ON HOLD | Antique, French, 4.5ct sapphire single-stone engagement ring
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
An antique, Belle-Époque single-stone 4.5ct-carat sapphire ring with an intricately pierced mount and claws worked into the design to secure the vivid blue gemstone. Tested 18ct yellow gold, circa 1900.
History
- Place Of Origin: France.
- Date Period: Circa 1900.
The stones
- Oval-cut Sapphire: a very charming oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire.
- Sapphire weight: 4.5ct .
- Sapphire size: Length 11mm; Width 8.7mm; Depth 5.2mm
- Treatment: Unheated/untreated (assessed by our GIA qualified gemologist).
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Band Size: UK Q / US 8.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
The ring overall
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Front Head Dimensions: Length 14.5mm; Width 12.5mm; Height of setting 6.5mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stones secure, safely set with platinum fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.
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.
