Size:UK N / US 7 / EU 54
Age: 1940s-1950s
Setting Size: 9.7mm x 12.6mm
Material: 18ct Gold
Marks: 750
Weight: 3.2 grams
Principal Stone: Sapphire
Principal Cut: Pear Mixed Cut
Est Principal Weight: 1.16cts
Second Stone: Diamond
Second Cut: Single Cut
Second Weight: 0.35ct
Case: Vintage Heart Shaped Case As Shown

Make no mistake about it - this vintage sapphire ring is absolutely stunning. Featuring a GLORIOUS, natural pear sapphire of a wonderful colour and clarity. In the trade we would refer to this sapphire as cornflower blue, and it's absolutely mesmerising. The claw set sapphire is surrounded by 14 small single cut diamonds that shine beautifully under the light. The ring is made from 18ct yellow gold and has beautifully scrolled shoulders. We'd age it somewhere around the 1950s, though it could well be older.

When the ring arrived with us the shank was very very worn. Too worn to last much longer than a couple of years at most. So we've had the shank removed from about 5mm under the shoulders on each side, melted down and recast along with some extra gold. This work has been carried out for us by an expert goldsmith in Hatton Garden and has ensured the ring has many years of life left yet, without losing any of its original gold.

In terms of the stone, the sapphire does 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. The diamonds have not been treated in any way. A show stopping ring that will make her new owner very happy indeed! It's supplied in the lovely, vintage heart shaped ring 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)