Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1980s

This late 20th century dress ring is a definite statement piece. Crafted in white gold a with a two tiered cluster top featuring a central claw set oval star sapphire, encircled by a halo of tapered baguette diamonds within a milled grained edged channel. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds surround a single bezel set intense yellow diamond on each side. The diamonds taper down to a plain polished half round band to complete this wearable piece of art.

Gemstone:

One natural high domed cabochon and facetted pavilion cut star sapphire, natural light type material of bright dark royal blue colour, SI clarity – heated discoid, feather, slight off centre six rayed star, estimated weight 22.00ct

Diamonds:

Two natural round brilliant cut, 4.50mm, intense yellow colour, I1 material, estimated total weight 0.70ct

Thirty-eight natural tapered baguette cut, 1.45mm -3.00mm, E-G colour, VVS1-VS2 clarity, estimated total weight 2.28ct

Eighty natural round brilliant cut, 1.38mm-2.20mm, F-G colour, SI2 material, estimated total weight 2.20ct

Total estimated diamond weight 5.18ct

Metal: 18k white gold and yellow gold – XRF tested

Weight: 30.21grams

Measurements: Base of band width 8.5mm

Finger size: Q 

Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s