Victorian, gold, cabochon star sapphire ring 1930s

Victorian, gold, cabochon star sapphire ring 1930sThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Metal: gold rings Gems: sapphire rings Type of ring: Victorian rings " Star sapphires are so called because in the right lighting conditions, they display a fine six rayed star of light that plays across its surface. This phenomenon, known as 'asterism', is caused by a finely intersecting network of needle like crystals of rutile within the stone, aligned with the sapphire's structure in three directions at

8mm x 21mm | Height of setting 3

and sailors considered it a lucky talisman at sea

It features both diamonds and sapphires

grandeur nature often featuring richly carved scrollwork in yellow gold and arrangements of coloured gemstones with old mine-cut diamonds

ensuring that sailors were safe on their voyages

their high dispersion and their range of beautiful body colours

*** / Edwardian

Zircons have been prized for centuries for their superb lustre

Natural pearls are incredibly scare and hugely valuable - during the Edwardian era they were seen as the most desirable engagement ring choice due to how rare they were

The diamonds and emeralds in this piece are set in foiled

“ By far a favourite of mine

this elegant antique ring is light and also extremely comfortable to wear