Antique Edwardian, 3 Carat Natural Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring

Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1910. Collet-set with an untreated oval blue sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats, of an excellent deep blue with a hint of violet, characteristic of its Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origins. The mount is an extraordinary piece of decorative art - designed as stylised vines, it is composed entirely of pierced foliate scrolls with millegrain borders, each set with circular-cut diamonds, over an additional hand-pierced gallery with scroll design, and shoulders additionally engraved with lines of laurel leaves. Each detail of this exquisite ring was painstakingly carved by hand, a feat of craftsmanship and dedication that few modern jewellers would be able to match.

 

Place Of Origin	United Kingdom
Stone Type	Sapphire: Approx. 3.00 carat (calculated) Diamonds: Approx. 0.65 carats total
Stone Dimensions	Sapphire: 8.5mm x 6.0mm x 6.9mm Height of setting: 7mm Dimensions of setting at front: 20mm x 11mm
Metal Type	18 carat yellow and white gold
Marks	Stamped with British hallmarks for 18 carat gold, London, date letter Q for 1988
Date Of Manufacture	Circa 1910
Period Of Manufacture	Edwardian
Condition	Very good
Signs Of Wear	Very minor wear to setting commensurate with age
Band Size	UK L / US 5.75 (complimentary re-size available)
Weight	4.17 grams (gross)