An antique, Belle-Époque single-stone 4.5ct-carat sapphire ring with an intricately pierced mount and claws worked into the design to secure the vivid blue gemstone. Tested 18ct yellow gold, circa 1900.

History

• Place Of Origin: France.
• Date Period: Circa 1900.

The stones

• Oval-cut Sapphire: a very charming oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire.
• Sapphire weight: 4.5ct .
• Sapphire size: Length 11mm; Width 8.7mm; Depth 5.2mm
• Treatment: Unheated/untreated (assessed by our GIA qualified gemologist).

Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
• Band Size: UK Q / US 8.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 14.5mm; Width 12.5mm; Height of setting 6.5mm
  
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones secure, safely set with platinum fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.