Size: UK N / US 7 / EU 54
Age: 1880-1900
Material: 18ct Gold
Marks: Partial 18ct Hallmark (rubbed)
Weight: 3.38 grams
Principal Stone:Sapphire
Principal Cut: Oval Mixed Cut
Est Principal Weight: 2cts
Second Stone:Diamond
Second Cut: Rose Cut
Second Weight: 0.14ct
Case: Antique Mappin & Webb Case Pictured

In all our years dealing in antique and fine jewellery, I am not sure we've seen natural sapphires quite like these before. The colour is absolutely astonishing - a deep, rich mesmerising blue that is not too dark nor too light. The blue of kings and queens! All stones are very well matched, and are separated by small rose cut diamonds. The five stone sapphire ring is made from 18ct yellow gold and is dated from the end of the Victorian era. The hallmarks are only partially visible having been rubbed from wear, but the shank remains thick and solid with a few hairline fractures that do not threaten the integrity of the ring. There is some scratching to the sapphire faces, but overall they are in excellent condition for their age. The sapphires do show some indications of heating under the microscope - this is a treatment that has been carried out since antiquity and most sapphires on the market have been heated to improve their colour. A glorious antique ring which draws many comments and compliments. It's supplied in the lovely, Mappin & Webb case shown in the photos.

UK ORDERS

Orders over £50 are shipped FREE. Orders under £50 are shipped at a cost of £2.95. Your order will be sent via Royal Mail - either tracked or special delivery.

USA ORDERS

Standard airmail (USPS) delivery costs £7.50 GBP and usually takes up to 2 weeks. An express upgrade is also available at the checkout.

RETURNS

You can return your jewellery within 30 days for a full refund or exchange, except items we have engraved or altered for you. Return costs are your responsibility.

CHRISTMAS GIFTING

We extend our returns period at Christmas time. Items purchased from 1st Nov 2024 can be returned up to 15th Jan 2025 for a full refund or exchange, provided the item is unworn and in new condition. Again, engraved and altered items are excluded.

MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT

We keep our prices reasonable all year round, which means we can rarely offer discounts. However, if you add two or more pairs of earrings to your basket (or in the case of helix earrings, two or more single earrings), an automatic 5% discount will be applied with our thanks.

LOYALTY DISCOUNT

Purchasers who have ordered at least twice previously can use the code LOYALTY to get a 5% discount off their next order, assuming they use the same name and email at the checkout. With so many shops to choose from, we really appreciate our return customers and hope this small gesture shows our thanks.

(the two offers above cannot be combined)