Antique, Georgian sapphire & diamond three-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.1805, this Georgian era ring is a truly rare example of early 19th century craftsmanship. Set to centre with an octagonal-cut unheated sapphire with the most delicate wisteria-like hue. The sapphire hails from the historic mines of Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), which is the source of the world's finest sapphires.
Mounted in a closed-back foiled setting this ring is a quintessential example of Georgian craftsmanship. Foiling - a technique widely used from the early 18th to the mid-19th century - involved placing coloured metallic foil beneath a gemstone before sealing it within a closed-back setting. The foil would influence the colour and appearance of the gem to accentuate its colour and give it a brighter luminosity.
At a time when gemstones were considerably rarer and less accessible than they would become in the Victorian era, this ingenious technique also allowed for colours and visual effects that might otherwise have been impossible.
The Natural Stones
- Sapphire weight: 1.35ct
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Sapphire size: Length 8.6mm; Width 7.1mm
- Gem Certificate: Natural; Unheated; Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin; Rectangular emerald-cut; Accompanied by GCS gemstone certificate #5786-2859.
- Total diamond weight: 0.25ct; Peruzzi-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 14ct yellow gold
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 9.6mm; Width 19.4mm
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Height of Setting: 4mm
General Wear & Condition
- Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. 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 express shipping on all online orders.
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.
For orders from all other countries, orders are shipped via FedEx or DHL, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 4-5 business days for your order to arrive.
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.
