Antique, Victorian sapphire single-stone ring rose gold

Antique, Victorian sapphire single-stone ring rose goldProvenance Original to c. 1888, this Victorian sapphire solitaire ring is unbelievably chic. Despite being made well over 100 years ago, there is something that feels contemporary about this ring that makes it effortlessly wearable. Chunky solitaire rings such as this one, are a type of gypsy ring and were popular during the late Victorian period and into the Edwardian era. The sapphire has a smoky yet serene cornflower blue hue which has notable

quality and design

Three gemstones of equal weight and consistent saturation are set horizontally and flush

The result is a stone of unrivalled colour

and the name was chosen by Tiffany’s chief gemologist George Frederick Kunz in honour of one of his best customers and patrons

Gems: zircon rings

Pinkish-brown tinted diamond weight: 0

and is caused by light interacting with the layered structure of the moonstone’s crystal

exuberant take on the traditional floral cluster

UK J 1/2 / US 5 (complimentary re-size available)

ready to wear and enjoy

The result of all this meticulous cutting and setting is a seamless blue surface

If you are a true Belle Époque admirer