{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-sapphire-and-diamond-cluster-engagement-ring-1","title":"Antique, Jugendstil Royal-blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal to c.1900, this sapphire and old-mine diamond cluster ring is nothing short of mesmerising. Crafted in Austria, it is a beautiful example of Jugendstil - the German and Austrian expression of Art Nouveau. Photographs scarcely do it justice; this is a piece with a presence that must be experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet to centre with a natural, unheated sapphire, elongated cushion-cut and just shy of 2ct. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt has a deep, velvety midnight-blue hue, with exceptional clarity. The sapphire is elegantly claw-set in an open-backed mount, allowing light to enhance its depth and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by twelve cushion-shape old-mine cut diamonds, again the quality of these stones is unmatched. The old-mine cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts and these stones originated from the old mines of either India or Brazil, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe earliest known sources of diamond. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEntirely cut by hand, traditionally in natural daylight or candlelight, no two old-mine diamonds are ever the same; each has its own charming character and unique sparkle. They are known for their soft, romantic glow \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas opposed to the harsh scintillation of modern laser-cut stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI absolutely love the chunky proportions of these diamonds and they have been perfectly matched in colour and clarity. Claw-set in silver above a finely pierced gallery, exquisitely detailed. Beneath, a rose gold collet engraved with delicate fluting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe cluster follows the elongated cushion outline of the sapphire, creating a distinctive and extremely elegant composition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shoulders are each adorned by an additional old-mine cut diamond, grain-set and decoratively framed by subtle ridge detailing, while finely engraved line-work evokes the flowing elegance of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJugendstil architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire size: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength 9.1mm; Width 5.7mm; Depth 3.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire: GCS Certified; \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural, unheated of Basaltic origin. Old cushion-cut. #78172-39.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.40ct; Fourteen cushion shaped old-mine cut diamonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition: \u003c\/strong\u003e14ct rose gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarked with '565' indicating 14ct gold.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength 6.45mm; Width 16.5mm (including shoulders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/strong\u003eminor wear commensurate with age. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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":57755162902909,"sku":"ARB-3206","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/antique-jugendstil-royal-blue-sapphire-diamond-cluster-ring.jpg?v=1780410188","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-sapphire-and-diamond-cluster-engagement-ring-1","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}