Antique Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring

Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1900. An outstanding example of a mid-size sapphire and diamond cluster, this would make an excellent choice for an engagement ring. At its center is a beautiful unheated Burmese sapphire of a classic mid blue, with excellent clarity. Burmese sapphires are famed for their beautifully saturated blues, and are considered among the finest in the world. This charming stone is set within a border of circular-cut diamonds, the outer edges of their settings accentuated to bring out a petal-like effect.

PLACE OF ORIGIN

United Kingdom

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

Circa 1900

PERIOD

Victorian

METAL

Platinum and 18 carat yellow gold

STONE

Sapphire: approximately 2.00 carats, accompanied by GCS report no. 80240-89, stating that the sapphire measuring 9.1 x 7.3 x 3.7mm of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heat treatment.
Diamond: total carat weight approximately 0.50 carats

CONDITION

Excellent

WEAR

Very light wear consistent with age and use, some discoloration of metal commensurate with age, one small break to pierced gallery on underside of setting.

MEASUREMENTS

Setting: 15.5mm x 13mm
Height of setting: 6mm

WEIGHT

Gross weight 3.4 grams