Vintage, 1950s sapphire & diamond ballerina cluster 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.
History
Made in the 1950s, this mid-century masterpiece is a striking example of the iconic 'ballerina' design. Inspired by the graceful twirl of a ballerina's skirt in motion, the style is characterised by a central coloured gemstone surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds which are ingeniously arranged to capture a sense of elegance, movement and theatrical flair. This ring features a natural sapphire with a stunning royal-blue colour that is remarkably pure and vivid. Claw-set in an open-back setting which allows light to flood into the stone. It sits above a raised, linear gallery that lends the ring an elegant architectural quality while enabling light to gather beneath the stone to further illuminate it from behind.
Surrounding the central sapphire are tapered baguette-cut diamonds, expertly matched in colour and clarity, with an approximate total weight of 4ct. Graduated in height around the stone, they create a captivating sense of rhythm, movement and sculptural fluidity characteristic of the finest ballerina designs. It would have required a true master jeweller to create such a fine and technically challenging ring and this piece is certainly among the finest we've ever seen.
The Natural Stones
- Sapphire weight: 3.90ct
- Sapphire size: Length 10.7mm; Width 8.9mm; Depth 4.6mm
- Gem Report: Natural sapphire and natural diamonds; Accompanied by GCS report #5786-2272.
- Total diamond weight: 4.0ct; Thirty tapered baguette-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct white gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked with indistinct makers mark.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 23.4mm; Width 22mm
- Height of Setting: 10.5mm
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.
