VINTAGE 9CT YELLOW GOLD RING - DARK BLUE SAPPHIRE WITH DIAMONDS JEWELLER EVALUATION R7`000

VINTAGE OVAL CUT, DEEP BLUE SAPPHIRE RING WITH SMALL, ROUND CUT DIAMOND FRAME IN 9CT YELLOW GOLD. 375.

This vintage, English piece of 9ct yellow gold has a certain majesty: featuring a 9mm long x 7mm wide oval faceted sapphire in the darkest blue, set in decorative flattened claws. The sapphire is framed by 16 x small, single cut diamonds set in curved, pincer-like claws that support the diamond. The openwork within and between the pincers adds a decorative element, an almost ruff-like design. The 12mm long x 10mm wide ring head sits on a slender 9ct yellow gold shank that forks on the shoulders to support the base of the ring head. The piece weighs a solid 3,32 grams. The ring bears the 375 hallmark indicating 9ct gold. There are more hallmarks including the assay, but they are not readable I'm afraid! (see photograph). I have had the piece authenticated by an independent jeweller, and her "certificate for insurance purposes" of R7'000 will accompany the ring. A striking, solid piece of vintage England. The ring has only gentle buff marks to speak of its vintage age and I've had the stones and the claws checked for safety.