Antique, early Victorian, Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond ring
Sri Lanka is arguably the most historic source of sapphires, with references being made to Sri Lanka’s abundance of mineral wealth as far back as Ancient Rome. This 5 carat cushion-shaped sapphire emits a dreamy shade of violet-blue known as ‘cornflower’ The cushion-cut stone, is set within a delicate border of rose-cut diamonds in naturally blackened silver, the back of the ring and band crafted of contrasting yellow gold. This is a highly refined and poetic cluster ring, with ample charm and a very generous setting of stones.
History
- Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
- Date Period: Circa 1840, Early Victorian.
The stones
- Sapphire weight: 4.50ct-5.00ct
- Sapphire size: Length 11.9mm; Width 9.9mm; Depth 4.4mm
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold and silver.
- Band Size: UK O 1/2 / US 7.25.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
The ring overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 15.5mm; Width 17.5mm (including diamond shoulders); Height of setting 6mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stone(s) secure, safely set and fully covered with the metal. No damage to the setting, minor scratches due to age, recently polished and checked by our workshop.
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.
