Antique, Victorian sapphire & old mine-cut diamond checkerboard ring
Current band size: UK: L / US: 6 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
Provenance
Original to c.1880, this Victorian ring is such a unique and playful piece. We absolutely love the checkerboard design of alternating natural blue sapphires and cushion old mine-cut diamonds.
The ring takes the form of a rectangular panel that offers a wonderful spread of stones across the finger. Set with nine blue sapphires with cushion mixed-cuts, each with its subtle nuances in tone and shade which make this ring all the more lovable. The sapphires have a lovely midnight blue hue which looks perfect next to the bright white diamonds, as though they were stars against a clear nights sky.
Interspersed with nine cushion shaped old mine-cut diamonds each with their own characterful sparkle and charmingly irregular distribution of facets. Its these qualities of hand-cut diamonds which give them their soft and romantic glow for which they are so loved.
The stones are grain-set in open-back settings and bordered by polished edges. The shoulders of this ring are just as fine as the head and we absolutely love how dramatic they are! Carved as acanthus leaf-style terminals which ornately curl at the ends of each leaf, they add such a quintessentially Victorian detail. The gallery is refined and rather simple with pierced detail that well compliments the checkerboard arrangement of the gemstones. The band is a solid D-shape shank in 18ct yellow gold and features decorative ridged detail which has been hand engraved.
The Natural Stones
- Total sapphire weight: 1.26ct
- Sapphires: Nine natural, unheated blue sapphires; cushion mixed-cut.
- Total diamond weight: 1.20ct; Nine cushion shaped old-mine cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 10.6mm; Width 12.5mm
- Height of Setting: 3.5mm
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 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.
