{"product_id":"antique-victorian-sapphire-and-old-mine-cut-diamond-cluster-ring","title":"Antique, Victorian sapphire and old mine-cut diamond cluster ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in 1891, this gorgeous Victorian cluster ring is the perfect antique engagement ring. Set to centre with a round natural blue sapphire with a vibrant and intense cobalt blue colour. Although small, its definitely striking and is set with gold claws in an unusual and slightly raised star-setting. Surrounded by a cluster of old mine-cut diamonds, nine in total with one later replacement diamond which is a transitional-cut, likely set in the 1930s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love this tiny little detail and, although completely unapparent to the untrained eye, its a charming little mark of the life this ring has already lived and the love stories it has already fulfilled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cushion shaped old mine-cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts and these stones were completely cut by hand under daylight or candlelight. As such, no two are ever identical and each has its own unique sparkle and character. They catch the light much differently to modern laser-cut diamonds and as a result they emit a softer and more romantic glow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamonds are claw-set above an intricately pierced gallery and framed by the most gorgeous shoulders you could imagine! The shoulders are ornately carved as foliate style leafs, replete with hand-engraved scrolling motifs which then lead into a solid 18ct yellow gold D-shape shank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuintessentially Victorian and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eirresistibly charming - this is a very special ring, perfect for a very special love-story. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.29ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 4.2mm; Width 4.3mm; Depth 2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.40ct; Nine cushion old mine-cut diamonds; One round transitional-cut diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked with hallmarks that trace the ring to Birmingham, 1891. Further marked with an indistinct '18CT', indicating 18ct yellow gold. Further marked with a number of initials, 'SM', 'AW2', 'H', 'K'.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 10.4mm; Width 16.4mm (including shoulders)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58178706866557,"sku":"ARB-3463","price":3933.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/ARB-3463-product-4.jpg?v=1786536329","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-sapphire-and-old-mine-cut-diamond-cluster-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}