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Art Deco Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s

Platinum

£4,650.00

This original and stunning Sapphire ring features three oval shaped sapphires which are a rich, deep blue, set alongside one another. The centre sapphire is 1.50 carat, whilst the two on either side each weigh 1.25 carat, bringing the total gemstone weight to 4.00 carat. They are natural stones which are stunning! There are then six old cut diamonds, claw set at the northern and southern points of the centre sapphire. They have a combined weight of 0.30 carat and have been graded as H in colour and VS2 for clarity. The stones expertly highlight the beautiful blue sapphires. The mount and shank is made of platinum and the stones are all claw set. It's a unique design and dates back to the 1920s.

Claw Set

A method of setting whereby stones are set and secured between a number of ‘claws’, usually four, six or eight. The method of setting was popularised by Tiffany & Co. in the late 1880s, and allows more light to pass through a gemstone than other settings. Sometimes referred to as prong set.

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Platinum

A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.

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Sapphire

A blue gemstone and variety of the mineral corundum. A sacred gemstone; Moses was supposedly given the Ten Commandments on a tablet of blue sapphire. Sapphire has since been known as a gemstone that symbolizes wisdom and truthfulness. Sapphires from Kashmir are said to have unrivalled beauty, being a deep cobalt blue colour with a silky look. More recently sapphires have become more popular as an engagement stone following the engagement of Katherine Middleton to Prince William. Kate wears a 12 carat Ceylon sapphire as her engagement ring which was previously owned by Diana Princess of Wales. Read more

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Natural

A term used to describe a gemstone that has not been subject to any treatment, such as heat treatment.

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Old Cut

A term used to describe the cut of a stone, usually cut prior to 1910. They are characterized by having small tables, large culets and rounded outline with a high crown. They were cut so to produce optimal levels of fire, seen best in candlelight.

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Clarity

A term used to describe the severity of the internal and external inclusions in a gemstone. See The Four C’s for further information.

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Diamond

Derived from the Greek meaning ‘unbreakable’, diamond is a mineral, considered to be the most beautiful and rare of all gemstones. Diamond has been associated with love for centuries.

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Colour

The diamond colour grading scale ranges from D to Z. See The Four C’s for more information.

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Carat

A weight measurement of a gemstone or gold. The term is derived from the ancient used of carob seeds to balance scales when selling amounts of gold or gemstones. The term is often shortened to ‘ct’.

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Shank

The section of the ring which fits round the finger. Also known as a band.

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Cut

One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.

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Gemstone: Sapphire

Stone Shape: Oval

Carat Weight: 4.00 total

Metal: Platinum

Age: 1920s

Size: Q — click here to view our Ring Size Guide

SKU: S1252/D71100F

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