguette-cut diamonds, set east-to-west, six in total. These diamonds form the shoulders of the ring and elegantly slope to a solid platinum band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior of the band bears a number of inscriptions including the date '2.5-41', placing this ring at the centre of a Second World War love story. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal is a mix of platinum and iridium - iridium was used in jewellery during the 1940s when precious metals were increasingly scarce due to the ongoing war effort. The specific alloy of 90% platinum, 10% iridium was commonly used by American jewellers. A further personal engraving is also present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 9.2mm; Width 5.3mm; Depth 3.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural blue sapphire; Octagonal-cut.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.70ct; Six baguette-cut diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewellery report:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by GCS Jewellery report \u003cem\u003e#5787-0034\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition: \u003c\/strong\u003ePl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eatinum, iridium \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked, '900PLAT' to indicate platinum and '100 IRID', to indicate iridium - a metal alloy commonly used by American jewellers. Engraved with the date '2.5-41'. Further engraved with a personal message, indistinct. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 9.3mm; Width 15.3mm \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58288268476797,"sku":"ARB-3471","price":16150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/ARB-3471-product-3.jpg?v=1793958406","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-1940s-sapphire-and-diamond-three-stone-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}