{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-sapphire-gypsy-ring","title":"Antique, Edwardian iris-blue sapphire gypsy ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to c.1900, this stunning Edwardian Era gypsy ring is set with the most stunning natural sapphire. It has such an unusual elongated shape and the colour is a striking iris-blue with subtle violet undertones. Hand-cut it has a lovely depth to it which allows subtle nuances in tones and hues to dance within the stone as its turned under light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRub-over set to be in flush with the 18ct yellow gold band, not only is the sapphire well protected but also super comfortable to wear with no risk of ever snagging your clothes! The gold tapers to form smooth and conforming shoulders which naturally flow in to a solid gold D-shape shank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis style of ring was known as the gypsy ring and it was a style which became particularly popular from the late Victorian period, well into the Edwardian Era. The ring bears its original hallmarks which allows us to date it to c.1900, assayed in Birmingham which was then the jewellery capital of the UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is such a beautifully made ring and it is a true joy to wear!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 10mm; Width 4.8mm; Depth 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural; Oval mixed-cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Band\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked with hallmarks which trace the ring to Birmingham with a date of c.1900 and indicating 18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ring overall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Length 8.9mm; Width 18.1mm (including shoulders) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003e3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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":58096786768253,"sku":"ARB-3443","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/antique-edwardian-iris-blue-sapphire-gypsy-ring.jpg?v=1780391854","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-sapphire-gypsy-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}