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Find Out MoreArt Deco 18ct Gold Unheated Ceylon Colour Change Sapphire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
№ 78U
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A marvellous 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a colour change sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
More that weighs nearly four caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More. On either side is a small old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. Colour change sapphires are truly a phenomenon. They have the exceptionally rare attribute of changing colours from blue to violet. Colour change sapphires will show one colour in fluorescent lighting and another colour in incandescent lighting. It is like owning two types of stones for the price of one! The ring is accompanied by a gemmological report stating that the sapphire is a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. More colour change stone with no indications of heating, originating from Sri Lanka (CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More). What a great engagement or dress ring that will be sure to attract attention.
Natural colour change sapphires are so hard to find and this one is a large stone!
Essentials
Item Number:
№ 78U
Measurements:
Oval sapphire
11.5mm by 8.5mm
Approx 3.92 carats
Stone assessed in the mount
11.5mm by 8.5mm
Approx 3.92 carats
Stone assessed in the mount
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 years ago
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
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Care Tips
- Check delicate settings regularly
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