Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring

• Item Code: AJRAR033
• Availability: In Stock

Description

A wonderful and widely produced style these rings have usually been worn with other rings which destroy the lovely carved sides but in his particular one appears to have no such wear and tear.  This type of ring only comes around in our dreams!

Boasting three round cut rich blue Sapphires interspaced by two hand cut old mined sparkling Diamonds weighing 0.70 carats and punctuated by a further eight smaller Diamonds.

Quality:  H Colour  Clarity:  VS1-SI1

These Diamonds have exceptional shimmer and glisten with immense sparkle and brilliance.

Dating from the mid 1800's through the 1900's, old mine hand cut Diamonds are most often found in Georgian and Victorian jewellery.

Primarily hand cut with the aid of early machines, they are a favorite stone for those who love stones with deeply individual character, as each stone is hand cut and uniquely beautiful.

The gallery is decorated on either side with a scalloped and claw design which is called a carved half hoop.

Expertly handcrafted in 18 carat yellow Gold.

The overall finish of the ring is wonderful. Everything is smooth to the touch.  

The shank is substantial, yet extremely comfortable to wear.

The overall condition of the ring is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the setting and the Sapphire and Diamonds are all intact and securely set.

A glamorous and elegant piece with a timeless look.

The September birthstone, Sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of Sapphire.

Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the Sapphire symbolises purity and wisdom.

Rings of this type, steeped in English history are highly collectable and are sought after worldwide.

This is a spectacular example of a Victorian ring that is sure to impress all who see.

We are happy to provide a detailed professional appraisal indicating a replacement value for insurance purposes on request for your item on completion of the sale.
 
It is a ring size:              N
Total ring weight:              3.2 grams
Overall design measures:        17 x 5mm

Images does not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and Diamonds.  The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Where possible, we offer complimentary ring resizing for all of our rings.

Most rings can be professionally sized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes more in our own highly experienced jewellery workshops.

Note: Stones have not been removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. All Diamond and Gemstone weights have been approximated by measurement and formula and may vary from actual weights.

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Please note that photographs are significantly bigger than the actual item and show any blemishes up more than in real life.