Antique, Victorian sapphire & diamond five-stone engagement ring peridot

Antique, Victorian sapphire & diamond five-stone engagement ring peridotProvenance Made in c. 1890, this Victorian five stone is set wit three stunning, natural blue sapphires, each carefully matched in colour and graduated in size to offer a flattering spread of gemstones across the finger. Interspersed with two old mine cut diamonds. All gemstones grain set in open back settings and bordered by polished edges. The gallery features ornate scrolling motifs which have been hand engraved. The Natural Stones Principal

following the natural curve of the finger for a fit that is as elegant as it is comfortable

A very pretty pearl half hoop ring

Further marked with historical serial numbers and 'VCA' maker's mark for 'Van Cleef & Arpels' authenticating the ring

wonderfully faceted to maximise its transparency

but due to their dispersal on the market

with the opening of the ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes’ in Paris

needle-like inclusions appearing alongside each other

The blue gemstone is secured in an 18ct white gold rub-over setting that is detailed with millegrain edging

Understated shoulders taper down

this sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is impossible to keep your eyes off

within a beautifully arranged border of pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds

the sides with beautiful hand cut scrollwork leading into an elegantly tapered band