{"product_id":"antique-georgian-sapphire-diamond-three-stone-ring","title":"Antique, Georgian sapphire \u0026 diamond three-stone ring","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal to c.1805, this Georgian era ring is a truly rare example of early 19th century craftsmanship. Set to centre with an octagonal-cut unheated sapphire with the most delicate wisteria-like hue. The sapphire hails from the historic mines of Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), which is the source of the world's finest sapphires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted in a closed-back foiled setting this ring is a quintessential example of Georgian craftsmanship. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFoiling - a technique widely used from the early 18th to the mid-19th century - involved placing coloured metallic foil beneath a gemstone before sealing it within a closed-back setting. The foil would influence the colour and appearance of the gem to accentuate its colour and give it a brighter luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt a time when gemstones were considerably rarer and less accessible than they would become in the Victorian era, this ingenious technique also allowed for colours and visual effects that might otherwise have been impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:996c90dd-801c-4799-bf98-fdf9b4f46129-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003eThe sapphire is held by a gold cut-down setting with refined decorative detailing.Flanked on either side by two diamonds in closed-back, cut-down settings in silver. Incredibly, these are Peruzzi-cut diamonds! The Peruzzi cut is an incredibly rare early diamond cut that originated from 16th century Venice. Peruzzi diamonds are almost exclusively from the old mines of India, famed for its historical Golconda diamond mines. Peruzzi diamonds are characterised by their distinctive square outline, deep proportions and irregular, rather rudimentary facets. Original Peruzzi diamonds are among the rarest so to have not just one, but two here, is extraordinary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003eGeorgian jewellery is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003erelatively scarce compared Victorian and Edwardian pieces. This is due to the fact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ejewellery was reserved exclusively for the upper echelons of society, and over the centuries many surviving jewels were dismantled and re-made into more contemporary designs. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOwing to its age and closed-back setting, this ring requires a little more care than modern jewellery. This is a truly remarkable ring - utterly one of a kind. Its rich, solid gold presence evokes the boldness of a traditional gypsy ring, yet it retains the ethereal romance and air of femininity that only genuine Georgian jewellery can possess.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.35ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire size: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength 8.6mm; Width 7.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Certificate: Natural; Unheated; Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin; Rectangular emerald-cut; Accompanied by GCS gemstone certificate #5786-2859.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.25ct; Peruzzi-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 yellow 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 9.6mm; Width 19.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\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":57935369273725,"sku":"ARB-3367","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/georgian-sapphire-diamond-three-stone-ring-detail.jpg?v=1777559464","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-georgian-sapphire-diamond-three-stone-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}