Payment 2 | Vintage, 1980s cornflower-blue sapphire engagement ring
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
History
- Place Of Origin: United States/Austrian.
- Date Period: Circa 1980.
The stones
- Sapphire weight: 4.07ct (assessed as unheated, of Sri Lankan origin). The sapphire is native-cut, most likely from the 19th century.
- Sapphire size: Length 11mm; Width 8.4mm; Depth 5.5mm each
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: marked with a faint '18k' indicating 18ct yellow gold as well as with a historical serial number and 'SM' maker's mark that we could not trace further.
- Band Size: UK Q / US 8.25.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
The ring overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 11mm; Width 8.3mm; Height of setting 5.5mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
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Condition: All stone(s) secure, safely set and fully covered with the metal. No damage to the setting, minor scratches due to age, recently polished and checked by our workshop.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free, fully insured express shipping on all orders.
- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
- International Orders: Shipped via DHL the working day after payment clears. Please allow 4–5 business days for delivery.
All shipments are fully tracked and require a signature upon receipt, ensuring your order arrives safely and securely.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
