Antique, Edwardian sapphire and diamond five-stone ring
Current band size: UK: O / US: 7.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
Provenance
Original to c.1905, this Edwardian ring is a refined example of what is known as a carved half-hoop ring. The carved half-hoop was a hugely popular style of ring during the late Victorian era and continued to stay in fashion right up until the Art Deco period. The carved half-hoop is characterised by its use of coloured gemstones and diamonds, set above an ornately carved gold gallery that reflected the richness and opulence of the era.
Here we have three cushion old-cut natural unheated sapphires with a combined weight of 0.82ct. They have been exceptionally well colour matched and graduate in size, with the central sapphire being the largest of the three. The sapphires have a gorgeous lagoon-blue saturation, bright, lively and very stunning!
Set in between each of the sapphires are cushion old-mine cut diamonds. Painstakingly faceted by hand under either daylight or gas-lamp, the joy of old-mine cut diamonds is that no two are the same! Each has its own distinctive sparkle and charming character.
The gallery is refined, featuring delicately carved gold scrollwork, the shoulders are carved with decorative fluting detail and effortlessly taper to a solid 18ct yellow gold band. A beautiful hierloom ring with elegant proportions suited to flatter every hand.
The Natural Stones
- Central Sapphire weight: 0.40ct
- Central sapphire size: Length 4.7mm; Width 4.1mm; Depth 2.6mm
- Total sapphire weight: 0.82ct
- Gem Certificate: Natural, unheated Basaltic sapphires; Cushion-cut.
- Total diamond weight: 0.55ct; Two cushion old-mine cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 6.1mm; Width 18.5mm
- Height of Setting: 3.6mm
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.
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.
