Antique, Victorian royal blue sapphire five-stone engagement ring
Current band size: UK: N½ / US: 7.25 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can be sized up, however we would not recommend sizing it smaller due to its width. re-sized up to any size but we wouldn't suggest sizing smaller.
Provenance
Original to c.1870, this Victorian sapphire five-stone ring is without doubt the finest we’ve ever seen. This style of ring, known as the carved half-hoop, became hugely popular towards the end of the 19th century and is characterised by five gemstones set side by side above an ornately carved gallery. Due to their number of gemstones, most of these rings were broken up during the following century to be re-set into newer jewels.
That this ring has survived in its original state is incredible. Set with five natural sapphires, cushion cut and graduated in size - all five stones have been perfectly matched in colour which is no easy feat, especially for stones with such a rich and intense royal-blue colour.
The sapphires are all claw-set in open-back settings and interspersed with tiny rose-cut diamonds. The gallery features gold scrollwork, low in profile making the ring perfectly comfortable to wear everyday. The shoulders are carved with further scrolling motifs and engraved with a ridge that flows to the solid 18ct yellow gold band.
The Natural Stones
- Central Sapphire Weight: 0.85ct
- Central Sapphire Size: Length 6mm; Width 5.9mm; Depth 3mm
- Total Sapphire Weight: 2.75ct; Five cushion-cut sapphires.
- Total Diamond Weight: 0.05ct; Eight rose-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked with ‘18CT’ to indicate 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 6.6mm; Width 22mm
- Height of Setting: 4.3mm
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.
