A very unusual and delicate five stone ring set with white sapphires. Claw-set and slightly graduating in size, the sapphires have a combined weight of 0.73 carats. White sapphires are the colourless variety of corundum (sapphire) and were discovered by the ancient Greeks on the island of Naxos. The ring is finished with tapered shoulders and a beautifully hand-carved galley, tested 15ct yellow gold, circa 1905.

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1905.

The stones

• Largest white sapphire weight: 0.21ct
• Largest white sapphire size: Length 3.7mm; Width 3.7mm; Depth 2.1mm
• Smallest white sapphire weight: 0.08ct (each)
• Smallest white sapphire size: Length 2.6mm; Width 2.6mm; Depth 1.6mm (each)
• Total white sapphire weight: 0.73ct .

Band

• Metal Composition: 15ct yellow gold.
• Band Size: UK P 1/2 / US 7.75.
• 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 4.2mm; Width 17.4mm; Height of setting 4.1mm
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones secure, safely set with claws 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.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).