Provenance
Made during the 1980s, this spectacular vintage cocktail ring features a sapphire of astounding size, colour, calibre. Weighing approximately 19ct, the cushion-cut stone is claw-set in an open-back setting. It has a striking colour change effect - a rare phenomenon whereby a gemstone appears two different colours in two different light sources.
In natural daylight, the sapphire boasts the stunning cornflower blue that Ceylon sapphires are so highly prized for. Once indoors under warmer incandescent light, the stone appears a striking purple colour. With every movement of the hand, subtle undertones of blue, violet and pink flicker from within - a truly magical and unique sapphire, with exceptional clarity too.
Flanked by three diamonds on either side, six in total, which form the shoulders of the ring. Set with two baguette-cut diamonds in rub-over settings, set east-to-west. Immediately above and below the baguette cut diamonds are two round brilliant-cut diamonds, grain-set and bordered by subtly raised polished borders.
The gallery is intricately pierced with a geometric linear design reminiscent of Art Deco architecture. The shoulders are open and slightly sweep inwards before flowing to a solid platinum shank.
A true show-stopper of a ring.
The Natural Stones
- Sapphire Weight: 19ct
- Sapphire Size: Length 13.7mm; Width 12.6mm; Depth 10.7mm
- Gem Certificate: Natural, unheated; Sri Lankan origin; Colour-change; in daylight appears blue; in incandescent light appears purple; Cushion-cut; Accompanied by GCS certificate #5786-4081.
- Total Diamond Weight: 0.28ct
The Band
- Metal Composition: Platinum
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 14.4mm; Width 20.5mm
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Height of Setting: 10.7mm
General Wear & Condition
- Excellent: minor 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.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
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