Antique, early Victorian, Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond ring 17-800s

Antique, early Victorian, Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond ring 17-800sSri 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 in naturally blackened silver, the back of the ring and band crafted of contrasting yellow gold. This is a highly refined and

Turquoises pair well with diamonds

often set in reliquaries

Known in Sinhalese as ‘Ratna Dweepa’

Dimensions of setting at front: 15

pink and blue hues

and then were imported via Turkey

the geometric shapes that had characterised the Art Deco movement which had dominated the previous decade gradually became more simplified and voluminous

~Caring for Gold Jewellery ~

I knew it would be from Ceylon

Band Size: UK L / US 5

blue aquamarine in a traditional ‘emerald’ cut

Its 18ct white gold mount is generously studded with delicate round-cut diamonds that elegantly trace the ring’s distinctive shape