Provenance

This charming little Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring was made in Chester, c.1907. Set with three natural unheated blue sapphires, cushion-shaped old-cut with a combined weight of 0.26ct. The central sapphire has a lovely dusk-blue tone, the shade of the sky after the sun's gone down but the moon hasn’t yet risen. The further two sapphires differ slightly in hue, one slightly more violet, the other inky-blue - imperfectly perfect and totally endearing. Two chunky old-mine cut diamonds sit between the striking blue sapphires and have a lovely warmth to them that can only be seen in antique, hand-cut stones. Decoratively claw set and mounted in a honey-hued 18ct yellow gold five-stone ring that is dainty, demure and undeniably adorable.

The stones

• Central sapphire weight: 0.24ct
• Central sapphire size: Length 3.5mm; Width 3.5mm; Depth 2.7mm
• Total sapphire weight: 0.26ct
• Total diamond weight: 0.04ct

Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
• Hallmarks: marked with hallmarks that trace the ring to Chester, 1907 and indicate 18ct yellow gold. Further marked with 'S.U Ltd' maker's mark for Samuel Usher Ltd who were registered on Vyse Street, Birmingham.
• Band Size: UK O / US 7.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 6.6mm; Width 15.2mm; Height of setting 3.7mm
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones are secure, safely set with claws fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).