ABOUT:
Striking color and sparkle to this French antique piece crafted in 18k yellow gold and topped in platinum. The halo of rose cut diamonds, 16 in all, surrounds a center synthetic sapphire with small diamond accents in each shoulder as well.
I actually believe the center stone to be a replacement because it is in perfect condition and there were tiny prongs added to the bezel to secure it. But great that they used a period appropriate material in the synthetic sapphire because these were indeed super popular at the time this ring was made. With the added benefit of exceptional clarity and a more vibrant and reflective color. That along with the amazing condion - with no scuffs, nicks or nibbles to the sapphire make this a more uncommon one as they often show heavier wear.
I had a dealer friend in Paris once tell me that these are among the most popular ring styles in France where they prefer the more subtle sapphire color over more vibrant gemstones like rubies and emeralds or large diamonds. I have found in my years of selling that they are very sought after here as well!
Beautiful openwork details to the round gallery / underside of the ring. The halo holding the diamonds is topped in platinum as was customary for the period to set diamonds in a white metal.
This is an antique piece that I acquired in France from the Belle Epoque period. There are two marks on the shank but they are mostly worn and no longer legible. Sold to me as 18k which is the standard in France and tested to confirm.
Antique box not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7 3/4
The ring face is 13.3mm north south and 6mm tall off the finger.
The sapphire is about 8.5mm and the diamonds are small, about 2mm each.
Weight: 3.4g.
CONDITION NOTES:
Center stone is perfect. Typical antique rose cuts with some frosty spots, irregular edges, natural inclusions - they are small and meant to add a glint of sparkle and typically always look like this at this age. One diamond is a replacement single cut that is more round but this is noticeable more under magnification than with normal wear, it doesn't really jump out, but in some specific lighting conditions can reflect the light a bit differently since it has different faceting, but you'd have to seek that out.
I pretty much always recommend my antique pieces with small stones as being for gentler wear considering the age to the setting.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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