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Edwardian-style emerald-cut blue sapphire ring with a diamond halo, milgrain edging and filigree shoulders

19.10.2026

A Guide to Antique Sapphire Jewellery: Origins, Cuts and What to Look For

Antique sapphire jewellery can be dated and authenticated through three checks: the stone's origin and inclusions, the cut and setting style of its era, and the hallmark. This guide from Farringdons, Hatton Garden antique jewellers, explains what to look for before buying, insuring or selling.

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