Antique, Belle Époque sapphire, pearl and diamond cluster cocktail ring
Current band size: UK: S½ / US: 9.75 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
Provenance
Made in Austria during the Belle Époque Era, probably c.1905-1910, this sapphire, pearl and old-mine cut diamond cluster ring is simply stunning. Bombé shaped with a generous spread across the finger, this ring would make for a perfect cocktail ring. Set to centre with a natural sapphire with an inky midnight blue colour, rub-over set in platinum finished with delicate millegrain edge detail. To a cluster design; the sapphire is encircled by a larger oval grain-set with chunky old-mine cut diamonds. With their broad, chunky facets and charming cushion-shaped outline, each diamond has its own character and sparkle. The contrast between the sapphire's deep twilight hue and the bright glow produced by the surrounding diamonds reminds me of stars twinkling against a clear night sky.
Flanking the central oval are two round pearls with a silvery-grey body colour and a high lustre with pinkish undertones. Each pearl sits at the centre of a trefoil cluster formed by three further old-mine cut diamonds, claw-set and slightly raised to provide protection for the pearls.
The ring continues to gently taper to form the shoulders, further set with more cushion-shape old-mine cut diamonds, perfectly matched in colour and clarity. Interspersed by platinum granules which have a refined decorative effect. Bordered by polished edges that offer a streamline and sleek effect. The gallery is low and conforms to the curvature of the finger, with openwork separated by fine chenier details. The shoulders seamlessly flow to a solid 18ct white gold D-shape shank.
This ring is an exceptional example of the elegance, delicacy and air of lightness that characterised jewellery made during this period and is just as beautiful today as it was when it was crafted over a century ago.
The Natural Stones
- Sapphire weight: 1.40ct
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Sapphire size: Length 7mm; Width 5.5mm; Depth 4.8mm
- Sapphire: Natural; Oval cushion-cut.
- Total pearl size: 4/4.5 x2
- Total diamond weight: 1.30ct; Cushion-shape old-mine cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct white gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 12.9mm; Width 22mm (including shoulders)
- Height of Setting: 4.8mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all 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.
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.
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For UK orders, orders are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to arrive.
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Both UK and international shipments are fully tracked and traceable and require a signature from customers upon receipt.
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.
