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Find Out MoreEdwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
№ 491S
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An impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1912. It has been set with a 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 one and a half 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. It is a gorgeous cornflower blue colour so it was most likely sourced in CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More (Shri Lanka) where many stones came from in the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More and EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More periods. Around it are twelve clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set 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 diamonds. A perfect engagement or dress ring.
The sapphire is stunning!
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Item Number:
№ 491S
Measurements:
Top diameter 1cm
Sapphire 7mm
Approx weight 1.5 carats
Diamonds approx total weight
Sapphire 7mm
Approx weight 1.5 carats
Diamonds approx total weight
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
5 years ago
Hallmarks
"WJ to CJ"
Maker’s Mark:
NB
Assay Year:
1912
Assay Office:
Birmingham 
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