Antique, early Victorian, sri lankan sapphire and diamond ring red

Antique, early Victorian, sri lankan sapphire and diamond ring redThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Gems: sapphire rings, diamond rings Type of ring: Edwardian rings, cluster rings Sri Lanka is arguably the most historic source of sapphires, with references being made to Sri Lankas abundance of mineral wealth as far back as Ancient Rome. This 5 carat cushion shaped sapphire emits a dreamy shade of violet blue known as cornflower The cushion cut stone, is set within a delicate border of rose cut diamonds

Set with a quirky mix of antique diamonds

It's hard to believe that this stone is completely natural

Flanked by baguette-cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0

light floods into this sapphire from all angles thanks to its clever setting

5mm / Front 15mm x 6mm / Ruby 5

perfect for cocktail parties

Sapphire weight: 3

5mm / Front 16mm x 20

which appeared in a blaze of creativity at the end of the 19th century was inspired by a heady combination of symbolist poetry

40 carat (calculated)

each stone was faceted by hand and cutting a drop-shape diamond was no easy feat

18ct Rose/Yellow Gold