Vintage, 1950s Ceylon honey-hued yellow sapphire cocktail ring
Current band size: UK: Q / US: 8.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Made in the 1950s, this incredible ring features a natural Ceylon sapphire of over 15ct!!! It has the most gentle honey-like hue and despite its huge size, it feels irresistibly soft and unimposing. The clarity of this stone is remarkable, with no eye-visible inclusions - a true rarity for a natural gemstone of this size. Claw-set in an open-back setting with double-prong details that hold the stone securely without being too distracting or bulky looking. The gallery is open and is structured by linear work. The shoulders gently taper and then seamlessly flow to a solid D-shape shank in a lovely rosy-gold which compliments the warm tones of the sapphire beautifully.
This ring was acquired from Sam's sourcing trip to the States. However, the sapphire is from Sri Lanka which is celebrated as the locality for the world's finest yellow sapphires. This particular stone has an almost liquid gold quality to it, yet still feels like a breathe of fresh air! The perfect ring.
The Natural Stones
- Yellow sapphire weight: 15ct
- Yellow sapphire size: Length 15.2mm; Width 14mm; Depth 7.5mm
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct rose-gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 15.2mm; Width 14mm
- Height of Setting: 9mm
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.
